The Wellness Hood

Breathing Sumary: Luke is a trauma informed breath architect and lifestyle optimisation coach with a remarkable journey of personal triumph. Confronting the obstacles of ADHD, depression, and chronic asthma, he intimately understands the struggles that accompany health conditions and the suffocating feeling of being trapped. Plunging to rock bottom and almost losing his life became the catalyst fo...

Walking and Connecting in Nature Summary: Welcome to episode 37 of The Wellness Hood podcast. Today, we are thrilled to have Lisa Partridge, the inspiring founder of SIXCOMMS, join us. Lisa is a highly experienced communication skills coach that was always curious to travel the world.  She has lived in Japan, Germany, UK and moved to Singapore in 2009.  Lisa spent 11 years as a training consultant...

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Summary: Welcome to The Wellness Hood! Today it’s a pleasure to have Dr Martha Lee with us again, this time with her associate Krish Phua, to talk about inclusivity and diversity, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community in Singapore. Dr Martha Tara Lee is a distinguished sex expert holding a Doctorate in Human Sexuality and a Masters in Counselling. She has written 4 books. Her...

Mind, body & spirit for optimal wellbeing Summary: We're excited to have Karen Taylor, an Integrative Health Coach, Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, and Hypnotherapist. With over a decade of experience, Karen is passionate about guiding individuals toward optimal wellbeing through holistic approaches.  In this episode, we explore the essence of holistic health, emphas...

Inmune System Summary: In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Karin G Reiter, a renowned functional medicine nutritionist, meditation and breathwork teacher, fitness trainer, author, wife, mama, and the founder of Nutritious N’ Delicious. With a career spanning over 15 years, Karin has been a leader in the nutrition and wellness industry. She founded Nutritious N’ Delicious in 2011 in Austral...

Autism Summary: This episode is all about celebrating the beauty of neurodiversity! We're joined by the incredible Karen Lee, founder of Karenlee Fitness, a health and positive psychology coach who's courageously sharing her recent autism diagnosis. In this powerful conversation, Karen dives deep into her journey of self discovery and embracing her unique neurodivergent mind. We explore th...

Cholesterol Summary: Today, it’s a great honour to have with us Jieun Wrigley, a dedicated Functional Nutritionist driven by a profound mission: to equip you with evidence based insights and practical strategies to optimise your health. With a focus on cutting through the noise of social media driven trends, Jieun guides us back to the fundamentals of nourishing our bodies, emphasising the importa...

Limiting Beliefs Summary: Today we're joined by Sari Marsden, a seasoned leadership coach and advocate for personal empowerment. She is also the co-author of the book "Fit to Lead," as well as a health coach, personal trainer, and fitness nutrition specialist. Sari's impressive background includes being an elite trainer for the Nike Training Club in South East Asia and winning Gold Medals for Team...

Men's Health Summary: Today, we are delighted to have Danielle Barratt with us. Danielle is the founder of PhysioMatters and a Senior Physiotherapist specialising in Women's and Men’s Health Services. She qualified in 1996 in Australia and has worked in both public and private healthcare systems across Australia, the UK, Canada, and Singapore. Learning is a continuous process, and life&#39...

Brain Mapping - Summary: Today, we're delving deep into the fascinating world of brain mechanics and wellness with an extraordinary guest: Santiago Brand. Santiago is not only a brain mechanic and brain mapping specialist but also a seasoned clinical and sports psychologist with a passion for the field of neuroscience. With nearly two decades of experience under his belt, Santiago has honed hi...

MNRI & Holistic development Summary: Today, we have a remarkable guest joining us – Hsiao Bond, the Founder of Neural Connections, a seasoned educator with over two decades of experience empowering families and children in both public and international schools. In this insightful conversation, Hsiao shares her transformative journey from the realms of education to becoming a beacon of hope for...

Parenthood Summary: Welcome to The Wellness Hood with Dr. Martha Lee and Sharin Kaur, where we embark on a profound exploration of parenting intertwined with discussions on sexuality. Dr Martha Tara Lee, a leading authority in human sexuality with extensive counselling experience, joins forces with Sharin Kaur, a compassionate counsellor certified in various therapeutic modalities. In this episode...

Life's Transitions Summary: With us today, the great Dr Jane Tuomola, a Clinical Psychologist and Coach who specialises in helping clients thrive through transitions. As an expat herself who has lived and worked in 4 countries, she combines both her personal and professional expertise to support clients to overcome challenges and thrive in their life abroad. We delve deep into the art of under...

Dealing with Emotions - Summary: Today, we're honoured to have Priyanka Tiku Gupta, a distinguished NLP Coach & Facilitator known for guiding high performing corporate executives toward calm, confidence, and clarity Leveraging her journey and expertise, Priyanka equips clients with tools to thrive in high pressure environments and unlock their leadership potential. In this episode, we explore the...

Gut Health Summary: We are thrilled to bring back the amazing Jo Brownlow for another insightful episode! If you caught Episode 3, you know she's a certified Functional Medicine Health Coach with a background in Personal Training, and she recently added Neuro-Linguistic Programming and hypnosis to her impressive toolkit. Jo's perpetual curiosity and commitment to learning make her exceptio...

Neuroplasticity Summary: In this captivating episode of The Wellness Hood Podcast, we introduce Anna Milani, a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in the Health and Fitness industry. Fuelled by the loss of her grandfather to dementia, Anna launched SPARKD to elevate both brain and physical health. As a dynamic presenter at conferences and corporate events, Anna brings a unique ble...

Yoga Summary: In this episode of The Wellness Hood, we get real with the amazing Daniel Rama. You might have seen his mind blowing yoga poses on Instagram, but there's so much more to him. (If not, check him out!) We chat about his journey into yoga, starting from a serious injury that got him hooked on the practice, living in an Ashram in the Caribbean, all the way to travelling around the wo...

Nutrition Summary: Rene is a Nutritionist and certified GAPS practitioner, as well as a Certified Health Coach.  Rene specialises in Gut Issues and Digestive issues for adults as well as children and teenagers.  Stress has an effect on Gut Health too, and the overall health of your body, which Rene addresses. In this episode, Rene introduces us to the GAPS diet, emphasising the importance of our g...

Inner Child Summary: Passionate about mind training, Candice has turned her love for understanding the human mind into a fulfilling career. With the assistance of hypnotherapy, she adeptly navigated life's challenges, including childbirth, grief, and conscious separation, experiencing transformative results. She now dedicates herself to empowering others facing similar paths, guiding them to a...

Anxiety Summary: Welcome to another episode of The Wellness Hood podcast! We're thrilled to introduce you to the remarkable Agi Heale, a certified CTI coach and NLP Master Practitioner. She is the founder of Westbourne Associates, a global hub for coaching and leadership development. But Agi's journey into coaching is a fascinating one. What sets Agi apart is her unwavering passion for hel...

Integrative Health Summary: In today's episode, we are joined by Ina C. Niemann, who shares her captivating journey from a background in design to becoming a holistic healing practitioner spanning over three decades. Ina's fascination with Asia since childhood and her personal experience here in Singapore has led her to explore and master various healing modalities such as acupressure, acu...

Blood Sugar Summary: Thrilled to welcome you to another episode of The Wellness Hood filled with transformative insights. Today, we're joined by the incredible Haritha Pattabhi, a seasoned registered nutritional therapist and health coach, founder of Good Balance Nutrition, armed with a wealth of studies and experience. In this conversation, we're delving deep into the fascinating world of...

Pelvic Floor Summary: Get ready to dive into a candid and empowering conversation on pelvic health with the exceptional Preet Singh! After graduating from the University of Sydney, Preet's journey led her from major hospitals, different specialisations, to establishing Embrace Physiotherapy, a clinic focused on pelvic health. But this episode isn't just about exercises and medical jargon;...

Holistic Health Summary Welcome to The Wellness Hood! Today, we're shaking things up a bit. Instead of a deep dive into a specific topic, we're bringing you a true life juggler—Julia Gourmand. With over two decades of experience in Private Banking, Investment Banking, and Fin-tech, Julia is not just a seasoned professional; she's also a certified executive coach and a dedicated Hatha Y...

Plant Based Summary: Ania is a certified nutritionist by the International Sports Sciences Association. She graduated in Plant-Based Nutrition from both Cornell University (USA) and Winchester University (UK). She is working at Plant Based Nutritionist at Mont Kiara Hospital in KL. For the past 5 years with nutritional workshops, weight loss programs and Kitchen Transformation programs she aims to...