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Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of Mohivate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee brings together music, memory, and meaning in the podcast’s first original musical collaboration.At the heart of this episode is a beautiful piece of music titled The Long Way Home, created by Johan Sebastian Ledesma, who composes under the name Bragei. What begins as a chance conversation on an ordinary street becomes something far more unexpected. A story of timing, recognition, and the kind of moments that seem to arrive without being planned, yet feel deeply aligned when they do.The episode moves through personal memory, from childhood road trips filled with music, to the people who shaped a lifelong relationship with sound, rhythm, and presence. It reflects on how music is not simply something we listen to, but something that holds memory, carries emotion, and connects us across time.Alongside this, Dr Mohi briefly explores what science understands about music and the brain. From its effects on stress, mood, and the nervous system, to the way it engages multiple regions of the brain at once, music is both deeply felt and biologically significant.At its heart, this episode is about the moments we do not plan. The ones that arrive through chance encounters, shared interests, and quiet attention. What some might call synchronicity, or serendipity. Moments that shape direction without announcement.The original piece The Long Way Home plays at the end of this episode, and will be available separately on YouTube for listeners who wish to return to it.With reflection, story, and collaboration, this episode offers something slightly different. A pause. A memory. And a reminder of the ways we find our way back, often without realising we were looking.References:1. Music and the brain — stress, dopamine, and emotional response:Salimpoor, V.N. et al. (2011). Anatomically distinct dopamine release during anticipation and experience of peak emotion to music. Nature Neuroscience.https://www.nature.com/articles/nn.27262. Music, stress hormones, and the nervous system:Thoma, M.V. et al. (2013). The effect of music on the human stress response. PLOS ONE.https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.00701563. 3. Singing and wellbeing:Grape, C. et al. (2003). Does singing promote well-being? Integrative Physiological & Behavioral Science.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF02734261Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Mohivate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores screen time in children: the first episode on MOHIVATE dedicated entirely to children, and an honest conversation about what is actually happening inside a child’s developing brain, and what the science is telling us in a world none of us were prepared for.The episode begins with context. From smartphones and tablets, to a pandemic that made screens the only classroom and playground available, to the first generation of children growing up alongside artificial intelligence as a daily presence. This is the world today’s parents are navigating. Without a guidebook, and largely without support.The science covers language development, attention and dopamine, sleep and melatonin, the video deficit effect in infants, and the childhood myopia epidemic, including why outdoor light, not eye drops, is the prescription. Age-specific guidance runs from birth through adolescence, including what the research says about social media, cyberbullying, and the teenage brain.Dr Mohi Sarawgee introduces the Three C’s framework — Content, Context, and Child — a practical lens for families navigating screen time at every age, alongside evidence-based anchors for sleep, eye health, and real life.With clinical insight, fifteen years of consulting rooms, and a doctor’s deep respect for every parent doing their absolute best, this episode gives screen time the conversation it deserves.REFERENCES1. Screen Time and Early Childhood DevelopmentFrontiers in Developmental Psychology — Systematic Scoping Review (2025)https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/developmental-psychology/articles/10.3389/fdpys.2024.1439040/full2. Screen Time and SleepHale & Guan — Screen Time and Sleep, Systematic Review, Sleep Medicine Reviewshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4437561/3. Screen Time and MyopiaHa et al. — JAMA Network Open (February 2025) — 45 studies, 335,524 individualshttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/28305984. Book by Jonathan HaidtThe Anxious Generation — Research and Evidence Basehttps://www.anxiousgeneration.com/research/the-evidence5. Adolescent Mental Health and Social Media — Dr. Jean TwengeResearch publications and evidence base — Dr. Jean Twenge, San Diego State Universityhttps://www.jeantwenge.com/research/6. NHS Mental Health of Children and Young People in England (2023)NHS England Digital — most recent UK datahttps://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/mental-health-of-children-and-young-people-in-england/2023-wave-4-follow-up7. UK Government — Children’s Social Media Consultation (2026)GOV.UK National Consultation — Growing Up in the Online Worldhttps://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/growing-up-in-the-online-world-a-national-consultation8. UK Government — Screen Use by Children Under Five (March 2026)Independent Expert Report — Early Years Screen Time Advisory Grouphttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69c53daf4a06660f085442a7/EYSTAG_report.pdfJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Mohivate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores psilocybin, the compound found in magic mushrooms, tracing its journey from ancient sacred ceremony to some of the most rigorous clinical research in psychiatry today.The episode begins where the science begins. With language. When neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins first documented what psilocybin did to the human brain, they had to invent entirely new words to describe it. Ego dissolution. Oceanic boundlessness. Mystical type experience score. This episode explores why those words matter clinically, and what the Default Mode Network has to do with depression, addiction, and the way the brain finds its way back to itself.From Richard Nixon’s 1970 decision to classify psilocybin as a Schedule 1 drug, freezing decades of promising research, to landmark clinical trials, this episode covers the full story honestly. The science on terminal cancer anxiety, treatment resistant depression, addiction, and microdosing is examined carefully - where the evidence is strong, where it is thin, and what regulatory bodies worldwide are now saying.With clinical insight, personal perspective, and a thread that begins with Roald Dahl, this is a conversation about what happens when science refuses to stay buried.References1.The 2006 Johns Hopkins Paper — The One That Changed Everythinghttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16826400/2.Psilocybin in Terminal Cancer Patients — 2016 Landmark Studyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5367557/3.Psilocybin vs Escitalopram — NEJM 2021https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa20329944.Psilocybin and Smoking Cessation — The 80% Studyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4286320/5.Default Mode Network and Depression — Key Neuroscience Paperhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24567117/6.Psilocybin and the Default Mode Network — Brain Imaginghttps://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.11195981097.Microdosing — James Fadiman Book Referencehttps://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Explorers-Guide-Therapeutic-Journeys/dp/15947740218.Microdosing Blinded Trials — Placebo Effectshttps://elifesciences.org/articles/628789.Psilocybin Safety Profile — The Lancethttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(10)61462-6/fulltext10.Nixon, Ehrlichman and the War on Drugshttps://edition.cnn.com/2016/03/23/politics/john-ehrlichman-nixon-drug-war-blacks-hippie/index.html11.Australia Approves Psilocybin — TGA 2023https://www.tga.gov.au/news/media-releases/tga-approves-mdma-and-psilocybin-use-ptsd-and-depression-australia-first12.FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Psilocybinhttps://compasspathways.com/compass-pathways-receives-fda-breakthrough-therapy-designation-for-psilocybin-therapy-for-treatment-resistant-depression/13.UK Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway — ILAPhttps://ir.compasspathways.com/News–Events-/news/news-details/2025/Compass-Pathways-Successfully-Achieves-Primary-Endpoint-in-First-Phase-3-Trial-Evaluating-COMP360-Psilocybin-for-Treatment-Resistant-Depression/default.aspx14.Yale Program for Psychedelic Sciencehttps://medicine.yale.edu/psychiatry/research/clinics-and-programs/psychedelic/15.Johns Hopkins Centre for Psychedelic and Consciousness Researchhttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/research/psychedelics-research16.Imperial College London Centre for Psychedelic Researchhttps://www.imperial.ac.uk/psychedelic-research-centre17.R. Gordon Wasson — Seeking the Magic Mushroom, Life Magazine 1957https://www.imaginaria.org/wasson/life.htmJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Mohivate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores berberine, one of the most talked about metabolic supplements right now, bringing clarity to a conversation often shaped more by social media than by science.Berberine is a naturally occurring alkaloid with thousands of years of history in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. This episode traces how it moved from gut medicine to metabolic science, unpacking the mechanisms behind its effects on blood sugar, insulin resistance, lipid metabolism, and the PCSK9 pathway, the same cholesterol target that billion dollar injectable medications were developed to address.The episode examines the clinical evidence honestly, including the landmark head to head comparison with metformin, the 2025 meta-analysis data, and the real limitations of the current evidence base. It covers who berberine is actually used in, what the safety and interaction profile looks like, and why formulation and dose matter more than most supplement labels suggest.With clinical insight and a GP’s perspective, this episode gives berberine the conversation it deserves.REFERENCES1. Berberine and Metabolic Syndrome — 2025 Systematic Review and Meta-Analysishttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2025.1572197/full2. Berberine Health Outcomes — Overview of 54 Systematic Reviewshttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-025-04872-43. Berberine vs Metformin — Head to Head Trial. Zhang Y et al. https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/93/7/2559/25981774. Berberine as a Novel Cholesterol Lowering Drug — PCSK9 and LDL Receptor MechanismKong W et al.Nature Medicine, 2004https://www.nature.com/articles/nm11355. Berberine PCSK9 Inhibition — ReviewBerberine: Ins and outs of a nature-made PCSK9 inhibitorhttps://www.excli.de/excli/article/view/52346. Berberine Bioavailability and Gut Microbiomehttps://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18/2/1937. Berberine and NAFLD — 2024 Meta-Analysishttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov8. Dihydroberberine vs Standard Berberine HCl — 2021 RCThttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35010998/9. Berberine and PCOS — 2024 Meta-Analysishttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov10. Semaglutide Cardiovascular Outcomes — NEJMhttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa160714111. Semaglutide Weight Loss — STEP TrialWilding JPH et al.New England Journal of Medicine, 2021https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa203218312. AMPK as Metabolic Master Switch — ReviewHardie DG. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joim.1226813. Berberine Drug Interactions — CYP450Guo Y et al.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21987089/14. Berberine Contraindication in PregnancyLiu W et al.Available via PubMed safety data:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.govJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Mohivate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores continuous glucose monitoring through the lens of metabolic health, bringing clarity to one of the most talked about and most misunderstood tools in modern wellness.The CGM is everywhere. On social media arms, in wellness programmes, in dinner party conversations. But what does it actually measure? What is the science genuinely telling us? And who actually needs one?This episode covers how CGMs work, what glucose patterns really mean, the science of glycaemic index and glycaemic load, why two people can eat the same meal and have completely different responses, and what advanced glycation end products tell us about long term health.It explores how to read your own data, what HbA1c misses, and who should and should not consider wearing one, with honest clinical guidance and no agenda.Grounded in science, personal experience, and a mild voluntary obsession with data, this is a warm, honest and genuinely useful conversation about glucose, metabolic health, and what your body has been trying to show you all along.References:1. Glycaemic Index and Glycaemic Load — Food ReferenceUniversity of Sydney International GI Database. Search GI and GL values for thousands of foods:https://glycemicindex.com/gi-search/2. Individual Variation in Glucose Response — The PREDICT StudyBerry SE et al. Human postprandial responses to food and potential for precision nutrition. Nature Medicine. 2020;26:964–973.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0934-0PubMed:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32528151/3. The 42 Factors — Further ReadingThe PREDICT study machine learning model used 42 individual factors to predict glucose response. For a detailed accessible breakdown of factors influencing blood glucose, see also:https://diatribe.org/diabetes-management/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose-surprising-update4. Post-Meal Walking — 10 Minutes Immediately After EatingHashimoto K et al. Positive impact of a 10-min walk immediately after glucose intake on postprandial glucose levels. Scientific Reports. 2025.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-07312-ySupporting systematic review:Engeroff T et al. After Dinner Rest a While, After Supper Walk a Mile? Sports Medicine. 2023;53(4):849–869.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36715875/5. Soleus Pushup Pilot StudyElek D et al. The Efficacy of Soleus Push-Up in Individuals with Prediabetes: A Pilot Study. Sports (Basel). 2025;13(3):81.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11946342/Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Mohivate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores hay fever through the lens of immunology, bringing clarity to one of the most common and often underestimated conditions worldwide.Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is an immune response shaped by genetics, environment, and a system designed to protect you, reacting to something that was never meant to be a threat.Beneath the sneezing and the itchy eyes is a story about your immune system making a spectacular case of mistaken identity.This episode covers how sensitisation works, the three overlapping pollen seasons, the hidden food connection most people never realise, the relationship between hay fever and asthma, and why hay fever is getting worse globally, and what that means for the hundreds of millions of people living with it.Practical, clinically grounded, and with some tips that may genuinely change how you manage this season.References:1. Global prevalence of allergic rhinitis: Allergic Rhinitis: A Clinical and Pathophysiological Overview. Frontiers in Medicine, 2022.https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.874114/full2. Pollen seasons lengthening. Anthropogenic climate change is worsening North American pollen seasons. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2021.https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.20132841183. UK pollen season. Climate Central — Pollen Season and Climate Change.https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/pollen-season-climate-change4. United airway disease : hay fever and asthma connection. United Airway Disease: Current Perspectives. Journal of Asthma and Allergy, PMC.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4872272/5. Oral Allergy Syndrome. Stanford Health Care.https://stanfordhealthcare.org/content/dam/SHC/clinics/menlo-medical-clinic/docs/Allergy/Oral%20Allergy%20Syndrome.pdfJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Mohivate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores caffeine beyond the morning habit, bringing clarity to the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive substance.Caffeine is not just a pick-me-up. It is a molecule with a thousand-year history, a fascinating pharmacology, and a surprisingly complex relationship with your body.This episode traces caffeine from its origins in the Ethiopian highlands, through the coffeehouses of the Ottoman Empire and the penny universities of Oxford, to the biology of what happens the moment it enters your bloodstream.The conversation covers how caffeine works in the brain, why your genetics determine how long it stays in your system, and what that means for your heart, your sleep, and your health.It explores the science behind energy drinks, the truth about decaf, the clinical reality of caffeine dependence, and emerging research linking caffeine to neurodegeneration.Alongside the science, the episode draws on history, culture, and a little Sufi poetry to place caffeine in its full human context, and asks what it means to consume something so powerful, so unconsciously.A grounded, science-based, and warmly delivered look at the molecule the world runs on, and what it is actually doing to you.References: 1. Cornelis MC, El-Sohemy A, Kabagambe EK, Campos H. Coffee, CYP1A2 Genotype, and Risk of Myocardial Infarction. JAMA. 2006;295(10):1135-1141.https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2025022.Silverman K, Evans SM, Strain EC, Griffiths RR. Withdrawal Syndrome after the Double-Blind Cessation of Caffeine Consumption. New England Journal of Medicine. 1992;327(16):1109-1114.https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM1992101532716013.Gardiner C, Weakley J, Burke LM, et al. The Effect of Caffeine on Subsequent Sleep: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sleep Medicine Reviews. 2023;69:101764.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36870101/4.Zhao Y, Lai Y, Konijnenberg H, et al. Association of Coffee Consumption and Prediagnostic Caffeine Metabolites With Incident Parkinson Disease. Neurology. 2024;102:e209201.https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.00000000002092015.StatPearls. Caffeine Withdrawal. National Library of Medicine. Updated 2025.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430790/Comprehensive clinical reference on caffeine withdrawal including DSM-5 criteria, symptoms, and timeline.Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Mohivate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores insulin beyond the usual association with diabetes, bringing clarity to one of the most important hormones in metabolism.Insulin is not just about blood sugar. It is central to how the body uses, stores, and manages energy every day. This episode explains how insulin works, how glucose moves through the body, and how balance is maintained after every meal through a clear and practical framework.The conversation explores insulin resistance, why it develops over time, and how it connects to prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and other related conditions. It also outlines the role of lifestyle factors including diet, movement, sleep, and stress in shaping metabolic health.Alongside the science, the episode also draws on a personal story and a symbolic lens to connect these ideas to everyday life, and introduces a way of thinking about insulin as a system of order and structure within the body.A grounded, science-based look at how the body manages energy, and why understanding insulin is key to long-term health.References:1. Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes – CDChttps://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/about/insulin-resistance-type-2-diabetes.html2. Insulin Resistance – StatPearls, NCBIhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507839/3. Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance – NIDDK, NIHhttps://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes/prediabetes-insulin-resistance4. Insulin Resistance – Cleveland Clinichttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22206-insulin-resistanceJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Mohivate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores the science of clutter and how the environments we live in influence attention, stress, and decision making.Research in neuroscience and behavioural psychology shows that visual clutter increases cognitive load and forces the brain to work harder to filter information. Over time this can contribute to mental fatigue, distraction, and decision fatigue.The episode examines how clutter interacts with attention regulation, stress physiology, eating behaviour, and everyday habits. It also looks at why the spaces people live in matter clinically, influencing safety, mobility, and how health behaviours unfold at home.Set within the wider context of modern life and information overload, this conversation invites listeners to reconsider their surroundings and the role physical space plays in supporting clarity, focus, and wellbeing.References:1. Visual clutter and attention (Princeton Neuroscience Institute); McMains S., Kastner S. (2011)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21228167/Princeton Neuroscience Institute explanation of visual competition:https://ipalab.princeton.edu/document/296 2. Clutter and stress hormones (UCLA “Life at Home” study): Saxbe, D. E., & Repetti, R. L. (2010)https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167209352864PDF:https://repettilab.psych.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/302/2023/03/no-place-like-home.pdf 3. Cluttered environments and eating behaviour (Cornell study): Vartanian, L. R., Kernan, K. M., & Wansink, B. (2016)https://doi.org/10.1177/00139165166281784. Cognitive load theory: Sweller, J. (1988)https://doi.org/10.1207/s15516709cog1202_45. Behavioural activation and small task completion: Dimidjian, S. et al. (2011)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2011.02.0036.Indoor allergens and respiratory health: Arshad, S. H. (2010)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2010.10.007Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Mohivate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores the science of breathing and why something so automatic can reveal how the body is functioning.We breathe roughly twenty thousand times a day, yet most of us rarely pause to notice it. This episode explores how breathing sits at a unique intersection between physiology and awareness, reflecting the state of the nervous system, stress responses, and recovery.Drawing on physiology alongside traditional observational practices such as Swara Yoga, this conversation explains how breathing patterns, the nasal cycle, and autonomic regulation interact. Long before modern physiology described the shifting airflow between nostrils, traditional systems had already recognised this natural rhythm through careful observation of breath.Set within the wider conversation on metabolic health, the episode explores how breath connects oxygen delivery, cellular energy, and nervous system balance. By learning to notice the body’s signals through breathing, listeners are introduced to one of the simplest ways to understand how the body regulates stress, recovery, and internal balance.References:1. Russo MA, Santarelli DM, O’Rourke D. The physiological effects of slow breathing in the healthy human.European Respiratory Society Journal Breathehttps://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/13/4/2982. Lehrer P, Gevirtz R. Heart rate variability biofeedback and regulation of autonomic function.Frontiers in Psychologyhttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00756/full3. Telles S, Singh N, Balkrishna A. Physiological effects of yogic breathing practices.International Journal of Yogahttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6137615/4. Eccles R. The nasal cycle in health and disease.Clinical Otolaryngologyhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1749-4486.2000.tb00239.x5. Jerath R, Beveridge C, Barnes V, Jerath V.Physiology of long pranayamic breathing: neural respiratory elements may provide a mechanism that explains how slow deep breathing shifts the autonomic nervous system. Medical Hypotheses.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21782306/6. Vidigal-Lopes M, et al.Respiratory modulation of cardiovascular control.The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(18)30403-9/fulltextJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores vitamin D beyond the headlines, bringing clarity to one of the most discussed nutrients in modern health.Often called the sunlight hormone, vitamin D sits at the intersection of health and environment, linking bone health and calcium balance with immune regulation and deficiency risk. This episode explains what vitamin D really does and why more is not always better.Set against the background of recent headlines and supplement trends, this conversation brings clarity to testing, dosing, and safe supplementation, and explores why deficiency remains common in modern indoor lifestyles.Alongside the science, the episode traces the history and evolutionary story of vitamin D, showing how human biology has always been shaped by sunlight and environment.With clinical insight and practical perspective, this episode invites you to understand vitamin D as a foundational part of health in modern life.References1. NICE Vitamin D Guidance (UK)https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph562. NHS Vitamin D Overview (UK)https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/3. SACN Vitamin D and Health Report (UK Government)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sacn-vitamin-d-and-health-report4. NIH Vitamin D Fact Sheet for Health Professionals (USA)https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/5. Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline (International)https://www.endocrine.org/clinical-practice-guidelines/vitamin-d-for-prevention-of-disease6. Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiencyhttps://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/96/7/1911/28336717. Vitamin D Testing and Clinical Use (MedlinePlus / NIH)https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/vitamin-d-test/8. Public Health England and NICE Vitamin D Statementhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vitamin-d-supplementation-during-winter-phe-and-nice-statement9. Vitamin D and Immune Function Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3166406/Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores what metabolism really means and why it is much bigger than body weight alone.Metabolism is the body’s living energy system. It includes how cells produce fuel, how tissues repair and rebuild, how the body switches between glucose and fat for energy, and how daily habits influence this regulation over time.From ATP and mitochondria to fuel selection, metabolic flexibility, and energy use across the day, this episode translates core metabolic physiology into clear, everyday language.We also unpack why metabolism is often misunderstood, why body size does not equal metabolic health, how adaptive responses protect survival during under-fueling, and why consistent lifestyle signals matter more than extreme plans.You will hear how metabolic health connects with blood sugar balance, lipids, inflammation, muscle tissue, hormones, and long term disease risk, and how small repeatable habits support the system better than dramatic interventions.With clinical clarity, warmth, and usable physiology, this episode brings metabolism back to where it belongs. Inside the body, not inside diet myths.Clear science. Calm perspective. Practical foundations.References1. Physiology of Metabolism — NCBI Bookshelf, StatPearls: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546690/ 2. Metabolism: Clinical & Experimental — peer-reviewed journal: https://www.metabolismjournal.com/ 3. Cell Metabolism — high-impact physiology journal: https://www.cellmetabolism.org/ 4. Understanding type 2 diabetes mechanisms — The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology review: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(24)00157-8/fulltext  Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this Valentine’s week episode of Mohivate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores love, attachment, and awareness through the lens of emotional regulation and nervous system science.This conversation brings together philosophy, psychology, science, and culture to explain how emotional triggers shape behaviour, how regulation supports healthier relationships, and why the pause between feeling and reaction protects both connection and heart health.You will learn practical regulation skills, insights from attachment theory, emotional awareness tools, and simple ways to respond more steadily during difficult moments. A grounded, science-backed look at why regulated minds connect better.References:1. Emotion Regulation — Gross, J.J. Stanford Overviewhttps://web.stanford.edu/~psyphy/Psychological_Review_1998.pdf(This is the foundational scientific model of emotion regulation used widely in psychology and neuroscience)2. Book : Atlas of the Heart : Brené Brownhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Atlas-Heart-Meaningful-Connection-Experience/dp/1785043773/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1Y0VW74DZB064&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._Gy7lXqWgLRzJjFUzDsUoIAs5ZsrHjg8xJwdfHKHEcXSXbBUnmukojKueIn9THkx2oZ0d2kpYSM6Kr645rLW_k4T4Nr27nBgcno1-AsuuWHHggqktGRyg3DME0SxAh6SYKr0yi1SLT5BJvjGNHQ7HguLvBER63jKB4TrxcLlVaa9I9RPgdyjFPNdDxhTGLMhjpVfbm0s4Kt5IhBO3v0lOw.kZe7N2qOBwZOWgScSdKE9uyKnh4vtkWPByR99rjNZ74&dib_tag=se&keywords=atlas+of+the+heart+brene+brown&qid=1770764133&sprefix=atlas+of+the+%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-13. J. Krishnamurty: On Love and Lonelinesshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0F6YX2DNV?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_titleJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores the science of iron and how it supports energy, oxygen delivery, brain function, and cellular energy production.From early iron deficiency without anemia to ferritin interpretation, common symptoms, root causes, and treatment approaches, this episode translates iron physiology and blood tests into practical human language.We discuss how iron deficiency actually shows up, why it is often missed, how doctors read iron panels, and what works when iron is truly low.Clear science. Calm guidance. Practical takeaways.References:1.World Health Organization. Iron deficiency and anemia guidelines: https://www.who.int/health-topics/anaemia2.NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Iron fact sheet for health professionals: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iron-HealthProfessional/3. Oral iron supplementation and hepcidin response, alternate day dosing evidence: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29032957/4. Iron deficiency overview and management reviews: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhaem/homeJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores grief beyond death as a human and biological response to loss in its many forms. From bereavement and illness to invisible losses that shape identity and life, this conversation unpacks how grief is felt, understood, and carried.References:1. The Five Stages of Grief — Cleveland Clinichttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21259-stages-of-grief2. NHS- https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/bereavement/3. Find your own Peace- Mohi Sarawgeehttps://mohisarawgee.blogspot.com/2013/02/find-your-own-peace.htmlJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr Mohi explores the science of memory and how the brain learns, adapts, and changes across a lifetime.From everyday forgetfulness to learning in childhood, recovery after illness, and the concerns many carry about ageing, this conversation gently unpacks how memory really works. Not as a fixed trait, but as a living biological process shaped by attention, emotion, sleep, health, and experience.With clinical insight, warmth, and practical perspective, this episode invites you to understand memory not as something we either have or lose, but as something we continue to build, support, and relearn at every stage of life.Memory encoding, consolidation, and retrieval https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3411412/  Memory consolidation overview https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4526749/  Cognitive neuroscience perspective on memory https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10410470/  Retrieval supports consolidationhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5912918/  Alzheimer Disease basics — NIH overview of Alzheimer’s as a progressive condition affecting memory and cognition.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499922/  Memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease — describes how memory impairment is a core and early symptom in AD.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3898682/  📚 Book References (clickable)Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything ;exploration of memory techniques and human performance.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moonwalking-Einstein-Science-Remembering-Everything/dp/0141032138Memory Superpowers by Nelson Dellis : child-friendly memory technique book by a world memory champion (searchable on all major book retailers)- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Memory-Superpowers-Adventurous-Remembering-Forget-ebook/dp/B0855FMVKN/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dgIUu6wHrgSDgl93grcB6w.cMhWaZwyW-lKt6gyUK75jSTi5RHnqkyXZiStt1Jwn-A&qid=1769031876&sr=8-1Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr Mohi Sarawgee steps back to look at the bigger picture of the health trends and clinical shifts shaping modern medicine as we move through 2026, from metabolic health and multimorbidity to biologics, supplements, artificial intelligence, and evolving approaches to careThis is a clinician’s perspective on what is already showing up in clinics, research, and everyday conversations. With warmth, humour, and clinical insight, this episode is not about predictions or hype. It is about patterns, perspective, and direction of travel.It is an invitation to zoom out, think differently about health, and remember that medicine is not only about treating disease, but about understanding trajectories, supporting people over time, and finding ways to stay well in an increasingly complex world.Further Reading and Context 2. Digital medicine and smart pills- FDA overview of Abilify MyCitehttps://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-pill-tracks-if-patients-have-swallowed-their-medication2. Biologic therapies in severe asthmahttps://www.bmj.com/content/360/bmj.k2263. GLP-1 receptor agonists and cardiometabolic outcomeshttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra18070604. Artificial intelligence in clinical https://www.thelancet.com/commissions/artificial-intelligence-in-healthcareJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores what it really means when vaccination guidance changes and why those changes are often misunderstood.Recent updates to vaccination recommendations in the United States have prompted renewed discussion and questions worldwide. Using this moment as a starting point, this episode looks at how immunisation schedules are developed, what medical guidance does and does not mean, and why trust, nuance, and thoughtful conversation matter in preventive healthcare.With warmth, clinical perspective, and global context, this conversation is not about alarm or persuasion, but about clarity, reassurance, and understanding how evidence evolves in medicine, especially when health conversations cross borders.References: United States – vaccination guidanceCDC – Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedulehttps://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.htmlCDC – Vaccines & Immunizations (Overview)https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.htmlU.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Vaccineshttps://www.hhs.gov/immunization/index.htmlUnited Kingdom – vaccination frameworkUK Health Security Agency – The Green Book (Immunisation against infectious disease)https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immunisation-against-infectious-disease-the-green-bookNHS – Routine childhood vaccination programmehttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/Global guidanceWorld Health Organization – Immunizationhttps://www.who.int/health-topics/immunizationWHO – Immunization Agenda 2030https://www.who.int/teams/immunization-vaccines-and-biologicals/strategies/ia2030Disease-specific referencesHepatitis BWHO – Hepatitis B Fact Sheethttps://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-bRotavirusWHO – Rotavirus Vaccines Position Paperhttps://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WER9528UKHSA – Impact of Rotavirus Vaccination in Englandhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rotavirus-the-green-book-chapter-27bRSVWHO – Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)https://www.who.int/teams/immunization-vaccines-and-biologicals/diseases/rsvCDC – RSV Clinical Overviewhttps://www.cdc.gov/rsv/clinical/index.htmlMeningococcal diseaseCDC – Meningococcal Diseasehttps://www.cdc.gov/meningococcal/index.htmlHPVUK JCVI – HPV Vaccine: Single Dose Schedule (2023)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jcvi-statement-on-the-hpv-vaccineCDC – HPV Vaccination Recommendationshttps://www.cdc.gov/hpv/hcp/vaccination-recommendations.htmlJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this New Year episode of MOHIVATE, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores endorphins, the body’s natural system for endurance, relief, and recovery.As the final chapter in the hormone series, this conversation brings together the science of motivation, calm, connection, and stress, and reflects on what it really means to begin again without pressure or perfection.With warmth, humour, and clinical insight, this episode is an invitation to understand how the body supports us not when we rush to change, but when we learn to keep going, one step at a time.Further Reading & ReferencesEndorphins: The Brain’s Natural Pain Reliever — Harvard Health Publishinghttps://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/endorphins-the-brains-natural-pain-relieverThe Effects of Acute Exercise on Mood, Cognition, and the Brain — PMC ArticleBasso JC & Suzuki WA.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5928534/Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers — Robert M. Sapolsky (Book)A classic, highly accessible book on stress, adaptation, and physiology.Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this special Christmas episode of MOHIVATE, Dr Mohi Sarawgee reflects on a season that rarely holds just one emotion. From connection and tradition to  moments of absence, this episode offers gentle perspective, warmth, and steadiness for anyone navigating celebration, reflection, or both at once.A pause to listen, remember, and care for others and for yourself.In loving memory of my uncle: 29.03.1955 - 02.06.2025In loving memory of my father: 07.08.1953 - 27.12.200916 years without you at home.Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores cortisol - the hormone behind survival, rhythm, and modern stress.Cortisol is the body’s alarm system. We unpack what it actually does, how its daily rhythm works, and why disruption of that rhythm often matters more than any single test result.She explains what cortisol really is, where it’s made, and how it works through the brain–body stress axis. She explores the difference between acute and chronic stress, why rhythm matters more than single test results, and how cortisol interacts with blood sugar, memory, sleep, mood, and other hormones including estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid signalling.You’ll hear why stress doesn’t always show up as “high cortisol” on a blood test, why cortisol testing can be misleading without context, and how modern life keeps the nervous system in a state of quiet vigilance and where survival slowly becomes a lifestyle..With clinical insight, warmth, and clarity, this episode brings science back to where it belongs: in the body, not just on a lab report.References: 1. McEwen BS. Protective and damaging effects of stress mediators.https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM1998011533803072. Russell GM, Lightman SL.The human stress response.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41574-019-0228-03. Adam EK et al.Diurnal cortisol slopes and mental and physical health outcomes.Psychoneuroendocrinology https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306453017301963Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode of MOHIVATE, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee explores dopamine - the neurotransmitter of anticipation, motivation, and the  spark that pulls you toward what matters.Dopamine is not the molecule of pleasure or fireworks, but the subtle chemistry of maybe - the signal that says, lean forward, try again, something meaningful might be here.Dr. Mohi unpacks what dopamine really is, where it’s made, and how it shapes movement, momentum, curiosity, learning, procrastination, restlessness, and why modern life tugs so sharply at our attention.From the midbrain pathways that steady your habits to the reward-prediction errors behind phones, novelty, and dating, this episode brings science into the moments you live every day - with warmth, humour, and a doctor’s clarity.Discover what supports a healthy dopamine rhythm, and how to nurture motivation without burning out your nervous system.References:1.  Schultz, W. (2016). Reward functions of the basal ganglia. Journal of Neural Transmission.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00702-016-1570-02. Salamone, J.D., & Correa, M. (2012). The Mysterious Motivational Functions of Mesolimbic Dopamine. Neuron.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2012.10.0213. Björklund, A., & Dunnett, S. (2007). Dopamine neuron systems in the brain: an update. Trends in Neurosciences.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tins.2007.03.0064. Lisman, J., & Grace, A.A. (2010). The hippocampal-VTA loop: controlling the entry of information into long-term memory. Neuron.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2010.05.0025. Glimcher, P.W. (2011). Understanding dopamine and reinforcement learning. Current Opinion in Neurobiology.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conb.2011.02.0126. Book reading : The Molecule of More” — Lieberman & Long Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIvate, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee explores what longevity really means in 2025 - beyond buzzwords, biohacking trends, and the pressure to optimise every corner of your life.With a mix of science, history, and honest observation, she unpacks why humans have always chased longer life, how modern longevity culture took over Instagram and Silicon Valley, and what the evidence actually tells us about ageing today.You’ll hear about the big voices shaping the field, the ethics we rarely discuss, the hopes, the hype and the parts that genuinely matter for a life well lived.You’ll learn:• what ageing actually is (in simple, human language)• why the longevity world swings between real science and shiny marketing• how to think about early screening, biomarkers, supplements, and “optimisation”• why lifestyle remains the strongest longevity tool we have• how inequality, not genes,  still predicts ageing the most• the habits that meaningfully shape healthspan (and feel doable in daily life)This episode is a grounded, science-informed reminder that real longevity is about feeling well, functioning well, and living meaningfully in the years you already have.If you’ve ever felt pressure to join the longevity race, questioned whether you’re “doing enough,” or wondered how to make sense of the promises, products, and protocols ; this conversation will help you feel clearer, calmer, and more empowered.References: 1. Healthy lifestyle in older adults and mortality riskWang J., et al. The Lancet Healthy Longevity, 2023.Link: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(23)00140-X/fulltext2. Joint associations of physical activity and sleep duration with cognitive ageing in older adultsBloomberg M., et al. The Lancet Healthy Longevity, 2023.Link: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanhl/article/PIIS2666-7568(23)00083-1/fulltext3. Single-domain and multidomain lifestyle interventions for preventing cognitive declineMendes A.J., et al. The Lancet Healthy Longevity, 2025.Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395928803_Single-domain_and_multidomain_lifestyle_interventions_for_the_prevention_of_cognitive_decline_in_older_adults_who_are_cognitively_unimpaired_a_systematic_review_and_network_meta-analysis4. Books:- Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity — Peter Attia, MD- Why We Die: The New Science of Ageing and the Quest for Immortality — Venki Ramakrishnan- Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams — Matthew Walker, PhD- Lifespan: Why We Age — and Why We Don’t Have To — David Sinclair, PhD- The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest — Dan Buettner- The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer — ElizaJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee explores what gratitude actually does to the brain and body far beyond motivational quotes and “be positive” advice.Drawing on neuroscience and heart-health research, she looks at how gratitude lights up the medial prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate cortex, lowers inflammation, supports heart health, and acts like “emotional immunology” for a stressed nervous system. From UCLA reviews to Harvard gratitude studies, she unpacks the science in simple, human language.Between winter fairy lights and Thanksgiving tables, Dr. Mohi also speaks to the quieter side of gratitude ; when the year hasn’t been easy, when there have been losses, diagnoses, or burnout. She shares a favourite patient story and offers a gentle 1–1–1 gratitude practice you can try in under a minute a day.This one’s for anyone who’s felt hurt or worn down by life or people, and still wants to find small, real reasons to keep going – and to come home to themselves.References: 1. UCLA Health – “Health benefits of gratitude”Nice lay summary of research on gratitude, mood, heart health, sleep and inflammation (this is where the “15 minutes a day, 5 days a week for 6 weeks” style interventions are discussed). https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/health-benefits-gratitude2. Harvard Health Publishing – “Giving thanks can make you happier”Classic evidence-based piece summarising gratitude journaling studies (10-week “gratitude list” vs “irritations” group, mood and doctor-visit differences, etc.).https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier3. Fox GR et al. (2015) – “Neural correlates of gratitude” – Frontiers in PsychologyfMRI study showing that feeling gratitude activates the medial prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate cortex https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4588123/4. Diniz G et al. (2023) – “The effects of gratitude interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis” – Einstein (São Paulo)64 randomised trials of gratitude interventions; shows benefits for mental health, anxiety, depression, positive affect and life satisfaction ;this supports the “around 70 studies / tens of thousands of people” report.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10393216/5. Mills PJ et al. (2015) – “The role of gratitude in spiritual well-being in asymptomatic heart failure patients” – Spirituality in Clinical PracticeObservational work in heart-failure patients showing higher dispositional gratitude linked with better mood, sleep and inflammatory profile.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4566460/6. Redwine L et al. (2016) – Gratitude journaling pilot in heart failure (8-week intervention)Small RCT where adding a gratitude journal improved heart-rate variability and some inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6) and sleep quality.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022399916302117Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee explains what really happens to our skin in winter - why it becomes dry, tight, itchy, and why eczema often feels worse this time of year.With a blend of medical clarity and calm reassurance, she explores:The skin barrier and why it behaves like a brick wallHow hot baths, heating, fabrics, and dry air quietly damage itWhy moisturising is treatment, not pampering , especially for eczemaHow fingertip units (FTU) help you use steroid creams safely and confidentlyWhen eczema becomes infected, and how to recognise it earlyWhy emotional stress, sleep loss, and guilt often make eczema worseYou’ll learn practical, realistic ways to help skin repair, soothe, and protect itself,  especially in winter.A gentle reminder: your skin is not failing. It is asking for support, and when we give it patiently, consistently, and kindly, it often remembers how to protect us again.References (Official Sources — Direct Web Links) 1. NICE Guideline – Atopic Eczema in Under 12shttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg572. British Association of Dermatologists – Patient Leaflet (Atopic Eczema)https://www.bad.org.uk/pils/atopic-eczema/3. American Academy of Dermatology – Eczema Overviewhttps://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema4. New England Journal of Medicine — Atopic Dermatitis (Medical Review, 2020)https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1801930Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee looks at the side of medicine we rarely discuss - the emotional and physiological cost of caring.What happens when the doctor feels worn thin, when empathy starts to ache, and the healer quietly needs healing too?Drawing from studies in The Lancet Psychiatry and research on mirror neurons and burnout, she explores the emotional biology of empathy fatigue, the neuroscience of resilience, and the courage it takes to keep showing up for others while learning how to show up for yourself.A reminder that even in exhaustion, there is still empathy, and in every act of self-compassion, the beginning of coming home to yourself again.This one’s for the healers, the helpers, and the humans behind the white coat.Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIvate, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee breaks down Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) -> the winter drop in mood, energy, and motivation that affects millions each year.With a blend of science, psychology, and everyday language, she explains why shorter days and longer nights change our brain chemistry, why cravings and fatigue increase, why motivation disappears, and why none of this means you’re “weak,” “lazy,” or “unmotivated.”You’ll learn:•how light affects serotonin, melatonin, mood, and sleep•why Vitamin D matters in winter•why winter cravings are biochemical, not lack of discipline•simple, realistic steps that actually help - from light exposure to nutrition and routine•when SAD is mild vs. when it needs medical supportThis episode is a gentle, science-backed reminder that winter isn’t a failure season - it’s a recalibration season.If you’ve been feeling slower, heavier, more emotional, or “not yourself,” this conversation will help you feel understood, supported, and a little more hopeful.References : 1. Rosenthal N.E. et al. Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Description of the Syndrome and Preliminary Findings with Light Therapy. Journal of Affective Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-0327(84)90026-72. Lewy A.J. et al. The Circadian Basis of Winter Depression: The Phase-Shift Hypothesis. European Neuropsychopharmacology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euroneuro.2006.03.0073. Lam R.W. et al. Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder. Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1315668/4. NHS UK – Vitamin D Guidance. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/5. Holick M.F. Vitamin D Deficiency. New England Journal of Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra0705536. Hallahan B. et al. Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Depression. BJPsych Open. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjpo.bp.116.0024697. Book- Why We Sleep by Matthew WalkerJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode of MOHIVATE, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores Oxytocin - the hormone that turns touch into trust and moments into meaning. From a hand on the shoulder to a shared laugh, discover how this remarkable molecule builds bridges between brains, calms our stress circuits, and reminds the body that safety is found not in isolation but in connection. Because sometimes the most healing chemistry isn’t prescribed - it’s felt between us.References: 1. Kosfeld M., Heinrichs M., Zak P. J., Fischbacher U., & Fehr E. (2005). Oxytocin increases trust in humans. Nature, 435(7042), 673–676. Nature+2PubMed+22. Chen Y., et al. (2023). Oxytocin administration enhances pleasantness and neural responses to gentle social touch mediated by C-touch fibers. eLife, 12:e85847. eLife+13. Handlin L., et al. (2023). Human endogenous oxytocin and its neural correlates show adaptive responses to social touch based on recent social context. eLife, 12:e81197. eLife+14. De Dreu C.K.W., Greer L.L., Handgraaf M.J.J., et al. (2018). Oxytocin facilitates social learning by promoting conformity to in-group norms. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 89, 60-70. PubMed Central5. Schneider E., et al. (2023). Affectionate touch and diurnal oxytocin levels: an ecological momentary assessment during the COVID-19 pandemic. eLife, 12:e81246. We’ll hold hands till conversations come back.” — Natasha Badhwar, A Bridge to My Former Self, Mint Lounge (2013) [ Found this after hard scrolling through my Facebook !! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did] Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode of MOHIvate, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee explores magnesium - the mineral of balance and the molecule wellness culture has turned into a miracle.Not the promise of creams and sprays, but the chemistry that powers energy, sleep, mood, and muscle.She unpacks what magnesium truly does inside the body, how it fuels over 300 essential reactions, and why it matters across every stage of life — from hormones and heart rhythm to recovery and rest.From myths and mechanisms to meaning, this episode bridges science and self-awareness - revealing how this humble mineral keeps the body’s rhythm steady in a world that never stops.Because understanding balance isn’t about trends.It’s about biology.References for reading: “Myth or Reality—Transdermal Magnesium?” — A Skeptic Review of Skin Absorption of Magnesium. PMC article.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5579607/“Effect of transdermal magnesium cream on serum and urinary magnesium concentrations and blood pressure in humans: a pilot study.” PLoS One, 2017.https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0174817 “Magnesium Matters: A Comprehensive Review of Its Vital Role in …” PMC article.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11557730/ “Magnesium-L-threonate improves sleep quality and daytime functioning in adults with self-reported sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial.” Sleep Med X, 2024.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39252819/ “Magnesium glycinate: Is this supplement helpful for you?” Mayo Clinic Proceedings.https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/nutrition-fitness/magnesium-glycinate-is-this-supplement-helpful-for-you/ “Magnesium: A Review of Clinical Use and Efficacy.” Nutritional Intervention Review.https://www.nmi.health/magnesium-a-review-of-clinical-use-and-efficacy/Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode of MOHIVATE, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee explores serotonin — the neurotransmitter and hormone of calm.Not the molecule of fireworks and euphoria, but the quiet rhythm that keeps your mood steady beneath the noise.She unpacks what serotonin really is, where it’s made, and how it shapes everything from mood and sleep to gut health and resilience. From the vagus nerve and the raphe nuclei to the role of light, tryptophan, and the microbiome, this episode dives deep into the real science behind what we often call the “happy hormone” — and what neuroscientists know as one of the brain’s most vital messengers.Discover what shapes your inner chemistry and how to support serotonin naturally, featuring insights from neuroscience, psychology, and everyday life — plus a few smiles along the way.Because understanding calm isn’t about clichés.It’s about chemistry.References for Reading:Yano JM, Yu K, Donaldson GP, et al. (2015). Indigenous bacteria from the gut microbiota regulate host serotonin biosynthesis. Cell, 161(2): 264–276.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2015.02.047Young SN. (2007). How to increase serotonin in the human brain without drugs. Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 32(6): 394–399.The Lancet Psychiatry. (2015). Depression and the human gut microbiome. The Lancet Psychiatry, 2(4): 284.Park BJ, Tsunetsugu Y, Kasetani T, et al. (2010). The physiological effects of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing): evidence from field experiments in 24 forests across Japan. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 15(1): 18–26.Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of MOHIvate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee unpacks two of the most overused — and misunderstood — psychological buzzwords: narcissism and gaslighting — words we throw around far too easily.From Greek myths to Freud’s theories, and from modern psychiatry to everyday relationships, she explores where these words came from, what they truly mean, and why using them lightly can blur our understanding of real human behaviour.We also explore the crucial difference between narcissism as a human trait and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)as a clinical condition — because while one can bruise egos, the other can deeply wound relationships.Through stories, warmth, and science, this episode is a gentle reminder that real self-love always leaves room for someone else — and that sometimes, coming home to yourself begins with seeing clearly again.Because real health, like real love, always begins with awareness and compassion.💬 If You Need SupportIf anything in this episode resonates and you’d like to talk to someone, please reach out — you’re not alone.🌍 InternationalBefrienders Worldwide – Global directory of emotional support helplines.www.befrienders.org🇬🇧 United KingdomSamaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7). samaritans.orgMind – Call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463. mind.org.ukNHS Urgent Mental Health Helplines – nhs.uk/mental-health🇺🇸 United States988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 (24/7, free). 988lifeline.orgNAMI HelpLine – Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264). nami.org/help🇮🇳 IndiaAASRA – Call 91-9820466726 (24/7). aasra.infoiCALL – Call +91 9152987821, Mon–Sat 10am–8pm. icallhelpline.org🇦🇺 AustraliaLifeline – Call 13 11 14 (24/7). lifeline.org.au🇨🇦 Canada988 Suicide Crisis Helpline – Call or text 988 (24/7). 988lifeline.org🇸🇬 SingaporeSamaritans of Singapore (SOS) – Call 1-767 (24/7). sos.org.sgReferences & Further ReadingMerriam-Webster (2022). Word of the Year: Gaslighting. https://www.merriam-webster.comSweet, P. L. (2019). The Sociology of Gaslighting. https://doi.org/10.1177/0003122419874843Abramson, K. (2014). Turning Up the Lights on Gaslighting. https://doi.org/10.1111/phpe.12074Freud, S. (1914). On Narcissism: An Introduction. https://doi.org/10.1037/11390-001American Psychiatric Association. (2013). DSM-5. https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsmNeff, K. D. (2011). Self-Compassion. https://self-compassion.org/book/Brown, B. (2010). The Gifts of Imperfection. https://brenebrown.com/book/the-gifts-oJust a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailLab results in your inbox? Breathe. In this episode of MOHIvate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee makes sense of medical tests—why they aren’t crystal balls, what they’re good at, where they mislead, and why your story matters most. She shares real examples, the screenings that save lives, the simple rule that keeps care kind, and the one key question to ask before any test: Will this change what happens next?Citations : South Korea thyroid overdiagnosis• NEJM: Korea's Thyroid-Cancer “Epidemic” — Screening and Overdiagnosishttps://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMp1409841• The Lancet: "Overdiagnosis and screening for thyroid cancer in Korea" https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(14)62242-X/fulltextPCOS and insulin resistance• PMC: "Markers of insulin resistance in Polycystic ovary syndrome"https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8984569/• BMC Ovarian Research: "Insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome across various tissues"https://ovarianresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13048-022-01091-0Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.

Send us Fan MailFrom salt lamps to miracle drinks and even mouth taping, the wellness world has started to feel like a circus. In this debut episode of MOHIvate, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee swaps prescriptions for perspective, blending science, humour and warmth to explore why health feels more confusing than ever and why real wellness doesn’t need a trend or a price tag. It begins with something simpler: coming home to yourself.Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.