Episodes
-
Why I started Run Rocket Run
On this special episode of The Wellness Daily Show, produced in partnership with Run Rocket Run, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Run Rocket Run founder Rodney Cottam about his life and journey, his organisation's partnership with Invictus Australia, and his campaign to promote physical and…
more -
Nutritional tips from a former Olympian
As a former Olympian and mother of three, Lisa Curry knows first-hand exactly how much of an effect poor nutrition can have on one's overall wellbeing. The co-founder of Happy Healthy You joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Wellness Daily Show to explain the importance of making...
-
How proactivity leads to improved professional performance
Research shows that learning skills to help cope with mental health issues not only reduces one's risk of experiencing psychological distress, but also enhances one's general wellbeing and professional performance on a day-to-day basis. Positive psychologist and founder of The Positivity…
more -
Psychiatrists need mental health support, too
While doctors have long practiced under the burden of remaining stoic throughout all the hardships of an incredibly demanding job, the conversation around support in this sector is beginning to shift. On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, associate professor of psychiatry Greg de Moore sits...
-
How businesses can be proactive about managing health and wellbeing
On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, Richard Ernster, co-founder and director of Helping Hand Group, explains how he shifted into a more holistic approach towards his own wellness. Richard joins host Jerome Doraisamy to discuss how his business came to fruition, what triggered his...
-
Why we should be embracing struggle
On the surface, struggle can seem detrimental to one's wellbeing. However, evidence suggests experiencing and overcoming struggle is critical for human beings to display courage, evolve and feel a sense of purpose. Biomedical scientist and published author Dr Adam Fraser joins host Jerome…
more -
How disconnecting can help your productivity
While it would be ideal to function at maximum efficiency all of the time, the reality is that as humans, we need down time to rest and recharge. In this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Phill Nosworthy, founder of Switch Learning + Development, to share his...
-
The benefits of plant-based diets
According to nutritionist Simon Hill, adopting a plant-based diet significantly reduces one's chance of developing chronic lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Simon joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Wellness Daily Show to outline the difference...
-
The importance of undergoing skin cancer checks
Research shows that skin cancer is a major cause of illness in Australia, with approximately two in three Australians diagnosed with the disease by the age of 70. On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the general manager of health services at TAL, Sally...
-
Running brings communities together
In a digitally saturated modern world, genuine connection with like-minded humans can be quite rare. In this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, strategic director of parkrun Australia Tim Oberg joins host James Mitchell to delve into how the organisation endeavours to address this crucial issue…
more -
Mental health issues impacting Australian youth
Youth mental health organisation batyr facilitates face-to-face preventative education programs at schools, universities and workplaces with the intention of reducing stigma around mental health. Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by the organisation's CEO Nic Brown, on this episode of The Wellness...
-
How Pilates benefits your overall wellbeing
Pilates is a combination of resistance and lengthening training that works with one's own body weight to increase flexibility and strength while keeping the joints supported. On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by PEACHES Pilates owners Bec Chidiac and Tori...
-
The power of healthy eating for lawyers
Lawyers are renowned to perpetuate unhealthy habits around nutrition, which can profoundly detriment one's mood, energy levels and overall wellbeing. Host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by lawyer-turned-nutritionist Monique Cormack on this episode of The Wellness Daily Show to discuss her personal...
-
How gender plays into wellness in the workplace
Research shows that around 30 per cent of women and 40 per cent of men rate their wellbeing as "very good" meaning the vast majority of us sit on average or below. On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Suzanne Deeming to explore the findings unearthed by…
more -
Stigma and discrimination towards people with complex mental health issues
Approximately 690,000 Australians experience complex mental health difficulties, including psychosis, personality disorder, eating disorders, bipolar and OCD. Deputy CEO of SANE Australia, Michelle Blanchard, joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Wellness Daily Show to talk about the...
-
Positive psychology and its application in professional services
Traditionally, clinical psychology focuses primarily on the faults, failings and weaknesses of patients in order to effectively treat psychological disorders. Positive psychology represents a shift away from this deficit approach to one that concentrates on emphasising strengths and happiness as…
more -
How top-tier corporate firms can better address wellness issues
According to Herbert Smith Freehills' Danielle Kelly, health and wellbeing strategies in the professional services sector need to shift from a reactionary, first-aid response to more proactively tackling systemic issues. In this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined…
more -
How women's wellbeing is being addressed in professional services
Women working in professional services face a host of extra environmental pressures that are directly linked to overall wellness and mental health. CEO of Women in Banking and Finance Jen Dalitz joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Wellness Daily Show to explain the purpose of her...
-
How natural remedies can complement modern medicine
The Well Store in Sydney's inner west sources organic beauty and home products with a vision to alleviate excess toxins in the everyday lives of its customers. On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, the shop's founder Mariana Boulous tells host Jerome Doraisamy the story of how tragic family...
-
How to be an effective listener
"Conversation is the currency of connection," according to founder of global mental health movement Heart On My Sleeve, Mitch Wallis. On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, he reveals to host Jerome Doraisamy how a viral Facebook video inspired his dedication to this initiative, which...
-
Help sick kids while you kickstart your health
The Starlight Children's Foundation aims to run campaigns that have real, lasting impacts on the lives of participants, whilst simultaneously raising vital funds to help bring happiness to sick kids. Starlight's digital fundraising specialist Caitlin Adler joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this…
more -
How a healthy attitude towards sex can benefit your career
Unsatisfied with the inadequate sex education she was provided in high school, Georgia Grace underwent further study to become a sex educator and intimacy coach and now aims to spread information that will enable her clients to have more fulfilling sex. On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show,...
-
How a shift in attitude can attract wealth and success
According to business coach and author Rhiannon Rees, success is enormously dependent on maintaining a mindset that is geared towards it. On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, Rhiannon joins host Jerome Doraisamy to explain how tragic circumstances equipped her with the tools to turn her…
more -
What works and doesn't work with workplace wellness initiatives?
Box-ticking events and activities that intend to address psychological distress, anxiety, depression and other related ailments for working professionals ultimately lack substance and impact. One cannot, according to one professional, employ a "one size fits all" approach when looking after staff...
-
Why you need infrared sauna in your life
Saunas have been around for centuries, and now with the advent of infrared versions of this wellness practice, opportunities to sweat out our stressors are more available than ever before. On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Nimbus & Co co-owner and...
-
What does living well look like for you?
Health and wellbeing means different things to different people, and as such, it is imperative that each of us think more deeply about our purpose, when it comes to living the lives we see for ourselves. On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with health coach…
more -
'This can't be my life forever. I need help.'
For much of her teenage life and early adulthood, Sophia Hatzis was plagued by anorexia nervosa, which led to anxiety and depression. Years on, she is thriving as a rugby player and advice blogger for young girls. On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Ms Hatzis...
-
For start-ups, work-life balance doesn't exist
Leaving the traditional 9-to-5 may sound like a great idea, but for most if not all, launching a start-up means sacrificing any semblance of a balanced life, argues Alan Manly. On this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, GCA Group of Companies CEO and chairman Alan Manly explains why those in the...
-
How to trust the signs this R U OK? Day
On this special episode of The Wellness Daily Show, R U OK? non-executive director Graeme Cowan explains what it means to identify, trust and act on the signs and symptoms of ill-health in the workplace - not just today, but every day.
-
Michael Klim on swimming, skin care and holistic wellness
Olympic gold medallist Michael Klim joins us on this week's episode to discuss his relationship with swimming - both in the pool and the ocean - and how, post-retirement, he has found other avenues through which to ensure optimal wellness. In this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, the champion...
-
All things gut health!
The influence of our guts on our broader, holistic health is more significant than one might think, as Microba senior scientist and research officer Alena Pribyl explains on this week's episode of The Wellness Daily Show. In conversation with host Jerome Doraisamy, Ms Pribyl explains what we mean...
-
Vocational anxiety, self-sustainability and other small business considerations
Finance broker, mentor and author of Fear Money Purpose, Nancy Youssef, joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this week's episode of The Wellness Daily Show to discuss what the meaning of personal and professional purpose – particularly for small business owners – and why it is so important. Ms Youssef...
-
What does it mean to be a woman in the modern world?
Women's mentor, coach, best-selling author, and award-winning entrepreneur Megan Dalla-Camina joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this week's episode of The Wellness Daily Show to discuss how she got into advocacy and what it means to be a woman in modern society. Ms Dalla-Camina shares her journey…
more -
Resilience is more than just coping
Helping shift how people see and respond to change was the turning point for this week's guest: founder, CEO and author Stacey Copas, who joins host Jerome Doraisamy on this week's episode of The Wellness Daily Show. Stacey shares her journey, how she dealt with the first few years after the...
-
Utilising her legal background and past experiences to advocate protection against domestic violence
In May of 2017, Amani Haydar's father was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of his wife. In this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, Amani joins host Jerome Doraisamy to reflect on the incident, her experience as a lawyer navigating the resulting legal proceedings, and how the event...
-
How this former marine manages stress
In this week's episode of The Wellness daily show host, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Partnerships manager at Momentum Media and former Royal marine commando in her majesty's royal navy service Joe Vince to discuss his time in service and how it has shaped his life. Joe reveals how he applies the...
-
'Sexually transmitted debt' and other financial abuse issues
Financial abuse is a form of domestic violence. In this week's episode of The Wellness Daily Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by financial advisor and author Helen Baker to discuss the challenges involved with addressing such abuse and practical ways to combat it. The pair also flesh out Helen's...
-
Using technology to save lives
Chris Rhyss Edwards, a veteran and founder and CEO of Soldier.ly, recounts how he came within moments of taking his own life before receiving an SMS, which changed his decision and is the reason he is alive today. In this episode – brought to you by Wellness Daily's sister title, Defence Connect…
more -
Building thriving workplaces
Margo Lydon CEO of SuperFriend joins host Jerome Doraisamy in this week's episode of The Wellness Daily Show to discuss the findings of SuperFriends' Indicators of a Thriving Workplace report, and how Australia stacks up. Margo reveals the five key indicators organisations should be looking at…
more -
Pole dancing and its wellness benefits
In this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Amanda Lau, communications manager and wellness coach, who has recently taken up pole dancing as a form of exercise and why she highly recommends it to any who is thinking about trying it. Amanda reveals the major...
-
Tackling mental health issues, one T-shirt at a time
In this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by Warwick Levy, the founder of Lonely Kids Club, an independent clothing label that tackles mental awareness through fashion. Warwick reveals what inspired him to start the brand, how he manages his own mental health and...
-
Why financial health is so important
In this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, host James Mitchell is joined by Jessica Brady, the co-founder of financial advice business Fox & Hare, to examine the nexus between personal health and wellbeing and financial fitness, the necessity of setting one's self up for the future and ensuring…
more -
Surfing for mind, body and soul
Avid surfers David Stratford and Michael Johnson are the faces behind Manly Surf, a blog that aims to create a community out of what is often seen as a solo sport. In this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, they join host Jerome Doraisamy to reveal how surfing has impacted their lives by…
more -
The role of naturopathy in modern society
In this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, host Jerome Doraisamy is joined by naturopath and clinical nutritionist Layla Metcalfe to talk all things naturopathy, including its place in modern society and some of the challenges facing the growth of this style of treatment. Layla will cover the...
-
Becoming Mr Perfect
Mr Perfect founder Terry Cornick knows first-hand what it's like to struggle with mental illness. Having suffered depression in his teens and anxiety and suicidal tendencies in his 20's, he has since discovered the importance of a strong support network and community. Terry is now helping other…
more -
Setting the bar for healthy snacks
The sibling founders of Set The Bar, Adam and Sascha Jones, are passionate about helping people make healthy eating choices. In this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, they reflect on how they have grown from selling a single low-GI protein bar three years ago to offering a suite of products and...
-
Hospitalised during his first ultra-marathon
While at his son's first birthday, a couple of beverages down, Alex Whitlock was approached by a friend and asked to play rugby. He agreed, but only a few games later with broken did he decide that rugby may not be his calling. Instead, it was the running during the games that he was enjoying. In...
-
Is workplace wellness the next Royal Commission in Australia?
In this episode of The Wellness Daily Show, Jerome Doraisamy is joined by R U OK? non-executive director, Graeme Cowan, to discuss the mistakes that workplaces make when it comes to looking after staff wellbeing, the fiscal cost of not creating collegiate, hospitable environments, and the...
-
Finding meaning and purpose when 'nothing feels the same'
Author Marshall Dunn lost his brother to suicide in 2002 - a moment that he looks back on knowing that "nothing would ever be the same again". But it was how he navigated that journey of grief that shaped Marshall's role today in helping others "come home to themselves". In this episode of The...
-
How a car accident helped Kate Cliff find her calling
Kate Cliff took an interest in a career in the social justice system after having two family members killed in a car accident caused by a drunk driver who was let off on a lenient sentence when she was just 14. She dedicated herself to her law studies, had her future in the sector mapped out, and...
About this show
The Wellness Daily Show discusses the biggest themes and trends shaping the way we live our lives. From healthy eating to the dangers of technology, this podcast takes a closer look at our lives and how we can improve them.
Hosted by
Momentum Media
Categories