PODCAST · health
The Wellness Hood
by Montse Castells
Are you curious and keen to unlock the best version of yourself? Join us on our podcast to discover valuable tips, tricks, and strategies that will help you unleash your full potential. Each episode features a conversation with an expert on a specific topic.This podcast is a wellness & sustainability journey of curiosity, learning, and self exploration. Take what resonates with you, leave what doesn't, and always prioritise your wellbeing above all else. *Remember that the information provided here should never replace personalised medical advice.
Episodes
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Ep 88 - John Kippen - Being Different Is Your Superpower
Finding your Superpowers What if the thing you’ve spent years hiding… is actually the very thing that makes you powerful? In this episode, I sit down with John Kippen — magician, speaker, resilience & empowerment coach, author of Playing the Hand You’re Dealt, and creator of the short film John’s...
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Ep 87 - Tom Cronin - Meditation: The Brain Shift That Changes Everything
Meditation - What if the key to clarity, productivity, emotional balance, and inner peace isn’t doing more… but shifting the way your brain and nervous system function? In this episode, I sit down with Tom Cronin — global meditation teacher, founder of The Stillness Project, author of seven…
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Ep 86 – Helena Day – The Unbind Method: Who You Really Are
What if the version of you running your life… isn’t really you? In this episode, I sit down with Helena Day — subconscious rewiring master coach, and a guide to founders and leaders ready to step out of autopilot and into authentic freedom. With over a decade of experience, Helena blends nervous...
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Ep 85 - Saara Jamieson - Cooling the Conversation: Men’s Health, Fertility & The Science of Sperm
Men's Health - What if one of the biggest predictors of men’s overall health was something no one talks about — their sperm? In this episode, we sit down with Saara Jamieson — scientist, author, and founder of Cool Beans Underwear, the world’s first medical grade underwear designed to improve…
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Ep 84 - Laura Yates - Cacao Ceremony Explained: Science, Spirit & Story
Cacao Ceremony Today I sit down with Laura Yates, founder of The Hummingbird Life—a facilitator, space holder, and guide devoted to helping people remember their innate wholeness through connection to self, nature, and community. She also calls herself an ambassador of joy. In this heart cantered...
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Ep 83 – Maz O’Connor – Your Third Act: The Power of Reinvention After 50
Life after 50 In this episode, I sit down with Maz O’Connor—entrepreneur, mentor, and host of YOU FIRST podcast—to explore why life after 50 is the beginning of something extraordinary. We dive into the courage to reinvent (from solo parenting and sailing to building community and moving to…
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Ep 82 – Kevin White – Living Aligned: Knowing your Spiritual Gifts
Spiritual Gifts What does it mean to live in alignment with your spiritualgifts? In this episode, we sit down with transformational coach Kevin White from Believe Crew to explore spirituality in a way that’s practical, grounded, and deeply human. Kevin shares his personal journey—from overcoming...
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Ep 81 - Duri Granziol - Longevity That Fits Real Life: Practical Ways to Age Well
Longevity - Aging well practically. Summary: What if healthy ageing wasn’t about living longer, but living better — today and 30 years from now? In this conversation we sit down with Duri Granziol, CEO of Avea Life, former Lazada Alibaba operator, and a pragmatic voice in the booming longevity...
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Ep 80 - Tania Kodliuk - The Future of Healing: AI and the Subconscious Mind
AI and Psychology Summary: What if 90% of your life was being run by programs you didn’t even know were installed? That’s the reality of the subconscious mind — and today, we’re exploring how to unlock it. In this episode, we down with Tania Kodliuk, transformation expert, PhD in Mathematics, an…
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Ep 79 - Cheryl Yeo - Cracking the Code of Gut Health with Probiotics & Fiber
Probiotics, fiber & microbiome Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cheryl Yeo, a Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition, researcher, and founder of iAM Health. Cheryl has spent years exploring how micronutrients and gut health shape our wellbeing, building on Dr. Linus Pauling’s vision…
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Ep 78 - Louisa Lee - The Seven Pillar of Health to Help You Thrive
The Seven Pillar of Health to Help You Thrive Summary: Today I am here with Louisa Lee—a visionary entrepreneur, author, and community leader. Alongside her husband, Dr. Yue Weng Cheu, Louisa co-founded DP Healthverse, growing a single dental chair into a thriving ecosystem that integrates...
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Ep 77 - Jingjin Liu - Redefining Success: Women on Their Own Terms
Women Empowerment Summary: In this episode, I sit down with Jingjin Liu — a visionary entrepreneur and passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. Jingjin’s career is as inspiring as it is unconventional. She began in the male dominated automotive industry, becoming WABCO’s youngest Global...
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Ep 76- Sigrid Grobys - How Naturopathy Uncovers the Root Cause of Your Symptoms
Naturopathy Summary:In this episode, we’re joined by the knowledgeable Dr. Sigrid Grobys, a Canadian Naturopathic Doctor with a deep background in both science and holistic healing. With a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from McGill University and a four year naturopathic medical degree from...
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Ep 75 - Yelena Turovskaya - The Five Proven Longevity Habits
Five foundational health habits Summary: On this episode, we’re joined by a woman who’s redefining what it means to age well: Yelena Turovskaya. From managing luxury hospitality teams to navigating her own perimenopause journey, Yelena has turned lived experience into a mission—helping women 40+...
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Ep 74 - Dr Audrey Schnell - Change Doesn't Start With Your Why
Rethinking Change Summary: In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr Audrey Schnell, a pioneer in personal transformation with over 40 years of experience helping people move past self-sabotage and emotional roadblocks to unlock their true potential. Dr Schnell has a remarkable ability to...
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Ep 73 - Sulin Corella - The Power of Doula Support
Doula's role Summary: Today’s episode features Sulin Corella, a certified birth and postnatal doula and founder of Papaya Wellness Doula in Singapore. Originally from Panama, Sulin’s own experience of becoming a mother in a new country inspired her to support other families navigating pregnancy,...
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Ep 72 - YY (Sim Yunyin) - Understanding You Through Human Design
Human Design Summary: What if there were a map to help you understand how you’re truly meant to operate in the world? In this episode, we explore Human Design with the insightful Sim Yunying (YY) — founder of Human Design Singapore, certified Professional Analyst, and Child Development Analyst…
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Ep 71 - Laila White - Get Up, Dress Up, Show Up
Live aligned, rise strong Summary: On this episode, we’re joined by a true powerhouse: Laila White. With a fearless spirit and a relentless ‘get-up-and-go’ attitude, Laila transformed her journey from a village in Singapore to the global stage of wellness leadership. Her story is rooted in...
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Ep 70 - Dr Fernanda da Silva Tatley - A Holistic Approach to Glowing Skin
Holistic Skin Care Summary: In this episode, we welcome the remarkable Dr Fernanda da Silva Tatley—a woman who truly embodies the integration of science, soul, and sustainability. With a PhD in Medical Molecular Microbiology, a Master of Entrepreneurship, and a deep spiritual practice as a Reiki...
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Ep 69 - Dr Hisham Badaruddin -Democratising Longevity
In this episode, we’re exploring the future of health with Dr. Hisham Badaruddin, a leading expert in longevity and preventive medicine. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Hisham has dedicated his career to helping people not just live longer, but live better—focusing on optimising healthspan,...
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Ep 68 -Rayson Choo - Beyond Stigma: Mental Health from the Frontlines
Mental Health Summary: In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Rayson Choo—also known as the Tony Stark of nursing and podcasting. By day, he’s a dedicated psychiatric nurse working on the frontlines of mental health, witnessing firsthand the struggles, misconceptions, and…
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Ep 67 - Nicky André - Wellness Tech Uncovered: The Power Of Ozone
Ozone Therapy Summary: The wellness industry is booming, with more people than ever seeking alternative ways to optimise their health. Among the many emerging therapies, ozone therapy has been gaining attention—particularly in wellness spaces and among those looking for cutting edge solutions.…
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Ep 66 - Dr Shawn Watson - What You Need To Know About Decision Fatigue
Decision Fatigue Summary: In today’s episode, we dive into a topic that affects us all - decision fatigue - and we have an expert to guide us through it, Dr. Shawn Watson. Dr. Watson is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and founder of Senescence Life Sciences, a company at the forefront of cutting...
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Ep 65 – Teresa Peña – Understanding Perimenopause
Perimenopause Summary: In this episode, we’re diving into perimenopause —the hormonal shift that affects millions of women, yet is often misunderstood or overlooked. Whether you’re experiencing it yourself or know someone who is, this conversation is packed with valuable insights to help navigate...
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Ep 64 - Corrine Lin - Breaking Cycles: Healing The Past
Breaking Cycles Summary: In this moving and insightful conversation, we sit down with Corrine Lin, a trauma informed psychotherapist who specialises in helping individuals heal from childhood trauma, break generational patterns, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others.…
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Ep 63 - Fiona Maher O'Sullivan - Beyond Traditional Therapy: Exploring the options available
Understanding therapy and all the options Summary: In this episode of The Wellness Hood, we explore the evolving world of counselling and mental health with Fiona Maher O'Sullivan—an internationally experienced counsellor, psychotherapist, and founder of New Leaf Counselling and Integrative…
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Ep 62 - Seraphine Ann Chia - Empowering Authenticity and Confidence
Authenticity and Confidence Summary: In this episode, we’re joined by Seraphine Ann Chia, the Founder ofStyle with Sera, as she shares her passion for helping women bridge the gap between their personal and professional lives. With over 20 years of experience in education, coaching, and training,...
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Ep 61 - Lavania Rosie - Rising Strong: The Power of Resilience, Community & Growth
Resilience,Community & Growth Summary: In this inspiring episode, we welcome Lavania Rosie—an entrepreneur, community builder, and passionate advocate for resilience and personal growth. Lavania shares her powerful journey of rediscovery, navigating challenges like divorce, defying cultural...
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Ep 60 - Lucy Hemming & Jo Brownlow - Re-evaluating alcohol: Are you a grey area drinker?
What alcohol does to us? Are you a grey area drinker? Summary: Today, we’re diving into a topic that resonates with many of us: re-evaluating your relationship with alcohol and the benefits of taking a step back to reflect. Joining us for this insightful conversation are two fantastic guests…
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Ep 59 - Shalu Asnani - The Superfood Revolution: What You Need to Know
Superfood - all you need to know and more Summary: Join us for an inspiring conversation with Shalu Asnani, founder of Little Green Kitchen, a vegetarian and vegan culinary studio in Singapore. Shalu’s journey is nothing short of remarkable—she left behind her career as a lawyer to follow her...
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Ep 58 - Kamil Pabis -The science of Aging
Longevity Summary: In this episode we welcome Kamil Pabis, a passionate aging researcher and longevity advocate with a remarkable career that spans multiple countries. From studying the genetics of long lived dwarf mice in Austria to exploring mitochondrial aging in the UK, and advancing...
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Ep 57 - Rene Wright - Toxins Awareness: Glyphosate, Oxalates, and Gut Health
Toxins Awareness: Glyphosate, Oxalates, and Gut Health Summary: We’re excited to welcome Rene Wright back to our podcast. Rene is a Holistic Nutritionist and GAPS Practitioner, specialising in Gut Health, Stress, and related conditions like ADHD, Autism, Allergies, Intolerances, and women’s...
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Ep 56 - Sharad Lal - Purpose In Plain Words
Purpose In this episode, we’re joined by the inspiring Sharad Lal—an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and coach who has dedicated his life to helping others discover their purpose and live more fulfilling lives. Sharad’s impact is remarkable: he’s worked with global giants like Google, Unilever…
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Ep 55 – Megha Singh - Let's talk money: From scarcity to abundance
Let's talk money Summary: In this episode, we’re joined by Megha Singh, a dynamic Business Growth Coach and Fractional Consultant who has worked with major companies like Shell, Sephora, Meta, and more. With over 17 years of experience across various industries, Megha has helped businesses thrive...
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Ep 54 - Jeremy Au - The Hidden Cost of Success: A Founder’s Health Journey
Finding Health Balance in Success Summary: Ever wonder if it’s possible to have it all—career success, health, and parenthood? This week, I had the privilege of speaking with Jeremy Au, COO of Lucence and host of the BRAVE Southeast Asia podcast, who shows that it’s achievable with awareness and...
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Ep 53 - Dr Emma Waddington - Boys left Behind: A Call To Action
Challenges that boys face in today’s world Summary: In this episode, we are honoured to have Dr. Emma Waddington, a UK trained Clinical Psychologist with over two decades of experience in mental health. Dr Emma holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and multiple advanced degrees in Cognitive Behavioural...
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Ep 52 - Dr Damini Chawla - Courageous Communication
Courageous Communication Summary; In this episode, we are joined by Dr Damini Chawla, an award winning professional speaker with a remarkable multicultural background and a courageous personal journey. While Dr Damini spent years creating healthy smiles as a dentist, her true passion was ignited…
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Ep 51 - Tara Ghosh - Your Cycle: A Lifelong Guide to Period Health
Menstrual health Summary: In this episode I’m excited to sit down with Tara Ghosh, a Certified Women's Hormone Coach, Period & Digital Wellness Educator who specialises in helping people understand and feel empowered in their menstrual health. Tara is dedicated to supporting individuals through...
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Ep 50 - Santiago Brand - HRV & Breathing: Elevating Brain Function
HRV, Breathing & brain connection Summary: In this episode, we’re excited to welcome back Santiago Brand, a world renowned brain mapping specialist, clinical and sports psychologist, and expert in neuroscience. With nearly two decades of experience, Santiago has travelled the world teaching...
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Ep 49 - Marc Convey - Thriving with Positivity: Overcoming and Growing
Marc Convey’s journey Summary: In this episode we’re diving into an extraordinary story of recovery, transformation, and purpose with our incredible guest, Marc Convey. Marc is a resilience expert, storyteller, and motivational speaker whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. After surviving…
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Ep 48 - Jeevi Pillai - Unlocking Potential with Dance & Psychology
Sports Psychology & Dance Summary: In this episode of The Wellness Hood, we’re joined by the incredible Jeevi Pillai, a sports psychologist and dance fitness instructor with a passion for combining movement and mental wellbeing. From her lifelong journey in dance, spanning styles like Ballet,...
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Ep 47 - Daphne Picq - Kinesiology: Emotional Balance to Boost Health
Kinesiology / Emotions Summary: Today we are with Daphne Picq, an accomplished kinesiologist with a rich background in holistic therapies. Daphne’s journey into kinesiology began in Hong Kong, where she discovered this life changing practice that helped her overcome a persistent gastric reflux...
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Ep 46 - Helen Peckman - Sleep Redefined: Wellness and Human Design
Sleep & Human Design Summary: In this episode of The Wellness Hood, we’re excited to welcome Helen Peckman, a certified health coach with a deep passion for women’s wellness and sleep. As the founder of Sleep Body Mind and a Human Design reader, Helen brings a unique approach to improving sleep…
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Ep 45 - Dr Surinder Arora - The Mouth Body Connection - a Holistic Approach to Oral Health
Holistic Oral Health Summary: In this episode, we're joined by the admired Dr Surinder Arora, a leading figure in biological and holistic dentistry. With a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree, certification in biological dentistry, and membership of the International Academy of Oral Medicine...
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Ep 44 - Dr Dheeraj Khiatani & Heike Cushway - Iron Deficiency: Expert Advice & Solutions
Iron Deficiency Summary: Welcome to another episode of The Wellness Hood Podcast! In this enlightening episode, we’re joined by two distinguished experts, Dr Dheeraj Khiatani and Heike Cushway, to explore the crucial topic of iron deficiency a condition affecting millions globally but often goes...
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Ep 43 - Kevin Law Smith - The Future of Wellness Drinks
Wellness drinks Summary: Welcome to The Wellness Hood! In today's episode, we're joined by Kevin Law Smith, the visionary founder of AYA, a brand under Asia Beverages Co. Kevin is not just a beverage expert with many years of success in the corporate and entrepreneurial world, but also a…
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Ep 42 - Dominique Rose Van-Winther - Cracking The Gridlock: Mental Health in the AI Age
Mental Health in the AI Age Summary: Welcome to the 42nd episode of The Wellness Hood Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Dominique Rose Van-Winther, an expert in AI and technology consultancy, joining us. Dominique brings over two decades of experience in leading operations and teams at…
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Ep 41 - Noor Bouzid - Understanding ADHD
ADHD Summary: In this episode of the Wellness Hood podcast, we welcome Noor Bouzid, an ADHDer herself, certified ADHD coach, and founder of her own business: NBR Coaching and Consulting, offering 1 to 1 and group coaching. With in depth knowledge of cognitive science and psychology, her unique...
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Ep 40 - Dr. Naras Lapsys - The Science of Longevity: Decoding Aging
Longevity Summary: Today, we are excited to talk about a really hot topic: Longevity! We have the great Dr Naras Lapsys with us. With a PhD in molecular genetics, Dr Lapsys began his career researching obesity and diabetes at the Garvan Institute. Recognising the need for a holistic approach to...
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Ep 39 – Maggie Kim & Sunaree Chawla – What is Functional Nutrition?
Functional Nutrition Summary: Today we have an exciting episode with two exceptional guests: Maggie Kim and Sunaree Chawla. Maggie is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specialising in helping women overcome anxiety through...
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Are you curious and keen to unlock the best version of yourself? Join us on our podcast to discover valuable tips, tricks, and strategies that will help you unleash your full potential. Each episode features a conversation with an expert on a specific topic.This podcast is a wellness & sustainability journey of curiosity, learning, and self exploration. Take what resonates with you, leave what doesn't, and always prioritise your wellbeing above all else. *Remember that the information provided here should never replace personalised medical advice.
HOSTED BY
Montse Castells
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