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Awakening Doctor

Dr Maria Christodoulou

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The Awakening Doctor podcast explores the personal stories of those who work in the medical and health professions. Each episode aims to highlight the humanity of an individual doctor or healer, and thereby challenge and transform social perceptions of the profession and the individuals who practice it. Join Dr. Maria Christodoulou as she meets with colleagues, leaders, and educators in healthcare to reveal the human side of being a medical professional.
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Is it possible to be a full human being when your profession demands so much of you? Does being a clinician require you to be removed from your patient’s experience, or from your own experience as you witness theirs? What is it that we need to protect in medicine? These are the questions that Dr Nabeela Kajee, medical doctor, writer, thinker, poet …
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What distinguishes a 21st-century paediatrician working in a resource-constrained setting from his predecessors? This is the question at the heart of Professor Regan Solomon’s leadership vision and one that he unassumingly answers with his own presence and way of being in the world. A highly esteemed Paediatric Neurologist and the Executive Head of…
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In considering the landscape of modern healthcare, the conversation often centres around technological advancements, groundbreaking treatments, and cutting-edge research. In this episode of the Awakening Doctor podcast, Professor Hoffie Conradie, Emeritus Professor of Family Medicine and dedicated life coach and mentor, reminds us that the heart of…
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If you’ve ever felt like a square peg in a round-hole world, especially within the hallowed halls of medicine, then this episode of Awakening Doctor is for you. Dr. Gianna Brummer, a medical doctor with extensive psychotherapeutic training, shares her personal story of reclaiming body, mind, and soul within medical practice. Together, we explore th…
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Success isn't always convenient, but it's worth the effort. Armed with grace and grit, towards a healthier, happier you. Joining us again, is Jenn DeTracy. You might remember her from her previous appearance on our show about six months ago when we talked about the realms of leadership. Today, we'll be demystifying wellness and physical health. Eve…
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Dr. Nondumiso Makhunga-Stevenson is a medical doctor, clinical epidemiologist and physician coach whose story weaves together threads of traditional wisdom, social justice, and cutting-edge medical practice. In this episode of Awakening Doctor, we explore the many contrasts that have defined her professional career, the legacy that shapes her holis…
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Professor Lynette Denny is one of medicine’s foremost trailblazers in the field of cervical cancer research. A world-renowned gynaecological oncologist, distinguished scientist, and passionate advocate for women’s health issues around the globe. In this episode of Awakening Doctor, we talked candidly about her lifetime of public service in South Af…
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So, picture this: You're on an airplane, always in transit, yet never fully arriving. But what if we let go of the destination and just embraced the moment? That's the revolutionary idea our guest brings to the table. Today, we've got a special guest in the house who's here to shake things up and challenge the way we think about life. Our friend, L…
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Dr Paul Abramowitz is a specialist periodontist, sex and intimacy therapist, and the author of "Sexed, Hardwired by Nature, Evolving by Choice". From childhood epiphanies about the nature of reality to the legacy of his family’s medical lineage and the weighty influence of apartheid, race, privilege, and an ongoing journey with long COVID, Paul's s…
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“Faith is faith, as hard as integrity.” "It is criminal how little we've saved ($). Like it should be criminal." Ever found yourself questioning why the dollars you make don't always translate to financial security? It's not just about making money – it's about understanding how our emotions play an important role in sculpting our financial realiti…
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In this special edition of the Awakening Doctor podcast, join host Dr. Maria Christodoulou and producer Amy Kaye, as we reflect on the podcast journey of 2023. With more than 1200 downloads, 8 episodes, and listeners in over 30 countries and 137 cities around the world, we are grateful for the meaningful connections we have forged and the budding c…
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“Some (gender identifying) terms, to me, are not feminine or masculine. They just denote an energetic helpfulness to another human on the planet.” So, what's gender identity? Gender identity is a deeply-felt sense of being male, female, gender fluid or another gender. It may or may not align with the physical sex assigned at birth, and can change o…
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“To understand water is to understand the cosmos, the marvels of nature, and life itself -Masaru Imoto” Having discipline is very crucial in freediving, so one must learn breath control, technique, and mental focus. The parallel between scuba diving and freediving differs in how fast you come up from the exceeded depth, with freediving being faster…
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In this episode of the Awakening Doctor podcast, we meet the extraordinary Irene F. Sullivan, a trauma nurse practitioner with a multifaceted career spanning art, medicine, theology, philosophy, and cultural anthropology. Her story takes us from the hustle of an inner-city hospital in the United States to the vast expanses of remote Alaska, and fro…
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“Confidence is not built by shouting affirmations in the mirror, but by building up a stack of undeniable evidence that you are who you say you are. - Alex Hormozi” In life, we’re constantly faced with decisions. In making these choices, we must consider the regrets we’re willing to live with. This perspective serves as a guiding principle, empower…
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“There’s nothing wrong with wanting to get support” Stay curious, stay courageous, and embrace the beautiful adventure of self-discovery. With people you trust and love. And it's not just about being vulnerable with the world, but choosing who gets to see your true self. It's like building a fortress with gates that you control. So you can let the …
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“When we lose touch with the instinctive psyche, we live in a semi destroyed state and images and powers that are natural to the feminine are not allowed full development.” - excerpt from Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes. In this episode, we explore a topic that's often overlooked in discussions about health and wellness: the…
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Dr. Patrick Hanaway is a board-certified family physician and leading role player in the evolution and expansion of Integrative and Functional Medicine across the globe. He is also an initiated Mara’akame (indigenous healer) in the tradition of the Wixarika people of the Sierra Madres in Mexico, holding community fires, leading ritual ceremonies an…
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“you have to start to surround yourself with the people that you think have fruit, so that you move towards the actions that they present.” “One of the hardest things is sometimes letting go of people that just aren't moving in the direction you wanna be.” Chris and Sarah are joined by the dynamic duo, Nate and Jen DeTracy. Discussing the keys to b…
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Dr Lisa Africa’s journey into medicine was guided by her artistic sensibilities and her fascination with the intricate wonders of the human body. Today, she is a healer and a visual artist who seamlessly integrates her artistic ability and her medical expertise to empower and educate her patients. In this episode of Awakening Doctor we sat down to …
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Welcome to Zen Meathead folks! In this episode, hosts Chris and Sarah invite their friend Michael Bradley to share his compelling journey from being a music enthusiast and creative talent to facing the depths of addiction. Michael candidly discusses his initial involvement in the music scene, using substances to cope with anxiety and challenges. As…
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Rod Suskin is an internationally renowned astrologer, sangoma, teacher, author, academic, and TV and media personality based in Cape Town, South Africa. In this episode of Awakening Doctor, Rod shares his personal story of becoming a traditional healer and offers unique insights into the interplay between destiny, purpose, and the cosmic forces tha…
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In this episode of the Zen Meathead podcast, hosts Chris and Sarah sit down with their fascinating new friend, Heather Slye. Heather shares her unique journey and experiences in the world of fitness, where she balances her worlds of bodybuilding, pole dancing as a form of exercise and working for tech giant, Microsoft. Heather takes us through her …
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Dr Sheron Forgus is a specialist family physician, budding novelist, dedicated wife and mother, and passionate advocate for coaching and mentoring as a means to personal and professional wellbeing. In this episode of Awakening Doctor, Sheron talks to us about her experiences as a senior clinician at a community clinic in Cape Town and gives a candi…
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This is a special, and extremely endearing episode where our guest becomes the host, taking us on a journey into the heart and soul of Chris and Sarah; as themselves and as a couple. Chris and Sarah take turns being interviewed by Beth, someone who’s known them both for almost 20 years and who was there when they first met. Get ready to uncover the…
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“Hormones have a lot of great benefits from bone health, energy, anxiety, fatigue, you name it. Hormones, sleep, metabolism, fat loss, weight loss, muscle building… So we need those hormones and like I said, as we age, unfortunately, they decline.” We’re in Phoenix, Arizona today, talking to Dr. Greg Jones and Dr. Joelle Fox of Ennovative Wellness …
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Dr. Liana Roodt is a breast, endocrine and general surgeon based in South Africa. In this episode of Awakening Doctor, Liana shares with us her personal story of pursuing a career in a traditionally male-dominated field. We explore her motivation for specialising in breast cancer surgery, her commitment to “surgery with soul”, and the inspiration t…
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“If somebody keeps telling you you're divided then yeah, you're gonna be divided. But the reality is, the spiritual reality, is we are connected. We're just not aware we are.” Greg Roth is in the studio with Chris and Sarah today. Greg is a cycling enthusiast and documentary film producer. He’s come to share his inspiring journey of healing through…
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“Money is like love; it kills slowly and painfully the one who withholds it, and it enlivens the other who turns it upon his fellow man.” -Kahlil Gibran Financial struggles can be a daunting and stressful experience for anyone. Whether it's due to unexpected expenses, job loss, or mounting debt, financial hardship can have a significant impact on y…
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From his humble beginnings in Cape Town’s District Six to his appointment as Head of the Western Cape Government’s Department of Health in 2020, Dr Keith Cloete shares his unique perspective on leadership as “a son of the Western Cape” and reveals how core values instilled by his parents have helped him to make meaning of his purpose and destiny. I…
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“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person that can live in peace with others.” “You have to be accountable. We can victimize ourselves until the cows come home and we all have reasons for our ailments but our reasons are not excuses. The quality of life is a chosen thing.” “If someone is not necessarily in communication wi…
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“Grit is passion and perseverance for long term goals.” Getting in shape, as it turns out, is not magic. It’s a mathematical equation that when applied with intention and consistency delivers reliable and reproducible results. Anyone can do this with the right mindset and education and that’s exactly what our guests Morgan and Kawika Jarman are her…
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“Failure is only a failure if you didn’t learn anything from it.” “The problem isn’t that you stumbled, the problem is when you stop making the call that you want to be better.” “We did have to go through some real pain, some real ugly horrible times, but it’s so worth it.” Life experience is the greatest teacher. On the subject of fear and transfo…
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"Success is 90% mindset.” -Marie Kondo “If you don't take care of your body at a certain point it will fail. And you will have fewer years, you will be in more pain, it affects everything. It doesn't have to be that way and you don't have to be extreme. You don't have to do all the hardcore diets. You don't have to do all the hardcore exercises. Yo…
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On today’s episode Chris and Sarah are joined by Raji Rajagopalan (Raji Raj) where they have an exciting conversation on the topics of her new novel, Daring to be Different: Stories and Tips from a Women Leader in Tech—where Raji shares her experiences with public speaking and common workplace problems. This episode will be focused on the skills an…
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“Lead with love; rise above.” On today’s episode Chris and Sarah are joined by Kaje Thomas, life coach, addictions expert and founder of Full Circle Life Coaching. Our conversation today touches on the topics of pornography addiction and masturbation. Framing pornography as an addiction can be considered a controversial stance within the science co…
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“Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” - Henry David Thoreau On today’s episode, Chris and Sarah are joined by Jennifer MacNiven; a visionary photographer, world traveller, and author. For this episode we cover many topics ranging from world travel, yoga, self discovery, mental health, making positive changes, and ‘the journey’… the effect of …
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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit ” -Will Durant On today’s episode Chris and Sarah are joined by Doctor Robert Martinez with an exciting conversation on the topics of Holistic Medicine and the possibilities of Psychedelics. Holistic Medicine is a modern approach to healing that focuses on the whole person;…
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“You’ll never become who you want to be if you’re still attached to who you’ve been .” Welcome to Zen Meathead’s inaugural episode in our new recording studio, life change is the focus in today’s episode. Change can be a difficult task for even the strongest of individuals. In this episode, Chris is talking with his wife Sarah and Human Development…
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“Science advances one funeral at a time .” - Max Planck In today’s episode, dieting and food take the centre stage. Food is a universal need for all life, and dieting is a social construct created by humanities obsession with being physically acceptable by todays beauty and health standards. The internet contributes by causing an influx of misinfor…
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“If the core of your foundation is in disrepair, it’s hard to be your best intellectual self.” In today’s episode, fitness and Sarah’s success story takes the front row with the assistance of our guest Dean. Fitness is a core driver for our daily lives. Finding the motivation, navigating gym culture and social media can be a taxing endeavour. Menta…
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“Anything you’re not changing, you’re choosing.” “Tectonic shifts in my consciousness…My ideas about how the world and the universe work were breaking apart...they were doing that because they don’t work…a release from this prison in my own mind.” In todays episode we explore psychedelics as medicine. It’s too easy to accumulate notions of yourself…
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Today we chat with fellow men's group worker, published author, motivational speaker and body worker Tony Rezac. You'll be hard pressed to find another individual with more passion around helping elevate the frequency of men in todays society! In the late 80s, it was becoming clear that men, especially young men, weren’t showing up in the world the…
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The conversation and the original music in this episode is a journey that will probably change your world view. Dwaine Casmey has been ‘there and back again’, more than once, and the fact that he’s here today to tell us the story, all laid back and in good humour, is testament to the incredible resilience of the human spirit. The details are in the…
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“Running into imposter syndrome and overcoming that thing will make you so much more competent.” “We’re more tormented by the things we didn’t try that we really wanted to, than the things that we tried that we didn’t like.” As the leader of Microsoft’s Insider Program, author of 8 or 9 books (she’s not sure), and creator and designer of the Prima …
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This inaugural episode establishes The Zen Meathead podcast as a veritable source of lively, unscripted, grounded and mind-opening conversations that will bridge the gap and demystify the broad spectrum of spirituality for the average person. Your host, Chris Beatie, is joined by his wife, Sarah Beatie, his longtime friend, and today's special gues…
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Are you a travel connoisseur or aspire to be one? Do you just love to travel but want to make it budget friendly? Flights can sometimes be the most expensive part of your travel because it's on a per person bases. You can't split it with anyone else, although I know you wish you could. Well, don't fret Kaje is here to the rescue with 7 tips and tri…
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Ever thought about visiting the beautiful Island of Haiti? Well wonder no more. Listen to 7 tempting reasons why Haiti should be on your bucket list. Your eyes and stomach will thank you later, guaranteed.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kaje-Travel/support
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Is Cuba on your bucket list? Well darling listen to this episode to make sure you add these 5 Must do’s to your trip. We guarantee they will make your trips something to remember. And don’t forget to hang out until the end to hear those sometimes hilarious, sometimes steamy, sometimes jaw dropping confessions 🤫--- Support this podcast: https://podc…
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