Best Dr Karina Smith Podcasts (2024)

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ADHD and Autism with Althea - Australia and New Zealand 9:31

4h ago9:31

9:31

This month, our Sunflower Conversations Podcaster, Peta Hooke, interviews Althea, talking about ADHD and Autism. The Sunflower Conversations is a Podcast where we explore the experiences of people living with hidden disabilities and what the Sunflower means to them. It’s a space to share your experience and to empower and encourage more people to s…

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Amy Kelly, Crohn's & Colitis Ireland 1:02:31

24d ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Our guest is Amy Kelly, Head of Communications and Fundraising at Crohn's & Colitis Ireland. Amy was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease when she was 27 and shares her lived experiences and the impacts and adjustments she has made to her life. Amy explained that inflammatory bowel disease is an autoimmune disease and how it differs from irritable bowel …

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PMDD with Anna Cooper and Dr Rebecca Tomlinson, Menstrual Health Project 49:01

1M ago49:01

49:01

This podcast was recorded as an Instagram Live. CONTENT WARNING. The terms suicide and eating disorders are referenced. Please visit your healthcare provider if you are concerned about any issues relating to this topic. Anna Cooper, co-founder of the Menstrual Health Project, and Dr Rebeccah Tomlinson joined us to answer questions from the Sunflowe…

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PMDD with Amani Omejer 37:34

2M ago37:34

37:34

CONTENT WARNING. We touch upon suicide, eating disorders and self-harm. Our guest will talk about her lived experiences, and signposting to charities for support. Please visit your healthcare provider if you are concerned about any issues relating to this topic. This podcast was recorded as an Instagram Live. For years, Amani battled with anxiety, …

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Parkinsons with Eve Jensch 44:13

2M ago44:13

44:13

Eve Jensch is 37 and was diagnosed with Parkinson's two years ago. Eve lives in Ireland with her three children and her husband and joins us to talk about her lived experience with Parkinson's. Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition, which means that it causes problems in the brain as the cells stop working correctly and, over time, st…

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Autism and ADHD with Clare and Matilda Kemp 49:36

2M ago49:36

49:36

Clare and her daughter, Matilda, join us to discuss Matilda's school experiences. Matilda is nine years old and in year five at primary school; she is autistic and has ADHD. Friendships can be challenging because Matilda is autistic and doesn't always pick up on social cues. Having ADHD means she needs to be active. Matilda tells us about the adjus…

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Optic Nerve Glioma with Michelle Culbert and Karina Smith 39:29

3M ago39:29

39:29

Our guests are Karina Smith and Michelle Culbert, from South Florida, who both have Optic Nerve Glioma, a rare eye condition affecting sight that typically affects young children. It is a slow-growing brain tumour in or around the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. As the tumour progresses, it presses on the optic nerve. Karina and M…

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Eating Disorders, Autism and ADHD with Adam Fare 53:53

3M ago53:53

53:53

CONTENT WARNING. The topic is eating disorders, and throughout the podcast, our guest will talk about their lived experiences, as well as signposting to charities for support. Please visit your healthcare provider if you are concerned about any issues relating to this topic. Undiagnosed autism and ADHD have played a part in Adam developing an eatin…

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Northern Ballet's Romeo & Juliet: Preserving the passion 35:04

3M ago35:04

35:04

Northern Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet has survived fire, flood and the changing fashions of more than three decades. Ahead of the 2024 revival of this classic production, we discover the turbulent tale behind it. Director of the University’s Cultural Institute Wieke Eringa hears from Daniel de Andrade and Pippa Moore MBE, who danced the title roles and …

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Learning Disabilities with Dorothy Watson and Marcus Tanner, The Sunnybank Trust 32:45

3M ago32:45

32:45

Our guests are Marcus Tanner and Dorothy Watson, CEO of The Sunnybank Trust. “The Sunnybank Trust supports adults with a learning disability across North East Surrey to have confidence, opportunities and control over their own lives and to be able to live without prejudice and discrimination.” In our conversation, we tackle the myths and stigma att…

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What even is Trauma Informed Yoga? 1:25:28

4M ago1:25:28

1:25:28

This term is used very liberally in the yoga verse, but what does it actually mean to claim this title? In today's bonus podcast episode, I get into this, and so much more, with the amazing Grace Tempany. A powerful Irish presence in our yin yoga global community, Grace Tempany is a Senior Teacher with Yoga Alliance Professionals, a Trainer Pro and…

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Eating Disorders with Zoe Summers, BEAT UK 53:12

4M ago53:12

53:12

CONTENT WARNING. The topic is eating disorders, and throughout the podcast, our guest will talk about their lived experiences, as well as signposting to charities for support. Please visit your healthcare provider if you are concerned about any issues relating to this topic. Our guest, Zoe Summers, joins us to talk about eating disorders (ED), whic…

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Stroke with Jo Aurora, Different Strokes, and Hayette Wilkinson 42:16

4M ago42:16

42:16

Jo joined us from the charity Different Strokes to answer Sunflower wearers' questions and to explain what a stroke is, the signs to look out for, and what action to take, as well as advice about the support available to patients. Hayette had a stroke at age 32 and has been on a long journey of rehabilitation and recovery; she talks us through the …

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Stroke and Hayette Wilkinson 29:35

6M ago29:35

29:35

This podcast was recorded as an Instagram Live. Hayette is a mother, wife and stroke survivor. Aged 32 Hayette experienced a severe stroke called a subarachnoid haemorrhage, followed by an ischaemic stroke a few days later. A subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a life-threatening type of stroke, caused by bleeding into the space surrounding the brain…

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Kendall Satie: the whole body is the pulse 50:10

6M ago50:10

50:10

🎙️In episode 12 of the Dr Karina Smith podcast, I am speaking to the wonderful Kendall Satie. Kendall is a Melbourne based Osteopath with a passion for working closely with patients to get them back to doing the things they love to do. With many years of experience as a Remedial Massage Therapist, heavily influencing her assessment and treatment st…

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Autism and the Sunflower with William Vanderpuye 17:52

6M ago17:52

17:52

William Vanderpuye is a social worker and is autistic. In this conversation, William shares what the Sunflower means to him and the confidence and support it has given him while in education at university and now in employment. William's employer, Sutton Council, is supportive and offers understanding and kindness so that he can succeed and excel i…

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Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr Louise Newson 53:08

6M ago53:08

53:08

Dr Louise Newson is a GP & Menopause Specialist and joined us to share her knowledge and expertise. Dr Newson and her team at Newson Health are at the forefront of advocating for women to get the appropriate treatment to support their hormone health. As well as investing in research and training to help healthcare practitioners make the best decisi…

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Autism with Maddie White 35:22

8M ago35:22

35:22

This podcast was recorded as an Instagram Live. Maddie shared her lived experience of being wrongly diagnosed with mixed anxiety, depression and panic disorder before eventually being diagnosed with autism when at university aged 21. In our chat, we talked about her life as she tried to navigate the neurotypical world and her newfound approach to l…

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Episode 14: Setting the standard for vegan ice cream with Dirk Mischendahl 20:42

8M ago20:42

20:42

Founder and director of Northern Bloc Dirk Mischendahl (Psychology 1995) is doing ice cream differently. He started out by making ice cream through the night and selling it from a van during the day. Now, Dirk and co-founder Josh Lee supply hundreds of theatres, arts venues and tourist attractions across the UK. Northern Bloc can be found in the Co…

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Perimenopause and Menopause with Fay Durrant 55:35

8M ago55:35

55:35

Fay Durrant is a Wellbeing and Menopause coach and joined us to discuss perimenopause and menopause as well as her own lived experience with perimenopause. The conversation allows our hosts, Chantal and Paul, to speak about their experiences with having and living through perimenopause. Also discussed is the impact of this phase of life on relation…

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Dominique Salerno: The power of Pranayama 1:04:28

8M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

🎙️In episode 11 of the Dr Karina Smith podcast, I am speaking to the one and only Dominique Salerno. Dominique founded the infamous Australian Yoga Academy here in Melbourne, and has been teaching public classes and training you teachers for over 20 years.Amongst many of her yoga passions, is the practice of Pranayama. This ancient medicine of util…

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Rett Syndrome with Beth Johnsson 44:37

8M ago44:37

44:37

Beth Johnsson joins us to talk about Rett Syndrome. This rare genetic disorder affects brain development, resulting in severe mental and physical disability. It's estimated to affect around 1 in 10,000 girls born yearly and is rarely seen in boys. Beth talks about her personal experience with her daughter, Hannah, who was diagnosed with the conditi…

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Mental Health with Sandy Kaur, Sehhat 51:36

9M ago51:36

51:36

Sandy Kaur joins the Sunflower Conversations to discuss mental health and suicide prevention in Punjabi and South Asian communities and how her charity Sehhat is tackling the topic. We discuss the barriers to seeking support, including the obvious one, which is language and the cultural fear of judgment from the community. Whether talking about men…

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Johannah Ashley; the magic of pulse taking 1:02:05

9M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

In episode 10 of the Dr Karina Smith podcast, I am speaking to the fantastic Johannah Ashley. Long-time Acupuncturist and student of Classical Acupuncture, Johannah runs a Chinese Medicine clinic in regional Victoria Australia, where for the past 6 years she has committed to practicing the compliment channels of Classical Chinese Medicine. These ar…

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Multiple Sclerosis with Lisa Nice 52:28

9M ago52:28

52:28

Lisa Nice has multiple sclerosis (MS). She joins Chantal and Paul to explain how the autoimmune and neurodegenerative condition affects her. We also discuss her employer, Comic Relief's approach to diversity, equity and inclusion. Diagnosed late in life, it came as a shock, and it took a while for Lisa to accept her diagnosis, which is relapsing-re…

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) with Bethany and Hannah Keime 58:29

9M ago58:29

58:29

Our guests are sisters Bethany and Hannah Keime, who have a condition called Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a disease of the heart muscle where the muscle wall of the heart becomes thickened. Bethany and Hannah received a diagnosis in high school and have had to make significant changes to their lives and sporting passions. They have both been …

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ADHD, Processing Disorder and Depression with Ginger Ragaishis 41:56

10M ago41:56

41:56

Ginger Ragaishis is Miss Vermont Teen 2023 and is currently a junior in high school. Ginger has ADHD and learning disabilities and uses her lived experience to deliver talks to younger students to give them the confidence to be their authentic selves while at the same time raising awareness about acceptance. We talk about how Ginger's processing di…

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Cerebral Palsy with Eva Abley 39:37

10M ago39:37

39:37

Eva Abley joined Paul and Chantal at Disability Expo to share her life experience of living with cerebral palsy. Eva is 15 years old and a 2022 Britain’s Got Talent finalist who endeared the country when she took to the stage to entertain, amuse and delight with her quick-witted and observant humour and comedy routines. Close to Eva's heart is her …

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Fragile X Syndrome with Monique Mitchell and Liz Jewell, Fragile X Australia 52:01

10M ago52:01

52:01

Liz Jewell is the Family Support Counsellor at Fragile X Australia, and Monique Mitchell is the mum of two children with Fragile X Syndrome. This conversation teaches us about Fragile X characteristics and the difference between boys and girls. We also include a Q&A from the Sunflower community, which is very insightful. If you are experiencing any…

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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and ADHD with Solène Anglaret 50:41

11M ago50:41

50:41

Solène joined Ruth and Chantal at Disability Expo to share her life experiences of living with BPD and ADHD. It was a deep and meaningful conversation where Solène revealed the highs and lows, including how her therapy has given her the tools to accept and embrace her mental health and ADHD. This is a live recording. If you are experiencing any iss…

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Episode 13: Honorary graduates Anita Rani and Ondrej Krivanek 19:52

11M ago19:52

19:52

In this episode we’re joined by broadcaster Anita Rani (Broadcasting 2000) and physicist Ondrej Krivanek (Physics 1971), as they return to the University to receive honorary doctorates. Ondrej is a leading developer of electron-optical instruments. He talks about how the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 led to him enrolling in physics at …

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Michael Max 1:03:13

11M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

In episode 9 of the Dr Karina Podcast I am speaking with the notorious Michael Max. Anyone practicing Chinese Medicine would be aware of Michael's long running podcast "Qiological"; a beacon of support and inspiration to all us practitioners doing our thing in our own little corner of the globe. Michael has a wealth of knowledge to share, and has c…

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Episode 12: Naga Munchetty 22:53

11M ago22:53

22:53

Naga Munchetty is one of the most recognisable faces in the UK. Since 2014 she's been a regular presenter on BBC Breakfast, she's a presenter on 5 Live, but did you know the spark to embarking on her career as a journalist involved a trumpet and the Leeds Student? After being a musician in her teens, she had to give back her trumpet to the Inner Lo…

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Autism with Patrick Fopma 9:19

11M ago9:19

9:19

For our first-ever face-to-face Sunflower Conversations recording, Chantal was joined by Patrick Fopma, who is autistic and who describes himself as having Aspergers. In our conversation, we discussed his differences, including how he wanted to fit in when he was at school. We cover his journey through education and the barriers he faced to gaining…

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Episode 11: Cystic Fibrosis Trust's Dr Keith Brownlee 21:16

11M ago21:16

21:16

This week we speak to Dr Keith Brownlee, Director of Medical Affairs at the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Since graduating with a medical degree from Leeds in 1984, Dr Brownlee gained over 30 years’ experience caring for children and families with Cystic Fibrosis. In the podcast he speaks about the disease, the development of life-changing treatments, the…

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Episode 10: The World Health Organization's Dr Ian Smith 22:01

11M ago22:01

22:01

This week marks the 75th anniversary of the NHS, and another health organisation that’s celebrating 75 years in 2023 is the World Health Organization. The international body’s renowned for its work in eradicating smallpox, polio, and most recently its efforts during the Covid pandemic. Leeds has a long history of its alumni working for the organisa…

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Bowel and Vaginal Cancer and Acoustic Neuroma with Karen Bucknall 56:15

12M ago56:15

56:15

Karen is a beauty pageant queen who joins the conversation to discuss her diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Karen shares intimate details of her health journey in a humorous and endearing way. After coming to terms with her post-surgery body, Karen enters beauty pageants to build her self-confidence and help support other women and raise cancer aw…

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Episode 9: Pride Scholarships at Leeds 15:45

12M ago15:45

15:45

This week we're coming to the end of Pride Month. The month of June is a time when we celebrate and commemorate the LGBT community. We celebrate how far we’ve come from the time of the Stonewall riots of 1969, but we also reflect on the issues that continue to face LGBT people globally. And that’s something that we want to address at the University…

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Dysautonomia with Miss Chile Ambar Zenteno 30:25

12M ago30:25

30:25

Ambar Zenteno, Miss Chile, has dysautonomia and is shining her light on the condition through the beauty pageant Miss World - Beauty with a Purpose platform. Dysautonomia is a term used to describe any disorder of the autonomic (automatic) nervous system. Ambar advocates for the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower in Chile and plans to raise the profile …

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Episode 8: Professor Sir Steve Jackson 14:39

12M ago14:39

14:39

This week the University is celebrating its staff and alumni who have been named in the King’s Birthday Honours, and Biomedical scientist and Leeds alum Professor Steve Jackson is among them. He received a knighthood as part of the King's Birthday Honours List. Steve is both a researcher and entrepreneur, and heads up the Cancer Research UK Cambrid…

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Are you actually hydrated? 22:38

12M ago22:38

22:38

Are you actually hydrated? How do you know? What signs and symptoms does your body display when you are dehydrated? What kinds of foods/spices/lifestyle choices might you be making that are contributing to dehydration? In Chinese Medicine, proper hydration is one of the most important factors for health, disease prevention, and recovery. The fluids…

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ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and Sensory processing with Justin Wesolek 26:43

12M ago26:43

26:43

Justin has ADHD, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and Sensory processing issues. A graduate at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, in Wisconsin, which has a special focus for students with disabilities. Justin explains how each of his disabilities affects him and what accommodations his college has made so that the barriers to his education…

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Episode 7: Fix Your Fatigue with nutritionist Karina Antram 20:54

12M ago20:54

20:54

After struggling with a debilitating combination of fatigue and burnout during her career as an HR leader, Karina decided to take matters into her own hands. She retrained as a nutritionist, and now runs her own clinic, providing support to people with fatigue, stress and burnout. This year, she released her bestselling book, Fix Your Fatigue. Kari…

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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 with Anna Ballreich 22:02

1y ago22:02

22:02

Anna Ballreich joins us from the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 to explain the history of the games and what visitors can expect to see and experience. The Special Olympics is from the 17th – 25th June 2023. 7,000 Special Olympics athletes with intellectual disabilities from 190 delegations will compete in 26 sports. The athletes will be …

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Episode 6: Remembering crime writer Peter Robinson 18:46

1y ago18:46

18:46

Crime writer and Leeds alumnus Peter Robinson is one of the University's most well-known former students. The Leeds-born novelist's DCI Banks series has sold nine million copies worldwide, and been translated into multiple languages. Peter died last year after a short illness, but his legacy at the University continues in the literary archive he gi…

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Episode 5: Reporting from inside an armed bank raid 14:48

1y ago14:48

14:48

This week on Leeds Voices we're talking to Hind Hassan (Medicinal Chemisty 2007). She broadcasts from the most hostile environments in the world – but last year Hind found herself at the centre of an armed bank raid. She spent 16 hours reporting the siege in Lebanon to thousands of followers online, filming the antagonists with guns, Molotov cockta…

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Epilepsy with Murray Goulder and Daniel Jennings, Epilepsy Action 34:27

1y ago34:27

34:27

Murray Goulder has epilepsy and joins us with Daniel Jennings from charity, Epilepsy Action, to talk about absence seizures, treatment, public misconceptions and access to venues. Murray campaigns for greater awareness of epilepsy using his lived experiences. An avid music lover, he regularly attends concerts and is passionate about ensuring access…

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Episode 4: Olympic triathlete Jonny Brownlee MBE 13:28

1y ago13:28

13:28

This week we’re joined by Leeds alum and triathlete Jonny Brownlee MBE. Jonny has completed the set – he’s won Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals. He’s been world champion, and he’s won countless European and Commonwealth medals over a 14-year career. In 2012, as well as winning Olympic bronze at the London Olympics, he also graduated from Leed…

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Disability Expo with Jade Godier 24:52

1y ago24:52

24:52

Jade Godier joins us to share exciting news about Disability Expo, a free person-focused event for people with lived experience of disability. Showcasing the latest developments on the disability market, relevant services and information, and a full programme of inclusive activities, performances and presentations from engaging relatable people. Mo…

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Mandy Gratzer 39:20

1y ago39:20

39:20

In epiosde 7 I am speaking with the powerhouse that is Mandy Gratzer. Mandy is a Perth based Acupuncturist who is passionate about helping new graduates enter the profession with knowledge, guidance and power. At the age of 18, she moved from Kununurra to Perth to study an Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Perth Academy of Nat…

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