In The Doctor's Chair

Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com. In recent times, I have become fascinated with this concept of future you. This concept is something I use conversationally on many occasions in my medical practice when I see someone who attends.

Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com.This personal (non political) interview was with Minister Mary Butler as I took my podcast ‘In The Doctors Chair’ live for the first time where our conversation explored life lessons, wellbeing, personal reflections, and the meaning of life.

Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com. This personal (non political) interview was with Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson David Cullinane TD, as I took my podcast In The Doctors Chair live as a fundraiser for the Waterford Hospice Movement, who provide valuable support to patients and their families at a critical time in their lives...

Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com. Jason Gootman is a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach. His passion is in supporting people to make positive sustainable lifestyle changes that enhance health span. As I say in supporting people to close the ‘intention gap’ between where they are right now in terms of their wellbeing and a healthier version of themselves.

Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com. In this episode of my wellbeing podcast, ‘In The Doctors Chair’, I talk to Lorraine Cooney, a specialist gastroenterology dietician at Dublin’s Blackrock Clinic about her new book ‘Why You Can’t Go’. Her book is a gut health ‘bible’ that delves into all the relevant factors contributing to constipation and excess bloating, empowering people to find their own personal solution to digestive relief.

Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com.Firstly there’s no real way to prepare for grief. It’s part and parcel of life. While to love and be loved beings great joy and meaning to life, it also equates with loss. Kahlil Gibran, the Persian writer, put it well when he wrote that the depth of your loss is a mirror image to the depth of your love. In his words, ‘you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.’

Grief is a ubiquitous experience that befalls everyone during life. To live and to love as a human being has its polar opposite of death, loss and suffering. Sometimes this loss can lead in time to a sense of posttraumatic growth with a renewed of purpose and meaning.Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com.

Just like Groundhog Day, each day that we wake up our brains are hardwired for fear, for anxiety, and for survival. Gratitude as a practice is a powerful way to attune your thinking and way of being in the direction of a more positive mindset.Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com.

Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com.Recently I interviewed Professor Ciaran O’Boyle, a pioneering leader the area of psychology, leadership and positive health. As Professor of Psychology at the RCSI he is the Founding Director of the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences (formerly the Centre for Positive Psychology and Health).

Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com.Alana James is an artist, author, and academic whose artwork expresses the love of the intricacies of life as a human being. She obtained her degree in Fine Arts from the University of Colorado in 1971 and exhibited her art in galleries and competitive shows in the US during the 80s.

Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com.As a family doctor for over three decades, I have met many patients who materially may have very little, but actually have so much. I have also seen people who are materially very wealthy, but are very miserable.

Find more episodes and helpful content on www.drmarkrowe.com. Originally from Tramore Co. Waterford, John McCarthy is a champion surfer who has competed and has travelled all over the world – including to Hawaii, Australia, Africa, Central and South America and all over Asia – in search of what he calls the ‘perfect wave’.

Episode #93 see www.drmarkrowe.com for more episodes.Dr. Liana joins me again this episode to discuss adopting a strength-based approach to living our lives. We explain what individual character strengths are and discuss why we need to pay attention to and savor the moments when we’re at our best. We discuss how routinely using our character strengths to our advantage helps contribute to our overall sense of well-being and why many people are hesitant about embracing their character strengths.

Episode #144 see www.drmarkrowe.com for more episodes.In this episode, I explore different solutions and suggestions to support your mental health. I highlight the difference between mental health and mental illness. I present UK research that identified seven separate lifestyle factors that reduce the risk of developing depression. I discuss the role of making positive lifestyle choices in preventing and managing mental health issues and how mental health can benefit from movement and exercise.

Having a Health IQ is important. A great way to start building it up is to keep track of your cholesterol numbers. This can seem like a daunting task, so today I talk all about cholesterol: what it is, why it matters, how to keep track of it and how to leverage lifestyle changes to keep it at healthy levels thereby reducing your risk of chronic illnesses. In this episode, I talk about the different types of cholesterol, and I explain why some are good and some aren’t. I talk about what your numbers should look like in each category, and I talk about how to improve these numbers when they’re not where they should be. I talk about the different ways you can help and hurt your cholesterol numbers, and I go into specific diet changes you can make to improve these levels or keep them healthy. “I call exercise the greatest pill of all.”– Dr. Mark Rowe This week on In the Doctor’s Chair What is cholesterol and why does it matter? The yo-yo diet and why you should avoid it The different types of cholesterol The power of exercise What you should be eating to keep your cholesterol levels healthy In the Doctor’s Chair Thanks for listening to In the Doctor’s Chair, the show where you’ll hear conversations that share life lessons, health habits, and leadership practices that focus on positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and ways for you to live with more vitality. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website. Apple Podcasts I TuneIn I Google Play I Stitcher I Spotify The post Cholesterol: We make our Habits in Life, and then our Habits make us. Aristotle appeared first on Mark Rowe.

It’s a well-known fact that people living in many Mediterranean countries–as well as a few other parts of the world–tend to have relatively few health problems and relatively long, healthy lifespans. As a result of research on this fact, scientists have called the Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle one of the healthiest lifestyles out there. Today, I talk about the Mediterranean lifestyle and diet. I explain why I don’t like the term “diet” for its connotations, and I note that, over the course of ten years, you make 11,000 food choices. I explain what blue zones are and list the four healthy lifestyle factors. I note the importance of consistency and color in your food, and I explain what is included in the Mediterranean diet. I also note that it supports better telomeres. “None of us can go back to the beginning and start again, but starting today, you can create a brand new ending.”– Dr. Mark Rowe This week on In the Doctor’s Chair The Mediterranean diet and lifestyle Blue zones The four healthy lifestyle factors The impact of small lifestyle changes Research on the Mediterranean diet The benefits of the Mediterranean diet In the Doctor’s Chair Thanks for listening to In the Doctor’s Chair, the show where you’ll hear conversations that share life lessons, health habits, and leadership practices that focus on positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and ways for you to live with more vitality. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website. Apple Podcasts I TuneIn I Google Play I Stitcher I Spotify The post Blue Zones, Mediterranean Diet, and our Telomeres appeared first on Mark Rowe.

Episode #70 see www.drmarkrowe.com for more episodes.In this episode, I discuss what Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is and why it’s not as uncommon as society typically believes. I discuss the connection between frequent erectile dysfunction issues and other, sometimes more serious, health concerns. I explain the common physical and psychological causes of ED and the connection between your psychological health and your physical wellbeing. I explain how certain health issues like diabetes, chronic pain, and anxiety as well as certain prescription medications can often lead to erectile dysfunction.

Dr. Liana Lianov is the President of Global Positive Health Institute (GPHI), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the integration of positive psychology in the healthcare setting. She is an innovative global leader in lifestyle medicine who has led the development of its core competencies for physicians and healthcare professionals which, most recently, has been expanded to include positive psychology-based knowledge and skills.Episode #81 see www.drmarkrowe.com for more episodes.

With everything going on in the world today, it’s no wonder that many suffer from headline stress. Between the war in Ukraine, the pandemic, and many other things, even just keeping up with the news can be a major source of stress. Today, I talk about how to navigate this situation. I note that we’re hardwired for fear and that it doesn’t take much to trigger stress in us. I talk about how to be mindful of how you consume media, noting that you don’t need to unnecessarily stress yourself to stay informed. I note the power of differentiating between the things you can control and the things you can’t. I discuss the importance of self-care, pointing out that every environment you spend time in can be health-depleting or health-enhancing. I posit that you can control your level of stress to an extent and offer practical tips on how to do so. “You have the power to choose how to respond in any given situation.”– Dr Mark Rowe This week on In the Doctor’s Chair Overcoming headline stress Striking the balance between staying informed and stressing yourself unnecessarily Focusing on the things you can control without ignoring everything else The importance of self-care The power of exercise and journaling Why you shouldn’t go to bed with your phone Creating distance between yourself and your emotional state   In the Doctor’s Chair Thanks for listening to In the Doctor’s Chair, the show where you’ll hear conversations that share life lessons, health habits, and leadership practices that focus on positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, and ways for you to live with more vitality. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more resources to help you to live with more vitality, please visit my website. Apple Podcasts I TuneIn I Google Play I Stitcher I Spotify   The post War Anxiety appeared first on Mark Rowe.

Today, I explain what acne is, some of the most common causes for acne breakouts, and the most common areas you may find blemishes develop. I highlight how chronic acne can sometimes lead to emotional distress, anxiety, and even depression for some people. I explain the difference between white-head and black-head pimples and how squeezing pimples can ultimately create scar tissue. I also discuss treatment options currently available, including home remedies, over-the-counter medications, and prescription medications, to treat acne breakouts and share a few basic skin care tips you can do each day to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy. The good news is – while acne may not be preventable, it’s really treatable. There are so many effective options out there.Episode #84 see www.drmarkrowe.com for more episodes.