Make Smart Sexy
Being Smart is the new sexy. Intelligence is always in style. The Make Smart Sexy show portrays an enlightening and light-hearted look on wellness; social, physical, emotional and mental in bite-sized manner. Passionate and Curious Coach Karen engages everyday humans and experts in their field to share their knowledge and experience whether it is positive psychology, spirituality, wellness, movement, nutrition, behavior change, coaching techniques, neuroscience, brain, stress or other countless topics that any human can relate, the insights you get here will empower you and make you smarter for life.
Episodes
Menopause can be a challenging time, but it doesn't have to be debilitating. In this episode, we explore the powerful impact of lifestyle medicine on menopause symptoms. Join Dr Tash and I as we discuss how simple changes in diet, exercise, and stress management can alleviate certain symptoms, and more.
Dr Tash Mirando shares evidence-based strategies for managing menopause symptoms through lifestyle m...
In this episode, w delve into the concept of "masking" in autism, where individuals conceal their autistic traits to fit in with neurotypical society. We will explore the reasons behind masking, its effects on mental health, and the journey of unmasking and self-acceptance.
Guests: Wlad, Aaron and Anna Marie Dorelien, ABA Advocates a...
Join us as we explore the crucial role health coaching plays in effective diabetes management. Our guest, a certified diabetic coach, shares insights on how health coaching empowers individuals to take control of their condition, make sustainable lifestyle changes, and improve their overall well-being. We discussed the benefits of health coaching, common challenges, and success stories. If you are living with diabetes...
"Lifestyle Medicine - the new paradigm in Primary Healthcare"
In this episode, my guest Dr. Foong Tsin Uin and I talk about Primary Healthcare particularly Lifestyle Medicine - a rapidly growing field of medicine that uses evidence-based lifestyle interventions to prevent, treat and manage chronic diseases.
If you ask people what Primary Healthcare is, most shrug or respond "direct...
Anna Marie is back for another episode!
I am a living example and I owe it to Anna Marie. She got me to embark upon a self-discovery quest for answers and I became obsessed and read every book by Dr. Tony Attwood who is a world-renowned clinical psychologist on autism.
In this episode. we covered:
- autism in boys versus girls
- setbacks in late diagnosis of autism for any child
Wha...
Elizabeth is an avid traveler and an outdoor sports enthusiast who describe herself as an Explorer of the World. It is really an epic introduction for a 21 year old young lady who is not only intune with nature but also with people from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities.
We explore her journey as an Ultramarathoner, her passion in such an arduous sport; her insightful tips of starting such a sport and much...
Simon is a Psychologist and Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. He is Board Certified in Health Coaching and Lifestyle Medicine. He’s the CEO of Wellcoaches® Australia and Wellcoaches® Singapore founded on the Wellcoaches School of Health Coaching.
He is an Adjunct Lecturer at Avondale College University Lifestyle Medicine & Health Research Centre and is on teaching faculty with Well...
Wellbeing is not just the absence of disease or illness. It is a complex combination of a person’s physical, emotional, social and mental health factors. On today’s show, Dr. Maleena, a strong wellbeing advocate shared her nuggets of wisdom on ways of improving one’s betterment of wellness.
I am excited to talk more about this with Dr. Maleena Suppiah Cavert. Dr. Maleena is currently a Chief Wellbeing Officer with the...
What is Positive Psychology?
How is it different from Traditional Psychology?
According to Wikipedia, Positive Psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living, focusing on both individual and societal well-being.
Positive Psychology has been described in many ways and with many words, but the commonly accepted definition of the field is this: “Positive psychology is ...
What is CHANGE to you?
Well, according to Cambridge Dictionary, CHANGE is "become different."
Behavioral Change is a tricky subject and is not an easy topic to understand fully. According to Wiki, Behavioral Change is defined as a change of behavior with backed theories and models.
Anna Marie who is a board certified Behavior Analyst shares about her experiences managing a cente...
Breathing is easy. Yeah right! If breathing were easy, then why do most people have trouble with breathing? As in they just don't know how to breathe properly. Do you know how to breathe properly? What does it even mean? I am breathing well inhaling through my nose and exhaling through my mouth, correct?
Yes, you are partially right!
In this episode, let's explore breathing.
You will ...
Turn up your volume, sit back and enjoy crackling up with my favourite guests in this episode!
Please do not take them seriously in this episode especially Bobby. No, I am just kidding!
As usual, Bobby is brilliant, comedic and insightful in his down-to-earth manner. Anna Marie is also clever, authentic and humble in nature.
In this episode, both of them share times when they experienced ...
An excellent episode that you will find meaning in learning what your strengths are through Clifton StrengthsFinder.
This episode, you will discover how Coach Jason uses his unique and clever animal analogy to illustrate certain themes out of a total of 34 themes altogether.
Coach Jason works with multi-national corporations, small medium businesses, medium businesses and schools to help tap into t...
Abuse is abuse period.
Abuse is an abuse be it emotionally, mentally or psychologically, and physically. When a person is emotionally abusive, this person was emotionally abused as a child. These are all learned behaviours and it is the same thing with someone that physically abuses someone else. It is the same thing as someone who is a narcissist or a psychopath and again these are learned behaviour in chil...
Today we are exploring Teenage burn out.
What types of burn out do you experience? Before we even go there. Let’s understand what burn out is from Ethan 18 years of age and Emma 16 years of age.
Ethan is back by popular demand.
You will discover:
- What is burnout
- Identifying symptoms of burnout
- What burnout means to a teen
- How does one cope with burnout
Tune in...
What is the difference between feeling good and good mental health?
In this episode on mental wellbeing, an 18 year old teenager and I are conversing what mental wellbeing means to him and how to recognize emotions as emotions such as depression and as an illness.
We are both not experts for sure but I hope this episode will help you recognize emotions and see mental health as brain health instead. ...
In today's episode, I am continuing from episode 1 "Why Stretching is bad?"
What type of stretches are a big NO before a run?
3 questions to ask yourself really.
1. Should you stretch before exercising?
2. Should you stretch after exercising?
3. Can you stretch anytime?
Be sure to check out Coach Karen's Move Smart 27-Day program at:
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The origination of the term 'Coaching' started in the later part of the 1880s. This term has been mostly associated with the sports profession through its varied forms. The first thought which rushes to our mind when we think about coaching is about sports coaching.
So if you are looking for a coach; not a sports coach but a health and wellness coach in particular, you will hopefully get some insights ab...
Why do we think that stretching could solve our problems?
Very rarely does someone get better by doing a certain stretch.
Don’t get me wrong.
I am NOT against stretching. In fact, stretching can be good for us when it is done correctly and mindfully.
We are just trying to stretch a certain area that feels tight and thinking that if we stretch enough then that tight muscle will loosen up. Right? Wel...
Social cues are the signals people send through body language and expressions. When kids miss social cues, they can misunderstand people and situations.
In this episode, my guest Anna Marie who is a Board Certified Applied Behaviour Analyst and I discuss autism spectrum disorder and high functioning type such as Asperger in children and adults. Anna Marie and her team in Staten Island, New York, United State...
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