Your Lifestyle As Medicine Castos https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com Your Lifestyle As Medicine focuses on what you can do in everyday life to help you enjoy optimal health. This series aims to have something for everyone, regardless of age or stage of life. The principles shared through professionals and personal experiences are powerful for promoting health, and also for preventing and alleviating illness. Hosted by: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 en © 2025 3ABN Australia Inc. All rights reserved. https://episodes.castos.com/5e6eee2aead991-85588515/images/R-YLAM-1400-pandarized.jpg Your Lifestyle As Medicine https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com Your Lifestyle As Medicine focuses on what you can do in everyday life to help you enjoy optimal health. This series aims to have something for everyone, regardless of age or stage of life. The principles shared through professionals and personal experiences are powerful for promoting health, and also for preventing and alleviating illness. Hosted by: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner 3ABN Australia Radio episodic Your Lifestyle As Medicine focuses on what you can do in everyday life to help you enjoy optimal health. This series aims to have something for everyone, regardless of age or stage of life. The principles shared through professionals and personal experiences are powerful for promoting health, and also for preventing and alleviating illness. Hosted by: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner 3ABN Australia Radio radio@3abnaustralia.org.au false https://feeds.castos.com/4xmwr yes <![CDATA[Sleep Well, Drink Well & Be Renewed - YLAM250037]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/2159566 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/sleep-well-drink-well-be-renewed-ylam250037 We normally think of diet and exercise for weight management. However other lifestyle factors are closely linked to one’s ability to maintain a healthy weight. Adequate sleep is one such factor, along with drinking plenty of water. This program explores the surprising connections between sleep, water intake, weight management and overall wellbeing.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Lorenzo Berry, Lifestyle Coach

]]> full 37 1 false We normally think of diet and exercise for weight management. However other lifestyle factors are closely linked to one’s ability to maintain a healthy weight. Adequate sleep is one such factor, along with drinking plenty of water. This program explores the surprising connections between sleep, water intake, weight management and overall wellbeing.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Lorenzo Berry, Lifestyle Coach

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Moving Your Mood Up - 250036]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/2154150 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/moving-your-mood-up-250036 While we all struggle with low mood at times, chronic low mood - which includes depression, anxiety and other conditions - is becoming a widespread problem. Many factors feed into this, not all of which individuals can control. However, physical activity is a proven way to lift your mood and the benefits are only steps away. This program explains the link between movement and mood.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Lorenzo Berry, Lifestyle Coach

]]> full 36 1 false While we all struggle with low mood at times, chronic low mood - which includes depression, anxiety and other conditions - is becoming a widespread problem. Many factors feed into this, not all of which individuals can control. However, physical activity is a proven way to lift your mood and the benefits are only steps away. This program explains the link between movement and mood.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Lorenzo Berry, Lifestyle Coach

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[The Secret Power of Fibre - YLAM250035]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/2147295 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/the-secret-power-of-fibre-ylam250035 Most people in western countries do not eat enough fibre. Fibre is a very important part of the diet that acts as a gastrointestinal cleaner. It also supports the health and nourishment of the microbiome. A lack of fibre contributes to many chronic disease problems. This program discusses the different types of fibre and their incredible roles, along with how much fibre we need, good sources of fibre and the benefits of a high fibre diet.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Selina Reyno, Dietitian

]]> full 35 1 false Most people in western countries do not eat enough fibre. Fibre is a very important part of the diet that acts as a gastrointestinal cleaner. It also supports the health and nourishment of the microbiome. A lack of fibre contributes to many chronic disease problems. This program discusses the different types of fibre and their incredible roles, along with how much fibre we need, good sources of fibre and the benefits of a high fibre diet.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Selina Reyno, Dietitian

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[The Truth About Carbohydrates - YLAM250034]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/2143711 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/the-truth-about-carbohydrates-ylam250034 The subject of carbohydrates can be quite confusing. Some say carbs are good for you, others say they are bad, fattening, disease-promoting. What is the truth about carbohydrates? How can you avoid unbalanced diets and choose the best carbohydrates for your body? This program answers these questions and more.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Selina Reyno, Dietitian

]]> full 34 1 false The subject of carbohydrates can be quite confusing. Some say carbs are good for you, others say they are bad, fattening, disease-promoting. What is the truth about carbohydrates? How can you avoid unbalanced diets and choose the best carbohydrates for your body? This program answers these questions and more.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Selina Reyno, Dietitian

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Phytochemicals - YLAM240033]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/2132484 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/phytochemicals-ylam240033 Whole plant foods contain more than just the basic carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals that are essential for our nutritional wellbeing. They also boast a dazzling array of unique chemicals that offer help to protect our health and prevent disease. This program explores the world of phytochemicals and their benefits.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Dr Winston Craig, Adjunct Professor

]]> full 33 1 false Whole plant foods contain more than just the basic carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals that are essential for our nutritional wellbeing. They also boast a dazzling array of unique chemicals that offer help to protect our health and prevent disease. This program explores the world of phytochemicals and their benefits.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Dr Winston Craig, Adjunct Professor

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Plant-Based Diets - YLAM240032]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/2079286 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/plant-based-diets-ylam240032 Plant-based diets have grown significantly in popularity over the past decade. People adhere to them for multiple reasons because they offer many different benefits, including for health, economics, animal welfare and the environment. This program explores what plant-based diets are, their benefits, nutritional adequacy, and sustainability.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Dr Winston Craig, Adjunct Professor

]]> full 33 1 false Plant-based diets have grown significantly in popularity over the past decade. People adhere to them for multiple reasons because they offer many different benefits, including for health, economics, animal welfare and the environment. This program explores what plant-based diets are, their benefits, nutritional adequacy, and sustainability.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Dr Winston Craig, Adjunct Professor

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Relationship Recovery Tool Kit - YLAM240031]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/2075847 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/relationship-recovery-tool-kit-ylam240031 This program explores tools for recovering from unhealthy relationships. Key strategies such as being assertive, setting boundaries and seeing oneself in a healthy way are discussed. The influence of spiritual perspectives in relationship recovery is also addressed.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 31 1 false This program explores tools for recovering from unhealthy relationships. Key strategies such as being assertive, setting boundaries and seeing oneself in a healthy way are discussed. The influence of spiritual perspectives in relationship recovery is also addressed.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[How Controlling Relationships Impact Us - YLAM240030]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/2070383 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/how-controlling-relationships-impact-us-ylam240030 Controlling relationships can have a dramatic impact on our overall health. They can increase our risk of chronic diseases through activating the body’s stress response system. This program explores how this works along with ways to manage stress responses from traumatic relationships and experiences.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 30 1 false Controlling relationships can have a dramatic impact on our overall health. They can increase our risk of chronic diseases through activating the body’s stress response system. This program explores how this works along with ways to manage stress responses from traumatic relationships and experiences.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[The Power Base of Relationships - 240029]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/2062727 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/the-power-base-of-relationships-240029 Power dynamics in relationships can significantly affect our emotions, wellbeing and quality of life. Power or control in relationships is often misused. This program describes the types of negative power plays we often experience in relationships and the root causes behind them.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 29 1 false Power dynamics in relationships can significantly affect our emotions, wellbeing and quality of life. Power or control in relationships is often misused. This program describes the types of negative power plays we often experience in relationships and the root causes behind them.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Healthy Versus Unhealthy Relationships - YLAM240028]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/2058321 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/healthy-versus-unhealthy-relationships-ylam240028 Relationships develop throughout our lives. Various factors influence whether or not we will develop healthy or unhealthy relationship patterns. This episode explains how relationship patterns are imprinted in early life experiences and how they develop over time into healthy or unhealthy dynamics.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 28 1 false Relationships develop throughout our lives. Various factors influence whether or not we will develop healthy or unhealthy relationship patterns. This episode explains how relationship patterns are imprinted in early life experiences and how they develop over time into healthy or unhealthy dynamics.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Sleep As Medicine - Part 2 - YLAM240027]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 22:00:00 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/2052016 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/sleep-as-medicine-part-2-ylam240027 Almost half of Australian adults have some sleep related problems. Many modern habits have a role to play with this issue. Yet, there are many practical things that can be done every day to improve sleep quality. This episode explores a variety of practical principles and tips for achieving rejuvenating sleep.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Dr Eddie Ramirez, M.D.

]]> full 27 1 false Almost half of Australian adults have some sleep related problems. Many modern habits have a role to play with this issue. Yet, there are many practical things that can be done every day to improve sleep quality. This episode explores a variety of practical principles and tips for achieving rejuvenating sleep.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Dr Eddie Ramirez, M.D.

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Sleep As Medicine - Part 1 - YLAM240026]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 03:36:25 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/2039056 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/sleep-as-medicine-part-1 A good night’s sleep makes a huge difference in people’s lives. Yet many people struggle to achieve this in today’s modern world. Healthy sleep is often challenged in the form of disruptions to our sleep cycle. This program discusses the roles of melatonin, light exposure and a regular routine for healthy sleep.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Dr Eddie Ramirez, M.D.

]]> full 26 1 false A good night’s sleep makes a huge difference in people’s lives. Yet many people struggle to achieve this in today’s modern world. Healthy sleep is often challenged in the form of disruptions to our sleep cycle. This program discusses the roles of melatonin, light exposure and a regular routine for healthy sleep.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Dr Eddie Ramirez, M.D.

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Communication & Connection in Relationships - YLAM240025]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 23:55:02 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1838938 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/communication-connection-in-relationships-ylam240025 Communication is vital for healthy connection in relationships. It’s important for nurturing friendship and understanding and it’s also essential for navigating more challenging relationship dynamics. This episode discusses how to communicate to set healthy boundaries in relationships, which help to protect ourselves and others.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 25 1 false Communication is vital for healthy connection in relationships. It’s important for nurturing friendship and understanding and it’s also essential for navigating more challenging relationship dynamics. This episode discusses how to communicate to set healthy boundaries in relationships, which help to protect ourselves and others.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Power & Protection in Relationships - YLAM240024]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 23:39:13 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1834061 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/power-protection-in-relationships-ylam240024 We can use the personal power we have in relationships in various ways. The way we exercise power can either build healthy relationship dynamics or unhealthy ones. This program explores the ways we use power in our relationships along with how we use power to protect ourselves in relationship dynamics.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 24 1 false We can use the personal power we have in relationships in various ways. The way we exercise power can either build healthy relationship dynamics or unhealthy ones. This program explores the ways we use power in our relationships along with how we use power to protect ourselves in relationship dynamics.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Timeline of Relationships - YLAM240023]]> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:59:25 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1830038 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/timeline-of-relationships-ylam240023 Relationships are part of our lives throughout life. They grow and develop through time and what our relationships were in the past can influence how they are in the present and the future. This episode focuses on the connection between relationships and time and how understanding this can help us enhance the quality of our relationships.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 23 1 false Relationships are part of our lives throughout life. They grow and develop through time and what our relationships were in the past can influence how they are in the present and the future. This episode focuses on the connection between relationships and time and how understanding this can help us enhance the quality of our relationships.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[How to Have Dynamic Relationships- YLAM240022]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:02:44 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1826125 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/how-to-have-dynamic-relationships-ylam240022 Healthy relationships have a huge impact on our wellbeing – it is God’s plan for us to enjoy meaningful, dynamic relationships. Yet so many people today find that relationships can easily break down. This episode introduces what relationships are and the common elements that make or break them.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 22 1 false Healthy relationships have a huge impact on our wellbeing – it is God’s plan for us to enjoy meaningful, dynamic relationships. Yet so many people today find that relationships can easily break down. This episode introduces what relationships are and the common elements that make or break them.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[The Benefits and Process of Forgiveness - YLAM240021]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:08:31 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1819205 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/the-benefits-and-process-of-forgiveness-ylam240021 Forgiveness might seem like a simple concept at first, but in reality, it reaches into the deepest layers of our lives. In its truest sense, it is a process which develops an attitude that brings tremendous benefits. This program discusses the benefits and process of forgiveness in a way that can help people put it in practice.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 21 1 false Forgiveness might seem like a simple concept at first, but in reality, it reaches into the deepest layers of our lives. In its truest sense, it is a process which develops an attitude that brings tremendous benefits. This program discusses the benefits and process of forgiveness in a way that can help people put it in practice.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[The Struggle to Forgive - YLAM240020]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:42:58 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1812331 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/the-struggle-to-forgive-ylam240020 Most people struggle with forgiveness. It is hard to work through deep emotional hurts to achieve understanding and healing. Often misconceptions about forgiveness and what it means can also hold people back. This program addresses common issues and barriers that people encounter when considering forgiveness.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 20 1 false Most people struggle with forgiveness. It is hard to work through deep emotional hurts to achieve understanding and healing. Often misconceptions about forgiveness and what it means can also hold people back. This program addresses common issues and barriers that people encounter when considering forgiveness.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Forgiveness & Living in the Present - YLAM240019]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:47:20 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1804137 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/forgiveness-living-in-the-present-ylam240019 Forgiveness can help us live the best life possible in the present, regardless of what happens to us. It sets our minds free from the shackles of the past and fears for the future. This program explains what we experience in the present when we truly forgive.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 19 1 false Forgiveness can help us live the best life possible in the present, regardless of what happens to us. It sets our minds free from the shackles of the past and fears for the future. This program explains what we experience in the present when we truly forgive.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Understanding Forgiveness - YLAM240018]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 01:00:07 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1797411 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/understanding-forgiveness-ylam240018 Forgiveness brings health and healing to all dimensions of our lives – mental, emotional, social, spiritual and physical. Yet it is something that many people struggle to understand and practice. This program defines forgiveness and why we need it, plus gives examples of how people have applied it in their lives.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 18 1 false Forgiveness brings health and healing to all dimensions of our lives – mental, emotional, social, spiritual and physical. Yet it is something that many people struggle to understand and practice. This program defines forgiveness and why we need it, plus gives examples of how people have applied it in their lives.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Making Lifestyle Changes - pt 2 - YLAM240017]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:41:24 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1792477 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/making-lifestyle-changes-pt-2-ylam240017 Making a lifestyle change requires internal change. Our personal perspectives and innermost self-talk have a big influence on our progress and achievements. This program discusses the significance of celebrating success, the impact of thoughts and attitudes and the importance of being aware of triggers and cues.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Lorenzo Berry, Lifestyle Coach

]]> full 17 1 false Making a lifestyle change requires internal change. Our personal perspectives and innermost self-talk have a big influence on our progress and achievements. This program discusses the significance of celebrating success, the impact of thoughts and attitudes and the importance of being aware of triggers and cues.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Lorenzo Berry, Lifestyle Coach

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Making Lifestyle Changes pt 1 - YLAM240016]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:01:34 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1788710 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/making-lifestyle-changes-pt-1-ylam240016 Change can be very challenging for people. Many obstacles and barriers make the path forward daunting. This program hones in on key aspects to consider which will help pave the way to success: identifying hopes and fears, evaluating one’s lifestyle, outlining a daily schedule and the value of role models.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Lorenzo Berry, Lifestyle Coach

]]> full 16 1 false Change can be very challenging for people. Many obstacles and barriers make the path forward daunting. This program hones in on key aspects to consider which will help pave the way to success: identifying hopes and fears, evaluating one’s lifestyle, outlining a daily schedule and the value of role models.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Lorenzo Berry, Lifestyle Coach

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Restoring the Body, Soul & Spirit - YLAM240015]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:08:07 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1785032 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/restoring-the-body-soul-spirit-ylam240015 How can we have a healthy body, soul and spirit? How can we tell if things are disconnected and out of balance? This program explores how spiritual health impacts our wellbeing, and focuses on how to restore the relationship between body, soul and spirit.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner

Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 15 1 false How can we have a healthy body, soul and spirit? How can we tell if things are disconnected and out of balance? This program explores how spiritual health impacts our wellbeing, and focuses on how to restore the relationship between body, soul and spirit.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner

Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[The Body, Soul & Spirit Relationship - YLAM240014]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:27:17 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1780343 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/the-body-soul-spirit-relationship-ylam240014 Connection is a vital part of our lives. We connect with people, with nature, with technology and with God. The aspects of our being are also vitally linked. This program explores the connection between mind, body and spirit and their integration in our being.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner

Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

 

]]> full 14 1 false Connection is a vital part of our lives. We connect with people, with nature, with technology and with God. The aspects of our being are also vitally linked. This program explores the connection between mind, body and spirit and their integration in our being.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner

Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

 

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Understanding the Soul & Spirit - YLAM240013]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:33:24 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1773329 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/understanding-the-soul-spirit-ylam240013 What exactly is a person’s soul or spirit? It can often be confusing to answer this question. This program clarifies the meaning of soul and spirit as it explores the spiritual aspect of human nature.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 13 1 false What exactly is a person’s soul or spirit? It can often be confusing to answer this question. This program clarifies the meaning of soul and spirit as it explores the spiritual aspect of human nature.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Mind, Body, Soul & Spirit - YLAM240012]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 01:21:01 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1767257 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/mind-body-soul-spirit-ylam240012 Whole person health means to care for every aspect of our being. Doing so requires an understanding of the various aspects. This program explores the relationship between mind, body, soul & spirit, from a Biblical perspective.

]]> full 12 1 false Whole person health means to care for every aspect of our being. Doing so requires an understanding of the various aspects. This program explores the relationship between mind, body, soul & spirit, from a Biblical perspective.

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Nature as Medicine - YLAM240011]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:36:12 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1762501 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/nature-as-medicine-ylam240011 The healing influence of nature is being increasingly recognised. The benefits of light exposure, forest therapy, and green spaces are some highlights of this emerging area of research. This program explores some of the evidence for nature as medicine, possible mechanisms, exposure recommendations and practical suggestions.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Dr Darren Morton, Educator, Author, Speaker, Lifestyle Medicine Expert

]]> full 11 1 false The healing influence of nature is being increasingly recognised. The benefits of light exposure, forest therapy, and green spaces are some highlights of this emerging area of research. This program explores some of the evidence for nature as medicine, possible mechanisms, exposure recommendations and practical suggestions.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Dr Darren Morton, Educator, Author, Speaker, Lifestyle Medicine Expert

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[How to Keep the Brain Healthy - YLAM240010]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:52:41 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1758111 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/how-to-keep-the-brain-healthy-ylam240010 Mortality from nervous system diseases has more than doubled in Australia in the last 50 years. Today, many things can undermine the brain’s health. This program explores what the brain needs to function well, factors that threaten brain health, and lifestyle choices that optimise brain health.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Dr Ross Grant, Biochemical Pharmacologist

]]> full 10 1 false Mortality from nervous system diseases has more than doubled in Australia in the last 50 years. Today, many things can undermine the brain’s health. This program explores what the brain needs to function well, factors that threaten brain health, and lifestyle choices that optimise brain health.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Dr Ross Grant, Biochemical Pharmacologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Lifestyle Dentistry - YLAM230009]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 00:46:36 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1752990 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/lifestyle-dentistry-ylam230009 A healthy set of teeth is not merely the result of brushing daily. Many aspects of our overall lifestyles are also involved. This program looks at how lifestyle affects key dental issues including decay, tooth alignment, and grinding.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: A Dentist & Public Health Practitioner

]]> full 9 1 false A healthy set of teeth is not merely the result of brushing daily. Many aspects of our overall lifestyles are also involved. This program looks at how lifestyle affects key dental issues including decay, tooth alignment, and grinding.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: A Dentist & Public Health Practitioner

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[How to Balance Body, Mind & Emotions - YLAM230008]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 01:24:56 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1748594 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/how-to-balance-body-mind-emotions-ylam230008 What happens with the mind-body relationship when we are stressed vs. relaxed? Quite a lot. This program explores this scenario along with practical strategies for promoting mind-body balance.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 8 1 false What happens with the mind-body relationship when we are stressed vs. relaxed? Quite a lot. This program explores this scenario along with practical strategies for promoting mind-body balance.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Understanding Brain & Body Balance - YLAM230007]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 01:14:57 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1744061 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/understanding-brain-body-balance-ylam230007 The body & brain relationship is a two-way street. Sometimes it can be hard to tell which is influencing the other more! This program explores the mind-body connection further, along with somatic memory and the autonomic nervous system.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 7 1 false The body & brain relationship is a two-way street. Sometimes it can be hard to tell which is influencing the other more! This program explores the mind-body connection further, along with somatic memory and the autonomic nervous system.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[The Mind/Body Connection & Health - YLAM230006]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 01:30:16 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1738505 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/the-mindbody-connection-health-ylam230006 A close relationship exists between the mind and the body. It is so far-reaching that it affects every cell of the body. This program discusses key aspects of this relationship and how it relates to common issues with our health.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 6 1 false A close relationship exists between the mind and the body. It is so far-reaching that it affects every cell of the body. This program discusses key aspects of this relationship and how it relates to common issues with our health.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Our Amazing Brain - YLAM230005]]> Fri, 03 May 2024 01:17:13 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1732791 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/our-amazing-brain-ylam230005 The human brain is incredible. Scientists believe we only understand about 30% of its function. This program explores fascinating facts and insights about our amazing brain and how it works in the body.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 5 1 false The human brain is incredible. Scientists believe we only understand about 30% of its function. This program explores fascinating facts and insights about our amazing brain and how it works in the body.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Our Amazing Brain - YLAM230004]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:50:18 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1728425 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/our-amazing-brain-ylam230004 The human brain is incredible. Scientists believe we only understand about 30% of its function. This program explores fascinating facts and insights about our amazing brain and how it works in the body.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 4 1 false The human brain is incredible. Scientists believe we only understand about 30% of its function. This program explores fascinating facts and insights about our amazing brain and how it works in the body.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Understanding Emotional Balance - YLAM230003]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:50:16 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1724059 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/understanding-emotional-balance-ylam230003 Emotions are dynamic and changeable. They need to be carefully managed to keep them stable. This program provides insight on balancing emotions in relation to time, thoughts, and mental focus.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 3 1 false Emotions are dynamic and changeable. They need to be carefully managed to keep them stable. This program provides insight on balancing emotions in relation to time, thoughts, and mental focus.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[How to Understand Our Emotions - YLAM230002]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 01:20:24 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1718060 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/how-to-understand-our-emotions-ylam230002 Emotions are complex and often challenging to interpret. Yet, our awareness of them is critical for our wellbeing. This program builds a deeper understanding of the role of emotions in our lives.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 2 1 false Emotions are complex and often challenging to interpret. Yet, our awareness of them is critical for our wellbeing. This program builds a deeper understanding of the role of emotions in our lives.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> 00:28:45 <![CDATA[Emotions 101 - YLAM230001]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:03:05 +0000 3ABN Australia Radio https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/58522/episode/1711806 https://lifestyle-as-medicine.castos.com/episodes/emotions-101-ylam230001 Emotions are a huge part of our daily experience and quality of life. But what actually are emotions? This program explores the essentials of emotions and how they work.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

]]> full 1 1 false Emotions are a huge part of our daily experience and quality of life. But what actually are emotions? This program explores the essentials of emotions and how they work.

Host: Kaysie Vokurka, Nutritionist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
Guest: Jenifer Skues, Health Psychologist

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