health topics
We offer the following health seminars typically in a 50 minute format (though this can be adjusted as needed). These seminars can be run individually or as a customised series. We’re happy to develop specific health topics so feel free to contact us.
food: better nutrition for health, life and energy
What makes up a healthy diet? - Vanessa Peters (Dietitian)
Food groups and daily serve requirements, deciphering food labels, dispelling common diet myths and proven diet strategies for long term weight management.
The truth about fats and carbs. - Vanessa Peters (Dietitian)
Good fats vs bad fats, carbohydrate foods and using the glycaemic index for health and weight management.
Optimum eating - Vanessa Peters (Dietitian)
How superfoods can greatly enhance your health, boost your brainpower and slow the ageing process.
How to add years to your life and life to your years - Vanessa Peters (Dietitian)
Key diet strategies to increase health and vitality and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Includes food group and serve requirements, good vs bad fats, weight management tips and label reading education.
Energise your body and mind for work and play - Vanessa Peters (Dietitian)
What and when to eat to optimise energy levels, be able to think more clearly and prevent fatigue.
Takeaway the healthy way - Vanessa Peters (Dietitian)
The hard facts on common takeaway foods, with plenty of practical tips and motivating examples of how to choose healthier options while on the go.
brain: learning, remembering and thinking more effectively
Learning and Remembering Names and Faces - Mandy Vidovich (Neuropsychologist)
How to become proficient at face/name associations in order to avoid uncomfortable situations .
Managing time and being organized. - Mandy Vidovich (Neuropsychologist)
Identifying the executive processes involved in planning and organisational skills, more efficient time management strategies and learning how the effects of stress can compromise these functions
Sleeping well and thinking better - Mandy Vidovich (Neuropsychologist)
Learn about the benefits of sleep, how sleep deprivation and shift work impact on cognition and to develop better sleep hygeine practices.
Memory Functioning – What’s normal and what’s not - Mandy Vidovich (Neuropsychologist)
Learn about how memory changes as we age, effective memory training games/tasks and be able to recognise signs that might indicate that memory is failing and how to better manage it.
behaviour change: changing habits, setting goals and overcoming obstacles
The science of goal setting - Augie Hwee (Clinical Psychologist)
Proven methods to help you achieve your goals based on the science of goal setting.
Healthy Habits - Augie Hwee (Clinical Psychologist)
The psychology of training your brain for healthy long term habits.
well-being: happiness, life satisfaction and living well
Maximising Energy in the Work Place - Samantha Smith (Naturopath)
Fostering adrenal health to build stamina
Optimising health in a toxic world - Samantha Smith (Naturopath)
Identifying toxins & minimising their impact on your health
The Brain-Gut Connection - Samantha Smith (Naturopath)
Understanding the pivotal role the gut plays in mental health
Hormone Imbalance - Samantha Smith (Naturopath)
A question amnesty to ask everything from andropause (male menopase), menopause, PMS, thyroid imbalance etc
Building personal resilience - Augie Hwee (Clinical Psychologist)
How to prepare yourself so you can bounce back from adversity.
Positively, living well. - Augie Hwee (Clinical Psychologist)
Developing greater life satisfaction through the psychology of “Positivity”
Mentally healthy: a guide for yourself and others. - Augie Hwee (Clinical Psychologist)
Recognising mental health issues and managing these in yourself and learning how to help others.