Core Conversations Trailer Episode

Mental Health for Busy Professional - Managing Burnout, Prioritising Self-Care, Drawing Healthy Professional & Personal Boundaries, and More

Join our professionals, Clinical Neuroplasticity Specialist Dr Tim Foo, and Clinical Psychologists Shrimathi Swaminathan and Amerie Baeg as they discuss common mental health issues and how we can identify early stages of burnout and prevent it.

We all know that life is a marathon and not a sprint. However, many of us stress ourselves and take on a lot of personal responsibility to be successful in life, sometimes even at the expense of our mental well-being. 

Show Highlights:

- What are the common mental health issues (08:31)

- Root causes of mental health issues (11:37)

- How to overcome these issues (13:02)

- What are the early signs of burnout (27:43)

- How to safeguard against burnout (33:30)

- Questions from our IG followers (44:36)

- 5 parting words (52:48)

Fitness & Wellness During and Post Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a joyous process but seemingly complicated when it comes to fitness and wellness. How should mums and mums-to-be keep up with their fitness and wellness routines? 

Gain insights from Personal Trainer, Danielle van der Leest and Physiotherapist Karen Edwards as they debunk common pre and post-pregnancy misconceptions, discuss aspects of fitness and wellness that women should pay attention to throughout their pregnancy, and provide practical tips for mums or mums-to-be.

Show Highlights:
- What Core Collective's professionals do in their respective practices to help pregnant women (04:40)
- Common misconceptions about pregnancy (08:21)
- Things for pregnant women to take note of (13:35)
- Practical tips for mums and mums-to-be (20:26)
- Questions from our IG followers (22:56)
- 5 parting words (25:24)

Age Related Pains and Smart Ways to Prevent and Overcome Them

Most of us do not give much thought to the importance of movement and injury prevention when we are young. But as we get older, age catches up with us in more than one way. Are we able to avoid these age related problems, or are they inevitable?

Hear from Chiropractic Physician Dr Benjamin Tan, Physiotherapist Zino Gan and Personal Trainer Daniel Tan, as they explore common age related pains for working adults and the elderly, pain management methods, and exercises that are suitable for all ages.

Show Highlights:

- Common pains and their short and long term consequences (06:29)

- When to take action for these pains (10:56)

- Root causes of pain and misconceptions surrounding them (13:26)

- How to prevent and overcome common pains (17:18)

- Tips for people working from home (25:01)

- Common short and long-term consequences of age-related pains (27:15)

- Root causes of age related pains (31:16)

- Exercises for the elderly (32:50)

- Practical advice for caregivers of the elderly (37:37)

- Questions from our IG followers (40:39)

- 5 Last Parting Words (44:32)

What is the Perfect Weekly Workout Routine?

We all strive to train as hard as possible and be perfect in the many things that we do, including our fitness routines. In reality, with family and work commitments, is it something that is truly attainable?

Hear from Personal Trainers Dan Hammond and Rishi Mirpuri, along with Manual Therapist Lynsey Keyes, as they discuss and share their thoughts on their personal workout routines, training philosophies and how to make fitness something fun and sustainable for everyone.

Show Highlights:

- What are Dan, Rishi and Lynsey’s personal workout routines (9:06)

- Common fitness myths (15:30)

- Frequency and time of workouts (21:36)

- How workout routines should change based on individual goals (25:51)

- How can weekly fitness routines be made fun and sustainable (34:41)

Living Better - What Does This Mean & What Are its Practical Applications?

"Live longer. Live better.” We are living longer, but are we truly living better? What does it mean to live better?

Hear from our fitness and wellness professionals, Personal Trainer Ralph Dizon, Physiotherapist Cherie Tan, and Marital and Family Therapist Theresa Pong, as they discuss and share their thoughts on “Living Better”, what it means to them and simple steps you can take and apply everyday for a better life.