
Six Hats
How women strive to find balance in their lives by juggling their 6 roles each day; woman, partner, daughter, mother, business owner and professional. I am an Integrative General Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in helping women find solutions for managing weight, female hormone imbalances, gut issues, anxiety, depression, chronic diseases and fatigue. Stress is a significant player i…Follow the podcast:

The Possibility Gap: Why We Keep Waiting to Live the Life We Want with Casey Beros, Author of More
Casey Beros had built the career, the family and the life she'd worked hard for. But after repeatedly having the same conversations with other successful women — women who were grateful for their lives yet still felt something was missing — she began questioning what it really means to want more. …
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Beyond Medicine: The Science and Art of Healing with Professor Paul Dieppe
Modern medicine is extraordinarily good at diagnosing and treating disease. But is treating disease the same thing as healing? In this episode, Dr Shami speaks with Professor Paul Dieppe, physician, researcher and author of Healing and Medicine: A Doctor’s Journey Toward Their Integration. After …
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Why We Need to Play Again: Movement as Medicine with Darryl Edwards
What if the secret to becoming healthier wasn’t exercising harder but learning how to play again? In this episode of the Six Hats Podcast, Dr Shami sits down with Darryl Edwards, movement coach, author, international speaker and founder of the Primal Play Method®. Darryl’s own story is remarkable…
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Sexy Menopause: Reclaiming the Female Body, Pleasure and Power in Midlife with Lisa Fitzpatrick
Menopause is often discussed through the language of symptoms: hot flushes, poor sleep, weight changes, brain fog and declining hormones. But what about sexuality, pelvic health, pleasure, confidence and our relationship with our changing bodies? In this episode, Dr Shami speaks with pelvic and s…
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Is Obesity Really About Willpower? The Hidden Biology We've Been Missing with Dr Adaure Osuji
Obesity has long been explained as a simple equation of eating too much and exercising too little. But what if that story doesn't explain everyone's biology? In this episode, Dr Shami sits down with physician and author Dr Adaure Osuji to discuss her thought-provoking new book, Obesogenic: The Qui…
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The ADHD Advantage: Rewriting Success with Francine Freedman, ADHD Coach
In this episode of SIX Hats, Dr. Shami sits down with ADHD coach and consultant Francine Freedman to explore the realities of high functioning ADHD in adults. Many people with ADHD appear successful on the outside with careers, businesses, families, achievements and yet internally feel overwhelmed…
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5 Signs Men Ignore Before Burnout Hits with Dr Michael Wong, General Practitioner
Burnout doesn’t always look like breaking down. For many men, it looks like continuing to function, going to work, supporting others, staying productive while quietly feeling exhausted, irritable, and disconnected. In this episode, Dr Shami explores the early signs of burnout that are often overl…
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Is Your Home Making You Sick? The Hidden Impact of Mould with Nicole Bijlsma, Building Biologist
In this episode, Dr Shami speaks with building biologist Nicole Bijlsma about the hidden health effects of mould and how your home environment may be contributing to chronic symptoms. Mould is more than just a cosmetic issue, it’s a biological exposure. When moisture sits in a home for more than 48…
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Stress Reset Mini Series: Your Nervous System Needs Safety with Dr Shami
You can’t heal in survival mode. In this episode, we explore: • The difference between a regulated and dysregulated nervous system • Why your body may feel “on edge” even when life looks fine • Simple ways to create internal safety (without overwhelming yourself) Because your body doesn’t need pe…
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Why Your Shoulder Hurts: Rotator Cuff Explained with a Physiotherapist, Steffan Cavalera
Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, especially as we age, yet many people don’t fully understand what’s driving it. In this episode, Dr Shami sits down with Steffan Cavalera to break down rotator cuff pathology in a way that is clear, practical, and empowering. Fro…
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