Today I’m joined by the incredible Rajes Harper — an Educational and Developmental Psychologist whose career spans more than two decades of supporting children, families, schools, and communities.

Rajes holds a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Psychology in Educational and Developmental Psychology from Monash University. Since 2009, she has been a Trainer for Triple P International, teaching health, allied health, and educational professionals around the world how to deliver the Triple P — Positive Parenting Program. Her work has taken her across Australia, the UK, Canada, and Singapore, shaping the way practitioners support families globally.

Connect with Rajes here: 

https://radiantminds.com.au/about-us/

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

Useful links: www.mintclinic.com.au

 

Today I&rsquo;m joined by the incredible&nbsp;Rajes Harper &mdash; an Educational and Developmental Psychologist whose career spans more than two decades of supporting children, families, schools, and communities.
Rajes holds a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Psychology in Educational and Developmental Psychology from Monash University. Since 2009, she has been a Trainer for Triple P International, teaching health, allied health, and educational professionals around the world how to deliver the Triple P &mdash; Positive Parenting Program. Her work has taken her across Australia, the UK, Canada, and Singapore, shaping the way practitioners support families globally.
Connect with Rajes here:&nbsp;
<a href="https://radiantminds.com.au/about-us/">https://radiantminds.com.au/about-us/</a>
Disclaimer:&nbsp;The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.
Useful links:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mintclinic.com.au/">www.mintclinic.com.au</a>
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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 in the development of chronic ailments. I was inspired to start this podcast to help women become aware of the connection of stress, lifestyle and nutrition with their health and how we can support one another to achieve balance and lead a healthy and fulfilling life.

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 in the development of chronic ailments. I was inspired to start this podcast to help women become aware of the connection of stress, lifestyle and nutrition with their health and how we can support one another to achieve balance and lead a healthy and fulfilling life.

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When Behaviour Isn’t a Disorder: The Power of Parenting First with Rajes Harper, Educational Psychologist

ADHD affects both children and adults, yet many people feel they’re still not getting the full picture, especially when it comes to root causes and long-term brain health.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Ali Ajaz, a UK-based psychiatrist with specialist interests in Nutritional Psychiatry, Gut–Brain Health, and Functional Medicine. A graduate of Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine, Dr Ajaz has over a decade of NHS experience in forensic psychiatry, alongside a strong academic background in research and medical education.

We discuss:
The importance of assessing nutrients such as ferritin, iron, B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc
How gut health, inflammation, sleep, and lifestyle factors can worsen or improve ADHD symptoms
Why some patients experience profound improvements when nutrition and lifestyle are addressed alongside conventional care

This conversation is for anyone living with ADHD, parenting a child with ADHD, or wanting to understand how brain health, nutrition, and lifestyle truly intersect.

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

Useful links: www.mintclinic.com.au

ADHD affects both children and adults, yet many people feel they&rsquo;re still not getting the full picture, especially when it comes to root causes and long-term brain health.
In this episode, I&rsquo;m joined by Dr Ali Ajaz, a UK-based psychiatrist with specialist interests in Nutritional Psychiatry, Gut&ndash;Brain Health, and Functional Medicine. A graduate of Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine, Dr Ajaz has over a decade of NHS experience in forensic psychiatry, alongside a strong academic background in research and medical education.
We discuss:
<ul>
<li>The importance of assessing nutrients such as ferritin, iron, B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc</li>
<li>How gut health, inflammation, sleep, and lifestyle factors can worsen or improve ADHD symptoms</li>
<li>Why some patients experience profound improvements when nutrition and lifestyle are addressed alongside conventional care</li>
</ul>
This conversation is for anyone living with ADHD, parenting a child with ADHD, or wanting to understand how brain health, nutrition, and lifestyle truly intersect.
Disclaimer:&nbsp;The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.
Useful links:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mintclinic.com.au/">www.mintclinic.com.au</a>

Rethinking ADHD: A Brain Health, Nutrition & Lifestyle Approach with DrAli Ajaz, Consultant Psychiatrist

In this episode of SIX Hats, Dr Amy Behimer, PharmD, health coach, and person living with Multiple Sclerosis, joins us to unpack what thriving really means when you live with a chronic condition. Amy shares her personal journey — from clinical mindset to intuitive wisdom — and helps listeners see where most approaches to chronic health fall short. We explore how shifting perspective, prioritising energy, and stepping into new "hats" of health leadership can transform overwhelm into confidence. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve “tried everything” or fallen behind in your health journey, this episode offers practical insight and compassionate reframing to help you reconnect with control, purpose, and real well-being.

Connect with Amy here: 

https://amybehimercoaching.com/

 

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

Useful links: www.mintclinic.com.au

 

In this episode of SIX Hats, Dr Amy Behimer, PharmD, health coach, and person living with Multiple Sclerosis, joins us to unpack what thriving really means when you live with a chronic condition. Amy shares her personal journey &mdash; from clinical mindset to intuitive wisdom &mdash; and helps listeners see where most approaches to chronic health fall short. We explore how shifting perspective, prioritising energy, and stepping into new "hats" of health leadership can transform overwhelm into confidence. If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like you&rsquo;ve &ldquo;tried everything&rdquo; or fallen behind in your health journey, this episode offers practical insight and compassionate reframing to help you reconnect with control, purpose, and real well-being.
Connect with Amy here:&nbsp;
<a href="https://amybehimercoaching.com/">https://amybehimercoaching.com/</a>
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Disclaimer: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.
Useful links:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mintclinic.com.au/">www.mintclinic.com.au</a>
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What Living Well Really Means with Chronic Illness with Dr Amy Behimer, health coach 

In this episode of SIX Hats, Dr Shami is joined by neuroscientist Cameron Allen, founder of Neuroprogeny, to explore why nervous system regulation may be the missing link in healing — especially for people who feel they’ve “tried everything.”

Together, they unpack:
What nervous system regulation actually means (beyond breathwork and mindset)
Why chronic stress and survival states are so common in modern life
How learning safety in the body can unlock physical, emotional, and cognitive healing
Why symptoms often persist when the nervous system remains dysregulated

This conversation is essential listening for anyone experiencing burnout, anxiety, chronic symptoms, or feeling stuck despite doing all the “right” things.

Connect with Cameron here: 

https://www.immersive.neuroprogeny.com/

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

Useful links: www.mintclinic.com.au

In this episode of SIX Hats, Dr Shami is joined by neuroscientist Cameron Allen, founder of Neuroprogeny, to explore why nervous system regulation may be the missing link in healing &mdash; especially for people who feel they&rsquo;ve &ldquo;tried everything.&rdquo;
Together, they unpack:
<ul>
<li>What nervous system regulation actually means (beyond breathwork and mindset)</li>
<li>Why chronic stress and survival states are so common in modern life</li>
<li>How learning safety in the body can unlock physical, emotional, and cognitive healing</li>
<li>Why symptoms often persist when the nervous system remains dysregulated</li>
</ul>
This conversation is essential listening for anyone experiencing burnout, anxiety, chronic symptoms, or feeling stuck despite doing all the &ldquo;right&rdquo; things.
Connect with Cameron here:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.immersive.neuroprogeny.com/">https://www.immersive.neuroprogeny.com/</a>
Disclaimer:&nbsp;The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.
Useful links:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mintclinic.com.au/">www.mintclinic.com.au</a>

When Behaviour Isn’t a Disorder: The Power of Parenting First with Rajes Harper, Educational Psychologist

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