Alphabet Soup: A Mental Health & Medicine Podcast
Join Neva Hidajat on Alphabet Soup: A Mental Health & Medicine Podcast, in a series of short and sweet, weekly episodes, we learn about a wide range of topics from cancer to sudoku seizures, health myths, positive ideas for mental health and more that will feed your curiosity! Instagram: @alphabetsoup.podcast https://www.alphasoup.co/ email: neva.hidajat@gmail.com
Episodes
Sleep is EVERYWHERE in pop culture! It's interesting and important to human life. Listen on to find out about the guy who stayed awake for 11 days straight, the sleep cycle, and 5 researched tips on how to get more restful beauty sleep.
Any Marvel fans? Because today we're talking about Thor. (spoiler alert)
In the latest movie, when Thor's ex-girlfriend Jane reappears, she possesses the power of Thor. However, every time she wields the weapon, her health is drained and her stage 4 breast cancer worsens. Jane is a symbol of strength and weakness, and is therefore just like the rest of us. Listen to find out more about what it means to be as stro...
Scott Greenberg is a motivational speaker and business expert who battled cancer - twice. Learn about his mindset and how he was able to connect the dots between the lows and highs of his life. While his experiences with cancer have become influential experiences to draw from, he refuses to let those low moments define him. For more about Scott visit https://scottgreenberg.com/
Recent findings show that throat cancer, once thought to be caused by tobacco and alcohol, may be related to the presence of HPV. Neva talks about what this means for parents who are being advised by physicians to let their kids be vaccinated for HPV. Could a silent stigma around LGBTQ+ related topics influence parent's concerns?
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Everyone deserves to be happy. Research has shown that happiness in cancer patients can improve their outlook on treatment and life. How can we pursue happiness? A Portuguese study gives insight into two concepts of happiness in the cancer patient: self-perception and health literacy (knowledge). You'll find that these concepts are applicable to anyone. To anyone looking to find happiness, press play!
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The pandemic has changed many people's lives, for cancer research, it has brought a $200 million dollar decrease in donations... In an effort to combat this, on March 19th 2022, 75 people in Norfolk, VA go bald to fund childhood cancer research and clinical trials. Through events like these, people are proving that a bad situation can bring us closer together for greater cause. You can help too.
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Lisa shares her unique story of fighting through several rounds of chemotherapy and how cancer changed her outlook on life as a daughter, wife, mother, and friend. I learn the importance of blood transfusions and bone marrow transplants in treating leukemia.
To become a bone marrow donor visit: https://www.giftoflife.org/about/history
To become a blood donor in the US visit: https://www.redcross.org/ or search for lo...
Decades of cancer research made developing the mRNA vaccines used to combat COVID-19 possible. In turn, the pandemic opened the doors for rapid development of vaccines, which is critical for treating cancer patients. Today, Neva talks about how mRNA vaccines are extremely promising in curing the worldwide leading cause of death.
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Join Neva as she talks to Becky Dolman MSN, RN, FNP-C about pediatric hematology/oncology nursing. How have remission rates improved? What is realistic advice for families dealing with childhood cancer? Childhood cancer prevention? How does childhood cancer treatment differ from adult cancer treatment? In a field that offers rewards and challenges, adjusting to each patient is a critical team effort, and staying positive because t...
Join me as I talk with Jeremy Godwin about Growth! We give insight on how to leverage both the growth and fixed mindset to capitalize on self awareness and realize your growth is limitless.
Jeremy's Website: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/
Jeremy's Instagram: @ltamentalhealth
Hey! I’m your host Neva Hidajat and I’m thrilled to begin creating season 2 of Alphabet Soup. If you follow me on Instagram, @alphabetsoup.podcast, you’ll know that the theme of this season will be Cancer. According to 2020 Global Cancer Statistics, the disease affects an estimated 19.3 million people worldwide. Of course, these numbers are devastating not only to the victims themselves but also to their loved ones. But amid the di...
Why is it important to reflect? Learn about reflecting on Alphabet Soup today.
A new mental health curriculum law was passed in the State of California on January 10th, 2022. How will this law change the mental health conversation? and how can we also contribute to the growing mental health movement. Never underestimate the power of conversation. Press play!
Holliday- induced stress is the worst. Today's episode covers ways to ease your holiday stress through simple methods! Also covered is a list of scientifically-proven healthy gift ideas for your loved ones.
Some NY Times recommended books for healthy living:
- How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be – Katy Milkman
- Healthy Buildings: How Indoor...
Join Neva as she talks about the intriguing possibility of ghost surgeries. What kind of dilemma would propel a surgeon to swap patients mid-surgery, without the consent of the patient? Ultimately, could ghost surgery be the right decision depending on the circumstance? Listen to the episode to find out how Neva reasons through this moral gray area. What would you do in this situation?
DISCLAIMER: This episode is not inte...
As over 20 school districts extend Thanksgiving Break to a full 10-day holiday, some teenagers may be experiencing something reminiscent to the isolation of quarantine, this time, with the heightened anxiety of FOMO! Neva talks about how she is trying to make this Thanksgiving break a therapeutic reset by setting some goals. Listen for more!
It always seems like new problems pop up every time we solve an old one. We can't get rid of this problem loop, but we can improve the quality of our problems!
Today we explore the ancient practice of bathing in mineral waters! Balneotherapy is one of the most luxurious ways to relax and has evolved into a popular method in many countries from Belgium to Japan today! We'll also talk about how you can experience balneotherapy from the comfort of your own home. Hit play to learn more!
Neva talks about 5 spooky, but real medical conditions including Alien Hand Syndrome, sleep paralysis, Porphyria, hypertrichosis and exploding head syndrome.
Children's games, debt-ridden players, and a death penalty... These are a few of the components that make up Squid Game's satirical plot. But what exactly made the show so addicting to watch? The answer lies in the psychology of addictive behavior. Listen to find out more!
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