Hey Hello podcast, the podcast space of diverse discussions, opening doors into the medical industry. Endeavouring to add substance to your ears, and help positively impact lives. In-depth conversation, between myself, the host Hannah and reputable healthcare professionals. Sharing insights to their profession, and exposing important conversations. During light hearted banter, sharing experiences and knowledge. Meet the professionals and hear insights, never before heard from reputable healthcare professionals, in all avenues of healthcare.
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Hey Hello podcast, the podcast space of diverse discussions, opening doors into the medical industry. Endeavouring to add substance to your ears, and help positively impact lives. In-depth conversation, between myself, the host Hannah and reputable healthcare professionals. Sharing insights to their profession, and exposing important conversations. During light hearted banter, sharing experiences and knowledge. Meet the professionals and hear insights, never before heard from reputable healthcare professionals, in all avenues of healthcare.
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Get in touch - Email - heyhellopodcast@outlook.com
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Dr Anastasia Hronis is a clinical psychologist who works across both clinical practice and academia. She is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Technology Sydney. She is also the founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness. Anastasia has particular interest in addictions, and in 2024 she published The Dopamine Brain with Penguin Books. Anastasia also has a passion for rural and remote mental health, and working with rural health services to make positive changes for the communities that they support.
Aside from psychology, Anastasia is a classically trained pianist. She has played on stages around the world including the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall in New York. She has recently fallen in love with country music, and nowadays can be found playing gigs at country music festivals.
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The Dopamine Brain Book Purchase
https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-dopamine-brain-9781761346378
Episode chapters
(03:00) What drew Anastasias to become interested in the field of clinical psychology?
(05:00) Australian Institute of Human Wellness and its mission?
(08:48) What dopamine is and its role in our brains?
(14:16) How can we balance dopamine levels to promote healthy behaviours and well-being?
(18:33)Dopamines relation to mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or ADHD?
(24:33) “The Dopamine Brain” book !
(27:33) Surprising insights and findings uncovered during research for the book
(34:02) What Anastasia hopes readers take away from her book
(35:40) Emerging trends and research areas in dopamine and mental health
(38:18) Where the field of clinical psychology could evolve in the next decade
(45:38) Anastasias proudest moment
(45:46) Key takeaways listeners can remember from our conversation today
(47:48) Hannahs final three questions that she asks at the end of every episode
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