The DECODE Project Podcast

The DECODE Project Podcast

Hosted by: Dr. Cara Ooi, MD

Sleep physician, psychiatrist, and DECODE Insomnia creator Dr. Cara Ooi shares insights, strategies, and tools needed for change when change is difficult. While Season 1 was for parents of teens, season 2 is for...

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7. Giving Your Teen the Tools to Tackle Insomnia: A Parent Perspective

Season #1

In this episode, you’ll hear anonymously from a parent of a teen who went through a pilot version of the DECODE Insomnia Program run for teens and their parents earlier in the year. For the privacy of today’s guest...
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6. Community, Fun, and Learning to Do Hard Stuff: Summer Camp Round Table with Julia Smith, Erin Wicker, Caitlin Dooley and Lisa Rae

Season #1

In this episode, you get a window into my teen years when I worked as a staff at Christie Lake Camp, an overnight summer camp run by Christie Lake Kids, for campers living below the poverty line.  Today, you'll hear...
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5. Dr. Rachel Mitchell and How to Help Teens with Mood Disorders

Season #1

Today, you'll hear from my colleague and friend Dr. Rachel Mitchell, a researcher and youth psychiatrist who works with teens and young adults with mood disorders. I wanted to have her on the show because she is so...
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4. Hannah Gelman and How to Dream and Act Big

Season #1

Today, you’ll hear from Hannah Gelman, a now 23-year-old actor and voice actor. If you listened to episode #3 with Dr. Elyse Dubo, you might find it interesting to know that Hannah is Elyse’s daughter. Hannah opens up...
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3. Dr. Elyse Dubo and How to Empower and Stay Connected to Your Teen

Season #1

Today, you'll hear from my first guest Dr. Elyse Dubo, a youth psychiatrist with 30 years of experience working with teens and their parents.     I've known Elyse since my residency when she supervised me in my last...
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2. Dr. Cara Ooi and Why Sleep is a Great First Change for Teens

Season #1

Today, you'll get a more in-depth introduction to the DECODE Project Podcast and, this time, I’m the interviewee. My good friend Dr. Vivian Sapirman, a psychiatrist and a mom of teens, interviews me so you can learn...
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1. What is the DECODE Project Podcast (Season 1)?

Season #1

This 3-minute episode answers the following:  What is the DECODE Project Podcast Season 1?  Who's it for?   ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the...
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The DECODE Project Season 1 Trailer

Season #1

In Season 1 of the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and youth psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi speaks to parents, youth, and other experts about what really moves the dial on change when change is difficult.    ABOUT...
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