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...

Episodes

54. Derek Sivers on How to Live & Create with Intention

Season #2

Derek Sivers talks about how he makes ideas stick, how he breaks away from the unhelpful autopilot, and how he carves out space to take action aligned with what he values most--learning & creating.  Derek Sivers...
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53. Finding Your Voice for More Impact with Communications Expert Katie Heelis

Season #2

In this episode, I speak with communications expert Katie Heelis about How learning and building communication skills can help combat burnout, increase impact, and drive meaningful change The top three media and...
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52. Innovation & Legal Essentials with Lawyer Corinne Boudreau

Season #2

Lawyer, entrepreneur, and legal essentials educator Corinne Boudreau shares how to overcome legal hurdles when trying to innovate and bring new ideas to life in the workplace. In this episode, Corinne shares her...
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51. Believing It's Possible with Physician Entrepreneur Dr. Sasha High

Season #2

In this episode, I speak with obesity medicine physician and entrepreneur Dr. Sasha High about The limitations of our public healthcare system in treating chronic disease and bringing about behavioural change  How...
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50. Perfectionism, the Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Impact with Melissa Kaufman

Season #2

In this episode, I speak with entrepreneurship teacher and author Melissa Kaufman about How we can all learn the entrepreneurial mindset and skills to have more agency and find more fulfillment in our work How to go...
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49. Essentialism, Fear, and Persistence with Podcast Host Joe Ciccarone

Season #2

In this episode of the DECODE Project Podcast, I speak to podcast host Joe Ciccarone about key learnings from his work in sales, knowing when to quit, and the importance of learning to dance with fear. Joe Ciccarone...
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48. Finding Time with Charting Coach Dr. Sarah Smith

Season #2

In this episode, I speak with Charting Coach and family physician Dr. Sarah Smith about how to create a sustainable work day so that there is time the rest of life.  ABOUT Dr. Sarah Smith is a rural Family Physician...
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47. Bonus: Finding the Hero in the Journey with Dr. Darin Cairns (Full Conversation)

Season #2

In this episode, I speak with clinical psychologist Dr. Darin Cairns about the power of the stories we tell ourselves.  This is a bonus episode in which I share our full, largely unedited 2.5-hour conversation.   We...
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46. The Power of Story to Get Unstuck and Find Agency with Dr. Darin Cairns (Highlights)

Season #2

In this episode, I speak with clinical psychologist Dr. Darin Cairns about the power of the stories we tell ourselves.  This is a compilation of the key clips from my longer conversation with Darin. We discuss  Why...
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45. Sleep, Resilience and Agency with Dr. Darin Cairns

Season #2

In this episode, I speak with clinical psychologist Dr. Darin Cairns to explore the power of the stories we tell ourselves.  We discuss the critical role of sleep in bringing about meaningful change and moving towards...
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44. Sprint or Dabble? Choosing an Approach to Get Sleep on Track

Season #2

Learn about a powerful strategy to get sleep on track: the sprint. You'll also learn how to determine if now is the right time for a sleep sprint as well as the ingredients for an effective sprint. Ready to sprint OR...
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43. Overcoming Burnout & Prioritizing Rest with Dr. Rashmi Schramm

Season #2

Dr. Rashmi Shramm shares her insights on mindfulness, meditation, and Ayurveda practices.  She speaks about the profound impact theses practices have had on her patients, her clients, and her own life. We discuss...
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