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

42. Sleep, Change & the 15-Minute Visit with Family Physician Dr. Mariella Ferreyra Galliani

Season #2

In this episode, I speak with my friend and colleague, Dr. Mariella Ferreyra Galliani, a family physician working in Toronto, Canada. We discuss the challenges she faces as a family physician, including the...
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41. Sleep and the Window of Tolerance with Sara Davidson: A Therapist's Perspective

Season #2

In this episode, DECODE Insomnia Clinic therapist Sara Davidson talks about the impact of poor sleep on progress in therapy. **Please note: the structure of the DECODE resources and services have changed since the...
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40. Working Sleep into a Busy Clinical Practice with Dr. Moni Ravi

Season #2

In this episode, I speak with child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Moni Ravi about the importance of sleep for mental health, the practical benefits of addressing sleep issues first, and the need for concrete...
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39. Dr. Moni Ravi and Navigating Mental Health Services

Season #2

In this episode, I speak with child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Moni Ravi about barriers to accessing mental health services and what she has learned from her work in the Family Navigation Project.  We talk about...
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38. Bedtime Procrastination

Season #2

In this episode, I share 7 tips for bedtime procrastination.     ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make...
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37. Seth Godin on Burnout, Teams & Work That Matters

Season #2

Seth Godin talks about burnout, transforming healthcare, and finding humanity & significance in the workplace. Learn more about his new book The Song of Significance.   Seth Godin is an entrepreneur, best-selling...
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36. The 6Cs: A Blueprint for Change

Season #2

In this episode, I share the six essential ingredients for change. ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara Ooi uncovers the insights, strategies, and tools that make...
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35. Decoding Change with the Two Paths Model

Season #2

In this episode, I share the Two Paths Model analogy to better understand and navigate tricky moments and difficult change. ABOUT THIS PODCAST In the DECODE Project Podcast, sleep physician and psychiatrist Dr. Cara...
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34: When Motivation Doesn't Seem To Be There

Season #2

In this episode, I talk about common beliefs that may be fuel an apparent lack of motivation. NOTE: In this episode, I reference the fact that it recorded this in my car.  I was in a parked car and was not...
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33. Pauses, Pivots & Unlocking Potential (DECODE Updates & What to Expect from Season 2)

Season #2

In this episode,  Dr. Vivian Sapirman interviews me again and we dig into why I took a pause and pivoted the focus of the podcast what to expect from season 2, as well as updates to the DECODE resources and...
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32. Why a Podcast? Why Start with Sleep? Why DECODE?

Season #2

This episode contains clips from Episode #2 in which I was interviewed by my friend Dr. Vivian Sapirman (Dr. Cara Ooi and Why Sleep Is a Great First Change, May 30, 2022).  In this episode, you'll learn my story, why...
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Season 2 Trailer: The DECODE Project Podcast

Season #2

Join the conversation starting May 16, 2023.  Trailer clips from best-selling author & teacher Seth Godin, DECODE Project host Dr. Cara Ooi, physician entrepreneur Dr. Sasha High, child & adolescent...
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