Hosted by Dr. Mohi Sarawgee, a GP, MOHIvate is your doctor’s dose of heart and science — with just a touch of humour — because health and feeling good shouldn’t feel complicated. Each episode breaks down medicine and everyday science in a simple, thoughtful way, serving as a reminder that real health can still feel human. I hope you enjoy listening, learning, and carrying a little feel-good factor with you. Thank you for tuning in! Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for ed ...
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10. Gratitude, Happiness & Healing | The Medicine of Thanksgiving
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17:21Send us a text In this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee explores what gratitude actually does to the brain and body far beyond motivational quotes and “be positive” advice. Drawing on neuroscience and heart-health research, she looks at how gratitude lights up the medial prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate cortex, lowers inflammation, su…
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9. Winter Skin & Eczema | When The Barrier Breaks and How Healing Begins
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21:37Send us a text In this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee explains what really happens to our skin in winter - why it becomes dry, tight, itchy, and why eczema often feels worse this time of year. With a blend of medical clarity and calm reassurance, she explores: The skin barrier and why it behaves like a brick wall How hot baths, heating, fab…
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8. Inside the Burnout Brain | Medicine, Empathy and the Art of Carrying On
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13:46Send us a text In this episode of MOHIVATE, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee looks at the side of medicine we rarely discuss - the emotional and physiological cost of caring. What happens when the doctor feels worn thin, when empathy starts to ache, and the healer quietly needs healing too? Drawing from studies in The Lancet Psychiatry and research on mirror neur…
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7. Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder | Why Winter Feels Heavy
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17:43Send us a text In this episode of MOHIvate, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee breaks down Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) -> the winter drop in mood, energy, and motivation that affects millions each year. With a blend of science, psychology, and everyday language, she explains why shorter days and longer nights change our brain chemistry, why cravings and fatig…
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6. The Science of Connection: Oxytocin | The Chemistry Between Us
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19:12Send us a text In this week’s episode of MOHIVATE, Dr Mohi Sarawgee explores Oxytocin - the hormone that turns touch into trust and moments into meaning. From a hand on the shoulder to a shared laugh, discover how this remarkable molecule builds bridges between brains, calms our stress circuits, and reminds the body that safety is found not in isol…
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5. The Mineral of Balance: Magnesium | From Myths to Mechanism to Meaning
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19:41Send us a text In this week’s episode of MOHIvate, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee explores magnesium - the mineral of balance and the molecule wellness culture has turned into a miracle. Not the promise of creams and sprays, but the chemistry that powers energy, sleep, mood, and muscle. She unpacks what magnesium truly does inside the body, how it fuels over 30…
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4. The Science of Calm: Serotonin | The Quiet Rhythm Beneath the Noise
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20:59Send us a text In this week’s episode of MOHIVATE, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee explores serotonin — the neurotransmitter and hormone of calm. Not the molecule of fireworks and euphoria, but the quiet rhythm that keeps your mood steady beneath the noise. She unpacks what serotonin really is, where it’s made, and how it shapes everything from mood and sleep to…
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3. When Reality Flickers — Gaslighting, Narcissism, and Understanding the Psychology Behind the Words | And What True Self-Love Really Is
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26:08Send us a text In this episode of MOHIvate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee unpacks two of the most overused — and misunderstood — psychological buzzwords: narcissism and gaslighting — words we throw around far too easily. From Greek myths to Freud’s theories, and from modern psychiatry to everyday relationships, she explores where these words came from, what the…
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2. Making Sense of Medical Tests | Why Your Story Comes First
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21:38Send us a text Lab results in your inbox? Breathe. In this episode of MOHIvate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee makes sense of medical tests—why they aren’t crystal balls, what they’re good at, where they mislead, and why your story matters most. She shares real examples, the screenings that save lives, the simple rule that keeps care kind, and the one key questi…
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1. The Buzzword Circus of Wellness | Coming Home to Yourself
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14:48Send us a text From salt lamps to miracle drinks and even mouth taping, the wellness world has started to feel like a circus. In this debut episode of MOHIvate, Dr. Mohi Sarawgee swaps prescriptions for perspective, blending science, humour and warmth to explore why health feels more confusing than ever and why real wellness doesn’t need a trend or…
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