Presented by the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, this inspiring lecture series exploring how integrative, holistic approaches can transform heart and brain health—especially for women. Hosted by Dr. Iman Majd, the session features two experts in preventive and integrative medicine: 💙 Dr. Courtney Jordan Beckler shares vital insights on women’s cardiovascular health, explaining how pregnancy, stress, menopause, and lifestyle impact long-term heart outcomes. She also offers practical, evidence-based tools for healing through nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and self-care, reminding us that “you’re worth it.” 🧠 Dr. Emily Wong bridges modern neuroscience with ancient wisdom, showing that what’s good for the heart is good for the brain. Her talk on brain health coaching explores how mindset, resilience, and daily habits can protect cognition, prevent decline, and support lifelong vitality. Together, these two talks highlight the powerful connection between body, mind, and community, and how integrative medicine empowers each of us to live with purpose, balance, and wellbeing. ✨ Supported by the Cha Chi Ming Fund

In this illuminating episode of the Burnout Recovery Podcast, Dr. Jo Braid welcomes Dr. Em Wong to share powerful insights on the connection between healthy aging and burnout recovery. What You’ll Learn: • The battery metaphor for understanding burnout recovery: Are you just coping (neutral) or actually recharging? • How to build “additional batteries” through mindset work to increase your resilience • The surprising statistic that 40% of dementia cases can be prevented through lifestyle changes • Four key pillars for both brain health and burnout prevention • How internalized ageism affects our potential for growth and recovery • The strength it takes to practice self-compassion and why it's essential for healthcare professionals • How creativity and right-brain activities can break the anxiety spiral that fuels burnout

Sharing what she learned during her weight loss journey, Dr. Em talks about growing up being called “little elephant” to learning the tools to flourish in her health and life. Hear how her image and weight have affected her since childhood and how she is shedding the mental and physical burdens that she carried for so long. You’ll learn the importance of knowing your body’s needs, how Dr. Em finally lost the weight, and so much more. 01:22 - Introduction to Em Wong and her story 03:24 - Em’s background and career 05:10 - Em’s personal weight struggle and family influences 08:08 - Cultural influences and family expectations 10:53 - Em’s journey with exercise and realization about nutrition 13:06 - Discovering the podcast and initial changes 15:50 - Joining the weight loss program and experience with coaching 18:45 - Em's insights on hormonal impact on weight 21:48 - Traditional Chinese Medicine and personal applications 23:46 - Cultural norms and food relationships 26:20 - Lessons and takeaways from coaching 29:04 - Em’s coaching journey and transition to coaching practice 31:38 - Em’s artistic approach to journaling and mindfulness 34:04 - Meditation and mindful practices 36:30 - Closing remarks and gratitude