Trouble falling asleep? Psychiatrist Dr Christian Heim explains what’s happening in your brain at bedtime and shares 6 science-based ways to calm your mind, reset your sleep cycles, and finally get a good night’s rest.
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Dr Heim unpacks the difference between public and private mental health systems, what makes a good psychiatrist, and how to know if yours is right for you. He shares practical steps to take before, during, and after appointments: clear, compassionate advice rarely shared so openly.
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Recorded at a recent caregivers forum, Dr Christian Heim opens a two-part series for carers (useful to anyone working with a psychiatrist). Starting with a real case, he asks, “Who’s driving the management?” and shares practical ways to partner well—prepping for appointments, tracking meds, and keeping your loved one at the centre of care. Best line: “You show your love by doing what needs to be done, not by just being agreeable.”
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Perfectionism can fuel excellence or trap you in endless self-critique. In the finale of our four-part perfectionism series, psychiatrist Dr Christian Heim breaks down eight research-backed strategies that flip perfectionism from burden to super-power. Learn how to trade paralysis for progress, harness logic (and when to drop it), and even turn so-called “flaws” into finish-line advantages. If you’re tired of never feeling “good enough,” hit play then keep the transcript handy for quick reference. Practical, compassionate, and yes, recorded to the soothing backdrop of birdsong, this episode shows you how to let perfectionism work for you, not against you
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Where does perfectionism really start—and why is it so hard to shake? In this episode, Dr Christian Heim unpacks five hidden forces in our society that keep perfectionism alive, often without us even noticing. One of them—“listomania”—might sound all too familiar! Packed with insights, humour, and those lightbulb moments, this episode will help you see perfectionism in a whole new way. And as a bonus, enjoy the gentle backdrop of Australian birdsong while you listen.
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Olympic finals, the operating theatre, a night-flight cockpit: Dr Heim opens with high-stakes moments where “perfect” isn’t optional, it’s life-saving. But flip the coin and perfectionism can morph into procrastination, burnout, and self-sabotage. In under 30 minutes he hands you a rapid-fire 10-point checklist to spot the tipping point: so you can keep the razor-sharp focus that drives success and ditch the perfectionist traps that stall it. Ready to find that healthy edge? Hit play.
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Can’t stop lining things up. Or is it more than tidy habits?
Dr Christian Heim opens our four-part perfectionism series by asking: Where does helpful exactness end and clinical OCD begin?
In 15 sharp minutes:
Patterns vs. Randomness: why the brain craves order, and when that craving misfires.
OCD 101: key symptoms, causes, and gold-standard treatments, told through real stories.
Perfectionism Unpacked: the sweet spot of “doing it right” versus the trap of “never right enough,” and how each can imitate the other.
A quick self-check to see if you, or someone you love, has crossed the line.
Wondering, “Am I detail-oriented, or compulsive?” Hit play for science-backed clarity you can use today.
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Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the
ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”
Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AEST
Ask a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Or email us your episode suggestions: caroline@drchristianheim.com
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Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the
ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”
Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AEST
Ask a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Or email us your episode suggestions: caroline@drchristianheim.com
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If you could ask a couple who’s been together for over 40 years one question—what would it be?
In this episode, Drs Christian and Caroline Heim draws on insights from their world’s largest study on long-term relationships to reveal the top questions young couples are dying to ask those who’ve made love last for decades. From navigating conflict to keeping the spark alive, this is the real talk younger couples crave answered by those who’ve actually lived it.
This is Part 2 of an eye-opening series that connects generations in the name of lasting love.
Whether you’re three years in or still figuring it out, this episode has something for you.
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If you could ask a couple who’s been together for over 40 years one question—what would it be?
In this episode, Drs Christian and Caroline Heim draws on insights from their world’s largest study on long-term relationships to reveal the top questions young couples are dying to ask those who’ve made love last for decades. From navigating conflict to keeping the spark alive, this is the real talk younger couples crave answered by those who’ve actually lived it.
This is Part 1 of an eye-opening series that connects generations in the name of lasting love.
Whether you’re three years in or still figuring it out, this episode has something for you.
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Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the
ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”
Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AEST
Ask a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Or email us your episode suggestions: caroline@drchristianheim.com
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Dr Heim with host Hurricane H. answer caller’s mental health questions on the
ihealth channel show “Climb to your Prime with Dr Christian Heim”
Last Friday each month 9pm EST, Saturday 11am AEST
Ask a question live! https://www.theembctvnetwork.com/the-ihealth-channel.html#/
Or email us your episode suggestions: caroline@drchristianheim.com
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