

Friendly conversations at the cutting edge of science and wellness
with your host Vivian Kulaga, PhdAbout the Podcast
The Unfiltered Truth from the World's Top Scientific Minds
Hear the unfiltered truth from the world's top scientific minds. Listeners of this podcast will hear health and wellness expert, Vivian Kulaga, PhD ask the world's top scientists and experts to reveal the truth about curious and relevant topics such as how emotional abuse can cause brain damage, or how mind training can slow the process of ageing, over a casual cup of coffee.
Coffee with Scientists explores cutting edge research in human physiology, neuroscience, emotions and other health and wellness topics in a conversation you can understand. In each episode, your host, Vivian Kulaga, PhD, speaks to a new leading scientific expert about groundbreaking ideas and discoveries in their field over a casual cup of coffee. Coffee with Scientists brings listeners the unfiltered truth from the world's top scientific minds about interesting and relevant topics in health and wellness, helping you apply them to your own life and the world around you one cup of coffee at a time.
About the Host
Vivian Kulaga, PhD
Vivian Kulaga, PhD is a medical scientist, and health and wellness expert in the neuroscience behind the mind and body connection, the treatment of psychological trauma using EMDR therapy, and holistic approaches to healing from complex physical and mental illnesses. She has over 14 years of academic and professional experience in medical science and wellness, and over 10 years of personal experience of surviving and recovering from chronic pain, complex illness, and psychological trauma.
Vivian holds a PhD in medical science and toxicology from the University of Toronto, Canada, and has undergone numerous professional training in natural and scientifically sound mind and body therapies such as EMDR therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mediation and Mindfulness, and Yoga. To read more about Vivian's personal story or to watch her personal story visit our sister site or YouTube channel.
Education, Certifications, Memberships, Special Trainings and Courses
- PhD in Medical Science and Toxicology, Institute of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
- Doctoral-level Collaborative Program in Biomedical Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacology, University of Toronto
- EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA - Approved EMDR Training
- Member of EMDR International Association and EMDR Canada
- Dissociation of the Personality and the EMDR Treatment of Chronic Traumatization Program
- Certified Hypnosis Practitioner, Masters Level, Ontario Hypnosis Centre, Toronto, Canada
- Masters level Course in the Architecture of Hypnosis by Mike Mandel at the University of Toronto
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for Depression and Anxiety Course
- Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management Course
- Honours Bachelor of Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Toronto, Neuroscience and Biology
- Member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario (CRPO)
- Certified Yoga Instructor (with Ashtanga yoga practice since 1999)
- Have cutting edge research to share?Get in touch to appear on the podcast
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