Health with Heart with Dr Skye

In this episode, I speak with Dr Anton Meyberg, a Johannesburg-based specialist physician, pulmonologist and intensivist at Linksfield Clinic. His career spans private practice, intensive care, public education and medical media. He also works with schools to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping and has used radio and podcasting to make complex health topics more accessible.
We explore the habits that shape long-term health, Dr Meyberg’s own journey, and his holistic approach to medicine. Our conversation covers exercise, supplements, vaccines, statins, metformin and the emerging role of peptides in medicine, longevity and aesthetics. We also examine the limitations of the available evidence, the risks of the grey market, and why responsible sourcing and appropriate medical supervision matter.
Beyond medicine, Dr Meyberg is a lifelong learner, an avid whisky collector and a die-hard Liverpool supporter. This is a wide-ranging, safety-first conversation about cutting through the hype, asking better questions and taking a more informed approach to living well for longer.
This episode is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

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In this episode, Dr Benji Ozinsky joins me for a fascinating exploration of sleep, insomnia and the brain. We unpack sleep architecture, the roles of REM and deep sleep, and why sedation is not necessarily the same as restorative sleep.
We also examine sleeping tablets and other sedative drugs, their benefits and limitations, and the risks associated with long-term use. Dr Ozinsky explains CBT-I (cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia), why it is considered a leading treatment for chronic insomnia, and what the relationship between disrupted sleep, ageing and dementia may reveal about brain health.
Whether you struggle with insomnia, prescribe sleep medication or simply want to understand what happens after you close your eyes, this conversation offers a clear, evidence-informed guide to the science of better sleep.
Topics include: insomnia, sleep architecture, REM sleep, deep sleep, sedatives, sleeping tablets, sleep medication, CBT-I, dementia, ageing, memory, hormone health, sleep deprivation and brain health.
This episode is for education only and does not replace individual medical advice.

In this episode, Nevern Subermoney, clinical psychologist, content creator and public speaker, shares his insights on how to live a more joyful and contented life. We traverse theology, spirituality and the stories that we use to make sense of our worlds. Using different embodiment practices, we can shift our conscious awareness and break cycles of worry and rumination. Nevern shares some very thought provoking insights into how social media and technology are changing our mental health and how we can respond to this very present reality. His gentle nature and grounding voice are sure to have you all feeling calmer instantly. You can read more about Nevern and his work at https://www.toolsfromtherapy.com

Myrna Lewis is a clinical psychologist and an inspiration. Fresh off of her experience at Africa Burn, we explored her fascinating early life story, how that galvanised her passion for psychology, mental health literacy, collective change and using conflict as a tool for reconnection.

This multifaceted conversation traverses everything from psychedelics to leveraging loss and death for aliveness, the paradoxes that are implicit in all of life and how we are beginning to think about mental health and it's treatment differently.

You can read more about Myrna and her incredible international work at Lewis Deep Democracy, https://www.lewisdeepdemocracy.com

Dr Bianca Visser is a brilliant emergency medicine specialist. She spent years working on the frontline of emergency medicine, thriving in a world driven by urgency, adrenaline, and high-stakes, life and death decision-making.
Like many healthcare professionals, she was trained to put patients first, push through exhaustion, and keep going no matter the personal cost. What she wasn't prepared for was her own experience of premature menopause following a hysterectomy; and the profound impact it would have on her health, identity, family life, and understanding of medicine and healing itself.
In this candid and deeply personal conversation, Dr Bianca shares how her own health journey led her to become a certified menopause expert and advocate. She reflects on the culture of healthcare, the dangers of chronic stress and work addiction, and the sacrifices many high achievers make in pursuit of professional success.
Together, we explore the reality that menopause remains significantly underrepresented in medical training, leaving both doctors and patients navigating this transition with limited knowledge and support.
Honest, vulnerable, and inspiring, Dr Visser's story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when we stop chasing the next adrenaline rush and start listening to what our bodies have been trying to tell us all along.
For healthcare professionals, workaholics, and anyone striving to balance ambition with wellbeing, this conversation offers both a wake-up call and a hopeful path forward.
You can book an online appointment with Dr Bianca Visser for expert support in navigating your own (peri)menopause transition at www.hormoneswithheart.co.za