Wellbeing: Recent Episodes
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Healthy relationships don't just happen—they're built through understanding, communication and intentional effort.
In this episode, we speak with relationship educator Robyn Donnelly, founder of Building Stronger Relationships. With almost 30 years experience helping couples and individuals, Robyn shares practical, evidence-based strategies for creating stronger emotional connections, communicating more effectively and navigating conflict in healthy ways. Her work draws on relationship research, including the Gottman Method, to provide skills that can strengthen relationships at every stage of life.
Whether you're starting a new relationship, preparing for marriage, raising a family, rediscovering your connection as empty nesters, or simply wanting to improve the relationships in your life, this conversation offers practical insights you can begin using straight away. Robyn explains why healthy relationships are one of the foundations of overall wellbeing and how small, intentional changes can make a lasting difference.
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In this episode, we speak with Oliver Christen, author of As She Chose: A Conscious End to a Life Well Lived. Oliver shares the deeply personal story behind his book, which chronicles his mother's decision to approach the end of her life with dignity, intention, and presence. Drawing on his experiences as a son, traveller, entrepreneur, and student of meditation, Oliver explores themes of choice, mortality, spirituality, family, and what it truly means to live—and die—well. This thoughtful conversation offers insight, compassion, and a fresh perspective on one of life's most profound journeys.
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In this episode, we sit down with Professor Jay Horvat from the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) to discuss why lung health is fundamental to overall wellbeing and how emerging research is uncovering surprising new influences on respiratory disease.
Professor Horvat explains the challenges faced by Australians living with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and particularly those managing both conditions at the same time.
We explore groundbreaking research investigating how the body's metabolism - including factors such as blood sugar levels, cholesterol and excess abdominal fat - may contribute to lung inflammation and breathing difficulties. Professor Horvat discusses how a better understanding of these connections could lead to new treatments, lifestyle interventions and improved outcomes for people with chronic respiratory disease.
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GLP-1 receptor agonists have become some of the most talked-about medications in recent years. You may have heard names such as liraglutide, semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro). These treatments have attracted attention because they can significantly reduce appetite and support weight loss while also helping to manage blood glucose levels.
The breakthrough came when researchers developed long-acting versions of hormones naturally released by the body after eating, including GLP-1 and, in some cases, GIP. These hormones help regulate hunger and promote feelings of fullness. While the body's natural response lasts only a short time, modern medications extend these effects for up to a week with a single injection.
Since results from major clinical trials emerged in the early 2020s, GLP-1 therapies have transformed obesity treatment, delivering weight-loss outcomes that surpass those achieved by previous medications and offering new hope for people struggling with weight management.
- Laureate Professor Clare Collins, internationally distinguished leader in nutrition and dietetics, University of Newcastle
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This week on Wellbeing, we welcome Renée McDonald, counsellor, psychotherapist, coach and spiritual mentor. With more than 20 years’ experience helping people navigate life’s challenges, Renée shares her insights on spirituality, personal growth, resilience and finding meaning in a busy world. We explore the connection between emotional wellbeing and spiritual wellbeing, how to reconnect with your authentic self, and practical ways to cultivate balance, purpose and inner peace. Whether you're seeking greater clarity, healing or direction in life, this thoughtful conversation offers inspiration, wisdom and tools to support your wellbeing journey.
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On this edition, Guy Murphy speaks with University of Newcastle alumni and medical director of Sleep Medicine, Dr Antonio Ambrogetti, about factors influencing sleep quality, hygiene, and disorders.
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Professor Andrew Bailey emphasises that leisure is not simply time off or entertainment, it is an important contributor to mental, emotional and social health.
In this edition we'll hear that:
- Meaningful leisure activities help people recover from stress and improve overall wellbeing
- Leisure is most beneficial when it involves connection, purpose, creativity, physical activity, or time in nature
- Modern life often treats leisure as unproductive, but healthy recreation is essential for resilience and quality of life
- Outdoor experiences and shared activities can improve mood, reduce anxiety, and strengthen community connection
Professor Bailey is from the Department of Health and Human Performance, College of Health, Education and Professional Studies, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
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On this edition of Wellbeing, Guy Murphy chats with Brisbane radiographer Callum Howes about radiography - the job, radiation exposure, and more.
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Professor Kelvin Kong advocates strongly for improving the health, hearing, education and life opportunities of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, especially through early detection and treatment of ear disease.
As an Indigenous surgeon and a proud Worimi man, he has focused much of his work on chronic ear infections (otitis media or "glue ear"), which affect Indigenous children at some of the highest rates in the world. He argues that untreated hearing loss can seriously affect speech, language development, school participation and future employment opportunities.
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On this edition, Guy Murphy talks to Dr Heidi Janssen (lead in the ESTEEM After Stroke Recovery Program), Jen Murrell (a dance instructor in the program) and Ann Angel (a participant in the program).
ESTEEM stands for Exercising, Socialising and Thinking: an Environmental Enrichment Model after stroke. It is is an innovative community-based rehabilitation program linked to The University of Newcastle and partners including Hunter Medical Research Institute. It is designed to help people continue recovering after they leave hospital, when many stroke survivors still face physical, cognitive, emotional, and social challenges.
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On this instalment of Wellbeing, Guy Murphy speaks with Professor Michael Breakspear about his research involving the emerging role of AI in wellbeing and healthcare, specifically his recent paper, "Transforming mental health research and care through artificial intelligence".
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On this episode of Wellbeing, Guy chats with Dr Wendy Li and Dr Marc Chao from James Cook University about mindfulness, and how it can help treat disorders such as depression, anxiety and PTSD, specifically in relation to veterans.
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Today, Guy Murphy talks to Professor Adele Bianco of l’Università degli Studi Gabriele d’Annunzio Italy. They cover sociological topics such as anxiety, mistrust and mental health in modern society.
Professor Bianco's research shows that anxiety in modern society is not just an individual problem—it is a systemic outcome of economic structures, technological change, and global uncertainty.
"Wellbeing is never only individual." - Professor Bianco
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Taking time to rest, reflect, and recharge is essential for building the resilience needed to show up fully for your work, your relationships, and your life. That’s the focus of this edition of Wellbeing. Self-care a core part of staying healthy, and it only works properly when both individuals and workplaces take responsibility.
Dr Shaun Prentice is a psychologist based in Adelaide Australia. His practice is evidence-based, drawing on therapies such as ACT, CBT and Schema Therapy, underpinned by his PhD research in doctors’ health. Beyond one-on-one therapy, he offers workshops, webinars, and online programs, extending his focus on self-development and wellbeing beyond the consulting room.
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Dr Christine Aus is a Newcastle-based GP with expertise in travel medicine through clinics like Chromis Occupational Medicine. She provides tailored pre-travel consultations, vaccinations (including yellow fever), and advice on disease prevention, such as malaria. Her work also includes post-travel care, helping diagnose and manage illness after trips, ensuring travellers are medically prepared before departure and supported on return.
When it comes to travel, Dr Christine Aus says preparation is everything. She advises travellers to seek personalised medical advice well before departure, make sure vaccinations are up to date, and take simple steps to avoid illness, particularly mosquito-borne diseases. Packing a basic health kit is also key. And importantly, if you feel unwell during or after your trip, don’t ignore it.
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Denis Stewart is widely recognised as the Godfather of Australian Herbalism—a pivotal figure in the modern development of herbal medicine in Australia. His influence spans more than five decades of clinical practice, education, and advocacy in natural therapies.
Stewart’s journey in herbal medicine began in the early 1970s, a time when interest in alternative health approaches was growing. He is credited with spearheading a Renaissance in Australian herbal medicine by establishing formal training and professional standards for the discipline. At the National Herbalists’ Association of Australia, he developed professional examinations, curricula, and course studies that helped shape herbalist education nationally. He also established and taught the first three-year, full‑time program in herbal medicine at the NSW College of Naturopathic Sciences.
In the late 1970s, Stewart founded the Southern Cross Herbal School, offering undergraduate and postgraduate herbal medicine programs and training many of Australia’s leading practitioners. Later, from 2002 to 2007, he served as a Conjoint Associate Professor at University of Newcastle, helping develop its Bachelor of Herbal Therapies degree.
Stewart’s contributions have been widely recognised: he was inducted into the Australian Traditional Medicine SocietyHall of Fame and awarded life membership for his service to the industry. Beyond formal education and practice, he has also shared his expertise via a long‑running radio program, Health Naturally with Denis Stewart, where he discusses herbal approaches to health and well‑being.
Through his teaching, clinical work, curriculum development, and advocacy, Denis Stewart has had a profound impact on the evolution of herbal medicine in Australia, earning him a reputation as one of the field’s most influential figures.
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On this episode of Wellbeing, Guy talks to Professor Anthony Montgomery, from Northumbria University in Newcastle-upon-Tyne about burnout in the workplace. They discuss workplace culture, leadership, and organisational attitudes toward psychological wellbeing in the workplace.
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Stevie Amos Burke is a researcher and writer whose work explores grief, emotional regulation, and human resilience. He is the creator of the R.E.A.L.™ Framework, an education-safe, non-clinical model that helps people process emotion and make clearer decisions under pressure. His research bridges psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience to make complex ideas practical and accessible.
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Dr. John Elfers, a core faculty member in the Transpersonal Studies program at Sofia University (formerly the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology) — has been a key researcher in exploring how grief and gratitude intersect, especially within a transpersonal (beyond the ordinary self) psychological framework. His work, often in collaboration with Dr. Patty Hlava and others, suggests that gratitude isn’t just a pleasant feel-good emotion — it can actively shape how people cope with loss.
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On this edition, we'll hear how bacteria work and move substances in and out of their cells, and how scientists understand how microbes behave together in the microbiome and affect human health.
Ben Hipwell is a researcher (PhD candidate) in the bacterial regulation and transport lab at the University of Newcastle, working under Dr Karl Hassan. His research investigates mechanisms of action in bacteria, including how compounds affect bacterial physiology and transport systems in organisms like Escherichia coli — knowledge that connects to microbial regulation and transport processes. Understanding these mechanisms helps illuminate how bacterial cells control their internal environment and interact with their surroundings, which are key aspects of microbial community behaviour and important for understanding the microbiome’s dynamics and impact on health and disease.
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Remote mental health focuses on how people living outside major cities can access timely, effective and culturally appropriate care. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Hazel Dalton, whose research explores mental health promotion, suicide prevention and innovative service models in rural and remote communities. Hazel’s work bridges research and practice, highlighting how community-led approaches, workforce support and place-based solutions can strengthen mental health outcomes where services are limited and distances are vast.
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Social prescribing connects people to non-clinical supports that address loneliness, isolation, connectedness and well-being, reshaping health beyond medicine. In this episode, Dr Dragana Vidovic, co-author of a major systematic review on its impact, explains how this holistic, person-centred approach empowers individuals and strengthens communities.
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Scientists have developed an app that helps improve nutrient assessment, helps identify potential micronutrient deficiencies, and supports better-targeted nutrition programs. Smartphone photos, voice notes, and wrist sensors accurately capture diet, improving nutrient assessment and guiding better health decisions, especially in vulnerable communities.
Professor Tracy Burrows is a nationally recognised nutrition scientist whose innovative work is transforming how we understand what people eat.
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On this edition we’re joined by paediatric nutritionist Mandy Sacher, one of Australia’s leading experts in children’s nutrition and healthy eating. Mandy is the founder of Wholesome Child, an organisation dedicated to improving family nutrition through education, practical tools, and evidence-based guidance. She’s also a bestselling author and a passionate advocate for making healthy eating accessible and achievable for every household.
Recently, a new study has revealed that food labelling is major blind spot in Australian parenting. Many parents believe they’re making healthy choices for their children, but packaging claims and confusing ingredient lists often tell a different story. Mandy has long argued that our current labelling system can be misleading, masking high sugar, sodium, and additive levels behind “natural” or “wholesome” marketing.
She’ll help us unpack what’s really in the foods we buy for our kids, how to read labels more critically, and what changes are needed to make food information clearer and more honest. Whether you’re a parent, carer, or simply someone who wants to understand what’s on your plate, Mandy’s insights will shed light on the hidden pitfalls of packaged foods, and how we can empower families to make healthier, more informed choices.
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Associate Professor Jodie Ingles leads Australia’s National Registry for Genetic Heart Disease, bringing together patients and families to improve diagnosis, treatment and understanding of inherited heart conditions through cutting-edge genomic research.
Prof. Ingles and her team at the Garvan Institute are researching the genetic causes of inherited heart diseases, such as cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias, which can lead to sudden cardiac death. Their work focuses on identifying the underlying genetic mutations that put individuals and families at risk, using advanced genomic sequencing and data from the National Registry for Genetic Heart Disease.
By combining genetic insights with clinical information, they aim to improve diagnosis, guide personalised treatment, and inform family screening. The team also studies how families experience and respond to genetic testing, helping to shape better care and counselling for affected Australians.
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On this edition, Dr Kerri Gillespie from Queensland University of Technology’s School of Clinical Sciences discusses how your dinner might shape your mood. She breaks down new research from the Translational Research Institute in Brisbane showing the links between veggies, sugar, and fibre—and your mental health—and identifies some changes worth trying in what you eat.
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This edition looks at the findings of report from The George Institute for Global Health in partnership with the Liptember Foundation, Australia’s leading organisation dedicated to advancing women’s mental health. The study, Beyond the Surface 2024, reveals that rates of poor mental health among Australian women remain alarmingly high. More than half report symptoms of depression, and nearly as many struggle with anxiety. For younger women, pressures around body image have climbed sharply, while Indigenous women are experiencing disproportionately high levels of PTSD.
These findings highlight not only the personal toll of poor mental health, but also the systemic barriers that prevent many women from getting the care they need — whether that’s the cost of treatment, stigma, or a healthcare system that isn’t always designed with women in mind.
To help us unpack this, Graham Wilson talks with Professor Bronwyn Graham, lead researcher and mental health expert at The George Institute for Global Health where she is Director of the Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine, and a Professor in the School of Psychology at UNSW Sydney.
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High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” because it has no obvious symptoms, yet it’s a leading cause of stroke and heart disease. To help us understand more, we’re joined by Trent Williams, Clinical Nurse Consultant in Cardiology at John Hunter Hospital, and Conjoint Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle.
The good news is that there are simple steps people can take to lower their risk, and many of them start at home. Despite the risks, many people don’t get their blood pressure checked often enough, and awareness in the community remains patchy.
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr Liz Kirk, founder of BeyondErgo and a leading authority on ergonomics and workplace health. With a background that spans academic research, doctoral studies, and hands-on workplace programs, Liz shares her journey to becoming an expert in the field and how her work has evolved from theory into practical solutions for modern organisations.
We explore the hidden risks of prolonged computer and desk work—going far beyond the familiar aches and pains to long-term impacts on overall health and wellbeing. Liz explains how simple ergonomic checklists, awareness of correct screen setup, and the habit of regular breaks can play a crucial role in preventing chronic conditions.
Leaders will gain insight into their responsibilities around workplace health and safety, while employees will hear how they can take ownership of their wellbeing at work. Dr Kirk also highlights the measurable benefits businesses see when they invest in wellness training, from improved productivity to reduced absenteeism.
To wrap up, Liz offers listeners practical, everyday advice they can apply immediately to protect their health in any workplace setting.
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Rob O’Hara is a registered psychologist who is dedicated to creating a relaxed, non-judgemental space for clients to explore their mental health, with a strong focus on trauma-informed care. At The Base, Rob incorporates outdoor-based therapies such as surf therapy, bushwalking, and walk-and-talk sessions in natural settings, helping clients connect with nature as part of their healing journey.
He brings extensive experience across a range of settings, including drug and alcohol services and psychosis recovery. Rob is currently completing his PhD at the University of Newcastle, researching the benefits of walk-and-talk nature therapy for men’s mental health.
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In this edition, we look at dietitians and the important role they play in supporting the wellbeing of the community and those who need their expertise.
Founder and senior dietitian at Arubah Health, Beth Belford, is dedicated to helping clients make sustainable changes through a non-diet approach. She has a wealth of experience across the field of nutrition and dietetics, including the informed use of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy-Enhanced (CBT-E), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Family-Based Therapy (FBT) for eating disorders.
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Chelsea Felkai speaks to Oliver Croft about medication safety management, chronic disease support, digital health and innovation, immunisation and preventative care, medication reviews and health collaboration.
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Dr Virginia Reid talks with one of the co-authors of The New Psychology of Health: Unlocking the Social Cure (2018).
Professor Alex Haslam talks about how he and his team have discovered that people who are more socially connected tend to live longer, recover more quickly from illness, and experience better overall physical and mental health. These benefits are not just about having company—they reflect the powerful influence of social identity. When people see themselves as part of a meaningful group, whether it’s family, a workplace, a community, or a sports team, this shared identity provides a source of strength, purpose, and resilience.
Social ties have been shown to be as beneficial to health as not smoking, maintaining a good diet, and regular exercise. This is because our group memberships shape how we cope with stress, how supported we feel, and how we make health decisions. Belonging can reduce feelings of loneliness, increase motivation to follow medical advice, and even affect how our bodies respond to treatment.
In therapy and healthcare, outcomes improve when there’s a strong relationship between practitioner and patient—especially when they share a common understanding or identity. When people feel like their therapist or doctor is “on their side” or “one of us,” trust increases, communication improves, and treatment is more likely to succeed.
Health isn’t just an individual matter—it’s deeply social. Our connections to others shape how we think, feel, and behave. This is true across many health challenges: from depression and addiction to trauma recovery and chronic pain. People are more likely to recover and thrive when they can maintain or rebuild meaningful group relationships.
For health services, this means recognising that fostering connection and identity should be part of the care process. Encouraging participation in group programs, peer networks, and supportive communities can be just as important as medication or clinical treatment. Social identity is not just about who we are—it’s also a powerful pathway to better health.
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Dr Alyce Barnes, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Newcastle, focuses on enhancing youth physical activity and promoting gender equity. She leads initiatives like Physical Activity 4 Everyone (PA4E1) and Healthy Youngsters, collaborating with schools and communities to embed sustainable health practices. Her work emphasizes empowering girls and fostering inclusive environments.
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According to Diabetes Australia, as of 2024, 2 million Australians are living with diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes, and many more at high risk.
On this edition of Wellbeing, we explore what diabetes is, what it does to the body and the mind, and what can be done to treat and prevent the disease.
Prof. Shamasunder Acharya is from the University of Newcastle’s School of Medicine and Public Health, and the lead in the Diabetes Alliance Program which has led to improved outcomes for several thousands of people with diabetes.
The risk assessment tool mentioned in the interview is the AUSDIAB Risk Assessment.
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Physiotherapist Joshua Donnelly from NU Moves Physio at The University of Newcastle discusses the complexities of injuries, optimising recovery and staying healthy throughout the life stages.
Josh is the physiotherapist for the Edgeworth Eagles FC and has a special interest in managing football athletes, although, he enjoys working with all people to help them achieve their rehab goals.
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Drawing on his lived experience with mental illness, and commitment to learning, John Cuturilo is an empathic and approachable counsellor who helps people to overcome challenges, make changes in their lives, learn about how their minds work, and ultimately become more independent problem-solvers.
See his Your Listener website for more.
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On this edition of Wellbeing, Professor Deb Loxton discusses how the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health is shaping policy on health outcomes.
The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH), also known as Women’s Health Australia, is a comprehensive, population-based research initiative that has been examining the health and well-being of over 57,000 Australian women since 1996. Conducted by researchers at the University of Newcastle and the University of Queensland, the study encompasses four cohorts of women born between 1921 and 1995.
The study's ongoing research continues to provide valuable insights into the health needs of Australian women across different life stages.
Professor Deb Loxton is a leading figure in women's health research, serving as Director of the Centre for Women's Health Research at the University of Newcastle and the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH).
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Dr. Jessica Bayes led a pioneering clinical trial known as the AMMEND study (A Mediterranean Diet in MEN with Depression), which assessed the effects of a Mediterranean diet on the symptoms of depression in young men aged 18–25. Conducted at the University of Technology Sydney, this 12-week randomised controlled trial was the first of its kind to explore this dietary intervention in this specific demographic.
Participants adhering to the Mediterranean diet experienced significant improvements in depressive symptoms compared to the control group, results highlighting the important role of nutrition for the treatment of depression.
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On this edition, Professor David Durrheim chats with Graham Wilson about Influenza.
Professor David Durrheim is a Conjoint Professor of Public Health Medicine, University of Newcastle and Director of Health Protection, Hunter New England Health.
David answers some of the big questions surrounding the impending flu season, such as why some people still get the flu after vaccination, how influenza is different from the common cold, what age people should start getting vaccinated and more.
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According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, over 2 million Australians are living with osteoarthritis — a condition that results from the degeneration of joint cartilage and underlying bone, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, particularly in the knees, hips, hands, and feet. But is osteoarthritis simply a result of 'wear and tear'? And more importantly, what can be done about it?
On this edition, we'll explore not only what causes knee osteoarthritis, but also hear about a range of treatment and management options available — that can help people maintain their mobility and quality of life.
Associate Professor Christina Abdel Shaheed is a National Health and Medical Research Council Principal Research Fellow at the Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Public Health, University of Sydney.
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Which Way? is dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on their journey toward improved health, with a strong focus on smoking and vaping cessation. Led by Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy, a proud Wiradjuri woman, the team generated the first Indigenous-led primary research designed by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. This groundbreaking work aims to inform and shape culturally appropriate policy and practice in cessation care.
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We’re constantly hearing conflicting advice about diets — one day something is good for you, the next day a new study says it’s not. With so much information, it’s no wonder many of us feel confused about what we should be eating to stay healthy.
The reality is, there may not be a one-size-fits-all answer. What works well for one person might not work for another, and Dr Erin Clarke is a researcher with the Food and Nutrition Research Program at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, and she's is exploring how our genetic and metabolic differences can influence the way our bodies respond to food.
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Recent measles cases in Australia underscore the need for high vaccination rates to prevent outbreaks.
Professor Joshua Davis, Senior Staff Specialist in Infectious Disease at Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital, and Deputy Director of the Hunter Medical Research Institute’s Infection Research Program, discusses what measles is, why it is so contagious, why there is an increase in cases despite Australia reaching herd immunity in 2014, and why vaccinations are so effective in controlling the disease.
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For many Australians, alcohol feels as much a part of our culture and barbecues and weekend sports. But even occasional drinks can affect us more than we realise. On this edition of Wellbeing, Dr Luke Martin, a Beyond Blue psychologist looks at the issues around alcohol and mental health.
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Today on Wellbeing we are talking with Phoebe Sanders, a student counsellor at The University of Newcastle's Wollotuka Institute. The Wollotuka Institute supports indigenous students with academic, cultural and emotional well-being needs in a culturally safe way. Phoebe describes herself as an Indigenous ally who lives, works and plays on Awabakal and Worimi country.
In this episode Phoebe talks about her role at The Wollotuka Institute, the support that Wollotuka provides, its importance to the university journey for indigenous students, innovative programs it has available to indigenous students, some of the mental health journeys she sees in indigenous students as a student counsellor, and how she would like to see universities all over Australia embrace similar models to The Wollotuka Institute.
"Having a culturally safe space for our students is really important. Many students may not have felt comfortable going to the main student counselling service so The Wollotuka Institute is a culturally safe space." -- Phoebe Sanders on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing is the last episode in our six part series on depression. We are joined by Dr. Drew Ramsey and we are discussing depression recovery through diet. Drew Ramsey, M.D. is a psychiatrist and is a leader in Nutritional Psychiatry having authored Eat To Beat Depression and Anxiety in 2021. He is also an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is pioneer in the Nutritional Psychiatry field having, along with his team, offered the first Nutritional Psychiatry Clinician Training program to mental health clinicians whereby they learn evidence and clinical methods to effectively use nutrition in their work. Other books he has authored concerning food and mental health include the award-winning cookbook Eat Complete: The 21 Nutrients that Fuel Brain Power and the bestseller 50 Shades of Kale. He has done TedTalks on the subject and been featured in CBS, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and now The Wellbeing Podcast.
In this episode, Dr Ramsey talks about his book, how the food we eat impacts our mental health, how the western diet doesn't promote good mental health, the similar impact better diet has to that of antidepressants, steps in how to change your diet over time, how gut health and the brain interact, the types of foods that promote good mental health and the impact processed foods have on mental health.
"What happens with foods is that over time, if you're missing certain nutrients you're going to have a lot more inflammation, but you're also just not going to be able to make some of these basic building blocks you need for mental health." - Dr Drew Ramsey on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we talk with Dr. Dan Tomasulo about depression recovery through positive psychology. This is the fifth instalment in our series on depression. Dr Tomasulo is a counselling psychologist, writer, and professor. He holds a PhD in psychology and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. His most recent book Learned Hopefulness, The Power of Positivity To Overcome Depression was released in 2020. The book focuses on the idea of hope and positivity, and how those two concepts can play a part in recovery from depression. Dan's passion is Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology focuses on how our strengths and cultivating our best selves can lead to meaningful and fulfilling lives.
In this episode, Dr Tomasulo talks about his book, what hope is, how hope can help one overcome depression, in a fast moving world how powerful time just stopping is, what is happening in the brain pathways when both depression and positivity are occurring and how they differ, how people of different ages interact with hope and positivity, and the use of positivity psychology in recovery programs.
"Psychology has pretty much followed the medical model where we try to eliminate what's problematic in the hopes that that'll make you feel better, but really, not being depressed is not the same as being happy. If I take away all your depression, that doesn't guarantee you'll be happy. You've got to do the things that bring happiness to you." - Dr. Dan Tomasulo on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we talk Dr. Drew Ramsey about depression recovery through diet
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This week we are talking with a person who has journeyed with depression, Katie. This is the fourth instalment in our series on depression. Katie has been suffering with depression since early in life and today she shares how it has impacted her life and now in the present where she is at in that journey.
In this episode, Katie talks about how depression impacted her as a young person, how it affected her relationships with school friends, how it impacted her life and caused a lot of isolation, the quality of services available to help those with depression, the stigma around depression, how peers can help those going through depression, and her strategies in managing her depression.
"It was very isolating really because my friends, they were all going off and doing things and started going out to parties, stuff like that, I just didn't feel able to." - Katie on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we talk with Dr. Dan Tomasulo about depression recovery through positive psychology
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with John Brogden AM about his journey with depression. This is the third instalment in our series on depression. John is best known for being the leader of the opposition in New South Wales from 2002 to 2005. He entered politics in 1996 when he was just 27 years of age and quickly became leader of his party in NSW at the age of just 32. Despite his success, John had been hiding another massive part of his life, his depression. It looked like John would lead his party to victory in the 2007 election, however this was not to be, and due to certain events John would resign from his position in August 2005. The day after his resignation, John slit his wrist in a suicide attempt. John thankfully survived that attempt and has since become a mental health advocate, and was the chairman of Lifeline. He is here today to share his journey with depression and how today he manages it.
In this episode John talks about his entry into politics, when depression started becoming a part of his life, the way mental health was viewed in politics while John was in office, what was going on with him mentally when he attempted to take his own life, how to talk to people going through suicidal thoughts about those thoughts, how going to rock bottom mentally has allowed John to appreciate his life more, and a bit about lifeline.
"In a game like politics you're looking for hundreds, thousands, millions of people to vote for you, so you're out there propositioning all the time only to stuff up and only to let people down and feel so ashamed, which is how I felt. I then got to this position and I got there incredibly quickly and that position was that there is a way out of this problem, I've got this problem, my way out is to kill myself." - John Brogden AM talking about his struggle with depression on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we talk with another person about their depression journey.
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This Week on Wellbeing we are joined by Betty Kitchener and Prof. Anthony Jorm. This is the second instalment in our series on depression. Betty is a former nurse and now internationally recognised mental health educator, having held appointments at Australian Nation University, University Melbourne and Deakin University. She received an order of Australia medal in 2008. Tony is an Emeritus professor at the University of Melbourne's School of Population and Global Health. They are husband and wife and in 2000, together developed the teaching program called Mental Health First Aid. The training teaches people how to offer initial support until appropriate professional help is received, or until the crisis resolves. Since its formation, Mental Health First Aid has become an international teaching tool used in the mental health field. They are both here today to share their perspectives on depression, Tony from his clinical perspective as a professor and Betty from her personal perspective having gone through depression herself.
In this episode Tony and Betty talk about what depression is, the types of depression, how it feels in the people who have it, the prevalence of depression, how to approach talking about depression and self-harm with those going though like thoughts, and the formation of mental health first aid.
"At the milder end of the continuum, people use self-help methods, and these can be very helpful; for many people that will be enough to bring their mood back to a more usual level." - Prof. Anthony Jorm on this episode of Wellbeing
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This Week on Wellbeing we are beginning a 6-part series on depression. It is estimated by the WHO that 5% of adults suffer from depression, making it a common issue in society. In our first instalment, we are talking with Conjoint Professor Kay Wilhelm from UNSW. Prof. Wilhelm has published work on the relationship between the serotonin transporter gene, life events and depression onset. She has been part of the UNSW's School of Psychiatry since 2012.
In this episode Prof. Wilhelm talks about what depression is, the types of depression, the onset of depression, why depression is more common in women than in men, how the COVID era has impacted depression rates, the connection between anxiety and depression, self-medication in those with depression, and the supports available.
"There is a later peak of depression which is sort of a later onset which is around sixties, and whereas the younger group (of people with depression) have more to do with genes and their childhood experience and developmental stages but people who get depression for the first time, which I say in capital letters, in the fifties, sixties, and seventies, there often is a medical cause underlying that." - Prof. Kay Wilhelm on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we talk with school students about student wellbeing. This is a topic we regularly talk about on Wellbeing, but it usually from an educator's perspective and not the students themselves.
In this episode, the students discuss what student wellbeing is, what it means to them, the importance of good mental health, what a teacher's role is ensuring student wellbeing is met, how well schools are doing in approaching student wellbeing, common struggles students go through during their schooling life, and the positive impacts a teacher can have on a student's life.
"Mental health is basically what gets you through everything in life and if you have bad mental health then its like what can you really do?" - A student on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are discussing Lipoedema with Kristin Osborn. Lipoedema is a condition mostly found in women that results in enlargement of the fat cells in the legs. It is estimated that 20% of the female population have the condition. Despite this, it is often misdiagnosed as obesity, leading to constrained mental health in those with the condition. Kristin has the condition herself and has specialised in the field for almost two decades through her Newcastle Lymphoedema & Lipoedema Clinic. She is set to be the Australian Patient & Therapist Representative at the Lipoedema World Congress in Germany in October 2023.
Along with her clinical work, Kristin has authored a book called The Lymphatic-Friendly Diet. In this book Kristen aims to assist others battling a lymphatic condition, and she shares the recipes that have helped her become healthier and happier and allowed her to manage her Lipoedema.
In this episode, Kristin talks about what Lipeodema is, why it starts, how it impacts people's mental health, its onset, how family can help those with Lipoedema, the difficulty in non-specialists detecting the condition, her 2023 trip to Germany as the Australian Patient & Therapist Representative at the Lipoedema World Congress, Lipoedema in males, how those with Lipoedema can manage the condition, and surgery for Lipoedema.
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Dr Heather Murray from the University of Newcastle about Leukaemia. Leukaemia is a blood cancer that most often occurs in those over 55, with estimates suggesting that 5,200 new cases in Australia were diagnosed in 2022. Dr Murray has established herself as a competent researcher, having discovered components ofacute myeloid leukaemia that could lead to more effective treatments.
In this episode, Dr Murray talks about what leukaemia is, its symptoms, how and why it occurs, the impact chemotherapy has on the body, the emerging treatments for leukaemia, the age groups affected, the cancer research sector, the economic benefits of cancer research, and the biological underpinnings of leukaemia.
"We can cure some leukaemias, there are some subtypes of leukaemia that are mostly curable." - Dr Heather Murray on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Dr Michelle Brown from the University of Newcastle about ovarian cancer. It is the 8th most common cancer to occur in women, with 1,800 new cases diagnosed in Australia in 2022. Dr Brown is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Newcastle and her research explores DNA repair post chemotherapy, and alternative treatments for those with ovarian cancer.
In this episode, Dr Brown talks about what ovarian cancer is, how and why it occurs, the emotional toll ovarian cancer can have on women, the early symptoms of ovarian cancer, the age group of women commonly being impacted by ovarian cancer, the genetic underpinnings of ovarian cancer, the different types of ovarian cancer, and the ovarian cancer research field.
"(Ovarian cancer) is not often diagnosed at early stages. So in the early stages, when it is confined to the ovaries, you can get some symptoms, but they are quite nondescript and they're often symptoms that affect women at the time of the month." - Dr Michelle Brown on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on wellbeing we are talking with Dr Kirrilly Pursey from the University of Newcastle about food addiction. The concept of food addiction is still a field in development as it has not been yet classified as an official medical condition. Despite this, evidence is growing in supporting that this proposed condition is a very real occurrence. Dr Pursey is an expert in this emerging field having done her PhD on attitudes and behaviours around food using the Yale Food Addiction Scale and the Australian Eating Survey. Now as a lecturer and researcher at the University of Newcastle she is working towards food addiction becoming medically definable so that treating the condition can be made better.
In this episode, Dr Pursey talks about the symptoms of food addiction, the impacts it has on peoples lives, the brain pathways affected by food addiction, how food manufacturers could possibly be causing food addictions, the evidence in support of food addiction being a stand-alone condition, the differences between food addition and bingo eating disorder, the connection between food addiction rates and rising obesity rates, and the support available to those going through a food addiction.
"As we see in another types of addictions, say for example illicit drugs, what we see is an dopamine release so that the feel good chemical in the brain and we really want that when we are eating food as it really is a physiological mechanism to drive us to eat food but what has happened with our food nowadays that food manufacturers have really capitalised on this." - Dr. Kirrilly Pursey on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Associate Professor Lisa Lampe from the University of Newcastle about anxiety disorders. It is estimated by the WHO that 264 million adults worldwide have an anxiety disorder, making it a common condition amongst the population. Prof. Lampe has been in the medical field for three decades and it was early on in her career she found an interest in the phycological components of medicine. She has recently been supported to develop an an anxiety treatment clinic within Hunter New England Mental Health which will have a key focus on teaching, and in 2021 she was made Deputy Head of the School of Medicine and Public Health within the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing at the University of Newcastle.
In this episode, Prof. Lampe talks about the symptoms of anxiety disorders, the types of anxiety disorders, the prevalence of anxiety disorders, the rates of anxiety in younger demographics, humans and anxiety through history, the genetic underpinnings of anxiety disorders, the biological reasons why anxiety exists in the human experience, the impact on daily life anxiety disorder can have, and the support available for those with anxiety disorders.
"Anxiety that the individual experiences as being out of proportion to the actual threat and as persistent and unshakable and as distressing and potentially impairing. If that has become a persistent problem, you know it is their most days of the week and its been their for weeks or more then it certainly may be an anxiety disorder." - Associate Professor Lisa Lampe on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on wellbeing we are talking with about bipolar disorder recovery with Susana Bluwol the founder and executive director of Bipolar Australia. This is the 12th and last episode in our series on bipolar disorder. Founded in 2014, Bipolar Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation representing everyone affected by bipolar disorder, including people with the condition, carers, friends and professionals who help them. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1996, Susana has gone through her own bipolar recovery journey, and shares her perspective on bipolar recovery.
In this episode, Susana talks about a GP's role in a person's bipolar journey, how treatments look different between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2, the role talk therapy plays in a person's bipolar recovery, where the health system could improve to help this with bipolar to recovery, what Bipolar Australia is and its role, and the support systems available to those with bipolar.
"What I would really like to tell everybody that has been touched by bipolar disorder, and when I say touched I mean not only the person with the condition but everyone around that person...this condition is not an unusual condition, there are many people with this illness, it is severe and complex to treat, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have a treatment." - Susana Bluwol on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on wellbeing we are talking with Seattle based cartoonist an author Ellen Forney about her journey with Bipolar disorder. This is our 11th instant in our bipolar series. Ellen was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder in 1998 just before her 30th birthday. She wrote about her journey with bipolar in her graphic memoir "Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me" which came out in 2012. It was from this book Ellen started writing a book focused on how somebody can manage their bipolar. The said book came out in 2018 and is called "Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice From My Bipolar Life". Now a wellbeing couch helping those with bipolar, her book Rock Steady covers Ellens SMEDMERTS method, a mental health philosophy that can be used in the managing of ones bipolar. Developed by Ellen, smedmerts is an acronym for Sleep, Meds, Eat, Doctor, Mindfullness, Excerise, Routine, Tools, and Support System. In this interview we take a deep look into SMEDMERTS and how it can help someone on a bipolar journey.
In this episode, Ellen talks about her early expresses with bipolar, her bipolar diagnoses, the faults in the med driven medical field, how her book Rock Steady came to be, SMEDMERTS, the impotence of sleep to those with bipolar, the struggles those with bipolar can have in find the right medications douses, the lack of new research into the gold standard bipolar mediation lithium, and her couching services available to those with bipolar.
"(Rock Steady) is kinda an expansion of the last chapter in Marbles, chapter nine, where I have stabilised and then I have come to a variety of conclusions about my path and how bipolar and creativity and my art are connected and I also mention the things I do to take care of myself" - Ellen Forney on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we talk with New York based author Jaime Lowe about her journey with bipolar and experiences with the Lithium medication she took . This is the tenth instalment in our series on bipolar. Jaime is known for her 2017 bipolar memoir “Mental: Lithium, Love, and Losing My Mind”. Her book gives an in-depth look into lithium which for those with bipolar is the gold standard medication used to treat it. In 1993 Jaime was diagnosed with bipolar at the age of 16 and thus was soon prescribed lithium which offered her stability in her condition. However, years later due to the negative side effects of the medication she had to go on alternative medication. In this interview, Jaime talks about lithium, her journey with biplaor and the struggles she had in having to change medications after years of stability.
Jaime also talks about her book Mental, how her bipolar diagnosis impacted her, how teenagers can help friends going through bipolar, what lithium's role is in bipolar treatment, lithium's under utilisation, what she liked about lithium, and her journey in having to go on alternative medication after coming off lithium.
"The other beautiful part of lithium is that its on the periodic table of elements and so...in America you can't patent it. So, it is one of the cheapest medications and often for that reason its not prescribed because you don't have pharmaceutical companies lobbying on its behalf." - Jaime Lowe on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Melody Moezzi about her journey with bipolar and experiences with the bipolar recovery sector. This is the 9th instalment in our series on bipolar. Melody is an author, attorney, activist, and visiting professor of creative nonfiction at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She authored a bipolar memoir in 2013 called Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life in which she covers her experiences with the condition. In this interview we cover her perspective on the bipolar recovery sector and its faults but also the solutions to fix those faults.
In this episode Melody talks about her journey with bipolar, the impact mania had on her daily life, the criminalisation of mental health, the challenged ability of law enforcement to manage and identify mental health, the racism that may be present in the public recovery sector, how depressive episodes impact daily life, and the brilliance those who are not not neurotypical can bring to the world around them.
"One of the things for me to talk about is I am very lucky that I was hospitalised and not put in jail. Where I live, and in a whole lotta of other places in the US at least, we have criminalised mental illness to the point that the largest mental health facilities are actually and jails and prisons." - Melody Moezzi on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Lizzie Simon about her journey with bipolar. This is the 8th instalment in our series on bipolar disorder. Lizzie has worked in the creative industries since graduation from her ivy league school, but in her life was also bipolar disorder. As a theatre producer by the age of twenty-three she left this position to travel in search of finding people with similar mental conditions to learn what she could from their ways of managing their conditions. The trip she took resulted in her 2003 bipolar memoir: Detour: My Bipolar Road Trip in 4-D. Today Lizzie is is married with daughters and has been stable with her bipolar for years and today she shares her journey in reaching that stability.
In this episode Lizzie talks about her journey with bipolar disorder, how a manic episode feels, how mania impacts daily life, how her bipolar diagnosis impacted her as an 18 year old, how bipolar impacts friendships for young people, how family can support those with bipolar, why she took the journey she describes in her book, the understanding society has of bipolar disorder, and the role of medication in Lizzie's recovery.
"I was diagnosed when I was 18 years old. I'm 46 years old now and I've been healthy now . . . for more of my life then when I wasn't." - Lizzie Simon on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Dave about his journey with bipolar. This is the 7th instalment in our series on bipolar. Dave wasn’t diagnosed with bipolar until he was 48 years of age, having gone through his entire life prior to this with bipolar one disorder. Dave worked for the bulk of his working life in the creative industry of advertising, but now at 65 years of age Dave, though the Black Dog Institute, is a presenter on mental health, an area he has been involved with for the last ten years. In this episode Dave talks about his journey in finding stability and the time prior to his formal diagnosis of bipolar.
Dave talks about his journey with bipolar disorder, how a manic episode feels, how mania impacts daily life, his journey in finally getting diagnosed at the age of 48, how depressive episodes feel and impact daily life, society's understanding of mental health, what made Dave get help with his bipolar, how bipolar impacted him working in his creative industry and that people should get help if they know they need it.
"The thing with physical illnesses is often they like knock on your door. Like if you think about when you got the flu, you know, for a day or two before you're going 'I don't have much energy - feeling achey' and then its almost like a day later it knocks on your front door and smacks you in the face became you go 'Oh my god, I can't out of bed. I'm so sick' whereas mental illness may creep up on you." - Dave on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Natasha Tracy about her journey with bipolar type two disorder. This is our sixth instalment in our series on bipolar disorder meaning we are half way though our 12 part series. Natasha is a mental health thought leader and author on the subject of bipolar. She released her bipolar memoir Lost Marbles: Insights Into My Life with Depression & Bipolar in 2016 and she runs the podcast Snap Out of It! The Mental Illness in the Workplace Podcast. In this episode I discuss with Natasha her journey in living with bipolar type two disorder.
In this episode Natasha talks about her book "Lost Marbles", how bipolar impacted her while as a young person, why those with bipolar self-harm, how family members can best support those going though self-harm, the different type of mania those with bipolar type two go through, how well the medical field is doing with bipolar, the difficulty in finding the right medication, and how finding stability has improved her life.
"The cornerstone of anyone starting to recover or in getting to a place of wholeness and balance, that cornerstone is medication for people. However, people with bipolar disorder all need to take different medication and so its very difficult to know what medication to put a person on initially." - Natasha Tracy on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with LA-based author Terri Cheney about her journey with bipolar. We have covered bipolar disorder from an academic perspective for the last month but now we begin talking with those with the condition. This the fifth instalment in our bipolar series. Before becoming a writer, Terri Cheney was a successful entertainment lawyer representing the likes of Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones. However, she hid a big secret that she had been going through since childhood. Her Bipolar. She stopped being an entertainment lawyer in 1999 to become a writer with her first bipolar memoir book coming out in 2008 called “Manic: A Memoir” which quickly become a New York Times Best Seller. She has written two other books on her bipolar story one focusing on her childhood “The Dark Side of Innocence: Growing Up Bipolar” in 2012 and her most recent publication “Modern Madness: An Owner's Manual” came out in 2020. Terri has been stable with her bipolar one disorder for years and is here today to share a bit about her journey and work as an author writing about the condition.
In this episode Terri talks about her bipolar growing up, how her parents approached her undiagnosed bipolar when she was young, how depressive episodes feel and impact daily life, stories from her life in how mania impacted her, how her bipolar impacted her during her time as an entertainment lawyer, the experiencing of mania and depression at the same time, the writing process of some of her writing, and where she is at today in her bipolar journey.
"When I practising law and I was at a big firm, I was quite successful, I would literally hide under my desk during my depressions, I wouldn't let anybody see me, I'd do a lot of work from home which wasn't really done in those days - that was pretty unusual. But I think there is something about me having been in the entertainment industry that made it easier eccentric behaviour" - Terri Cheney on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Dr Candia Fink about bipolar disorder. This is our fourth instalment in our series on bipolar disorder. Dr FInk is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in several areas including mood and anxiety disorders. She co-authored "Bipolar disorders for Dummies”, which will soon be going to a fourth addition and she is regularly corresponding with the media on bipolar and other mood disorders. She has held a diverse range of academic appointments including her positions at the New York Medical College and the Cornell University School of Medicine; and a clinical fellowship at the Harvard University School of Medicine.
In this episode Dr. Fink talks about what bipolar is, the different type of bipolar, why bipolar type two I harder to diagnose, why antidepressants don't work as well for this with bipolar one, the brain pathways in those with bipolar disorder, the onset of bipolar, what manic and depressive episodes are, why bipolar two need to still be taken seriously despite being less severe, medications role in reaching stability, and how bipolar if left untreated can change the Brian over time.
"The more active episodes someone has, those episodes hurt the brain and those changes we can see even on imaging" - Dr Fink on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Dr. Noreen Reilly-Harrington form Harvard University about bipolar disorder. This is the third instalment in our series. Dr Harrington is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School and an internationally-recognized expert in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of bipolar disorder. She has co-authored several books on the subject including the well-known 2014 book The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook: Managing Recurring Depression, Hypomania, and Anxiety"
In this episode Dr Reilly-Harrington talks about what bipolar is, why bipolar can take up to eight years to get a diagnosis, how manic episodes differentiate bipolar from standalone depression, how antidepressants alone can cause manic episodes, bipolar in children, how bipolar can impact on a person's relationships with friends and family, the importance of a strong support system for those with bipolar, and how well society understands bipolar.
"Often people with bipolar disorder spend much of their time depressed, so when a person is depressed they may have a very poor recollection of an elevated mood in the past, and so often people who are truly suffering from a bipolar mood disorder might be treated as somebody who has just unipolar depression." - Dr Reilly-Harrington on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Prof. Ian Hickie from the University of Sydney about bipolar disorder. This is the second instalment in our series on bipolar disorder. Professor Ian Hickie is the Co-Director of Health and Policy at The University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Centre. He is an internationally renowned researcher in clinical psychiatry, with a particular intrest in mood disorders such as bipolar. In this episode we get an overview of bipolar disorder, but also a deep look into how the body's internal clock (sleep-wake cycle) connects with bipolar.
"Our sleep-wake cycle is built-in and therefore its been very important to our survival and circadian systems - or on-off 24-hour cycles - to exist on the earth we exist on, you have to have your clock going into synchronicity with the normal rotation of the earth and across all species - plants and animals - have these systems to some degree." - Prof. Ian Hickie on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are beginning a 12-part series on bipolar disorder. Formerly called manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that is characterised by extreme mood swings of emotional highs, manic episodes, and emotional lows or depressive episodes. In our first instalment in this series we are talking with Scientia Professor Phillip Mitchell from UNSW. Prof. Mitchell's research and clinical interests are in bipolar disorder and he has published over 500 peer-reviewed papers, books and book chapters on the subject. He is renowned for his work in the field and in the 2010 Australia Day honours list he was awarded an Order of Australia for service to medical education in the area of treatment and prevention of mental illnesses.
In this episode Prof. Mitchell talks about what bipolar is, the types of bipolar disorder, the prevalence of bipolar disorder, the genetic underpinnings of bipolar disorder, what brain networks are being impacted by bipolar, what manic and depressive episodes are, the differences in bipolar depression to standalone normal depression, and the role of talk therapy in a person's bipolar journey.
"We know that inherited factors account for roughly about 70% of the cause of (bipolar); now some of that other 30% are stresses in people's lives, there have been studies showing that you see higher rates of childhood abuse and trauma in many people with bipolar." - Prof. Phillip Mitchell AM on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we talk with bipolar expert Prof. Ian Hickie.
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Bonita Norris about her journey with bulimia. In 2010, at the age of 22, Bonita was the youngest British woman to have climbed Mount Everest, but it is her bulimia that she suffered through her teen years that we will be talking about today. She touches on her bulimia in her 2017 book "The Girl Who Climbed Everest" and as we will talk about in this episode, her bulimia was a mountain in itself.
Bonita talks about her journey climbing Mount Everest, her book "The Girl Who Climbed Everest", her teenage years when she went through bulimia, how mental health is impacted by bulimia, how Mount Everest played a role in her finding her self again, what brings on bulimia, how the media in the 2010s approached Bonita's eating disorder, how family and friends talk to those with bulimia about bulimia, what made Bonita get help with her bulimia, and her strategies in making sure doesn't relapse.
"I think I met myself on the top of some of the mountains I have climbed in the sense there is so much shame when you have an eating disorder and your going through it and you can't tell anyone...I think the mountains are just such a great teacher and they do strip everything back." - Bonita Norris on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we begin a 12-part series on bipolar disorder.
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This week on Wellbeing we are presenting a double episode on Anorexia. We recently finished doing a 13-part series on anorexia and this episode is the all of those parts condensed into a short documentary. Anorexia is a condition whereby people restrict their intake of food in order to achieve weight loss. As we dive into in this series, we discover anorexia is much deeper than just weight loss. It has deep psychological underpinnings and environmental factors that can lead to it developing. We will hear from leading experts in the anorexia field: we hear the academic perspective, we will also hear from those with condition, the family members of those with condition and also hear about the recovery process.
In this episode we hear from Dr Judith Brisman, Prof. Isabel Krug, Cherry Boone, Kelsey Osgood, Britney Burgunder, Christine Jap, David Chanwer, and Carolyn Costin.
Tune in next week when we talk about Bonita Noriss about her journey with bulimia.
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This week on Wellbeing is the last in our 13-part series on anorexia and focusses on anorexia recovery with internationally renowned anorexia recovery expert and author Carolyn Costin. Having gone through her own anorexia journey, Carolyn became a psychotherapist in 1979. She is considered a pioneer in the field. In 1996, she founded the first licensed eating disorder treatment centre in a residential home setting. Her recovery program is unique as it involves the staff and clients shopping, eating, and cooking together, attempting to evoke skills for long-term recovery from anorexia. More recently, Carolyn opened The Carolyn Costin Institute in 2017 which offers training for clinicians in the eating disorders field.
In this episode Carolyn talks about when people should seek help with anorexia, why people may find it difficult to ask for help, the history of the anorexia recovery sector, the recovery process step by step, how the psychological underpinnings of anorexia are taken into account in the recovery process, the importance of self-exploration in anorexia recovery, the affordability of recovery services, and how recovery can differ from person to person.
“You have to dissociate the concept that food equals weight gain because if they have that in their mind forever, as soon as they can stop doing it (balanced eating), they’ll stop doing it.” - Carolyn Costin on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in after a fortnight when we present an audio documentary using content from our anorexia series.
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After discussing anorexia at length with those affected both directly and indirectly by the condition, this week on Wellbeing we are moving on to talking about the recovery sector in the anorexia field. During lockdown, author and psychotherapist Matthew Campling released his book “Diary of a Male Anorexic” which covers his journey with the condition and also his recovery from it. In this episode, Mathew shares his thoughts on the anorexia recovery sector both from his own personal experience as someone having gone through the recovery sector but also now form his perspective as a psychotherapist in the field. Matthew's other books include “Therapeutic Weight Loss” and “Eating Disorder Self-Cure: The Matthew Method”.
In this episode Matthew talks about his own experience with the recovery sector, his book “Diary of a Male Anorexic”, his views on the effectiveness of the recovery sector, the importance of fixing the psychological underpinnings of anorexia - not just the physical habits, the importance of not giving starved people more food then the body can absorb, how family can help their loved ones with anorexia in the recovery process, how recovery may differ person to person, and society’s view on size and how that interacts with anorexia.
“If they (recovery places) don’t come from the idea that its the dysfunction - self defence - of the psyche, then they are always going to be looking at it from the outside.” - Matthew Campling on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we talk with anorexia recovery expert Carolyn Costin.
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This week on Wellbeing we speak with Adi Barkan, an activist fighting against anorexia in the fashion industry. Anorexia is prevalent in the modeling industry and Adi has seen it happen firsthand. Adi has been a photographer in the fashion industry since the 1980s, but it was with the introduction of thin models like Kate Moss in the 1990s that everything changed. As Adi will talk about, since the 1990s anorexia has been prevalent in the industry. Due to this factor, he became an activist and has campaigned for legislation banning the use of models below a certain BMI. He has given a TED talk on the subject, and talks regularly about the subject across the media.
In this episode Adi talks about how he got into the fashion industry as a photographer, when anorexia started becoming a problem in the fashion industry, how anorexia impacts the mental health of those modelling, his advocacy work against anorexia in the fashion industry, how editing software like photoshop impacts self image and contributes to anorexia developing, how the use of excessively skinny models impacts people in society and their body image, and how anorexia can be better combated in the fashion industry.
“Just think, if all the people woke up in the morning, looked in the mirror and say 'Oh, I look great', how many companies are going to break down.” - Adi Barkan on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we talk with author and psychotherapist, Matthew Campling about the anorexia recovery sector.
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Katherine Schultz, a photographer based in Adelaide, Australia, and she shares her experiences having a sister going through anorexia. Katherine’s perspective as a sibling of someone with anorexia is a rarely heard.
In this episode Katherine talks about when she noticed anorexia was becoming a problem for her sister, how her sister's anorexia impacted their relationship, how it impacted the family's daily life, what brings on eating disorders, how it felt seeing her sister loose who she was to anorexia, the supports available to siblings and family members of those going though anorexia, the mental strategies Kathrine has to manage the toll her sister's anorexia has on her, and her general advice to family members of those with anorexia.
"The deeper she fell into it, the harder it was to sort of have conversations with her about it and she kind of lost like a spark, and I think many people talk about that like you sort of lose sight of the person you know them to be as this disorder takes over." - Katherine Schultz on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we talk with activist in the fashion industry against anorexia, Adi Barkan.
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This Week on Wellbeing we are talking with Veronica Luccioni, who is a mother whose daughter went through anorexia. Following her daughter's recovery, Veronica founded The Elephant in the Room Foundation, a charity that aims toimprove the lives of individuals with anorexia nervosa. She is on the show today to share her perspective as a mother having a child with anorexia, and how she went about helping her daughter with her anorexia.
In this episode Veronica talks about when she noticed the anorexia in her daughter, the symptoms she noticed of anorexia from her perspective as a mother, and how she helped her daughter recover.
Her body changed and she became skinnier and started wearing smaller clothes . . . she started fitting into those clothes again and she started wearing them so I told her 'No! you cannot be wearing those - you cannot be fitting into smaller and smaller clothes'. - Veronica Luccioni on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we talk with Kathrine Schulz about her sister's journey with Anorexia
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with David Chawner, comedian and mental health advocate. Anorexia is seen to be a mental health condition that effects mostly females but today we cover the important persepective of male anorexia. Dave started developing anorexia during puberty to keep out unwanted emotions that come along with puberty. He gave a TED Talk in 2015 about the condition and soon after in 2018 wrote his memoir; Weight Expectations: One mans Recovery from Anorexia. He says a big part of his recovery has been his comedy work, of which a lot of his content is based around the illness.
In this episode, Dave talks about why he developed anorexia, the differences in being male going through anorexia, how the recovery sector needs to become a more positive environment, his own recovery journey, the role of comedy in his recovery, and how friends and family can better support those with anorexia.
“One of the things about the Anorexia is that generally it can tend to numb unwanted emotions -unwanted thoughts- because its kinda like if you' don't put any fuel in your car it won't run and if you don't feed your brain then it will start shutting down.” - David Chawner on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we talk with a mother with a daughter that has anorexia
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Christine Jap about her anorexia journey. Christine started experiencing anorexia at age twelve and after a journey with it only recovered recently in 2017 while attending university. Today Christine is the PR officer for The Elephant In The Room Foundation, a charity that aims to improve the lives of individuals with Anorexia Nervosa. This is the sixth instalment in our 13 part series on Anorexia. This episode is the fourth and last with females that have had a journey with anorexia. Next week we cover the important topic of male anorexia.
In this episode, Christine talks about why she developed anorexia, the way she viewed food while going through anorexia, how her family tried to help her with her anorexia, how it impacted her daily life, her journey with recovery, the challenges of anorexia recovery and how recovering has impacted her life positively.
“Inside I knew there was something else going on, that it wasn't really my fault. Everyone was kinda just saying 'Oh this is your fault, you just don't want to get better'', so that reinforced my shame and negative thoughts” - Christine Jap on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Brittany Burgunder, author and life couch. Brittany was first diagnosed with anorexia at the age of 13. She engaged in disorder eating as the more weight she lost, the more her anxiety's quieted. Her anorexia would be with her for years on till up till the time she as in collage. Brittney weighted just 56 pounds when she was 20 and was near death. She survived by her Anorexia morphed into Binge Eating Disorder. Within 18 months she went form underweight to obese. Today Britteny is recovered from both eating disorders and published her book "Safety in Numbers: From 56 to 221 Pounds, My Battle with Eating Disorders" in 2016 which covers her journey with eating disorders. Today Brittany is a Certified Professional Life Coach and eating disorder specialist.
In this episode, Brittany talks the beginnings of her anorexia, why she thinks it developed, how it impacted her daily life and relationships, how it changed her daily life over time, her relationship with food, how her anorexia morphed into binge eating disorder, how binge eating disorder impacted her daily life in contrast to anorexia, her journey to recovery from both eating disorders, how her book came to be, and how recovery has allowed her to get her life back.
“I felt that if I could be perfect or if I could be the best at something, if I could be super successful it would sorta' over shadow how I really felt inside and mask how awful I truly felt" - Brittany Burgunder on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we talk with another person that has gone though anorexia
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Kelsey Osgood, a New York based writer. Kelsey started developing anorexia when she was 14 and was first hospitalised for it at 15. Her battle with anorexia would be decade long and would consist of three lengthy hospitalisations. After her recovery she began writing her story down. These writing would become her 2013 book "How to Disappear Completely: On Modern Anorexia". The book set out not to be like many of the Anorexia memoirs that came out during the '90's and early 2000s that romanticised the condition.
In this episode, Kelsey the beginnings of her anorexia, the culture towards anorexia in the 90's and early 2000s, how it impacted her relationship with food at the time, how it changed her daily life over time, her journey to recovery, how her book came to be, her thoughts on the understanding of anorexia in wider society, and gives some tips for friends and family member in how to support and approach people with anorexia.
"I think even when I was a teenager and I was first hospitalised in the year 2000, people, compared to the statistical number of people who have a clinical eating disorder, people were very aware of what Anorexia and Bulimia was. Maybe there was some lingering insensitivities to it but there was really this enormous push, starting with the death of Karen Carpenter in 1983, that was really trying to tell people this is not about weight, it about any number of things; its about control, its about people pleasing, its about nefarious cultural forces" - Kelsey Osgood on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we talk with Brittney Burgunder about her anorexia and binge eating disorder journey
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Cherry Boone O'Neill. Cherry grew up in the public eye being the daughter of American singer Pat Boone. Being a part of a musically family she regularly performed with the Boone Family. During her early teenage years in the early 1970s Cherry developed anorexia. At this time the condition was not well understood with many doctors not knowing much of its existence or how to treat it. After recovering from the condition in the early 1980's her memoir about her time with condition, Starving for Attention came out in 1982. Today Cherry is a Certified Transformational Life Coach and talks about her experiences with anorexia regularly.
In this episode, Cherry talks about her early life performing with the Boone Family, the beginnings of her anorexia, how it changed her daily life over time, its impact on her relationships, how fellow Boone family members tried to help her, her journey to recovery, how her book came to be, her friendship with fellow anorexia sufferer Karen Carpenter, and her thoughts on the stigma that exists towards anorexia in society.
"My Doctor didn't even tell me the name of what I was struggling with, I thought I was just some isolated freak going through this weird behaviour all by myself." - Cherry Boone O'Neill on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we talk with Kelsey Osgood about her anorexia journey.
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This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Dr Walter Kaye, Executive director of the Eating disorders centre for treatment and research, University of California San Diego. Dr. Kaye's research seeks to understand why individuals develop eating disorders and use what is learned to develop more effective treatments. He has authored more then 300 articles and publications on the subject and through his treatment work works closely with parents of children with anorexia and other eating disorders. This is the final episode talking with academics about anorexia as next week we start talking with those that have actually had the condition.
In this episode, Dr. Kaye talks about what anorexia is, how and why it occurs, its effect on the body and the bones, anorexia in younger people, common traits in those with anorexia, how long it takes to develop, the prevalence of anorexia, how it impacts the brain, and the anorexia researching sector more broadly.
"People will often end up recovering and when they do, they actually do very well in life and some of the traits that got them into trouble -Self Discipline, obsession with details, they are very achievement orientated - can be used in beneficial ways and people who recover from anorexia often do very well In life" - Dr Walter Kaye on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we talk with Cherry Boone O'Neil about her anorexia journey
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This week on Wellbeing is the second instalment in our anorexia series. We are continuing to look into anorexia from an academic perspective. In this episode we are talking with Prof. Isabel Krug, a senior lecturer in clinical psychology, and leads the MSPS Eating Disorder Lab based at the University of Melbourne. The main focus of the lab is to improve the understanding of the genetic, neurocognitive, environmental, and psychological underpinnings of eating disorders.
Prof. Krug talks about what anorexia is, how and why it occurs, its effect on the body and the internal organs, anorexia in younger people, stigma surrounding those with anorexia, anorexia in children and different age groups, how it impacts the brain, and the anorexia researching sector more broadly.
"Some people could just go into a diet for what ever reason, or might be dissatisfied with their body, start a diet and then they develop an eating disorder." - Prof. Isabel Krug on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we are kicking off our 13-part series on Anorexia Nervosa. Anorexia has the highest fatality rate of any mental health condition and is characterised by a fear of being overweight. In our first instalment we are talking with internationally renowned eating disorder expert Dr. Judith Brisman. Dr Brisman is the co-author of Surviving an Eating Disorder which, when it was first released in 1988, was the first book to offer effective advice for families and friends of those with eating disorders. Dr Brisman is also a pioneer in the eating disorders field having founded The Eating Disorder Resource Center in 1981 which was the first centre of its kind.
In this episode, Dr Brisman talks about what anorexia is, how and why it occurs, its effect on the body and the internal organs, anorexia in younger people, anorexia in those who are part of the LGBTQ community, the effects of social media on anorexia's prevalence, stigma around those with anorexia, anorexia recovery in children, how anorexia impacts the brain, and her role as a psychoanalyst in recovery.
"We are also seeing that we totally missed the world of gender fluidity; of course this is all a new subject and we are learning so much about this. Think about it, if you are in a male body and you believe you're a woman and you're 13 years old or 15 years old and you want to look like you really believe you are, the first thing you are going to do it make your body smaller, and so we are also seeing anorexia in the transgender community" - Dr. Judith Brisman on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing, we speak with John Fischetti, a professor of education from the University of Newcastle. In this episode, following on from my last interview with Professor Fischetti a few months ago, we discuss the changing attitudes to wellbeing in universities. John has seen wellbeing become a main focus of universities in his four decades in the educational field. Seeing student wellbeing going from being a topic rarely, if ever, discussed when he was first at uni as a student in the mid 70’s, to now being a professor in at a university where student wellbeing is talked about every day.
In this episode, Professor Fischetti talks about the development of student wellbeing becoming a part of unis, the support services available to students at unis, more wellbeing friendly examination methods, the importance of good nutrition for students on campus, meeting the wellbeing needs of a diverse range of students and the supports available for indigenous students.
“Students are so busy, most of our students working while they are going to school and rushing, not taking the time to eat right and you add that to not sleep and maybe a little extra caffeine, you end up in a burnout mode...and that’s just not healthy.” - Prof. John Fishchetti on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in in the New Year when we begin a series on Anorexia.
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This week on Wellbeing we speak with Dr Tanmay Bagade, a Lecturer in Medical Education and Global Health at the University of Newcastle. Dr Bagade has worked all over the world in the medical field including in India, Somalia, and Papua New Guinea. He has worked and collaborated with several international organisations such as World Health Organisation and the United Nations. When not working overseas, Dr Bargade helps his students become compassionate and empathetic international health practitioners.
In this episode Dr Bagade talks about the global links between heath systems around the world, the economic and political contexts that can make or break a health system, Australia's health system and what makes it successful, the importance of quality education for aspiring practitioners in lower income nations, and what Australia's role is helping other nations in a health context.
“We are all connected due to globalisation, so global health is very important in terms of improving worldwide health and access to health care services and quality of health care.” - Dr Tanmay Bagade on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we speak with Dr Graeme Horton, a Lecturer and researcher from the University of Newcastle. We are discussing Climate Change's impact on our health and food. As a member of the Management Committee of Doctors for the Environment, Dr Horton co-authored the "Climate Change Health Check 2020 Report" for the Climate Institute in 2008, which he presented at the 61st United Nations Department of Public Information Conference. Graeme highlights that few of the predictions outlined in the report did not come true.
In this episode Dr Horton talks about the effects of climate change on ecosystems and in turn, how that effects our food and health, the negative impact climate change could have on food production, climate change's effect on the mental health of farmers, and how people can improve their diets to be more climate focused.
“We know that as carbon dioxide levels rise, some plants can increase the rate that they grow but that actually decreases the exact to which they incorporate nitrogen and protein, and so protein levels within plant-based foods can drop. That’s a concern for people who are most at risk of protein malnutrition.” - Dr Graeme Horton on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we speak with Professor Adrian Dunlop from the University of Newcastle. Prof. Dunlop has over 25 years experience in the addiction field both in a clinical and researching setting. Since 2007, Prof. Dunlop has been the Director of the Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services in the Hunter New England Local Health District.
In this episode Prof. Dunlop talks about what alcohol is, how alcohol can affect people differently, Australia's drinking culture, how common it is for a problem with alcohol to develop, the historical and cultural links to alcohol in Australian culture, the strain alcoholism puts on the health system, and how we should frame what addiction is.
“Has somebody said to you ‘Hang on, maybe you have a problem with alcohol’, That’s actually not a bad measure of - a non-scientific measure - but a way of working out maybe something is going wrong here.” - Prof. Adrian Dunlop on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we speak with Professor Lesley Wicks, from the University of Newcastle. Prof. Wicks' research is centered around how our diets affect mitigating disease risk factors associated with chronic diseases such as stroke and mental illness.
In this episode Dr Wicks talks about how food affects the body, how poor nutrition can cause negative impacts on the body, the different nutritional needs of different age groups, why people are not eating enough fruit and vegetables, the affordability of good nutrition, the links between obesity and the food people eat, the quality of the nutrition provided by the big food companies, and some simple ways in getting more nutritious foods into the diet.
“Obesity is directly a function of energy. So, if you have more energy, if you eat more energy than you use, then your body will store it for later. The body is very efficient at storing energy and in our body, we store it as fat, and if you end up having a consistent situation where you eat more energy than you use, you will put on weight.” - Prof. Lesley Wicks on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we talk with Maria Mendez, a teacher from Southbank International School, Westminster, UK. Maria is a Spanish teacher at the school and is passionate about the area of student wellbeing.
In this episode Maria talks about the teacher's role in student wellbeing, the impact of social media on the wellbeing of students, the importance of schools fostering good body image in students, why schools need wellbeing supports in place, the relationship between parents and a school in the context of student wellbeing, exam stress, and the long-lasting positive impacts teachers are capable of causing in students' lives.
“There are many ways to identify that a student is struggling. Some of them do have coping mechanisms; for some of them it's more difficult, but I say the most important thing is to ask, and you will be surprised - if you start your lesson by asking "How are you feeling?" or if your ask a student at the end of lesson "Is everything ok?" - the things that they will tell you." - Maria Mendez on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing, we speak with John Fischetti, a professor of education from the University of Newcastle. In this episode we discuss student wellbeing in universities. John has seen wellbeing become a main focus of universities in his four decades in the educational field. Seeing student wellbeing going from being a topic rarely, if ever, discussed when he was first at uni as a student in the mid 70’s, to now when he is a professor in a university where it is talked about everyday.
In this episode, Prof. Fischetti talks about the role universities play in student wellbeing, the improvement in the wellbeing of students since returning from online studies during the lockdown period, the wellbeing topics on the radar of universities, the need for student to have movement in their day, the wellbeing support services available for students, the pressure of examinations, and how far the area of student wellbeing has progressed in the last 40 years.
“Some students pull that all-nighter still or they don’t really start on their Uni work 'til 11 or midnight - I’ve not seen anybody's best work happen then. You feel busy, you might be hyped up, you might be stressed, but what I would rather do is we flipped it. If you're going to be with friends and socialising from six to ten, then working on your uni work from ten to one, flip it around.” - Prof. John Fischetti on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we talk with Libby Ferfoglia about gambling recovery. Libby is a counsellor from GambleAware. GambleAware’s purpose is to work towards zero gambling-related harm in NSW, Australia through research, education and support for individuals and communities.
In this episode Libby talks about why gambling is an addiction, gambling's effect on the brain, when gambling becomes a problem, the counselling process involved in helping people that have a gambling problem, the challenges in gambling recovery and what GambleAware is.
“I believe gambling is an addiction, the reason being is that when someone gambles the receptors in their brain light up as someone that has a cocaine addiction.” - Libby Ferfoglia on this episode of Wellbeing
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This Week on Wellbeing is the second and final episode in our mini-series talking about the mental health impacts of the Holocaust. We are joined by Holocaust survivor Peter Halas. Peter was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1939 and when Germany invaded his country in March 1944 it sent Peter's family into hiding. During this time Peter’s mother along with his grandparents were shot and killed by Nazis. He gives a unique historical and generational perspective on mental health.
In this episode Peter talks about the impact the Holocaust had on him as a young child and even on his life today, the experiences that he had during the Holocaust, how it had affected him over time, the lack of mental health support available directly following the Holocaust, his own thoughts on mental health, and how it would have been helpful for people like him to have had mental health support following the tragedy that was the Holocaust.
"I often think how life would have been different if the war didn't happen." - Peter Halas on this episode of Wellbeing
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This Week on Wellbeing, we begin a two-part series about the mental health impacts of the Holocaust. The Holocaust occurred from 1941 to 1945 and its mental health impacts are rarely talked about. In this episode, we talk with Holocaust survivor, Peter Gasper. Peter was born in 1937 in Czechoslovakia. Germany invaded Czechoslovakia in March 1939 and life changed for Peter and his family. Eventually, Peter was separated from his parents and sent to the Theresienstadt concentration camp. Peter gives a unique historical and generational perspective on mental health and how the Holocaust impacted it.
In this episode Peter talks about the impact the Holocaust had on him as a young child and even on his life today, the experiences that he had during the Holocaust, how it had affected him over time, the lack of mental health support available directly following the Holocaust, his own thoughts on mental health, and how it would have been helpful for people like him to have had mental health support following the tragedy that was the Holocaust.
"I think (mental health support following the Holocaust) would have been very helpful for children particularly, I don’t know how much adults would have taken advantage of it because that generation, of my parents, going to a psychologist or a physicist meant that you were sick.” - Peter Gasper on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we present the second part in this mini-series on the mental health impacts of the Holocaust.
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This week on Wellbeing, we speak with Associate Professor Narelle Eather from the University of Newcastle, Australia. Prof. Eather is an accomplished sportswoman and movement researcher whose latest project is called the MASTER coaching program, focusing on training coaches to be the best they can be to allow kids to have great sporting experiences. Other interests of Dr Eather’s work are finding ways of getting more movement at work for people and encouraging girls in sport.
In this episode, Dr Eather talks about how getting movement is a lifelong endeavor, the importance of physical activity and the development of young children, the quality of education regarding health and movement available to Australian children, related health problems from lack of physical activity, and what nations are doing well globally in movement and physical activity.
“Endorphins that make you feel really good about yourself are triggered as soon as you do some exercise. The research is showing that even after you finish exercise, those feelings, the effective or emotional responses that you get from doing exercise, are long-lasting.” - Dr. Narelle Eather on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we begin a mini-series talking with holocaust survivors about how their mental health was effect during and after the events of the Holocaust.
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This week on Wellbeing, we speak with Dr Sally Hunt from the University of Newcastle, Australia. Dr Hunt is a Clinical psychologist having worked in both a clinical and research capacity in the field for almost 20 years. Sally completed her PhD in 2015 which focused on the connections between mental health struggles and alcohol use disorders. Her post-doctoral research has been focused on problematic alcohol use by women, and developing better tools and interventions to assist with this demographic.
In this episode, Dr Hunt talks about how alcohol can affect and - in extreme circumstances - alter the brain, how drinking can affect an adolescent’s brain development, the culture towards alcohol in society, the connections between mental health struggles and alcohol, and the phycological reasons why people love alcohol.
“(Alcohol) affects all of the brain. When you are intoxicated with alcohol, your brain is swimming in it.” - Dr Sally Hunt on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing, we speak with Professor Nikola Bowden from the University of Newcastle, Australia. Prof. Bowden is an award-winning molecular biologist whose research is looking into innovative cancer drugs. The entire process of finding new cancer drugs can take 15 – 20 years to complete and so Prof. Bowden and her team are looking at how already existing drugs can be reused in new ways. Other areas of interest to Prof. Bowden are melanoma and ovarian cancer.
In this episode, Prof Bowden talks about what cancer is, why it exists, how it develops, the challenges in finding new treatments, what types are most common in Australia, how cancer can affect young people, and where the research field is at with cancer.
“I think we are in really exciting times. We're making huge progress at the moment, and we are in a situation where lots of cancers are very treatable and with nicer treatments than we have had in the past.” - Prof Nikola Bowden on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we speak with Dr Sally Hunt about the phycological impact of alcohol.
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This week on Wellbeing, we speak with Dr Elysa Roberts from the University of Newcastle, Australia. Dr Roberts joined the University of Newcastle team in 2013 after moving from the USA. She received her PhD in occupational therapy in 2000 from Florida International University. Having gone through her own eating disorder journey, Dr Roberts' focus is on eating disorders and recovery.
In this episode, Dr Roberts speaks about what types of eating disorders there are, how people of all sizes can have eating disorders, how eating disorders affect the internal body, eating disorders in younger people, their effects on relationships, the genetic links of eating disorders, and some of the daily struggles those with eating disorders go through.
“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are not represented enough in (eating disorder) research. We have very little studies, but one of the more recent studies that we do have basically suggests that the rates of eating disorders are the same.” - Dr Elysa Roberts on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing is the last episode in our 14-week series on PTSD. Our guest today is Clare Mitchell, a psychologist and national Clinical Manager at Mates4Mates. Mates4Mates is a leading charity in Australia that supports ex-serving defense force members and their families impacted by service. Clare became a physiologist in 2014 after serving for six years in the Royal Air Force. She has a special interest in treating PTSD, complex trauma, grief and loss.
In this episode, Clare talks about the struggles veterans have in asking for help with PTSD, what PTSD therapy looks like for veterans across different generations, the symptoms of PTSD to look out for, the services available to help veterans with PTSD, the importance of normalising PTSD in veterans, the stigma towards PTSD organizationally within the Defense Force, the steps in PTSD recovery and how veterans can live their best life even with PTSD as part of it.
“One of the difficulties with the ADF (Australian Defense Force) training is you’re not allowed to show weakness, you’re not allowed to let the team down, and if you’re seen as weak in any way, that can be seen as letting the team down. I think it's important to normalise the difficulties that people may have and to talk about it.” - Clare Mitchell on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we speak with Dr Bethany Brand, a clinical psychologist practicing in Maryland, USA. Dr Brand also has a full professor position at Towson University, a position she has had since 2009. Dr Brand specialises in assessment and treatment of complex PTSD and other trauma-related disorders. Complex PTSD is thought to be a more serious case of PTSD, with the trauma usually occurring early in life because of a parent or carer.
In this episode Dr Brand talks about what Complex PTSD is, the difference between Complex PTSD and normal PTSD, how and when Complex PTSD develops, the emerging research in the Complex PTSD field, the difference in recovery for those with Complex PTSD, the time people seek help with their complex PTSD, how Complex PTSD and its surrounding raw issues are approached in recovery, that successful recovery is possible, the recovery environment that needs to be created for those with Complex PTSD, and where the complex PTSD research field is going to in the future.
“There can be value, I’ve seen people (with complex PTSD) with incredible compassion towards others because they have some sense of how much others might be suffering, and you can’t see that on somebody's face most of the time, you don’t know what other people have gone though, but they are incredibly compassionate, so there’s a lot of reason to hope.” - Dr Bethany Brand on this episode of Wellbeing
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Today on Wellbeing, we are talking with Graeme Sudholz, someone who has gone through a complex PTSD journey. Complex PTSD is considered to be a more serve form of PTSD and is commonly developed following trauma in childhood. Graeme's trauma occurred within the first few months of his life when his mother tried to drown him. Because of this event he had the same recurring nightmare for the next 60 years and lived his entire life unaware of his PTSD until he was diagnosed in the 1990s. But it has only been in the last 18 months that Graeme has been able to manage his Complex PTSD due to undertaking Innovative psychedelic treatment. Today Graeme is a part of Mind Medicine Australia's lived experience board.
In this episode, Graeme talks about his journey with PTSD, how PTSD affected his emotional state, his relationships, his daily life, how he has found success with psychedelic therapy, and how that psychedelic therapy can change the life of someone who has PTSD.
"I suppose my saving grace any different because the trauma happened in first few months of my life, mother tried to kill me, she had postnatal depression and she tried on numerous occasions to drown me, to suffocate me, and I knew something was happening but I didn't fully understand." - Graeme Sudholz on this episode of Wellbeing
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Today on Wellbeing, we talk with Steve Ball about his journey with Complex PTSD. Having had Complex PTSD since nineteen, Steve has gone through a long journey with PTSD. Steve has found success in his recovery by undertaking innovative Psychedelic Therapies. Today Steve is a part of Mind Medicine Australia's lived experience board.
In this episode, Steve talks about his journey with PTSD, how PTSD affected his emotional state and his daily life, how the European approach to PTSD recovery is different to Australia's approach, how friends and family can help those going through PTSD, and his experience with psychedelic therapy.
“I was very dissociated, that's the principle symptom of PTSD, all through my childhood, just a complete fog, so you know that had been there for years but it was when I was nineteen that I had a really crippling depression and it was quite a problem in terms of getting in the way of living my life." - Steve Ball on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in tomorrow when we speak to someone going through Complex PTSD.
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Today on Wellbeing, we talk with Michael Raymond about his PTSD journey. Michael served in the Airforce for 16 years as an Avionics Technician and Electrical Engineer Officer working on Fighter Jets such as the F-111 and F/A18F Super Hornet. After a near-death experience involving an engine explosion during a plane flight over Waikiki beach, Michael was medically retired battling with mental and physical illnesses including Major Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Since his PTSD diagnosis Michael has found success in his recovery by undertaking innovative Psychedelic Therapies. Today Michael is a part of Mind Medicine Australia's lived experience board.
In this episode, Michael talks about the aircraft incident and how it affected him, the culture towards PTSD and mental health in the air force, how PTSD affects his relationships with others, his journey coming to terms with his PTSD, how PTSD affected his emotional state and his daily life, the challenges military personal go through in opening up about their PTSD, how friends and family can help those going through PTSD, and his experience with psychedelic therapy.
“I was closer to the engine (of the plane), and I was mechanically minded enough to know it wasn’t very good, the sound of the explosions.” - Michael Raymond on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Annie, the mother with a daughter going through PTSD. When Annie's daughter was twelve she went through childhood trauma which even today fifteen years later affects her in the form of PTSD. Annie has gone on this journey with her daughter in trying to find the best help but has struggled to find adequate mental health support for her daughter in Australia. Annie is now an advocate for mental health and continues to challenge the government, health authorities and regulatory bodies to embrace innovative ways of approaching mental health support. Today Annie is a part of Mind Medicine Australia's lived experience board.
In this episode Annie discuses her daughter's journey with PTSD, how it affects her as a mother seeing her daughter struggle with the condition, how she has tried to help her daughter with PTSD, how it has affected the family, and where she and her daughter are at now with the condition.
"There is a massive grief that every parent feels, grieving at what you've lost, at what should have been, at what your child deserves, at what they may never have, and grieving the fact that maybe she may never finish school, maybe this life of this bright little young button I knew as a child has been so disrupted that maybe it won't ever come back." - Annie on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing, we speak with Mitchell Stern, a paramedic who received PTSD as a result of 9/11. Mitchell joined the EMS in 1974 and went on to have decorated career in the paramedic field. Prior to 9/11 Mitchell was involved in responding to the 1990 Happy Land Fire and many other well-known New York accidents. It was for his efforts in his work that Mitchell got to meet the likes of Ronald Reagan, Nelson Mandela and Jimmy Carter. When the the World Trade Centre collapsed on September the 11th 2001, Mitchell was assisting in an ambulance which was partially crushed by the wreckage. They were stuck inside the crushed vehicle for several minutes before being rescued. PTSD has been with Mitchell ever since that day and in this episode he explains how he lives with it.
In this episode, Mitchell talks about some of the confronting experiences he had in his career prior to 9/11, his experiences on September the 11th, how PTSD become a part of his life after 9/11, how he manages his PTSD, the support available for first responders with PTSD, and how he came to terms with his PTSD.
"9/11 was just so overwhelming, it got to your core of your ability to live" - Mitchell Stern on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we talk with William Jimeno and Dr Michael Moats. Will is a 9/11 survivor who survived 13 hours trapped under the rubble of the Word Trade Centre and Michael is a psychologist. The pair have authored a book called “Sunrise Through the Darkness” based around Will’s PTSD recovery and Michael’s clinical expertise. On September the 11th 2001, Will was living the American dream. He had his dream job as a police officer and a beautiful family. He and twenty other brothers in blue rode via commandeered bus to the World Trade Centre after it had been hit by both planes. Will was in the South Tower when all 110 floors collapsed on him. He and his Sargent, John McLoughlin, were trapped for 13 hours. This part of Will’s journey was depicted in the 2006 Oliver Stone movie “World Trade Centre” starring Nicolas Cage. However, Will’s journey was far from over as he would now be living with PTSD. This is where ‘Sunrise Through the Darkness” picks up in Will’s story. Will still has PTSD to this day but manages it so that he can live a great life to honour those who were lost in the attacks.
In this episode, Will talks about his 9/11 experiences, how they effected him in the form of PTSD after his survival, how his PTSD affected his emotions and behaviour, and the journey in him being able to manage his PTSD. Dr Moats gives his clinical perspective into PTSD adding to Will's answers during the interview.
"PTSD comes in so many forms, it can be anger, depression, alcohol, drug abuse and there's many many stories out there that inspire you every single day, that show you, you can overcome Post Traumatic Stress Disorder." - Will Jimeno on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we talk with Bobby Henline, a comedian and Iraq veteran with PTSD. Bobby enlisted in the United States Army in 1989 aged 17 and served inOperation Desert Storm in The Gulf War. It was here that PTSD first became a part of Bobby's life. After his service Bobby Henline lived the life of civilian until he re-enlisted following the 9/11 attacks in 2001. It was one day in 2007 during his fourth and last tour of Iraq that Bobby suffered burns to almost 40% his body when his Humvee was blown up by a roadside bomb. Bobby was the only survivor. Bobby's PTSD started to become more severe following the attack, but he has been able to manage it. Following his physical recovery, Bobby became a comedian in 2009 and his comedy is based around his service and self-deprecating humor on his physical injuries.
In this episode, Bobby talks about his service in the both the Gulf and Iraq War, the wartime experiences he had while there, the roadside bomb incident which changed his life forever, how his war experiences affected him in the form of PTSD on his return, how his PTSD affected his relationships, his journey to getting help, how his comedy played a role in his healing journey and where he is at today in his PTSD.
"The mental injures are the toughest. The physical ones you figure out how to do it, you know how do I stuff with one hand, how do I do this where my eyes don't close or I gotta be careful because of the skin grafts and the sun. That you just figure out. The mental part is the hardest." - Bobby Henline on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we talk with Nick Martin, a Falklands War veteran with PTSD. Nick joined the British Navy in 1977 and when the Falkland Islands were invaded on April 1st 1982, he was soon deployed there. The Falklands War was a ten-week undeclared war between Argentina and the United Kingdom. Nick was serving on the Atlantic Conveyor. In May 1982, the ship was hit by two Argentine missiles causing Nick to suffer a fractured skull, broken jaw and dislocated shoulder as a result. However, it was the mental struggles that followed and the PTSD that affected him for the next 34 years that motivated him to seek help. Today, Nick is involved in Help For Heroes, a British charity which provides lifelong recovery support to British Armed Forces.
In this episode, Nick talks about his service in the Falklands War, the wartime experiences he had while there, how his Falklands experience affected him in the form of PTSD on his return, how his PTSD affected his relationships, his journey to getting help, and where he is at today in his PTSD journey.
"Its forty years ago now, and it has almost ruled my whole life. The PTSD that I finally got diagnosed about six or seven years ago, has ruled everything I did." - Nick Martin on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing, we speak with Roger Helle, a Vietnam War Veteran about his PTSD journey. The Vietnam War occurred between 1955 and 1975 and is significant as it was with this veteran cohort that PTSD was first officially recognised. Roger began life in a dysfunctional home with a mother who was an alcoholic, an upbringing which he says later contributed to his PTSD. Roger joined the Marine Core at age 17 and after basic training in late 1965 was shipped off to Vietnam. Despite believing he received good training, Roger reflected that “Vietnam was a different kind of war" and was just 18 when he saw his platoon sergeant shoot in the head with a 51-caliber machine gun bullet. With all these experiences of fear, anger, and grief those in Vietnam had to just stuff it down inside themselves and keep going. After returning home for the second and last time from Vietnam in the early 1970’s, Roger tried to forget the experiences he had during the war but relived Vietnam every night while sleeping and soon suffered from alcoholism. Through his faith, Roger has been able to manage his PTSD and still keep living life. Today, Roger is involved with the not-for-profit humanitarian organisation and ministry "Vets With A Mission".
In this episode, Roger talks about his service in the Vietnam War, the war time experienced he had while there, how he dealt with the trauma while in Vietnam, how his Vietnam experiences affected him in the form of PTSD on his return, how his PTSD effected his relationships, and his journey to being able to manage his PTSD.
"I had never seen anybody die before and just the things that I witnessed just in that short forty-five minute fire fight just left an impression in my mind" - Roger Helle on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing we speak with Carol Schultz, a daughter of a World War Two veteran who had PTSD. Carol’s father, Dutch Schulz (1923-2005) enlisted in the army in 1942 following the Pearl Harbor attacks. Dutch is best remembered as being depicted in the 1962 John Wayne film “The Longest Day”. This movie was made about the 1944 Normandy Invasion that is known as D-Day, a battle in which Dutch fought in as a part of the 82nd Airborne Division. After returning from the war, Dutch took back with him also what would become known as PTSD. Carol was born soon after her father's return and wrote about her experiences as a daughter of a WW2 vet going through PTSD in her book “The Hidden Legacy of World War II: A Daughter's Journey of Discovery”. While writing this book, Carol obtained copies of her father's Veteran Affairs documents. Dutch Schulz had been trying to receive compensation for PTSD symptoms since 1946. Dutch did not receive help or compensation from the VA for his PTSD until over 50 years later in the early 2000s.
In this episode, Carol shares a bit about her father's WW2 service, the challenges her father went through with his PTSD in a time where PTSD was not recognized, the mental health struggles her father had because of his PTSD, how she was affected by having a father with PTSD, how her family helped her father in time when PTSD was not understood, and how her father found help with his PTSD towards the end of his life.
“My mom did tell me stories about what my dad was like when he came back from the war and how changed he was and the horrible nightmares he would have, so I did have a sense that the war had some impact, but it wasn’t a popular culture, so children of veterans of that war, we felt we were isolated” - Carol Schultz on this episode of Wellbeing
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This week on Wellbeing, we speak with Paul Sharratt from Fire & Resue NSW, Australia. Paul is currently station manager with Fire and Rescue and joined the firefighting sector in 1992. Over this time he has responded to large scale bush fires, including the recent Australian 2019-2020 Bush Fires. Firefighters are exposed to people who are hurt, distraught and in some cases fatally injured. For these reasons PTSD is not an uncommon occurrence in those serving as Firefighters. After experiencing an accumulation of traumatic events over his career, Paul joined a peer support team and was soon diagnosed with PTSD.
In this episode, Paul shares a bit about his career as a firefighter, the PTSD support available in the firefighting field, how PTSD affected his life and relationships, how he came to get help with his PTSD and his journey to learning to manage his PTSD so that he can still live his best life.
“I had a house fire, with a person at that stage reported missing, I ended up falling through a floor while I was searching for them and that job in itself was probably not overally, you know it wasn’t you worst thing in the world, but it brought up a lot of a lot of issues that I hadn't really resolved” - Paul Sharratt on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we speak with a daughter of a World War Two Veteran about her father's PTSD.
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In today's episode, we speak with David Hargreaves, a paramedic from Ontario, Canada. Dave was born into a family of first responders, starting his paramedic career in 1985. He is still serving 37 years on. Despite Dave’s love of the work, it comes with its challenges, as about one in five serving as paramedics will suffer from some form of PTSD. Paramedics are subjected to traumatic deaths on a regular basis and this affects many who serve. Dave struggled with his PTSD and turned to alcohol until his son talked him into getting help. Dave is now a member of Badge of Life Canada, an organization helping first responders with PTSD.
In this episode, Dave shares what his job was like as a paramedic, how he struggled early in his career to mentally process what he saw on a daily basis, the mentality in the paramedic field towards PTSD, how the culture towards PTSD has improved, how his life and relationships were affected by his PTSD, and his journey to learning to manage his PTSD so that he can still live his best life.
“It was very much an old school mentality; it was suck it up and move on to the next call. If you showed any signs of what I know now isn't a weakness, but it was looked at as weakness, they just figured you weren't cut out for the job.” - David Hargreaves on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we speak with a Fire Fighter about their PTSD from Fire and Rescue NSW, Australia.
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In today's episode, we speak with Don Gillies, a retired paramedic from Australia. Don joined the paramedic field in the early 1980s after deciding the Police Force was not for him. Paramedics respond to everything from elderly people falling over, strokes, car accidents, cardiac arrest, and small children injuring themselves. Responding to situations like this can bring trauma and so PTSD is a common occurrence in those serving as paramedics.
In this episode, Don talks about organizationally how the approach to PTSD has changed in the paramedic field over time, the culture towards PTSD and mental health in the paramedical field, the mental struggles in coming to terms with his PTSD, how PTSD affected his daily life, and how he deals with his PTSD today.
“One of the reasons we respond is when people are having potentially the worst day of their lives or the worst thing that could happen to them or their family, that might be the biggest thing that ever happens in that family's life, but it's just another job for us (paramedics) to turn out to” - Don Gillies on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in soon when we speak to a Canadian Paramedic about their PTSD journey.
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In today's episode, we speak with Scott Hyder, a retired Police officer from Boston, USA.
Scott’s PTSD started to take hold after a series of 911 calls gone wrong. One of the calls, Scott thought was an accidental dial, a not uncommon occurrence, turned out to be the homicide of a 16-year-old girl. It was Scott who unexpectedly found the body. Two years later his brother took his own life and Scott discovered the body. Scott says it was unexpected occurrences like this that affected him deeply and triggered PTSD.
After retiring from policing, Scott founded Hidden Battles, a not-for-profit organization that strives to help returning solders and first responder veterans with PTSD and other mental health struggles.
In this episode, Scott talks about the experiences that triggered PTSD, how his PTSD affected the people around him, the challenges of asking for help, and how he lives his life to the fullest even with PTSD in the mix.
“Not expecting the worse, I actually started to search the house and I stumbled across the body's and that was very traumatic to me because I wasn't prepared for it mentally” - Scott Hyder on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we speak with a Paramedic from Australia about their PTSD journey.
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In today's episode, we speak with David McGowan and Mick Cummings from Police Veterans Victoria.
David is the CEO of Police Veterans Victoria and Mick is a police veteran who has a journeyed with PTSD. The two highlight the lack of support available for police veteran’s journeying with PTSD and the lack of national approach to the issue.
Police Veterans Victoria is a not-for-profit organization that supports Victorian police veterans and their families. It is one of just a few independent organizations assisting to close the gap of this issue.
In the episode David and Mick highlight the lack of fairness in support for police veterans comparatively to other sectors like military, the challenges of officers coming forward to get help, the lack of pollical support for the issue, and the situations police are subjected to daily that brings on PTSD.
“The support mechanisms just aren't there, and I know that defense...That support has come from a hundred plus years of history and multiple theaters of war and conflict, what we ask for is the same consideration be made for police” - David McGowan on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in Tomorrow where we speak with a retired Boston police officer about his PTSD journey.
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In today's episode, we speak with Laura Kloosterman, a newly retired police officer formally with the Ontario Provincial Police, Canada.
Laura joined the police force at 18 years of age in 1989 and has over the course of her career worked in the areas of front-line policing, surveillance, the drug unit, witness protection, missing persons, and many more areas. She shares that it can’t really be said that those working in the police force at one point in their career have not been touched by PTSD. Laura was involved in the homicide investigation of an 8-year-old girl, at a time when she herself had an 8-year-old child. It is the culmination of events such as this that lead to the development of PTSD in those serving in the police force.
Laura now helps others with PTSD through Badge of Life Canada where she is the executive director. In this episode, Laura shares how she mentally dealt with seeing traumatic experiences across her career, some of the experiences She had while in the job, her journey to getting help with her PTSD, how she has managed her PTSD, the culture towards PTSD in the police force and how her daily life was effect by her PTSD before she seeked help.
“You as a police officer, you see things and you do things, that regular people don’t do or don’t see. I mean there have been people that have been affected by reading a book that has to do with trauma or watching a movie, or a TV show that has to do with trauma. Police officers see it in real life.” - Laura Kloosterman on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in Tomorrow where we speak with two Victorian police officers about PTSD and police veteran support.
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In today's episode, we speak with Andrew Ayres, a detective sergeant from Queensland Police, Australia. Andrew has been in the police force since 1992 and has seen his fair share of confronting situations. Whereas first responders, like paramedics, are the first to a scene, it is police like Andrew that see through the whole investigation. It is with this factor that PTSD is common in those serving in the police force.
In 2014, what started off as few cups of coffee with work mates going through their own mental health journeys, has now turned into Blue Hope. Co-founded by Andrew, Blue Hope is a not-for-profit charity that provides support for current and former police officers around Australia.
In this episode Andrew talks about his own PTSD journey, the changing views on mental health and PTSD in the police force, the situations that police are confronted with, how common PTSD is in those in the police force, what needs to be worked on in the police culture towards PTSD, and how family members of police officers affected by PTSD can help.
“If you’ve done significant time (in policing) or even been exposed to one traumatic incident, the PTSD monster is there” - Andrew Aryes on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in tomorrow when we speak to Canadian Police officer Laura Kloosterman about her PTSD journey.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Dr Shaili Jain MD, from Stanford University, California. Dr Jain is a psychiatrist, author and trauma scientist specialising in PTSD. She is an internationally recognised leader in communicating information to the public about PTSD, having done so through CNN, BBC, The New York Times, TEDx and now on the Wellbeing podcast. Her book “The Unspeakable Mind” has been met with acclaim and was nominated for a National Book Award.
In this episode, Dr Jain talks about how the brain pathways of those with PTSD are different to those without it, how people of different ages react to traumatic events differently, what kind of traumatic events typically bring on PTSD, how to manage PTSD in older generations, and the innovation of using apps to help people with PTSD.
“I think the crux of the problem (with PTSD) is because it is an invisible wound, because it's not obvious to the untrained eye that you are suffering...whenever we have that situation there is always a lot of stigma” - Dr Jain on this episode of Wellbeing
Tune in next week when we start speaking with a range of emergency personnel about their PTSD journeys.
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This week on Wellbeing, we begin a 14-week series on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In this episode we are kicking off by talking with international PTSD expert Professor Alexander McFarlane from the University of Adelaide, Australia. Prof. McFarlane’s research has focused on PTSD in military veterans, emergency service personnel and disaster victims having published over 250 articles and co-aurthored three books on the subject. In 2011, Professor McFarlane received the Officer of the Order of Australia Award in the Australia Day Honours List for his outstanding contributions to medical research in the field of PTSD. In this episode, Professor McFarlane talks about what exactly PTSD is, the prevalence of it in society, how genetics can make people more likely to develop PTSD, how PTSD changes the brain and how people can manage their PTSD.
About 4.4% of the Australian population have a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. So, it is a far more common condition than people would have thought. - Prof. McFarlane on this episode of Wellbeing.
Tune in next week when we speak with Dr Shaili Jain, continuing our look into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Laureate Professor Clare Collins from the University of Newcastle about diet and nutrition. Professor Collins has made major contributions to our knowledge on the impact of improving diet quality and food patterns on health and wellbeing. She has been awarded over $29 million dollars in research grants and published over 450 manuscripts during her time as an experienced researcher. Along with her team, Professor Collins has developed innovative technology tools for diet assessment, including the Australian Eating Survey, the Healthy Eating Quiz, accessed by over 500,000 people around the world, and the online program No Money No Time. She is a highly sort after media commentator on nutrition, having conducted thousands of media interviews for radio, print and TV. In this episode, Professor Collins talks about Australia's national nutrition, what makes a food nutritious, the links between cancer and alcohol, how poor nutrition impacts mental health and how we can all improve our diets.
“Many people are not aware that alcohol is directly related to over a dozen cancers.” – Prof. Collins on this episode of Wellbeing.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Evie, the former partner of an Alcoholic. Alcoholism runs in Evie’s family and although she never herself has had a problem with it, she has found herself in the past attracted to partners that struggled with alcohol. In this episode, Evie shares with us the dysfunction alcoholism can cause in a relationship and how she ended up herself mentally ill as a result of someone else’s drinking. Evie is a member of Al-Anon family groups and this episode is a part of our series in which we speak to members of that group.
Tune in next week where we talk with Prof. Clare Collins about nutrition and diet.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Elizabeth, the former wife of an alcoholic. Many have heard of how alcohol effects the person using it but a perspective not heard much is that of the families. In this episode, Elizabeth tells us the long journey she had with her former husband and his alcoholism. She explains how it affected her and her family, and how her husband unfortunately was not able to recover from his alcoholism. Elizabeth is a member of Al-Anon family groups and this episode is a part of our series where we speak to members of that group.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Hannah, the mother of two adult alcoholics. Many have heard of how alcohol affects the person using it but a perspective not heard from much is that of the families. In this episode, Hannah shares with us first a bit about her late teen marriage to an alcoholic partner and how that affected the young family, the hardship of being a mother of teen alcoholics, the challenging family dynamics, and how boundaries have enabled Hannah to manage her relationship with her alcoholic sons.
Hannah is a member of Al-Anon family groups and this episode is a part of our series where we speak to members of that group.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Cheryl Canute, The Public Information Chairperson of Al-Anon Family Groups. Al-Anon Family Groups is a fellowship of people affected by the drinking of someone else such as mothers, children and friends of alcoholics. Many have heard of AA but as Cheryl highlights, not nearly as many have heard of Al-Anon. This episode is the first in a series we are doing in talking with members of Al-Anon Family Groups Australia. In this episode, Cheryl unpacks what the 12 steps in the Al-Anon programme are, who can join, how alcoholism affects families, and how people can get involved.
Tune in next week when we continue our series by talking to an Al-Anon member who is also the mother of an alcoholic.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Toby Lawrence, CEO of Arrow Health, a family owned and operated substance abuse rehabilitation clinic based in Victoria. In this episode, Toby talks about relapse, the process of recovery, personal approaches to recovery, the challenges of recovery and the stigma towards those with drug addictions. This episode is the 7th and the last in our series on drug addiction.
Tune in next week when we begin a series talking to people from Al-Anon family groups.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Graeme Alford, founder of addiction rehabilitation centre 21Renew. In the 1970’s Graeme was a very successful young barrister, until alcohol destroyed his legal career, ruined his marriage, and landed him in prison 3 times, the last for armed robbery. 21Renew was built upon Graeme’s own experience in recovery. In this episode, Graeme talks about when people usually seek help, the stigma stopping people from getting help earlier, the process of recovery, the challenges of recovery, and where the traditional recovery sector is failing.
Tune in next week for our last episode in our series on drug addiction when we speak with another drug recovery organisation.
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This week on Wellbeing we talk with Robert Stirling and Ben. Robert is the CEO of the Network of Alcohol & and other Drugs Agencies and Ben is recently recovered from a cocaine and opioid addiction. We first speak with Ben, who was first introduced to opioids after being wounded while serving in the defence force. He came into contact with cocaine while at parties. He talks of the drug culture in Australia, why he started taking drugs, and the effect it had on his finances and his life. In the second half, Robert talks about what the NADA is and what its role is in the drug and alcohol field. Tune in next week when speak with an expert in drug addiction recovery.
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This week on Wellbeing we continue talking with Grant who recently is recovered from a drug dependence. The first time Grant entered recovery he left with some sense of success with his drug addiction but decided he would be a “controlled drinker” now instead. His drinking become out of control to the point he ended up going to jail for a short time. This cost him the relationship with a long-time partner and impacted other relationship around him. In this episode, Grant tells us of his bumpy journey to recovery. Tune in next week when we speak with the CEO of the Network of Alcohol & and other Drugs Agencies and also someone who has recovered from a cocaine addiction.
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This week on Wellbeing we talk with Grant who has recently recovered from a drug addiction. We spoke with an academic expert last week about drug addiction and now it is time to see what it is like from first-hand experience of having an addiction. Grant started experimenting first with marijuana in his early adolescence before trying other drugs such as speed, alcohol and cocaine later. He went from smoking marijuana every so often then to every weekend then to when he was 15 years old smoking it every day. In this episode, Grant tells us his journey and relationship with drugs in his early life. Tune in next week when Grant tells us of the downfall with his relationship due to drugs and his subsequent recovery.
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This week on Wellbeing is our second episode in a 7-part series on drug addiction. Today we are talking again with Professor Paul Dietze from the Burnet Institute. Professor Dietze is one of Australia's leading alcohol and other drug epidemiologists. In this episode, Professor Dietze talks about the drug addiction recovery, safety of the common drugs being consumed, government drug policy, how education and drugs connect and how our mind sets effect the outcomes and direction of drug policy. Tune in next week when we talk with a person who has experienced a lifelong drug dependence as we continue our series into drug addiction.
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This week on Wellbeing we begin a 7-part series on drug addiction. Today we are talking with Professor Paul Dietze from the Burnet Institute. With more than two decades in this field and with ground breaking research findings, Professor Dietze is one of Australia's leading alcohol and other drug epidemiologists. In this episode, Professor Dietze talks about the history of drug use, drugs being used in medicine, their effect on the brain, how people are affected differently by them and how they change a person’s behaviour. Tune in next week when Professor Dietze goes even deeper into what drugs are and what it means to be addicted to them.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Dr Mark Merry, Principal of Yarra Valley Grammar. At the time of recording students had only recently gone back to school from a long lockdown. Many were both anxious and excited in being back. Dr Merry explains that it is now the teacher’s job to create a great and positive back to school learning environment. Dr Merry has over 40 years of experience in the educational field and became the principal of Yarra Valley Grammar in 2009. In the episode, Dr Merry highlights the importance of routine in schools, importance of student connection with friends and teachers, body imagine, mental health, and where academic studies and student wellbeing balance.
Tune in next week when we begin a 7-part series on drug addiction.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with George Patriki, Dual Diagnosis Consultant and Director of the Gold Coast Addiction and Treatment Centre. George touches on the damage that gambling can cause in a person’s life with some of his clients having lost literally everything. George has 27 years of clinical experience as a counsellor, educator and clinical supervisor. In this episode, George talks about gambling’s effect on the brain, people’s inability to stop gambling, the link between brain chemistry and addiction, the process of gambling recovery, and its effect on loved ones. This is our final episode in our 7-part series on gambling addiction.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Edward Handley, CEO of Hills And Ranges Private, a Melbourne rehabilitation centre. To continue our series on gambling addiction we go full circle now as we look into the recovery process. Ed highlights that beginning recovery starts at different times for everyone and can only be undertook if the person themselves wants help. In this episode, Ed covers how long the recovery period usually is, how treating gambling addiction is different from other addictions, and where the one size fits all approach to recovery is failing.
Tune in next week for our final episode in problem gambling when we talk further about gambling recovery with expert George Patriki.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Sheree, the wife of a problem gambler. Sheree did not become aware of her husband’s gambling until they were married and living together. Two weeks into their marriage, money would go missing and he would be out for long periods of time. Like many, at first she did not know what was happening. In this episode, she delves into the hurt his addiction has caused her, the money troubles it has caused the family, the straining in their relationship, and how she still manages the relationship despite all these things.
Tune in next week when we discuss gambling addiction recovery with an expert.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Paul, a former problem gambler. Paul first started gambling in his early 20s but it was when he switched to online sports betting that his addiction really came to light. His addiction led him to draining his mother’s super of $70,000, a lost marriage, and many lost and hurt relationships along the way. In this episode, he talks of his journey with his gambling problem and how it has affected him throughout his life. Tune in next week when we speak with the wife of a problem gambler.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Ralph, a former problem gambler. Ralph was first introduced to gambling in his early childhood in the 1940s putting bets on for family members. Ralph has seen gambling change over time, even witnessing the first poker machines coming to Australia in 1956. He has been free of gambling for two decades. Ralph is a regular presenter for the Consumer Voices community education sessions at Gambling Impact Society. These sessions are aimed at educating people on the effects of gambling. In this episode, Ralph talks of his journey with his gambling problem and how it affected his relationships and quality of life. Tune in next week when we speak with another former problem gambler.
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This week on Wellbeing, we begin a seven-part series looking at problem gambling. Today we are talking with Kate Roberts from the Gambling Impact Society. Australia has a strong gambling culture with many struggling with their gambling habits and although not treated as a drug, it effects the same pleasure centres of the brain. In this episode, Kate shares with us what problem gambling is, how gambling effects the brain, why people turn to gambling and the dangers of online gambling. Tune in next week when Kate continues sharing her expertise into problem gambling.
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This week on Wellbeing, we are talking again with Kate Roberts from the Gambling Impact Society about problem gambling. Australia has a strong gambling culture with many struggling with their gambling habits. In this episode, Kate shares with us how far our understanding of problem has progressed in last few decades, the stigma towards those with problem gambling and the support available to those that want help. Tune in next week when a former gambling addict shares his story.
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This week on Wellbeing, we continue looking into student wellbeing with Melbourne based teacher and year coordinator Michael Pegiou. Student wellbeing is an important topic to all that are or will be attending school and is especially relevant now students have returned to school from online schooling. In this episode, Michael talks about the future of student wellbeing, social medias effect on students, and the power teachers have to form students into well-grounded young adults. Tune in next week when we begin a series looking at problem gambling.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Melbourne based teacher and year coordinator Michael Pegiou from Oakleigh Grammar about student wellbeing. Michael shares that teachers are far more than just academic mentors, they are life mentors. In this episode, Michael talks about the topics student come to him with, wellbeing-related topics on school radars, and the strong connections teachers and students can form. Tune in next week when Michael continues delving into student Wellbeing.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with T and Brendon, two members of Alcoholics Anonymous. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people with shared experiences in alcohol use disorders, all with the primary focus of helping other alcoholics (each other) achieve sobriety through weekly meetings. In this episode, these two members share their experiences of how their involvement with the fellowship has helped them manage a life-threatening disorder. This is the last episode in our series on alcohol use disorder. Tune in next week when we begin a double episode looking into student wellbeing.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Mark Bell, a once high-level alcohol user who is challenging the way we approach addiction recovery. Mark says that more traditional approaches to recovery have the tendency “tell people what’s wrong with them” instead of asking how the person feels. Mark currently works for Smart Recovery in program support. In this episode, Mark talks about alcohol culture, the stigma towards those with alcohol problems, and reframing how we see alcohol use disorder and recovery. Tune in next week to hear our last episode in our alcohol use disorder series where we talk with members from Alcoholics Anonymous.
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This week on Wellbeing, we are talking with former alcoholic Tori McCarthy. Tori was just 13 was she picked up her first drink. She soon found that her drinking habits were more extreme than that of her peers. Going into adulthood, while her peers were progressing in life, all she “wanted to do was go to the pub”. In this episode, she delves into the effect that drinking had on her relationships, life, view of herself, and how she came out at the end of the tunnel. Tune in next week to hear a former alcoholic share his views on approaching recovery.
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This week on Wellbeing, we are again talking with Professor John B. Saunders about Alcohol Use Disorder (formally known as alcoholism). His career as a clinician, service director, researcher and academic in the alcohol and drug field extends back over 40 years. In this episode, Prof. Saunders talks about the stigma towards those effected by AUD, why people turn to alcohol, the mental and physical diseases that can develop because of AUD, and who is most likely to develop an alcohol use disorder. Tune in next week to hear a former alcoholic share her story.
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This week on Wellbeing, we begin a series looking at Alcohol Use Disorder (formally known as alcoholism). Our first guest of this five-part series is Professor John B. Saunders, a consultant physician in internal medicine and addiction medicine. In 1989, through The World Health Organisation, Professor Saunders developed the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, the most widely used alcohol screening test in the world. In this episode, he defines what alcohol is, how it effects and changes the brain, how long alcohol use disorder takes to develop, and how it affects people differently. Tune in next week for Prof. Saunders’s second episode looking into this topic.
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This week on Wellbeing, we talk with Professor Yun-Hee Jeon from the University of Sydney about StepUp for Dementia Research. StepUp for Dementia Research is a research participation and engagement service, a “one-stop shop” that connects individuals – both with and without dementia – with researchers conducting studies into dementia prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care and cure. In this episode, Professor Jeon talks about the organisations role and how it contributes to dementia research. Tune in next week when we begin a 5 part series looking into Alcohol Use Disorder.
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A discussion on improving the health and wellbeing of older people with dementia, depression or other chronic illnesses.
Four high school students talk about their experience of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pademic.
A school principal talks about the challenges of keeping staff and students healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emeritus Director and Distinguished Scientist at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research discusses the COVID-19 pandemic.
A registered nurse talks about supporting the health of nurses, midwives and their students.
A doctor and a farmer share their views on what needs to be done to address climate change.
Autism affects how a person experiences their environment, how they feel and how they interact with others.
Stroke has recently been recognised by the WHO as a neurological rather than vasular condition.
Robyn Latimer OAM, discusses Tourette syndrome, a nuerological disorder characterised by rapid, repetitive and involuntary muscle movements and vocalisations called tics.
Dr Ben Ewald discusses the health impacts of air pollution from coal-fired power stations.
Naturopath, Peter Mullen, discusses anxiety, what triggers it, and how to manage it from a whole person perspective.
Associate Professor Jane Muir discusses FODMAPs, new diet therapies to treat and control diet-related gastrointestinal dysfunction.
Associate Professor Simon Keely discusses the cellular processes of digestive disease and infection.
Professor Peter Ghosh and his colleagues have discovered a new drug that shows great promise in treating osteoarthritis.
Lucinda Barry is the CEO of the Organ and Tissue Authority and is an enthusiastic advocate for organ and tissue donation.
Kelly Thompson discusses the Global Women's Health Program from the George Institute for Global Health.
Prof. Niels Birbaumer discusses new ways to help people suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, dementia, the effects of a stroke, or even the extremes of locked-in syndrome.
Manager of Death Cafe, Ruth Boydell, discusses how to to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.
Jane Klein speaks with Emeritus Professor Trevor Parmenter, whose passion is adults with a developmental disability.
Jane Klein speaks with some of the people who contribute to the improvment of the lives of the vietnamese people through improved health.
Julie Heraghty, CEO, Macular Disease Foundation, discusses an at risk group of caring Australians who may be negelecting their own eye health.
Educator, author, nutritionist and naturopath Barbara O'Neill talks about her journey of natural healing.
Julie Heraghty and Associate Professor Lisa Keay - access to vision aids and technologies.
Dr Blanche Grube discusses how what is used to fill or repair our teeth might be connected to a variety of health issues.
Ingrid Airlie talks about her organisation I Am Here, a place to give carers and their loved ones an opportunity to rejuvenate from trauma events.
Julie Hergarty amd Ruth Cameron discuss macular disease and the mEYE World Photographic Competition.
Dr Angelo Alonzo discusses research into brain stimulation techniques for the treatment of depression.
John Elder Robison is an adult with autism and is the author of the three books RAISING CUBBY, LOOK ME IN THE EYE, and BE DIFFERENT.
Professor Bruce Neal discusses a nutrition app, Foodswitch, that helps you find out what is in the food you're eating and suggests simple, healthier solutions.
Dr John Van Der Kallen discusses the affects of climate change and how to mitigate these.
Dr Meredith Prain discusses deafblindness and how those affected can enjoy a high quality of life.
Julie Heraghty, CEO of the Macular Disease Foundation, discusses what is being done to manage macular disease.
Dr Virginia Reid talks to Dr John Van Der Kallen about the effects of climate on health.
Dr Virginia Reid talks to Dr Sue Outram about the education of medical students at the University of Newcastle.
Prof. C. Jessie Jones talks about a better quality of life in older age through the use of exercise.
Gerald Edmunds from Headache Australia discusses the current state of research into headaches in Australia.
Glenn Rees, Director of Alzheimer's Australia, discusses the state of dementia in Australia.
Dr. Joe Dispenza talks bout the mind-body connection and how you can use your mind to become healthy.
A type of inflammatory arthritis primarily affecting spine and sacroiliac joints discussed by Dr. John van der Kallen
Susan Dalby describes the effects of a mother's state of mind on that of her child - before and after birth.
Judith Taylor shows how a day of 'pampering' can have a positive effect on people living with cancer
Dr. Jackie Center from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research talks about osteoporosis in men.
Prof. Rob Sanson Fisher tells Iris Nichols about how doctors cope with having to give bad news to patients and their families.
Susan Daley discusses the psychological effects hormones play on a child's development.
Dr. Greg Levenston talks about the Free Mason's 'No More Secrets' campaign to promote men's health.
TMS is a non-invasive way of stimulating the brain, and is used to treat a range of conditions.
Juliet Roosendaal talks about Lupus from the perspective of someone living with the condition.
Prof. Robert Clancy tells Iris Nichols about a tour of historical sites pertaining to the history of medicine.
The Biology of Belief - Dr. Bruce Lipton talks about his book which describes the science of how our beliefs affect our bodies.
Vertebral Subluxation Awareness with Jason Gerres, Doctor of Chiropractic from Biomax Chiropractic.
Bald And Beautiful is a day of pampering for adults living with cancer. Judith Taylor tells Iris Nichols about this special day.
Grahame Steel chairs a discussion about the way forward for mental health care in Australia, and involves Christopher Pyne MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for health and Ageing.
Optomitrist Narelle Hine explains the difference between optomitrists and opthalmologists, talks about eye care, cataracts and glaucoma.
Author of the Strong Women series, Miriam Nelson PhD, tells Dr. Virginia Reid about the health benefits of exercise.
Lavini Plonka, author of "What Are You Afraid Of? A Body/Mind Guide to Courageous Living" talks about the Feldenkrais method.
Gail MacDonell - Partners of Veterans Association of Australia is interviewed by Judith Taylor.