MedHeads

How can you trigger a change in someone, how can you unlock their potential for recovery? In this episode tells us how he has used the miracle question to help a patient suffering from PTSD and prescription opioid dependency find his true purpose in life and thereby escape the shackles of drug dependency. Click below to hear more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

In this episode Dr Andrew Rees and I discuss human needs in the context of benzodiazepine dependency. We discuss why they are so difficult to come off, but also why coming off them is so important. Andrew describes the his coaching approach which he uses to help his patients free themselves from the shackles of dependency. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

Many of us are time poor due to the various responsibilities and pressures we face these days. As a result, despite the awareness that exercise is tremendously beneficial for our health, it seems to be put on the backburner more often than not. This is the reality most of us face but, there is a possible way out of this- the 4 minute Tabata style workout.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com...

Navigating the complexities of the residential aged care system can be a daunting experience. Zoe Lance and I chat about the options and the fee structures that you need to know about when choosing your residential aged care facility.  For more information, you should also watch our Free 30min webinar on aged care. https://www.meducate.com.au/webinar/nqr Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/m...

This week, Dr Ferghal and Dr Saveena discuss the benefits of exercise both in primary and secondary prevention of cardiometabolic diseases, heart disease and maintaining a robust immune system.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

What is the difference between Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs and Max-Neefs human needs? How can an understanding of these human needs allow us to approach human suffering and in particular addiction? In this show, part two of a two-part series, Dr Andrew Rees and I try to answer these questions. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

Have you ever asked yourself if you could reduce your tablet burden? Are you sick and tired of hearing that “There is a pill for every Ill”? Well, have you considered the exercise pill? Today Dr Saveena and I discuss the exercise pill, and more specifically the benefits of exercise in terms of our mental health, our musculoskeletal health, and our risk of cancer.  Support the show (https://www.pat...

What is the difference between Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs and Max-Neefs human needs? How can an understanding of these human needs allow us to approach human suffering and in particular addiction? In this show, part one of a two-part series, Dr Andrew Rees and I try to answer these questions. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

The Australian government recommends that we engage in at least 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise per week. Additionally, we should do resistance training, balance exercises and stretches twice per week. Activities that are recommended include walking, jobbing, and resistance exercises such as push-ups. Tai-Chi, yoga and Pilates are good forms of balance and stretching exercises. ...

Do you worry about drugs and doses and times of administration, either for yourself or a loved one? If so, help is at hand. Zoe Lance and I discuss the strategies that can be put in place to help people cope with the complexities of medication safety and medication administration. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist to learn more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

Our sleep phases all vary, some of us jump out of bed with boundless energy early in the morning whilst others are able to party long into the night. What used to be referred to as morning larks and night owls is now described as sleep phase, the extremes of which are labelled sleep phase disorder. Judicious use of melatonin and light exposure can help manage these problems. Support the show (http...

This week I talk with Zoe Lance about the importance of skin integrity. The skin is the largest organ of the body and serves to protect us from the external environment. But we need to look after it. The three golden rules of skin care are Moisturise daily Off load pressure areas Manage urinary incontinence.  In this episode, Zoe and I discuss all these issues and more. Support the show (https://w...

This week  Dr Saveena and I chat about factors that can influence how well we sleep. We go through the mnemonic COLTE that explains these factors: carbohydrates, osmolality, light, temperature and exercise. So, if you want to learn more, please join us! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

This week I talk with Aileen Thoms about health promotion. As Aileen says, “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure” So what is health promotion, how do we maintain our health, and what can we do to overcome barriers to enjoying good health. Learn the answers to these questions and more in this video. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

Sleep cannot be considered a passive absence of function but is an essential process during which our brains and bodies regenerate. It is characterised by many disparate active processes referred to as rem sleep and non-rem sleep that occurs in ninety-minute cycles.  We need about five cycles of sleep per night which equates to seven to nine hours of sleep per night.  Melatonin from the pineal gla...

Today I chat with Dr Andrew Rees about solution focussed therapy. This therapy does not dwell on the past but rather works on the premise that the future is negotiable. By knowing the patient and by asking the miracle question the therapist can unlock a patient’s recovery potential. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

This week on Lifestyle Matters, Ferghal & Saveena talk about the hormonal regulation of the fed and fasted state. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

Today on MedHeads we talk with Zoe Lance, a registered nurse who works as a case manager for a transition care program in the public health sector. We navigate the ins and outs of transition care, why it happens, how it works, and who pays for it? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

This week on MedHeads we begin a new series called Lifestyle Matters. Saveena and Ferghal introduce lifestyle medicine and describe how the six pillars of lifestyle medicine can be used to manage any chronic disease.  They are Ferghals Three F's and Saveenas Three S's. Listen the show to learn more. S02 EP06 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

Shining the light on School refusal. Have you ever wondered what may be going on every time one of your students voices their need to visit ‘the sick bay’…? Or perhaps you are curious about how often you do the roll call only to notice one (or perhaps a couple of your students) are continually absent from school….Today I would like to lift the veil on the complex interplay known as ‘school refusal...

In this episode of MedHeads, I chat with Dr Andrew Rees, a GP with an interest in chronic pain and addiction. We discuss the role of reconnection as a core part of the relief of suffering, be it psychological or physical pain or for that matter addiction. We discuss the need to connect with internal strengths, hope and meaningful connection with nature values work relationships and identity. Suppo...

This week we chat with Dr Sam Manger, who is the President of the Australasian Society of lifestyle medicine. We talk about the role and power of lifestyle interventions and health coaching in physical health and mental health. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

This week on MedHeads we chat with Broadcaster. Physiotherapist and Businesswoman Tiffany Cherry.  We discuss Health, The environment, Gender Equality and Sport Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

In a new season of MedHeads we are talking with Miguel Hawa about recognising trauma and how to deal with it in a paramedicine world. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/medheads)

Episode 6 The recovery  In this final episode, we chat with Chrissie about her meaningful recovery. We discuss her committed engagement with a twelve-step program and how the program continues to support her to this day, on her recovery journey, a journey that is full of hope, success, and joy. Get Support https://www.rethinkaddiction.org.au/getsupport Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/med...