Healthed Podcasts

In this episode, Carolyn Pinto from the Hemispherectomy Foundation Australia speaks with host Dr Rebecca Overton about hemispherectomy brain surgery in children, from recognising complications to navigating the transition from paediatric to adult care: Learn when to consider hemispherectomy and its impact on medication resistant epilepsy Hear a parent's lived experience, from daily seizures to sei...

In this episode, Clinical Haematologist Dr Nicholas Weber joins GP Dr Rebecca Overton to unpack modern myeloma care and how GPs can optimise patient outcomes: Understand the treatment philosophy in multiple myeloma Recognise common and clinically important toxicities Clarify evidence based vaccination strategies in myeloma Explore the GP’s role in survivorship, psychosocial care and palliati...

Discover how viewing “frequent flyers” and medically unexplained symptoms through a fascia and hypermobility lens can transform everyday general practice. A physiotherapist and a hypermobility researcher share practical, GP‑relevant insights on recognising, diagnosing and managing these often overlooked patients. In this episode: Rethinking fascia How to spot hypermobility red flags in...

Fascia is an active, innervated sensory system with direct neurophysiological relevance Reduced fascial glide is linked to pathology and chronic pain Densification represents a reversible stiffness that can alter pain presentation Mental health and fascia is a two-way street you can’t ignore Get quick wins: observe movement, feel for glide and refer early Expert: Alison Slater, Physiotherapi...

In this episode:  How climate-related health issues are already presenting in everyday consultations The humanitarian consequences of climate change Practical ways clinicians can frame climate change as a health risk factor in patient discussions Why sustainable healthcare practice matters, and how doctors can reduce the carbon footprint of medicine The role of medical advocacy and collective...

In this episode: Red flags that raise suspicion What pelvic ultrasound can reveal and why normal imaging doesn’t exclude endometriosis When persistent pain or specific findings should prompt earlier referral Why laparoscopy is now reserved for treatment rather than diagnosis How GnRH therapies fit into management and what you need to monitor Expert: Dr Sean Copson, Specialist Gynaecologist T...

In this episode:  Why Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorder are more common - and often missed The multi-system clues that can point to an underlying connective tissue disorder How early recognition and team-based care can change outcomes A healthcare professional’s role in diagnosis, pain management and advocacy Where to find trusted resources and referral pathways...

In this episode:  EDS subtypes, prevalence and genetic testing The risks of EDS and red flags Counselling before genetic testing and family planning Patient support requires a multidisciplinary approach Expert:   Dr Kunal Verma, Cardiologist This podcast is intended to be medical advice that is designed for health professionals only. We do not recommend you use this podcast as a substitu...

In this episode: Be guided by the patient and their symptoms, and when they want to start treatment  Recommended treatment options and doses, guided by how the patient is feeling and if they are satisfied while causing minimal side effects Not modifying the disease process but instead improving quality of life with treatment Expert: Dr Alessandro Fois, Neurologist This podcast is intended to...

In this episode: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and its impact in younger women Psychological and emotional impact of heart attacks in women (e.g depression, anxiety and PTSD) Factors that reduce optimal outcomes for women after a heart attack How best to support women following a heart attack Experts: Prof Robert M Graham, Cardiologist & Dr Barbara Murphy, Associate Director of...

In this episode: Refresh your understanding of myeloma biology Learn the key clinical red flags and how to recognise myeloma earlier in general practice.  Get a concise workup guide   Understand when and how urgently to refer to haematology using the CRAB features  Clarify the GP role in monitoring and survivorship  Expert: Dr Nicholas Weber, Haematologist This podcast is inten...

In this episode:  Always perform chest auscultation for respiratory complaints - the presence of lung crackles is a red flag for interstitial lung disease (ILD) requiring further investigation Refer early to respiratory specialists once ILD is suspected, to prevent permanent lung damage Partner with specialists managing ILD patients to monitor medication side effects, optimise vaccinations, a...

In this episode: There is a massive magnitude of people suffering from insomnia. It’s important to talk about insomnia and manage it well Sleep hygiene is helpful but not first line treatment, and should go alongside cognitive behavioural treatments for insomnia (CBT-I) Digital CBT-I is offered to most patients and is much more readily available to general practitioners throughout primary ca...

GPs can improve the management of common sleep disorders, including stratification and referral processes Recognising sleep health as the third pillar of overall health can lead to significant improvements in public health outcomes Many patients with OSA are not diagnosed and they drive - GPs can identify and manage those with uncomplicated OSA Expert: A/Prof Andrew Vakulin, Medical Sciences This...

In this episode: Primary care has an important place in addressing this issue of poor sleep Poor sleep is prevalent in adults and a very significant risk factor for many short and long term health outcomes Poor sleep is modifiable and GPs can support people to improve sleep  Expert: Dr Alexandra Metse, Clinical Psychologist & Lecturer This podcast is intended to be medical advice that is...

In this episode: The incidence of sleep disorders in children and its impact on the family The role of melatonin in the treatment of sleep disorders in children Why melatonin is not the answer for all sleep disorders The pitfalls of unsupervised melatonin use in children Experts: Dr Jasneek Chawla, Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Physician & Prof Sarah Blunden, Paediatric Sleep Research and C...

In this episode: The clinical manifestations of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) The genetics of TSC The importance of early diagnosis of TSC New therapies for the management of TSC Recommended clinical surveillance for those with a diagnosis of TSC Expert: Dr Clara Chung, Clinical Geneticist This podcast is intended to be medical advice that is designed for health professionals only. We do not re...

In this episode: Diagnosis involves the natural history, examination and referral of patients with Parkinson’s disease GPs to be attuned to the asymmetry of clinical signs and symptoms – this is a highlight for Parkinson’s disease Need to be observant to the non-motor symptoms (depression, constipation, anxiety) in new and ongoing patients Expert: Dr Alessandro Fois, Neurologist...

In this episode: Not all people with hypersomnolence have narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a long term condition with significant burden Sufferers need long term support, in the same way that any chronic disease does Expert: Dr David Cunnington, Specialist Sleep Physician This podcast is intended to be medical advice that is designed for health professionals only. We do not recommend you use this podcast...

In this episode: All physiological processes occur at the appropriate time and in sync with the external environment Opportunity for new approach in healthcare - harness the power of circadian timing Develop tools to measure and assess circadian timing and correct the disruptions and outcomes of patients Expert: Prof Shantha Wilson Rajaratnam, Professor of Sleep and Circadian Medicine This podcast...

In this episode: Dental referral requires a sleep physician referral and a conversation with the dentist is required to obtain all necessary information If a patient is referred to a sleep physician, the GP needs to note and ask if a jaw advancement splint is an appropriate form of treatment For patients who are considering alternative therapies, health professionals should highlight that in the e...

In this episode: Talking to patients about life patterns and how they fit with shiftwork Understand the reasons why sleep might be difficult, and what the flow-on effects are from getting inadequate sleep Conversations that shiftwork will challenge sleep, and learning strategies for sleep and alertness management to figure out what works best for the individual Experts: Professor Sally Ferguson, D...

In this episode: The importance of maintaining thyroid health during pregnancy When to do thyroid function testing during pregnancy The risks of postpartum thyroiditis developing in women known to have thyroid antibodies Expert: Prof Creswell Eastman AO, Endocrinologist This podcast is intended to be medical advice that is designed for health professionals only. We do not recommend you use this po...

In this episode: One doctor’s personal experience of working in Africa to positively change the lives of women with obstetric fistula Approximately two million women in the world suffer the effects of obstetric fistula but have little or no access to fistula surgery, almost all in developing countries Providing women with access to safe childbirth practices is the best form of prevention The...

In this episode: Links between dysautonomia, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) Early warning signs or red flags of POTS or dysautonomia that you may see in primary care Testing for POTS in a primary care setting When to refer for specialist opinion and to whom Current management advice for dysautonomia and POTS Expert: Dr Marie-Claire Seeley, Resear...