Be An Awesome GP Podcast

Slay Dragons, Live Better: New Book + Beyond Blue Fundraiser (Doctors & Dragons) Announcing my new book, “Slay Dragons, Live Better,” exploring the science of Dungeons & Dragons and how it can improve wellbeing, with links on Amazon. This month we’re also raising money for Beyond Blue via our Tiltify fundraiser, Mass Healing Words (Doctors and Dragons/MDTTTRPG Fundraise for Beyond Blue), a...

Chris interviews Dr Kerry Jewel, a Melbourne-based nuclear medicine physician and writer, about her debut novel A Little Unwell (Hachette), a darkly funny medical drama following junior doctor Amy and drawn from real clinical experiences while protecting patient confidentiality through “scrambled” stories. Jewel outlines her path to traditional publishing: years of drafting, joining writing commun...

Chris reunites with former Royal Tweed Hospital intern colleague Dr Nelson Herbert, now a GP at Cotton Tree Plaza Medical Center, to discuss supervising new registrars and the philosophy of general practice. Nelson outlines his diverse path including three years of obstetrics and gynecology additional skills and years as a medical educator across GP Synergy and RACGP, and explains why teaching imp...

Transforming ADHD Diagnosis and Care: A GP's Journey and Innovations (it's just me today gang!)   In this episode, Dr. Chris shares his transformative journey after discovering his brother's missed ADHD diagnosis. As a General Practitioner in the Sutherland Shire, he created ADHD @ Your GP to address systemic issues in ADHD diagnosis and management. This was his project from the Future Leaders Pro...

In this episode, Dr. Christopher Timms hosts Dr Bhavya Balasubramanya, a public health physician and GP, to discuss her unique journey from India to Australia. They explore her background in community medicine, the challenges and experiences of international medical graduates, and Dr. Balasubramanya's advocacy work. Learn about the pathways, licensing, and the importance of diversity in the health...

Revolutionizing ADHD & Neurodiverse Care: Dr. Katherine Holzhauser's Journey   Join Dr. Christopher Timms as he interviews Dr. Katherine Holzhauser from the Kaleidoscope Clinic, discussing her profound impact on ADHD and neurodiverse care.   Key Discussion Points:   Dr. Holzhauser's Background and Career (00:47): Learn about Dr. Holzhauser's journey, starting from her background in general pra...

In this insightful episode of "Be an Awesome GP," host Chris is joined by psychologist Dr. Shaun Prentice, an expert on burnout with a keen focus on general practitioners. Together, they delve into the complexities of burnout and explore how aligning personal values with professional life can significantly impact a GP's well-being. Dr. Prentice shares his valuable research findings, highlighting t...

Join Christopher Timms in an engaging conversation with Dr. Billy Stoupas, a GP Practice Owner and healthcare innovator from Australia. Dr. Stoupas shares his inspiring journey from a medical student to a successful GP clinic owner, emphasizing the importance of communication and compassionate care. Discover how he has transformed Oakleigh Health District Centre into a thriving healthcare institut...

Welcome to another episode of "Be an Awesome GP"! Today, we are thrilled to sit down with Professor Danielle Mazza, a prominent figure in general practice and women's health. As the head of the Department of General Practice at Monash University School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Professor Mazza has played a pivotal role in updating the RACGP's Red Book. In this episode, Professor...

In this episode of Be an Awesome GP, Dr. Nicole Higgins, the President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners shares her insights on the Scope of Practice Review, a crucial topic. As GPs navigate the increasingly turbulent healthcare system, they play a unique role equivalent to pilots ensuring a safe landing in the field of primary care. This Scope of Practice Review emerges fro...

Today we delve into the realm of gaming disorders, with a particular focus on the physically associated symptoms. We are thrilled to have Dr. Daniel Stjepanovic from the University of Queensland as our guest. Dr. Stjepanovic has recently published a paper titled 'Extended Hours of Video Gameplay and Negative Physical Symptoms and Pain' in Computers in Human and Behaviour. This episode stands out a...

What do patient health, doctor health and environmental health have to do with each other? Dr Nicole Sleeman and Dr Kate Wylie run us through it.

I sat down with Dr John O'Bryen owner of Body Scan Clinic. A GP with additional training in skin cancer medicine, John also runs a thriving dermoscopy Instagram account. John is a keen advocate for doctor's health, and a peer reviewer for the AJGP. A family man, a gentleman and a scholar, join us as we hear about John's story.

We sat down with Dr Terrance Lim, psychiatrist and Director at the Mindsight Clinic. We talked about how to improve mental health care in Australia, the utility of general practice to deliver high quality mental healthcare to patients and ADHD.  

Introducing the heart centred Dr Olivia Ong, a remarkable medical mum and a passionate medical entrepreneur dedicated to delivering healthcare coaching. With a heart-centered and soul-driven approach, Olivia supports fellow healthcare professionals in achieving a more balanced life, enabling them to thrive both at work and at home without experiencing burnout. Olivia's life took a significant turn...

Dr Rebecca Nothrop is a certified professional coach, medical registrar with additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy, qualified group fitness instructor and personal trainer.  Self-doubt is a common feeling that almost every GP has experienced at some point in their lives. Whether you are a successful professional or a student trying to achieve high grades, self-doubt can be a critica...

Coffee! Most doctors drink it, whether it's to get going in the morning or to make it through a night shift, but how much is too much? We sit down with Ms Kitty Pham a researcher at UniSA to talk about risks and benefits. Kitty's publication is here ' High coffee consumption, brain volume and risk of dementia and stroke '. 

Dr Jenny Huang works at a GP lead Long COVID clinic. Finding the opportunity in a challenging scenario, the Geelong Long Covid Clinic has set a standard of excellence for family medicine. What can we do better for our patients with Long COVID? Don't worry ear jockeys because the first step, as with a podcast, is to listen.

Dr Craig Hilton is an experienced GP who has published over 4000 comic strips about "DocRat". We chat about what he has learned over many years of cartooning, 20 e-books and how to thread the needle of medical satire that brings patients along for the journey.

Dr Michelle Redford, Parkrun ambassador, sat down to discuss social prescribing, physical exercise and the benefits of volunteering. We talk about how to help your patients stay active and maintaining curiosity in the face of complexity in General Practice.

James Carrington from Mentoring Men talks to us about what his service can offer to supplement General Practice care for men. Are your patients lonely? In need of mentoring? Lacking community?  Consider a social prescription for Mentoring Men. Targeted at doctors in the Australian context, this episode is not a substitute for medical advice

Andrew Mellor is director at Healthy Teams. Today he talks to us about coaching and artificial intelligence. How can we use coaching and AI to improve our work as General Practitioners in Australia?   This episode is aimed at doctors in the Australian Family Medicine field.