GMHBA Healthier Together Podcast

Mel Bald has a Bachelor of Human Movement, a Post Graduate degree in Sports Management, and a Bachelor in Nutritional Medicine, alongside years of experience working in public health, and also working as a nutritionist 1 on 1 with clients to help them reach their health goals. Mel is the Health and Nutrition Coordinator at GMHBA Health Insurance where she develops programs and educational resource...

Sam is one of Australia’s leading fitness experts and a personal trainer with over 18 years of experience in the fitness industry. From a humble fitness instructor at his university gym during his first year of exercise science to a personal trainer doing 90 appointments a week and opening Gecko Sports (Australia's first ever kids gym), Sam has been lucky enough to experience it all. Today Sam is...

Cindy Davenport is the Director of Safe Sleep Space. Cindy is a registered midwife, IBCLC and maternal and child health nurse. She is member of the Lactation Consultants of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ) and the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) and has worked in the early parenting field since 1998. Cindy is passionate about the health and wellbeing of families and offers a sensible,...

Dr Anna Stokes works at the GMHBA Dental Care practice in Geelong and has more than 20 years’ experience in all aspects of family, general, complex and cosmetic dentistry. (0.34) What is tooth decay and what causes it? (0.37) Why do we need regular check-ups? (0.56) What are you looking for in a check-up? (1.44) What are some tips for brushing your teeth? (2.29) Are electric tooth brushes better?...

Maggie Bradley is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who is currently working across a range of nutrition fields including private practice (based in Geelong), aged care and sports nutrition (with Western Bulldogs AFL Women’s). Maggie graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Dietetics and is passionate about empowering individuals with evidence-based knowle...

Professor Dorothy Bruck is a Professor of Psychology at Victoria University, has over 70 peer-reviewed publications, and is Chair of the Sleep Health Foundation. She has a particular expertise and interests in sleep/wake behaviour, mental health, and chronic fatigue. (0.35) Why sleep matters (1.25) Sleep and its restorative role (2.00) Number of hours of sleep we need (2.50) Children and adolescen...

Dr Joanna McMillan is a PHD qualified nutrition scientist and accredited practicing dietitian, as well as appearing regularly on television across a variety of networks, featuring on a number of radio stations and appearing in online and print publications. In this episode, the impact of food on the brain will be discussed. (0:35) The brain and ageing (3.09) Key risk factors for cognitive decline...

Andrew Fuller is a clinical psychologist who has worked with over 1,000 schools and more than 500,000 young people, is a Fellow at the University of Melbourne, has been a scientific consultant on the ABC, as well as written more than 8 books on the topics of parenting, resilience, and identifying strengths for young people. In this episode we’ll be discussing resilience in children and teenagers....

In this episode we’ll be talking to Dr Sonia Davison who is an endocrinologist with extensive experience and special interest in Women's Health. She is a Clinical Fellow with Jean Hailes for Women’s Health and has also been a research fellow at the Women’s Health Research Program, Monash University. She is in private practice at Cabrini Medical Centre, Malvern, and at Jean Hailes for Women's Healt...

In this episode we’ll be talking to Dr Rosie Worsley who is an endocrinologist specialising in women’s health on the topic of menopause. Rosie consults at the Jean Hailes Medical Centre at Epworth East Melbourne and worked for five years in the Alfred Hospital Women’s Health and Women’s Mental Health Clinics, looking after the endocrine needs of women with complex medical and psychiatric condition...

In this episode we’ll be discussing the issues faced by caregivers of people with a mental illness and how to reduce carer burden, as well as the development of novel therapies with Professor Michael Berk. Michael is the Alfred Deakin Chair of Psychiatry at Deakin University and Barwon Health, where he heads the IMPACT Strategic Research Centre. (0:49) Why the focus on the role of the caregiver? (...

In this episode we’ll be discussing the tools to create lasting changes in order to break habits, plan for success and master your health. Shivaun Conn is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Health Coach, Vice President of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, and Director of Discovery Health Coaching. Shivaun has worked for over 15 years as a dietitian, health coach and presenter....

In this episode how food affects our mood will be discussed, along with strategies to maximise mental wellbeing with Professor Felice Jacka. Felice is the director of the Food and Mood Centre at Deakin University, and founder and president of the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research. Topics: (00:42) Setting the scene on diet, gut and mental health (8:51) Modifiable risk factor...