This Might Sting

Health EN ↓ 12 episodes

It’s getting harder and harder to figure out what’s good for us and what’s not. There’s too much information out there - and a lot of it is totally fact-free. You hear so much about what is and isn’t healthy - is cheese safe? Does wine cure heart disease? - and it feels like everyone has a syndrome or a disorder or a diagnosis. Each week, our hosts - Dr. Aidan Baron and Julie McCrossin AM - will discuss the latest health news with experts to bring you a healthy dose of Normal. Side effects may include: reduced feelings of existential dread; knowing what to actually ask your doctor to get real...

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Very Expensive Urine (with Dr. Kevin Klatt) 26.07.2025 1:00:25

Julie and Aidan discuss all things diet and metabolism with Dr Kevin Klatt. How does your metabolism work? Does the keto diet make a difference? What should you be eating when you're pregnant? If you'd like to hear us talk about a specific topic or you have questions, get in touch at questions@thismightsting.com.au Follow us on TikTok and Instagram

Let's Have a Chat 13.06.2025 1:03:17

Aidan and Julie are joined by three listeners to discuss a wide range of topics! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Send us your questions or suggestions at questions@thismightsting.com

Breasts and Babies 19.05.2025 33:54

Julie and Dr. Aidan discuss breast density, whether French Fries are worse for you than cigarettes (spoiler alert: they're not), and new research comparing the birthing experience in private and public hospitals. Get in touch at questions@thismightsting.com.au Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

Ketamine and Sunscreen 12.05.2025 36:53

Dr. Aidan and Julie give you the skinny on the latest health news. Why has ketamine been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme? What's the deal with science funding in the USA? Could peanut allergies be a thing of the past? And should I really be making my own sunscreen? Get in touch with us at questions@thismightsting.com.au Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

Who You Gonna Call? (with Jesse Lenn) 02.05.2025 51:41

Dr. Aidan and Julie chat with Executive Director and co-Founder of Community Health Support, Jesse Lenn, about all things paramedicine and pre-hospital care. Learn more about CHS at their website. Get in touch with us at questions@thismightsting.com.au Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

It's All Balls 28.04.2025 33:46

This week we're covering off Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, where TikTok thinks you can smell toxins, iron deficiency, and a breakthrough in dementia prevention courtesy of the shingles vaccine. Get in touch with us at questions@thismightsting.com.au Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

Straight Endo the Fire (with Milli Weaver) 24.04.2025 56:09

Aidan and Julie catch up with Milli Weaver, CEO of the Australian Endometriosis Foundation, to talk all things Endo. What does the journey to diagnosis look like? What support do people with endo need? Get in touch with us at questions@thismightsting.com.au Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

Measles and Magnesium 20.04.2025 35:54

Why is measles back? Is magnesium the magic cure for all that ails us? And what's the go with giving CPR? Julie and Dr. Aidan dive into the latest health news from this week. If you're interested in hearing us cover a particular topic, get in touch at questions@thismightsting.com.au Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

Kickstart Your Heart 14.04.2025 30:03

This week, Dr. Aidan and Julie get stuck into atrial fibrillation and what you need to know all the juicy details about HPV and oral sex when drinking alcohol overseas is safe if your dopamine levels are actually making you depressed Get in touch with us at questions@thismightsting.com.au Follow us on Instagram or TikTok

The Mouth is Part of the Body (with A/Prof Matt Hopcraft) 11.04.2025 54:08

Julie and Dr. Aidan are joined by A/Prof Matt Hopcraft to talk all things oral health. Should our teeth be as white as we think? Why isn't dental in Medicare? Why are people scared of dentists? Learn all this and more. Follow Matt's work at Dental as Anything and his campaign to Give Medicare Teeth . Keep in touch with us on Instagram and TikTok

Empaths... in Space? 08.04.2025 37:09

Our first episode is here! Dr. Aidan and Julie discuss: the new National Lung Cancer Screening Program and who is eligible what being an astronaut does to your body whether empaths are a real thing or a TikTok invention Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Get in touch with us at questions@thismightsting.com.au

Teaser 03.04.2025 3:00

Welcome to This Might Sting, with your hosts Dr. Aidan Baron and Julie McCrossin AM! In this teaser, you'll hear a bit more about our show and what you can expect from coming episodes. Don't forget to subscribe!