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What is the deadliest item in London’s Vagina Museum? Why are drug addiction rates in Australia spiking by over 30% post-pandemic? And if you’ve already had two surgeries for inherited bunions, is “third time’s a charm" actually possible? What makes a substance addictive, and why is it so hard to just "quit"? In this episode, Claire Murphy and Dr. Mariam dive into the compl...

Why are women less likely to receive CPR than men? Is your drinking a problem? And why can you sometimes feel which ovary you’re ovulating from?  We've returned to usual programming and are bringing you fresh content to kick-start your new year. In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire speak to Professor Kate Conigrave, an Addiction Medicine Specialist and Public Health Physician, to unpac...

It started with clumsiness at high jump. Then, midway through Year 12, Deanna Renee woke up partially blind in one eye. At just 17, she was diagnosed with * Multiple Sclerosis (MS) . Her classmates shunned her, convinced MS was a contagious STI. The internet told her she’d be in a wheelchair by 25. Today, she is a viral content creator, proving them all wrong. In this raw and often hilarious...

Welcome to another episode of your Well Summer Series! We know that "relaxing" over the holidays is not always the reality, and that your calendar is probably bursting at the seams. So, we've condensed the show into bite-sized episodes - perfect for a quick drive to the shops or a 20-minute breather from the chaos. In this episode, Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam are back at Med School to investigate...

Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2026 with a story that will squeeze your heart in more ways than one.  Imagine welcoming a perfectly healthy baby boy, only to be told ten days later that he has suffered heart failure after catching a common virus. That was the reality for Catie . Her son, Tom, was just a precious little newborn when an infection left him fighting for his life. The trauma t...

Welcome to another episode in your Well Summer Series! We've been escaping our usual programming for a little summer fling and keeping things short, fun, and fast. We know you’re juggling a lot right now, so these bite-sized episodes are designed to give you a 20-minute breather from the chaos, whether you're in the car or just need a moment to yourself. In this episode, Claire and Dr Mariam...

Imagine breaking a world record at the Commonwealth Games. It should be the single greatest moment of your life. But instead of wearing your gold medal, celebrating with your teammates, you are curled up in a hotel bed, alone and unable to move. That was the reality for Katja Dedekind,  an Australian Paralympic Swimmer. Katja is visually impaired, but for her, that disability pales in compari...

This episode of MID is all about our relationship with our faces and what the treatments and tweakments out there are doing to our faces. Our guest is the perfect person to guide us through this minefield: Dr Naomi, a doctor who's been refreshingly honest about her own facial work and runs a clinic offering all kinds of beauty treatments. The dilemmas that Dr Naomi & Holly tackle in this episo...

Welcome to the Well Summer Series ! We know the holidays are busy - whether you're working, travelling, or hiding in the bathroom for five minutes of peace - so we're keeping these episodes short, sharp and shiny!  In this episode, Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam head to Med School to debunk "cortisol detox" trends. They explain the science behind why a messy house stresses women out more than it...

In this episode of Well, Claire and Dr Mariam sit down with writer, speaker, visibility activist and influencer Carly Findlay to talk about her inflammatory skin condition, Ichthyosis. For years, we've watched her deal with the pain and frustration through the low moments and quite a few lovely highs too - always with a fabulous outfit. Through it all, she has been educating, entertaining and allo...

Does having darker skin really protect you from skin cancer? Can you imagine getting a Pap smear every single day for 21 years just to help your husband’s research? And, what do you do if your vagina involuntarily “clenches” during sex.  In this episode, we speak to Professor Georgina Long , Medical Director of Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) and 2024 Australian of the Ye...

Why does your dermatologist want you to throw out your doona immediately? Why do nurses desperately need you to stop lying about how that foreign object got stuck inside you? And, what is the real reason for your recurrent vaginal infections?  In this episode, we speak to Rodney Sinclair , Professor of Dermatology at The University of Melbourne, to tackle the confusion between dermatitis, ecz...

When do ‘preventative’ injections cross the line and start making you look older? Can wearing a bra to bed really prevent sagging? And do you need to see a gynaecologist if you've never had sex? In this episode, we speak to Consultant Dermatologist and Specialist Cosmetic Injector,  Dr Cara McDonald to get the truth about anti-ageing, skincare ingredients and cosmetic procedures....

On this episode of No Filter , Kate Langbroek sits down with Mel Robbins, the woman who has turned life advice into a global movement. Mel’s journey from nearly losing everything to becoming one of the most influential voices in self-help is nothing short of remarkable. She’s built a brand, a business, and a worldwide following—and she’s here to share the lessons that could...

From post-menopausal spotting to at-home bowel tests. HPV to painful boobs. Ask us anything about cancer, we’ve got you covered!  In this episode, Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam tackle your most pressing questions about some of the most common cancers affecting women, including cervical, ovarian, uterine, breast and bowel.  They talk to the experts to answer all your questions includi...

How important is being breast self-aware, and how do we know when a lump is a lump? Did men really invent the female vibrator to treat female “hysteria”? And what does it mean when your eczema suddenly appears on your face? In this episode, we talk to Dr. Belinda Yeo , a medical oncologist and clinician scientist, to find out why Australia has one of the highest rates of breast cancer...

Why is bowel cancer on the rise in younger Australians and what are the five key symptoms we’re dismissing? Is it actually better for your vaginal health to sleep without underwear? And can you use an online doctor as your regular GP if you live in a regional area? In this episode, we talk to colorectal surgeon Dr. Penelope De Lacavalerie about why bowel cancer is no longer an ‘older p...

When you build your brand on the sun-kissed Gold Coast lifestyle, in some ways, the sun is your business partner. For global icon and fitness entrepreneur Tammy Hembrow, spending her life at the beach without ever wearing sunscreen was the norm. She thought she “never burned” and was convinced she was “immune” to the dangers of the sun.   At 28, that all changed....

What are the subtle signs of gynae cancers we might be dismissing as something else? Could the type of pan you cook with help your iron deficiency? And are your allergy medications causing dryness... down there? We know hearing the word 'cancer' can be a frightening experience. But facing that fear with facts is the first step. We’re here to arm you with the information you need – from...

When we talk about menopause, we often leave out the stories of women in their 20s and 30s who are experiencing it prematurely. We're sharing a conversation from Mamamia's daily news podcast, The Quicky . They speak to Jess Westcott, a young woman whose breast cancer treatment triggered early menopause. And, they unpack why this medical anomaly is so difficult to navigate. You'll also hear from Dr...

Over the last four weeks on Well,   we've explored all things peri and menopause. We've looked at the science and the symptoms and done some HRT/ MHT myth busting, alongside answering loads of questions from you in the Well community. We hear from Naomi Watts, one of the most iconic and accomplished actors of her generation. She's starring in a new role…the role of author and advo...

TMI? We don’t know her…! Welcome to the sh*t show! In this peri special episode, our host Claire Murphy sits down with journalist, author and your ‘Peri Godmother’ Shelly Horton to gossip about perimenopause. So, if this topic is lighting up your group chats, you’re in the right place…  Shelly shares her unfiltered and raw story of being completely blinds...

From hot flushes to brain fog. Hormones to headaches. Ask us anything. We’ve got you covered.  In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire Murphy tackle your most pressing questions about the menopausal transition. They begin by reframing this stage of life and looking at how other cultures (even some of the animal kingdom) view post-reproductive years as a time of renewal, leadership, wisdom...

Does your endometriosis put you at a higher risk of early menopause? Did a pig castrator really perform the first-ever C-section? And if you've had a hysterectomy, do you still need to see a gynaecologist? In this episode, we talk to Professor Susan Davis AO , Director of the Women's Health Research Program at Monash University, to find out what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to the scien...

What do we now know about HRT and is it a safe way to manage peri/menopause symptoms? We go to Med School to find out if an ear piercing could help to relieve migraines. And in our Quick Consult, we help listener Meg with her ‘bleedy bottom’ haemorrhoid problem.  In this episode, we talk to Professor Rodney Baber , to unpack the myths and misinformation around Hormone Replacement...