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After US President Donald Trump and his Health Secretary RFJ Jnr announced that women shouldn't take Tylenol as it has been linked with increase in children being diagnosed with autism diagnosis, women all of a sudden had a new thing to be worried about. But when you look at the actual science these claims are made on, you'll feel much better, because the studies show that this in't the case. THE...

Is perimenopause more than hot flushes and night sweats? We go to Med School to find out if your breasts are not the only place that you can lactate from. And in our Quick Consult, why do we keep falling for the “sweet trap” of late-night junk food?   In this episode, we talk to Dr Sonia Davison, an endocrinologist at the Jean Hailes Medical Centre and Past President of the A...

Do you find yourself wide awake at 3 a.m? Ever wondered what it’s really like to live with chronic insomnia? Then this episode is for you... This week, in our Well special episode, we sit down with our Mamamia colleague Annaliese Todd, who shares her deeply personal and decades-long struggle with sleep.  From pregnancy-induced insomnia, to the crippling sleep deprivation that accompanie...

When you’re feeling exhausted - like so many of us are - what do you do? Most of us think we need more sleep. But, it turns out, sleep and rest are not the same thing. In fact, we can be tired in different ways, and each one of those ways requires a different kind of rest. In this episode of No Filter, Mia talks to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith about the 7 different kinds of rest that will preven...

From sleep deprivation to sleep eating. Napping to teeth grinding. Ask us anything. We’ve got you covered.  In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire Murphy answer all your questions about sleep and go through the four stages. They discuss what sleep deprivation does to you physically and mentally and how changing hormones can stop you getting a good night’s rest. They talk to the exp...

What is mindfulness and is it different to meditation? We go to Med School to find out what a clitoral hood is and what it does.  And in our Quick Consult, we find out what actually happens when you skip your period?   In this episode, Dr Richard Chambers discusses the different types of meditation and how it can help both your physical and mental health. We ask whether meditation a...

What is sleep hygiene and will it help you get some sleep? In Med School, can you imagine having two vaginas? And in our Quick Consult, what to do if dizziness has you in a spin. In this episode, Dr Jen Walsh discusses how important a regular wake up time is when it comes to sleep and how exposure to bright light during the day can help. We also talk about napping, exercise and why separate doonas...

What are some of the most common sleep disorders? We go to Med School to find out whether owning a dog can reduce your risk of dementia. And in our Quick Consult, should you be scared if you’ve put off your health checks for far too long? In this episode, Dr Kathleen Maddison discusses the most common causes of insomnia in women and whether our hormones play a role. We also talk about sleepw...

For the first 37 years of her life, Liz Ellis never planned on having kids. The former Australian Netball captain met her husband, rugby union player Matthew Stocks, when she was in her early 20s.  After the birth of her first daughter, Evelyn, Liz knew instantly she wanted more kids. But the next chapter of her life was not going to be easy. For 5 years, Liz suffered from secondary...

From IVF rounds to stretch marks. Prolapse to leaking boobs. Ask us anything. We’ve got you covered.  In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire answer all your questions about making babies and talk about how women are welcomed to motherhood in different cultures.  They also talk to the experts to answer questions about fertility, pregnancy and giving birth including; When is the best...

What are the stages of birth and what actually happens when you go into labour? We go to Med School to find out what a decidual cast is and what happens when it falls out of your uterus. And in our Quick Consult, could your menstrual cup be causing UTIs? In this episode, we talk to Obstetrician & Advanced Gynaecological Surgeon Dr Nargis Noori and Clinical Midwifery Specialist Betty Holland wh...

How do you find a good OBGYN when you’re pregnant? Ever felt a sharp pain in the butt during your period? And what role does testosterone play in perimenopause? In this episode, we talk to Kirsten Palmer , Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with Monash University to find out what’s happening throughout your pregnancy including morning sickness (just why?), preeclampsia, gestationa...

When is your fertile window and how much does stress play a role in infertility? What could a crease in your earlobe tell you about your heart? And could your anxiety, teeth and nails point to a problem with your gut? In this episode, Obstetrician and fertility specialist Dr. Justin Tucker talks about how long it usually takes to conceive and whether wearing polyester pants actually impacts your f...

Protein, weights, sleep, oh my. Does it feel like you hit a certain birthday with a zero and everyone started yelling at you about chicken breast and dumbbells? For this last episode of MID for Season 5, we wanted to ask someone smart to tell us exactly why that is. And so we found a woman called Louisa Nicola, an Australian neurophysiologist and human performance coach based in the US - and got h...

From weight medication side effects to the best exercises to build muscle as you age. Ask us anything. We’ve got you covered In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire Murphy answer all your questions about the body.  From whether the BMI is bullshit to knowing what a healthy weight range is. Plus, what’s the right age to start getting bone density checks? They also talk to the experts...

What do Zumba and Greek dancing have to do with bone density? Why should you shave first and soak later? And who gets to decide whether you can have a hysterectomy for health reasons if you haven’t had kids yet? In this episode, Endocrinologist Dr Sonia Davison from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health talks about whether diet and exercise can prevent dementia and what waist circumference ha...

How do weight loss injections work and does the weight pile on again when you stop them? You’ve heard about your G-spot but what about your A-spot and your O-spot ? And how to deal with a phobia of needles. In this episode,   Bariatrician GP Dr Jessica McEwan talks about the potential benefits and risks of GLP-1 agonists including what happens if you take too much. We also discuss how t...

Can you actually be healthy at any weight? What do leeches have to do with gynaecological issues? And what to do if you keep getting styes in your eye. In this episode, we have an important conversation about weight. Endocrinologist Dr Isobelle Smith talks about whether weight loss is more than just calories in and calories out, how to downsize fat not muscle and what your hormones have to do with...

Over the last four weeks on Well,   we've explored everything there is to know about the mind. We've delved into ADHD, anxiety & depression and burnout and answered your questions from the  The Waiting Room . But what's it like to receive an ADHD diagnosis at 49? Mia Freedman shares her story with Claire Murphy on a very different No Filter… THE END BITS Follow us on Instagram...

Do you ever get stuck asking yourself a bunch of hypothetical, “what if” questions that make you more and more stressed, even though the situation isn’t actually happening? You've probably found yourself in a stress spiral. In this episode of But Are You Happy, Dr. Anastasia Hronis will teach you the 5-minute method to stop a stress spiral in its tracks. You will also learn: The...

From eye twitching to emotional dysregulation. Ask us anything. We’ve got you covered.  In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire Murphy answer all your questions about the mind. From fingernail biting to post-diagnosis grief. Plus, is rage a symptom of burnout and does sleep deprivation actually kill off brain cells? They also talk to the experts to answer questions about ADHD, anxiety &am...

What’s the difference between burnout and extreme tiredness? Have you heard Gen Alpha’s adorable period slang? And why does my foot feel like it’s ringing? In this episode, clinical psychologist Shuktika Bose talks about how to identify, treat and recover from burnout. We also discuss rejuvenating rest versus doomscrolling, the need to set better boundaries at work and why it&rsq...

What’s the difference between anxiety and depression and what are the common triggers? What happens if your pet licks your HRT gel? And what to look for in a vibrator.  In this episode, psychologist Carly Dober talks about the different types of therapy and how lifestyle changes can make a real difference. And, what are the signs you need to seek immediate help? Also, do you need one of...

Why are so many women being diagnosed with ADHD later in life? What does your partner’s penis have to do with your bacterial vaginosis diagnosis?  And when to worry about a lumpy boob. In this episode, psychiatrist and ADHD specialist Dr Kieran Kennedy discusses how women often experience more inattentive features of ADHD and why they may try to mask the symptoms. We also talk about tim...

Over the last four weeks on Well,   we've explored everything there is to know about having a vagina and a pelvis. We've done some period mythbusting, delved into endo, PCOS and answered some of your burning questions. But what's it like to make the life-changing decision to remove your reproductive organs in your your 20s? Mia Freedman sits down with reality TV star Erin Barnett, who shares...