Gallbladder Pain in Women: Dr. Romey Granek on Surgery, Recovery & Prevention

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Romey Granek, a Melbourne-based general surgeon who graduated from Monash University in 2014. With a career spanning acute general surgery, trauma, Aboriginal health, and surgical education, Dr. Granek brings a thoughtful, systems-focused approach to patient car…

Dignity, Health, and Power: Ending Period Poverty with Christine Garde-Denning

In this powerful episode of SIX Hats, Dr. Shami sits down with Christine Garde-Denning, visionary founder and CEO of CouldYou?, a global nonprofit on a mission to eliminate period poverty by 2030. Christine shares the eye-opening moment that changed the course of her life, the ripple effect of men…

Pelvic Renewal: Jenny Bourke on Reclaiming Confidence with Hypopressives

Join Jenny Bourke, a certified Create Lift Hypopressives Coach and Pilates Instructor, as she delves into her personal journey of overcoming pelvic organ prolapse through hypopressive exercises. In this episode, Jenny shares insights in the field, highlighting: Understanding Hypopressives: An intro…

Dignity, Divorce & Financial Safety: Empowering Women with Cassandra Kalpaxis, Lawyer

What does personal safety really mean—and how do we protect it in relationships, especially when facing separation or control? In this empowering episode of SIX Hats, Dr. Shami sits down with multi-award-winning family and divorce lawyer Cassandra Kalpaxis—best-selling author, advocate, and creato…

The Fat Myth: Zoe Harcombe on What We Got Wrong About Fat

In this eye-opening episode of SIX Hats, Dr. Shami sits down with nutrition researcher and myth-buster Zoe Harcombe, PhD to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern nutrition: dietary fat. From the war on saturated fat to the cholesterol conundrum, Zoe explains how flawed science, poli…

Rethinking Women’s Health: Nutrition, Period Pain & the Holistic Gynae Approach with Dr. Shamitha Kathurusinghe, Gynaecologist

In this episode, I speak with integrative gynaecologist Dr. Shamitha Kathurusinghe about a fresh, whole-person approach to women’s health. We unpack how nutrition and lifestyle can drive conditions like heavy periods, painful periods, and endometriosis—and why healing starts well before surgery. D…

Fatigue, Dizziness & the Missing Diagnosis: Understanding POTS and Long COVID with Natalie Earle

In this episode, I am joined by clinical nutritionist Natalie Earle from Nutrition with Confidence to unpack two often misunderstood conditions: POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and Long COVID. Together, they explore the complex web connecting immune dysregulation, autonomic nervou…

Menopause, Modern Life & Mentorship: A New Way to Navigate the Change with Baljit Rana, Menopause Coach

In this episode, I sit down with menopause coach Baljit Rana, founder of Menobloom Wellness Coaching, to explore a new, empowering approach to navigating perimenopause and menopause. From brain fog and mood swings to burnout and hormone chaos, Baljit shares how coaching helps women feel seen, supp…

Egg Freezing: What You Need to Know (Before You Wait Too Long) with Dr Kokum Jayasinghe, Fertility Specialist

In this short and powerful episode, I chat with fertility specialist Dr. Kokum Jayasinghe, everything you need to know about egg freezing. From the ideal age to consider it, to the emotional and physical process involved, this is your no-fluff, myth-busting guide to preserving your fertility option…

Does ADHD Exist? Rethinking Psychiatric Diagnoses with Dr. Sami Timimi, Leading UK Child Psychiatrist

What if everything you thought you knew about psychiatric diagnoses—especially in children—was worth re-examining? In this eye-opening episode of SIX Hats, Dr. Shami sits down with UK-based child psychiatrist, author, and critical thinker Dr. Sami Timimi. Together, they unravel the complexities an…