Well is a podcast about the taboo, the annoying, the embarrassing and the scary.

We cover the concerns you’re probably considering seeing a doctor about, from insomnia to weird periods to how to prevent dementia.

Well is a full body health check for the Australian woman, hosted by Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam.

Welcome to your full body health check. Coming March 27. 

Well is a podcast about the taboo, the annoying, the embarrassing and the scary.
We cover the concerns you&rsquo;re probably considering seeing a doctor about, from insomnia to weird periods to how to prevent dementia.
Well is a full body health check for the Australian woman, hosted by Claire Murphy&nbsp;and Dr Mariam.
Welcome to your full body health check. Coming March 27.&nbsp;

Well is a podcast about the taboo, the annoying, the embarrassing and the scary. We cover the concerns you’re probably considering seeing a doctor about, from insomnia to weird periods to how to prevent dementia. 

The full body health check for the Australian woman, hosted by Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam.

Well. The podcast for every woman with a body. 

Well is a podcast about the taboo, the annoying, the embarrassing and the scary.&nbsp;We cover the concerns you&rsquo;re probably considering seeing a doctor about, from insomnia to weird periods to how to prevent dementia.&nbsp;
The full body health check for the Australian woman, hosted by Claire Murphy&nbsp;and Dr Mariam.
Well. The podcast for every woman with a body.&nbsp;

Well.

Welcome To Well...

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Move over, three trimesters, the internet is now obsessed with everything that happens before week 1 of pregnancy.  

Known as trimester zero, this burgeoning wellness trend has influencers dishing out tips, hacks and dietary suggestions all in the name of prepping "the soil for the seed". 

Today we ask an expert to distinguish sensible prep from expensive overkill.

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CREDITS:

Host: Taylah Strano

Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

Producer: Claire Murphy

Audio Producer: Lu Hill


Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures

Move over, three trimesters, the internet is now obsessed with everything that happens&nbsp;before week 1 of pregnancy.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Known as trimester zero, this burgeoning wellness trend has influencers dishing out tips, hacks and dietary suggestions all in the name of prepping "the soil for the seed".&nbsp;
Today we ask an expert to distinguish sensible prep from expensive overkill.
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Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.&nbsp;
CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taylahkatestrano/">Taylah Strano</a>
Executive Producer:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ilariabrophy/?hl=en">Ilaria Brophy</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clairemurphyyukich/?hl=en">Claire Murphy</a>
Audio Producer: Lu Hill 
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures

The Quicky: Pre Pregnancy Panic Or Getting Yourself Match Fit? Unpacking "Trimester Zero" 

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The symptoms started in kindergarten: Profuse vomiting, unexplained stomach issues and a sense of utter panic that no one could explain. For Katlyn Brooks, this wasn't just a ‘childhood phase’ - it was the beginning of a terrifying 20-year medical mystery….

The search for a physical cause turned into a mental health one, where therapy and antidepressants became the default solution. But, despite medication and regular therapy sessions, Katlyn's suffering only intensified. By high school, she knew the truth: this wasn't in her head. But realising that was one thing; getting the medical world to believe her was another. 

By April 2024, Katlyn’s body reached breaking point. Weighing just 40kg, and vomiting nonstop, she was admitted to hospital. There, she was eventually diagnosed with three conditions, including Craniocervical Instability (CCI). This structural failure left her just 2mm away from "internal decapitation", a condition with a 70% mortality rate. 

Today, Katlyn joins us to walk through her journey of medical mystery to the life-saving surgery that literally bolted her head back onto her spine. She discusses the "dark cloud" that lifted the moment her vagus nerve was decompressed and the reality of living with more than $1,000,000 of medical debt.

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Read more about Katlyn's story here. 

All your health information is in the Well Hub.

If today's episode has brought up difficult feelings and if you just need to talk to someone immediately, you can always call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Remember to be kind to yourself, and please don't hesitate to seek support.

To find out more about Katlyn's conditions, check out the resources below: 


The Ehlers-Danlos Society


EDS GP Toolkit


The Mast Cell Disease Society (TMS)


Mast Cell Action


CCI Foundation


The Bobby Jones CSF

To support Katlyn’s ongoing recovery and help manage the significant medical debt incurred during her 20-year journey, visit Katlyn’s GoFundMe.

Visit Katlyn's Facebook page. 

GET IN TOUCH

Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon.

Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here.

Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room.

Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok.

Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber

CREDITS

Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam

Guest: Katlyn Brooks 

Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Video Producer: Julian Rosario

Social Producer: Elly Moore

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

 

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The symptoms started in kindergarten: Profuse vomiting, unexplained stomach issues and a sense of utter panic that no one could explain. For Katlyn Brooks, this wasn't just a &lsquo;childhood phase&rsquo; - it was the beginning of a terrifying 20-year medical mystery&hellip;.
The search for a physical cause turned into a mental health one, where therapy and antidepressants became the default solution. But, despite medication and regular therapy sessions, Katlyn's suffering only intensified. By high school, she knew the truth: this wasn't in her head. But realising that was one thing; getting the medical world to believe her was another.&nbsp;
By April 2024, Katlyn&rsquo;s body reached breaking point. Weighing just 40kg, and vomiting nonstop, she was admitted to hospital. There, she was eventually diagnosed with three conditions, including Craniocervical Instability (CCI). This structural failure left her just 2mm away from "internal decapitation",&nbsp;a condition with a 70% mortality rate.&nbsp;
Today, Katlyn joins us to walk through her journey of medical mystery to the life-saving surgery that literally bolted her head back onto her spine. She discusses the "dark cloud" that lifted the moment her vagus nerve was decompressed and the reality of living with more than $1,000,000 of medical debt.
THE END BITS
Read more about Katlyn's story <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/katelyn-brooks/">here.</a>&nbsp;
All your health information is in the <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/well/">Well Hub</a>.
If today's episode has brought up difficult feelings and if you just need to talk to someone immediately, you can always call Lifeline on&nbsp;13 11 14. Remember to be kind to yourself, and please don't hesitate to seek support.
To find out more about Katlyn's conditions, check out the resources below:&nbsp;
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<li>
<a href="https://www.ehlers-danlos.com">The Ehlers-Danlos Society</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.rcgp.org.uk/clinical-and-research/resources/toolkits/ehlers-danlos-syndromes-toolkit">EDS GP Toolkit</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.rcgp.org.uk/clinical-and-research/resources/toolkits/ehlers-danlos-syndromes-toolkit"></a><a href="https://tmsforacure.org">The Mast Cell Disease Society (TMS)</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://tmsforacure.org"></a><a href="https://www.mastcellaction.org">Mast Cell Action</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.mastcellaction.org"></a><a href="https://www.mastcellaction.org"></a><a href="https://cci-foundation.org">CCI Foundation</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://cci-foundation.org"></a><a href="https://cci-foundation.org"></a><a href="https://bobbyjonescsf.org">The Bobby Jones CSF</a><a href="https://bobbyjonescsf.org"></a>
</li>
</ul>
To support Katlyn&rsquo;s ongoing recovery and help manage the significant medical debt incurred during her 20-year journey, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-katlyns-critical-operation-journey">Katlyn&rsquo;s GoFundMe</a>.
Visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1TT2aVs3sc/?mibextid=wwXIfr">Katlyn's Facebook page</a>.&nbsp;
GET IN TOUCH
Sign up to the<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/well-newsletter/"> Well Newsletter</a> to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon.
Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously<a href="https://jlmf9165xmv.typeform.com/waiting-room?typeform-source=www.mamamia.com.au"> here</a>, email here or leave us a voice note<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> here</a>.
Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in <a href="https://jlmf9165xmv.typeform.com/waiting-room?typeform-source=www.mamamia.com.au">The Waiting Room</a>.
Follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellbymamamia/?hl=en"> Instagram</a> and<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wellbymamamia"> Tiktok</a>.
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CREDITS
Hosts:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/clairemurphyyukich/?hl=en"> Claire Murphy</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ask.the.dr/?hl=en">Dr Mariam</a>
Guest: Katlyn Brooks&nbsp;
Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Video Producer: Julian Rosario
Social Producer: Elly Moore
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
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The Girl 2 Millimetres Away From Death

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Happy New Year Well friends - how are you going so far in 2026? Did you survive the silly season? Did you make any “new year, new me” resolutions?

Maybe you’re one of the many people who chose to get through the holidays sober…or maybe you enjoyed some Christmas tipple but now you’re feeling sober-curious. Wherever you might be on the mocktail to cocktail spectrum - this conversation is for you because our guest, author and health & wellbeing coach, Sarah Rusbatch, has lived it all.

She has written a book called Beyond Booze, How to Create A Life You Love Alcohol Free’ - Sarah lived through what she describes as her own “dysfunctional relationship with alcohol” but - as you’ll hear - she’s not at all preachy, she just happens to know a lot about how hard it can be to be sober, but how good it can be on the other side.

You can follow Sarah on Instagram here. And to join Sarah’s free Facebook community please click here. The Facebook community encourages women who want support, a safe space where women are talking about booze and sobriety and how to step into their best lives.  

Everything you need to know about Sarah’s book and work is here.

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Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.

Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au

Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP.

Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. 

CREDITS:

Host: Holly Wainwright

Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Producer: Jacob Round


Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures

Happy New Year Well friends - how are you going so far in 2026? Did you survive the silly season? Did you make any &ldquo;new year, new me&rdquo; resolutions?
Maybe you&rsquo;re one of the many people who chose to get through the holidays sober&hellip;or maybe you enjoyed some Christmas tipple but now you&rsquo;re feeling sober-curious. Wherever you might be on the mocktail to cocktail spectrum - this conversation is for you because our guest, author and health &amp; wellbeing coach, Sarah Rusbatch, has lived it all.
She has written a book called Beyond Booze, How to Create A Life You Love Alcohol Free&rsquo; - Sarah lived through what she describes as her own &ldquo;dysfunctional relationship with alcohol&rdquo; but - as you&rsquo;ll hear - she&rsquo;s not at all preachy, she just happens to know a lot about how hard it can be to be sober, but how good it can be on the other side.
You can follow Sarah on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch/">here</a>. And to join Sarah&rsquo;s free Facebook community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/342319476897067/?ref=share_group_link&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=4mYjlkxdyy6IdXG9&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F1JudAiPGc2%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">please click here</a>. The Facebook community encourages women who want support, a safe space where women are talking about booze and sobriety and how to step into their best lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Everything you need to know about Sarah&rsquo;s book and work is <a href="https://sarahrusbatch.com/hello">here</a>.
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Listen to more No Filter interviews <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/">here</a> and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nofiltermamamia/">here.</a>
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Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.&nbsp;
CREDITS:
Host: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wainwrightholly/?hl=en">Holly Wainwright</a>
Executive Producer:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/naima_brown_official/">Naima Brown</a>
Producer: Tahli Blackman
Audio Producer: Jacob Round 
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures

NO FILTER: What Is ‘Grey Area Drinking’... And Are You Doing It?

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