Wellbeing
Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a podcast and nationally distributed radio show that is heard across dozens of community radio stations all over Australia. It is provided via the Community Broadcasting Association. The show delves into the most pressing topics around mental and physical health, talking with leading experts in their fields and those with lived experience. The show is hosted by Guy Murphy, Jack Hodgi…Social links:
Professor Andrew Bailey - Leisure and Mental Wellbeing
Professor Andrew Bailey emphasises that leisure is not simply time off or entertainment, it is an important contributor to mental, emotional and social health. In this edition we'll hear that: Meaningful leisure activities help people recover from stress and improve overall wellbeing Leisure is mo…
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Callum Howes - Radiography and Radiation Exposure
On this edition of Wellbeing, Guy Murphy chats with Brisbane radiographer Callum Howes about radiography - the job, radiation exposure, and more.
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Professor Kelvin Kong - the importance of hearing for child development
Professor Kelvin Kong advocates strongly for improving the health, hearing, education and life opportunities of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, especially through early detection and treatment of ear disease. As an Indigenous surgeon and a proud Worimi man, he has focused muc…
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ESTEEM After Stroke Recovery
On this edition, Guy Murphy talks to Dr Heidi Janssen (lead in the ESTEEM After Stroke Recovery Program), Jen Murrell (a dance instructor in the program) and Ann Angel (a participant in the program). ESTEEM stands for Exercising, Socialising and Thinking: an Environmental Enrichment Model after st…
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Professor Michael Breakspear - AI and Wellbeing
On this instalment of Wellbeing, Guy Murphy speaks with Professor Michael Breakspear about his research involving the emerging role of AI in wellbeing and healthcare, specifically his recent paper, "Transforming mental health research and care through artificial intelligence".
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Dr Wendy Li and Dr Marc Chao - Mindfulness
On this episode of Wellbeing, Guy chats with Dr Wendy Li and Dr Marc Chao from James Cook University about mindfulness, and how it can help treat disorders such as depression, anxiety and PTSD, specifically in relation to veterans.
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Professor Adele Bianco - Anxiety in Society
Today, Guy Murphy talks to Professor Adele Bianco of l’Università degli Studi Gabriele d’Annunzio Italy. They cover sociological topics such as anxiety, mistrust and mental health in modern society. Professor Bianco's research shows that anxiety in modern society is not just an individual problem—…
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Dr Shaun Prentice - Self-Care
Taking time to rest, reflect, and recharge is essential for building the resilience needed to show up fully for your work, your relationships, and your life. That’s the focus of this edition of Wellbeing. Self-care a core part of staying healthy, and it only works properly when both individuals and…
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Dr Christine Aus - Travel Medicine
Dr Christine Aus is a Newcastle-based GP with expertise in travel medicine through clinics like Chromis Occupational Medicine. She provides tailored pre-travel consultations, vaccinations (including yellow fever), and advice on disease prevention, such as malaria. Her work also includes post-travel…
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Denis Stewart - Herbalism
Denis Stewart is widely recognised as the Godfather of Australian Herbalism—a pivotal figure in the modern development of herbal medicine in Australia. His influence spans more than five decades of clinical practice, education, and advocacy in natural therapies. Stewart’s journey in herbal medicin…
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