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 Jack Hodgins, Graham W…Social links:
Dr Alyce Barnes - the health benefits of physical activity
Dr Alyce Barnes, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Newcastle, focuses on enhancing youth physical activity and promoting gender equity. She leads initiatives like Physical Activity 4 Everyone (PA4E1) and Healthy Youngsters, collaborating with schools and communities to embed sustainabl…
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Professor Shamasunder Acharya - Diabetes
According to Diabetes Australia, as of 2024, 2 million Australians are living with diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes, and many more at high risk. On this edition of Wellbeing, we explore what diabetes is, what it does to the body and the mind, and what can be done to treat and prevent the disease…
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Joshua Donnelly - sports physiotherapy
Physiotherapist Joshua Donnelly from NU Moves Physio at The University of Newcastle discusses the complexities of injuries, optimising recovery and staying healthy throughout the life stages. Josh is the physiotherapist for the Edgeworth Eagles FC and has a special interest in managing football at…
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John Cuturilo - self-resilience
Drawing on his lived experience with mental illness, and commitment to learning, John Cuturilo is an empathic and approachable counsellor who helps people to overcome challenges, make changes in their lives, learn about how their minds work, and ultimately become more independent problem-solvers. …
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Professor Deb Loxton - Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health
On this edition of Wellbeing, Professor Deb Loxton discusses how the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health is shaping policy on health outcomes. The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH), also known as Women’s Health Australia, is a comprehensive, population-based resea…
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Dr Jessica Bayes - the effect of diet on depression
Dr. Jessica Bayes led a pioneering clinical trial known as the AMMEND study (A Mediterranean Diet in MEN with Depression), which assessed the effects of a Mediterranean diet on the symptoms of depression in young men aged 18–25. Conducted at the University of Technology Sydney, this 12-week randomi…
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Influenza - Professor David Durrheim
On this edition, Professor David Durrheim chats with Graham Wilson about Influenza. Professor David Durrheim is a Conjoint Professor of Public Health Medicine, University of Newcastle and Director of Health Protection, Hunter New England Health. David answers some of the big questions surroundin…
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Associate Professor Christina Abdel Shaheed - knee osteoarthritis
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, over 2 million Australians are living with osteoarthritis — a condition that results from the degeneration of joint cartilage and underlying bone, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, particularly in the knees, hips, hands, a…
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A/Professor Michelle Kennedy - Which Way? Quit Pack
Which Way? is dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on their journey toward improved health, with a strong focus on smoking and vaping cessation. Led by Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy, a proud Wiradjuri woman, the team generated the first Indigenous-led primary…
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Dr Erin Clarke - genetic and metabolic food responses
We’re constantly hearing conflicting advice about diets — one day something is good for you, the next day a new study says it’s not. With so much information, it’s no wonder many of us feel confused about what we should be eating to stay healthy. The reality is, there may not be a one-size-fits-al…
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