In this episode of Wellbeing, we explore the importance of lung health, and what happens when conditions such as cystic fibrosis and asthma affect our breathing. Dr Geshani Jayasuriya joins us to discuss these conditions and the latest approaches to managing respiratory health.

In this episode of Wellbeing, we explore the importance of lung health, and what happens when conditions such as cystic fibrosis and asthma affect our breathing. Dr Geshani Jayasuriya joins us to discuss these conditions and the latest approaches to managing respiratory health.

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 Hodgins, Oliver Croft, and Graham Wilson.

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 <a href="https://www.cbaa.org.au/">Community Broadcasting Association</a>.
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 Hodgins, Oliver Croft, and Graham Wilson.

Dr Geshani Jayasuriya - Lung Health, Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma

Dr Trent Watson is a dietitian, nutrition researcher and CEO of Ethos Health in Newcastle. With a PhD in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Newcastle, he has worked with professional sporting organisations, workplaces and the Biggest Loser program. He is passionate about cutting through nutrition confusion and providing practical, evidence-based information to improve health and wellbeing.

Dr Trent Watson is a dietitian, nutrition researcher and CEO of Ethos Health in Newcastle. With a PhD in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Newcastle, he has worked with professional sporting organisations, workplaces and the Biggest Loser program. He is passionate about cutting through nutrition confusion and providing practical, evidence-based information to improve health and wellbeing.

Dr Trent Watson - Nutrition and Wellbeing

Dr Heather Murray is working to develop more personalised treatments for acute myeloid leukaemia, a serious blood cancer. Her research aims to understand why some treatments work for some patients but not others, and find better ways to match each patient with the treatment most likely to help.

For Dr Murray's current HMRI work in precision cancer treatment she received a 2026 Newcastle Permanent Innovator Fellowship.

Dr Heather Murray is working to develop more personalised treatments for acute myeloid leukaemia, a serious blood cancer. Her research aims to understand why some treatments work for some patients but not others, and find better ways to match each patient with the treatment most likely to help.
For Dr Murray's current HMRI work in precision cancer treatment she received a 2026 Newcastle Permanent Innovator Fellowship.

Dr Heather Murray - Cancer Research

What happens when our body clock falls out of sync with the demands of modern life? In this episode, Matthew Flinders Professor Sean Cain discusses the science of sleep and circadian rhythms, exploring how light, daily routines and our internal biological clock influence when we sleep, how alert we feel and our overall wellbeing. The conversation also examines the effects of disrupted sleep patterns and what research can tell us about creating healthier rhythms for work, rest and everyday life.

Cain is a Matthew Flinders Professor in the College of Medicine and Public Health and a member of the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute. His research includes circadian biology, light exposure and sleep-wake timing.

What happens when our body clock falls out of sync with the demands of modern life? In this episode, Matthew Flinders Professor Sean Cain discusses the science of sleep and circadian rhythms, exploring how light, daily routines and our internal biological clock influence when we sleep, how alert we feel and our overall wellbeing. The conversation also examines the effects of disrupted sleep patterns and what research can tell us about creating healthier rhythms for work, rest and everyday life.
Cain is a Matthew Flinders Professor in the College of Medicine and Public Health and a member of the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute. His research includes circadian biology, light exposure and sleep-wake timing.

Sleep is far more than simply switching off. Professor Sean Cain from Flinders University explores how our internal body clock, light exposure and daily routines shape sleep, alertness and overall health, and what happens when our natural circadian rhythms are disrupted.

Dr Geshani Jayasuriya - Lung Health, Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma

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