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.

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.

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.

In this episode of Wellbeing, Dr Wendy Li and Dr Marc Chao from James Cook University discuss mindfulness and its role in supporting mental health and psychological recovery. They explore how mindfulness-based approaches can help manage conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD, with particular reference to applications in veteran mental health. The conversation highlights practical ways mindfulness can improve emotional regulation, stress management, and overall wellbeing.

Dr Wendy Li and Dr Marc Chao - Mindfulness

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 most beneficial when it involves connection, purpose, creativity, physical activity, or time in nature
Modern life often treats leisure as unproductive, but healthy recreation is essential for resilience and quality of life
Outdoor experiences and shared activities can improve mood, reduce anxiety, and strengthen community connection

Professor Bailey is from the Department of Health and Human Performance, College of Health, Education and Professional Studies, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

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:
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Professor Bailey is from the Department of Health and Human Performance, College of Health, Education and Professional Studies, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

In this episode of Wellbeing, Professor Andrew Bailey discusses the role of leisure in supporting mental wellbeing and overall life satisfaction. He explains how engaging in meaningful, restorative leisure activities can reduce stress, improve emotional resilience, and enhance psychological health. The conversation highlights the importance of balancing work and rest, and reframing leisure as an essential part of a healthy, well-rounded life rather than just downtime.

Professor Andrew Bailey - Leisure and Mental Wellbeing

On this edition of Wellbeing, Guy Murphy chats with Brisbane radiographer Callum Howes about radiography - the job, radiation exposure, and more.

On this edition of Wellbeing, Guy Murphy chats with Brisbane radiographer Callum Howes about radiography - the job, radiation exposure, and more.

In this episode of Wellbeing, Callum Howes discusses radiography and radiation exposure, explaining how medical imaging such as X-rays is used in healthcare and what patients should understand about radiation doses and safety. The conversation explores common concerns about radiation, how exposure is measured, and the balance between diagnostic benefit and minimal risk in modern radiographic practice.

Callum Howes - Radiography and Radiation Exposure

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 much of his work on chronic ear infections (otitis media or "glue ear"), which affect Indigenous children at some of the highest rates in the world. He argues that untreated hearing loss can seriously affect speech, language development, school participation and future employment opportunities.

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 much of his work on chronic ear infections (otitis media or "glue ear"), which affect Indigenous children at some of the highest rates in the world. He argues that untreated hearing loss can seriously affect speech, language development, school participation and future employment opportunities.

Professor Kelvin Kong discusses hearing health, childhood development, Indigenous health outcomes and the importance of early intervention for children.

Dr Wendy Li and Dr Marc Chao - Mindfulness

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