Wellbeing
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Dean O'Rourke - Performance Breathing
Breathing is something we do every moment, but are we doing it properly? Breathing therapist Dean O’Rourke discusses how functional breathing techniques can improve respiratory health, sleep quality and mental wellbeing. He explores the relationship between breathing dysfunction and conditions incl…
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Dr Carlos Gracia-Esperson - Stroke and the Social Determinants of Health
In this episode of Well-Being, Guy Murphy speaks with Dr. Carlos Garcia-Esperon, Director of Acute Stroke Services at the John Hunter Hospital, about the warning signs of stroke, the importance of rapid treatment, and the factors that influence recovery. The discussion explores how stroke affects …
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Dr Trent Watson - Nutrition 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…
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Dr Geshani Jayasuriya - Lung Health, Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma
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.
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Dr Heather Murray - Cancer Research
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. Fo…
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Professor Sean Cain - Sleep, light and circadian rhythms
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…
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Robyn Donnelly - Building Stronger Relationships
Healthy relationships don't just happen—they're built through understanding, communication and intentional effort. In this episode, we speak with relationship educator Robyn Donnelly, founder of Building Stronger Relationships. With almost 30 years experience helping couples and individuals, Robyn…
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Oliver Christen - End-of-life choices
In this episode, we speak with Oliver Christen, author of As She Chose: A Conscious End to a Life Well Lived. Oliver shares the deeply personal story behind his book, which chronicles his mother's decision to approach the end of her life with dignity, intention, and presence. Drawing on his experie…
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Professor Jay Horvat - Breathing and Lung Health
In this episode, we sit down with Professor Jay Horvat from the University of Newcastle and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) to discuss why lung health is fundamental to overall wellbeing and how emerging research is uncovering surprising new influences on respiratory disease. Professo…
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Professor Clare Collins - The weight-loss revolution: understanding GLP-1 medications
GLP-1 receptor agonists have become some of the most talked-about medications in recent years. You may have heard names such as liraglutide, semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro). These treatments have attracted attention because they can significantly reduce appetite and sup…
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