Wellbeing
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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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Renée McDonald - Spirituality and Wellbeing
This week on Wellbeing, we welcome Renée McDonald, counsellor, psychotherapist, coach and spiritual mentor. With more than 20 years’ experience helping people navigate life’s challenges, Renée shares her insights on spirituality, personal growth, resilience and finding meaning in a busy world. We e…
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Dr Antonio Ambrogetti - Sleep
On this edition, Guy Murphy speaks with University of Newcastle alumni and medical director of Sleep Medicine, Dr Antonio Ambrogetti, about factors influencing sleep quality, hygiene, and disorders.
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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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