FX Medicine Podcast Central

What do you do when your skills as a mentor are in such demand that there are not enough hours in the day to help them all? Today we're joined by Geraldine Headley to talk about how her career grew organically to develop her own mentoring system. Faced with the realisation that she would need to diversify her business model so she could reach more people, Geraldine had to innovate. And innovate, she did. Geraldine shares with us her career journey, the systems she has developed and how it all culminated in embracing available technology to design, and soon deliver her first Paediatric Online Summit. Geraldine also shares her vision for her educational events to fund a scholarship program so she may give back, through continuing professional development, to her professional peers who would benefit from the financial support. Find today's show notes and full transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/mentoring-delivering-innovation-through-technology-geraldine-headley *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

It was Einstein who said; "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." This quote resonates with the story of today's guest, pioneering orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Gary Fettke. Tune in to discover why Dr Fettke describes himself as a "committed sardine," and why he was targeted by his professional peers for daring to question the status quo. Dr Fettke shares his awakening to the limitations of current, medically-accepted food guidelines and the challenges he has faced in bringing forth research to apply pressure for change. Dr Fettke is committed to raising awareness to the many flaws in our hospital system and, furthermore, to our agricultural and food supply chains, which is perpetuating the cycle of chronic disease in society. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/pioneering-preventative-medicine-dr-gary-fettke *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

With an estimated 1 in 10 women suffering from endometriosis, this condition is a major health and economic drain, not to mention the mental health aspects, which can be devastating. For too long, women with endometriosis have had to suffer in silence, regularly dismissed by their medical professionals, family and peers who often don't appreciate how debilitating this condition can be. Now, the tide is turning, with Donna Ciccia championing the cause. Donna is the co-founder of Endometriosis Australia, an organisation that is dedicated to putting endometriosis on the map. In today's podcast, we delve into how Donna Ciccia's personal journey with endometriosis has driven her passion to ensure that the next generation of women can access standards of care that put an end to the long term suffering many others have had to endure. Find today's podcast transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/endometriosis-front-line-donna-ciccia *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

Cardiovascular and metabolic disease account for a large number of deaths in Australians, and we're not getting any healthier. As clinicians we're tasked everyday with making therapeutic decisions based on the best available science for a patient's individual health circumstances. There is an art to interpreting scientific conclusions drawn from nutritional and lifestyle modifications, which can often be ambiguous and leaving us with more questions than answers. This is where Dr Bradley McEwen's expertise is invaluable. In today's part two podcast, Andrew and Brad expertly navigate the many evidence-based interventions for cardiometabolic syndrome(s) and how to draw out relevant conclusions to make rational clinical decisions. Find today's podcast transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/cardiometabolic-syndrome-part-2-bradley-mcewen *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

Is mentorship the most overlooked element for driving a clinician to a pathway of success? In the Australian naturopathic profession, seeking a mentor is becoming more commonplace, but it hasn't always been the case. Mentoring has the capacity to fill knowledge gaps that may be missed through standard, didactic continuing professional development (CPD) approaches. Fostering a collegiate atmosphere in a peer-to-peer group is what mentorship means to mentoring pioneer, Rachel Arthur. In today's podcast, we are joined by both Rachel and Anna Sangster, to share their own history and experiences with seeking a mentor at varying times in their respective careers. Both share how being the mentor, or the 'mentee' have shaped the clinicians they are today whilst also illustrating that mentorship is not just for new graduates, but an essential ingredient for any practitioner striving for clinical success. Find this podcast in "industry insights" on the FX Medicine website: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/mentorships-pathway-clinical-success-rachel-arthur-and-anna-sangster *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

Collectively cardiometabolic syndrome(s) account for more deaths in Australia than any other single disease. In today's podcast we're joined by Dr Bradley McEwen who, through his own research and clinical practice, is an expert in treating cardiometabolic disease with natural medicines, diet and lifestyle interventions. Today Dr McEwen takes us through the complexities of working with cardiometabolic disease; from assessment techniques to methylation, lipids and the myriad of hormonal disruptions like PCOS, and even the therapeutic potential of chocolate. Dr McEwen shares his insights into peeling back the layers and stepping patients through the process of healing and change. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/cardiometabolic-syndrome-part-1-dr-bradley-mcewen *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

Geomedicine. Sounds like a futuristic medical term…and maybe it is. We're now learning that our geographical environment can have dramatic impacts on our health, particularly when dealing with chronic, insidious and recalcitrant conditions. To truly understand what geomedicine is, we are joined once again today by leading Australian building biologist, Nicole Bijlsma. From putting on her detective hat to find the issues facing patients with chronic conditions, to teasing apart the research to reveal deficiencies and cover-ups, Nicole knows how to peel back the layers to find the real culprit plauging those with chronic health issues. A pioneer for this field of medicine, Nicole has a wealth of knowledge to share.  Find the full transcript and show notes here : https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/geomedicine-nicole-bijlsma *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

As research continues to grow and evolve, it's becoming clear that the vagus nerve is far more complex than just simply being 'the longest cranial nerve in the body.' It is proving to be multi-talented, with sensory fibres crossing into many tissues making it a useful target for modification of internal physiology using external stimuli. Today we're joined once again by Emrys Goldsworthy to continue the discussion about the emerging benefits of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (TC-VNS). Emrys takes us through the recent developments in TC-VNS that are showing clinical promise in treating numerous inflammatory-mediated conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, atrial fibrillation, migraine, Crohn's disease, as well as various neuroinflammatory conditions like Parkinson's and ASD. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/vagus-nerve-new-player-inflammation-and-immunity-emrys-goldsworthy *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

When we think of enzymes, we can often compartmentalise them as being purely for digestive support. However, they have so much more therapeutic potential. Today we are joined by Bec Guild to discuss the plethora of clinical uses for proteolytic, or protein-digesting enzymes, that are not connected to digestion. Bec shares how we can use enzymes for inflammation, pain, infection resistance, sinusitis, as a mucolytic and much, much more. Bec expertly highlights the many reasons why enzymes are a safe and essential addition to any dispensary. Find today's show notes and full transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/enzymes-beyond-digestion-bec-guild *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

Have you heard of eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE)? This condition is thought to affect 1/100 adults and 1/10,000 children and it appears to be on the rise. Moreover, it is challenging to diagnose and may be misdiagnosed, or simply overlooked altogether. Navigating the world of EoE with her own daughter, naturopath, sports scientist and former Olympian, Nicole Hannan has become a crusader to raise awareness about this confounding condition. Through her personal experiences of working with her daughter's difficult digestive issues, Nicole hopes to help others recognise and implement workable, safe strategies for the many health issues those with EoE present with. Find today's show notes and transcript here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/eosinophilic-oesophagitis-nicole-hannan *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****