The GP Show

Dr Amandeep Hansra is a multi-award winning GP and leader in digital health and innovation in Australia with 18 years of clinical experience. She is known for her work as a digital health consultant, entrepreneur and investor. She has been a Digital Health Adviser with the Australian Digital Health Agency for five years and in July 2024 became the Agency's Chief Clinical Adviser (Medicine). Amandeep was the CEO & Medical Director of Telstra's telemedicine business ReadyCare; a joint venture between Telstra and Medgate, and co-founded the Australian Medical Angels, a network that invests in digital health and medical devices. She concurrently holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor in Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health at the University of Sydney. Additionally, she is the co-founder of Creative Careers in Medicine community, conference and podcast. Interested in digital health? Check out the Healthcare 2040 Expo, 11-12 March 2026 at the International Convention Centre, Sydney. Healthcare 2040 Expo is the biggest and most influential digital healthcare exhibition in the southern hemisphere and explores the radical transformation of Australian healthcare over the next 15 years — from AI-enabled hospitals to genomics-driven prevention. ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via contact@thegpshow.com Thank you for listening and your support. ... Study and learn lifestyle medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master in lifestyle medicine. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here. Job opportunities: Are you a GP, psychiatrist, nurse, or dietitian seeking new inpatient and outpatient careers in whole of person health care? Opportunities have come up with multiple successful healthcare organisations throughout Australia, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more information contact@thegpshow.com

Hosts Dr Sam Manger, Dr Ashlea Broomfield and Dr Rob Park sit down together for the very first time to introduce ourselves and briefly share our stories — from diverse backgrounds in general practice and medical education to our shared passion for advancing holistic, evidence-based care. Our trio discuss how our different experiences complement each other, what drew us into general practice, and what listeners can expect from future episodes — from deep-dives into clinical topics to candid reflections on the realities of primary care in Australia. This episode also marks the first of a series of intermittent reflective conversations, where we will revisit key themes from past podcasts, unpack lessons learned, and explore the future implications for healthcare, practice, and professional growth. Join us as we kick off this journey of conversation, banter, curiosity, and reflection — bringing together the art and science of being a GP in today's evolving world. ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via contact@thegpshow.com Thank you for listening and your support. ... Study and learn lifestyle medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master in lifestyle medicine. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here. Job opportunities: Are you a GP, psychiatrist, nurse, or dietitian seeking new inpatient and outpatient careers in whole of person health care? Opportunities have come up with multiple successful healthcare organisations throughout Australia, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more information contact@thegpshow.com

Host Dr Rob Park is joined by Dr. Eleanor Chew, GP of 40 years, RACGP board chair, AMA Queensland chair, and Medal of the Order of Australia recipient. Ever wondered how GPs go from clinic rooms to shaping the future of healthcare on state and national stages? In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Chew shares the real story of how a few coffee conversations, some inspiring mentors, and a willingness to "just say yes" launched her into influential board roles. With humour, honesty, and practical advice, Eleanor shows how you too can step onto committees, learn governance, navigate the politics, and ultimately make a difference far beyond your consulting room. If you're a young GP curious about leadership, advocacy, or simply giving back to your profession, this episode will show you exactly where to start. ... If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via thegpshow.com or contact@thegpshow.com Thank you for listening and your support. ... Study and learn Lifestyle Medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here. Job opportunities: Are you a GP, psychiatrist, nurse, or dietitian seeking new inpatient and outpatient careers in whole of person health care? Opportunities have come up with multiple successful healthcare organisations throughout Australia, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more information contact@thegpshow.com

Host Dr Rob Park is joined by dual-trained radiologist and nuclear medicine specialist Dr Tony Chen to explore medical imaging relevant to everyday general practice. Navigating scans, screening programs, and radiation risks can be confusing and in this episode, Dr. Tony Chen unpacks what GPs really need to know — from the new lung cancer screening program and the role of AI in imaging, to common referral pitfalls and the surprising truths about CT and nuclear scans. Tony brings clarity, practical advice, and a passion for teaching that will help you use imaging more confidently in your practice. ... If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via thegpshow.com or contact@thegpshow.com Thank you for listening and your support. ... Study and learn Lifestyle Medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here. Job opportunities: Are you a GP, psychiatrist, nurse, or dietitian seeking new inpatient and outpatient careers in whole of person health care? Opportunities have come up with multiple successful healthcare organisations throughout Australia, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more information contact@thegpshow.com

Host Dr Sam Manger is joined by Dr Paul Liknaitzky, Head of the Clinical Psychedelic Lab and Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at Monash University. He has played a central role in establishing the field of clinical psychedelic research in Australia, and is the principal investigator in the country's largest and most experienced group of psychedelic researchers and clinicians. He has led several world-first studies, including the first trial to use psilocybin in the treatment of a primary anxiety condition and the first study testing the utility of psilocybin as a therapist training tool. In Australia, he established the first psychedelic lab, coordinated the first applied psychedelic therapist training program, and obtained the first industry funding for psychedelic research. More information at https://www.monash.edu/medicine/scs/clinical-psychedelic-lab ... If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via thegpshow.com or contact@thegpshow.com Thank you for listening and your support. ... Study and learn Lifestyle Medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here. Job opportunities: Are you a GP, psychiatrist, nurse, or dietitian seeking new inpatient and outpatient careers in whole of person health care? Opportunities have come up with multiple successful healthcare organisations throughout Australia, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more information contact@thegpshow.com

What really drives desire, and how can GPs (and the rest of us) talk about it with confidence? In this episode, Dr. Ashlea Broomfield — GP, sexologist, and mind-body therapist — takes us inside the world of libido and sexual wellbeing. With warmth and clarity, she shares practical ways to make these conversations feel natural, insightful, and empowering — whether you're in the clinic or simply curious about how health and intimacy connect. https://www.drashleabroomfield.com.au/ ... If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via thegpshow.com or contact@thegpshow.com Thank you for listening and your support. ... Job opportunities: Are you a GP, psychiatrist, nurse, or dietitian seeking new inpatient and outpatient careers in whole of person health care? Opportunities have come up with multiple successful healthcare organisations throughout Australia, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more information contact@thegpshow.com Study and learn Lifestyle Medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission Our 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here.

Ever wondered what the President of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) actually does — or what it's like to carry the hopes (and frustrations) of 40,000 GPs on your shoulders? In this episode, GP and President of the RACGP Dr Michael Wright pulls back the curtain on college politics, policy negotiations, and the daily juggle between bureaucracy and real-world general practice. Hosted by Dr Rob Park and Dr Sam Manger, the conversation is sharp, honest, and refreshingly human — no spin, no fluff. Dr Wright doesn't shy away from the tough stuff: Medicare reform, GP burnout, the future of the profession, and how to keep general practice both sustainable and satisfying. It's a rare peek inside the mind of the college's leader — why he took the job, what keeps him up at night, and what gives him hope. If you're a GP who's ever muttered "what is the college even doing?", this one's for you. ... If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via thegpshow.com or contact@thegpshow.com Thank you for listening and your support. ... Job opportunities: Are you a GP, psychiatrist, nurse, or dietitian seeking new inpatient and outpatient careers in whole of person health care? Opportunities have come up with multiple successful healthcare organisations throughout Australia, please contact Sam for more information contact@thegpshow.com Study and learn Lifestyle Medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice and research that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission Our 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here.

In a time when lettuce costs are skyrocketing and healthcare access is slipping out of reach for many, how can GPs continue to deliver excellent care with dwindling resources? In this compelling conversation, Dr. Rob Park speaks with Dr. Edmund Poliness — medical director of Wathaurong Aboriginal Medical Service and GP at The Living Room in Melbourne — about how to do more with less. Ed takes us inside the world of homeless healthcare, where the clinical gold standard often meets real-world constraints. From adapting chronic disease management to improvising physio with peer supports and printouts, this episode is packed with creative, practical ways to stretch your care further. You'll also hear about the importance of team-based care, warm handovers, and building trust with patients who face complex social and health barriers — all while staying grounded, compassionate, and resourceful. Whether you work in a city clinic or a regional practice, this episode is a must-listen for any GP navigating cost pressures and rising patient need. It's an inspiring look at how thoughtful medicine, community partnerships, and a little bit of creativity can still go a long way — even on a tight budget! ... If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via thegpshow.com or contact@thegpshow.com Thank you for listening and your support. ... Job opportunity: Are you a GP, psychiatrist or nurse based in Sydney interested in mental health and whole of person health care? Exciting job opportunities have come up, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more contact@thegpshow.com Interested in whole of person clinical practice and research that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission Our 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here.

How do you explain a blood test, a referral, or even shared decision-making when the entire healthcare system is foreign to your patient? In this deeply thoughtful and practical episode, Dr. Linny Phuong, paediatric infectious diseases physician and founder of the award-winning Water Well Project, joins Dr. Rob Park to explore how we as clinicians can better connect with patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Drawing on personal stories, community experience, and years of frontline advocacy setting up and running The Water Well project, Linny shares how a simple, respectful conversation can build trust, shift health outcomes, and empower patients—especially those navigating an unfamiliar system. From chaotic first health sessions in church foyers to calm insights about interpreters, symbols, and the power of pausing, this episode is packed with memorable lessons and practical tips for any GP. Whether it's making sense of preventative health, navigating language barriers, or just knowing when a nod doesn't mean understanding, Linny offers real tools to make your consultations more inclusive, compassionate, and effective. If you've ever had a moment where something felt "lost in translation," this one's for you. https://www.thewaterwellproject.org/ ... If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via thegpshow.com or contact@thegpshow.com Thank you for listening and your support. ... Job opportunity: Are you a GP, psychiatrist or nurse based in Sydney interested in mental health and whole of person health care? Exciting job opportunities have come up, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more contact@thegpshow.com Interested in whole of person clinical practice and research that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission Our 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here.

Host Dr Sam Manger is joined by Dr Johanna Lynch, an Australian General Practitioner who has spent the last 15 years working as a psychotherapist with adult survivors of childhood trauma and neglect. She founded a transdisciplinary trauma-informed clinic in Brisbane named Integrate Place which operated from 2009-2013 offering psychology, social work, trauma-informed yoga, art therapy and mental health nurse support. In 2019 she completed a PhD, in whole person approaches to distress, championing the sophisticated craft of generalist approaches to distress – integrating social science and biomedicine. This PhD, entitled Sense of Safety: a whole person approach to distress in primary care sought to integrate trauma-informed care into primary care. Dr Johanna Lynch works as a Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland, teaching medical students about trauma-informed whole person care. She is an advisor to BlueKnot foundation, trains rural GPs as a Fellow of the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine and The Royal College of General Practitioners. Her website and Sense of Safety for Practitioners Course is available at https://www.drjohannalynch.com/ and you can use the code "PODCASTGIFT" to receive 5% off. Other resources mentioned: Australian Childhood Foundation Number Story BlueKnot Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association ... Job opportunity: Are you a GP, psychiatrist or nurse based in Sydney interested in mental health and whole of person health care? Exciting job opportunities have come up, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more contact@thegpshow.com Interested in whole of person clinical practice and research that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission Our 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here. If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to join the team, send in feedback or request a topic, please contact me via thegpshow.com or contact@thegpshow.com Thank you for listening and your support.