The GP Show

Professor Susan Davis is Director of the Monash University Women’s Health Research Program, NHMRC Leadership 3 Investigator and Head of the Women’s Endocrine Clinic at Alfred Hospital, Melbourne.  Susan is an internationally recognised expert on sex hormones and ageing, including menopause and its health sequelae. Susan is a past President of the International Menopause Society and the Australasian Menopause Society and has received numerous prestigious research awards including the Elizabeth Blackburn Award of the NHMRC (2023), Ross Hohnen Award of the Australian Heart Foundation (2022), and the Medal of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and Officer of the Order of Australia. Interview starts at 9:24 Practitioner’s Toolkit for Managing Menopause Evia Hypnosis App Hormone Replacement Therapy The GP Show podcast  ... YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission Interested in addressing the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing?  Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Grad Cert, Grad Diploma, and Master in Lifestyle Medicine including social prescribing, health coaching and implementation science. 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.

Dr Rachel David is the CEO of Private Healthcare Australia, the private health insurance industry’s peak representative body that currently has 22 registered health funds throughout Australia and collectively represents 98% of people covered by private health insurance. Dr David was a medical adviser to the Federal Minister for Health between 1996 and 2000, and subsequently held senior positions with CSL Ltd and McKinsey & Company before taking up her current post in 2015. ... Interested in addressing the lifestyle and social determinants of chronic disease and wellbeing?  Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Grad Cert, Grad Diploma, and Master in Lifestyle Medicine including social prescribing, health coaching and implementation science. 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 send in feedback or request a topic, please contact me via thegpshow.com  Thank you for listening and your support.

Dr Mark Horowitz, a psychiatrist with expertise in antidepressants, discusses safe deprescribing practices, challenges of long-term medication use, withdrawal effects, emotional numbing, and the importance of considering social factors in mental health treatment. He highlights the risks of abrupt discontinuation and the necessity for healthcare professionals to be well-informed about proper deprescribing techniques.

Dr. Emma Tippett discusses long COVID, Clinic 19 for long COVID patients, challenges in diagnosis and treatment, viral rebound post Paxlovid, metformin efficacy, ivermectin use, POTS, low-dose naltrexone in fibromyalgia, lifestyle factors, hypobaric oxygen therapy, plasmapheresis, Australian government's response to long COVID, and importance of peer support.

Tracey Johnson is the CEO of Inala Primary Care, a charitable general practice in Queensland’s most disadvantaged suburban location and co-founder of Cubiko, a practice dashboard software solution.   The IPC model was named as one of four which should be adopted nationally under the 10 Year Health Reform Process and embraces multi-disciplinary care, social prescribing, shared medical appointments, beacon clinics with hospital partners and a raft of research with universities exploring how practices provide value based care.  She is Deputy Chair of the Primary Care Advisory Group of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and she is on the Expert Advisory Panel overseeing the review of general practice incentives. Interview starts at 5:20 mins ... Interested in studying lifestyle medicine, health coaching and models of care in health and wellbeing?  Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Grad Cert, Grad Diploma, and Master.  For more information on our new 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/lifestyle-medicine-for-mental-health-services. This course is designed to support the innovation of whole of person mental health care in primary, tertiary and community settings. We cover the evidence for lifestyle and social assessment and interventions in mental health, health coaching and behaviour change, medication optimisation to reduce side effects and how to implement lifestyle and social programs in mental health settings. If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to send in your thoughts, insights, opinions, provide feedback or request a topic, please contact me via thegpshow.com  Thank you for listening and your support.

Dr Ahmed Kazmi, UK trained Dermatologist and GP, discusses scalp and hair disorders including seborrheoic dermatitis, dandruff, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and scalp care. He also emphasizes the importance of doctor's well-being and offers insights on treating different hair types and skin tones. The podcast delves into natural remedies for hair issues, skin sensitization, and immune response triggers, providing recommendations for hair care products and treatments.

Emma Stirling, an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and award-winning nutrition communicator, dives into the world of culinary nutrition. She discusses the joy of cooking intertwined with health science and how chefs collaborate with health professionals to tackle chronic diseases. Emma emphasizes personalized dietary interventions and engaging communities through holistic health initiatives. She also challenges misconceptions about food security and highlights innovative models like fresh food pharmacies, showcasing how communal cooking can empower diverse communities.

Professor Judy Lowthian leads a multidisciplinary research team as Head of Research and Principal Research Fellow at Bolton Clarke, a national not-for-profit aged and community care provider. She is an Adjunct Professor with University of Queensland’s Faculty of Health and Associate Professor with Monash University’s School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine. Her early professional career was as a speech pathologist in rehabilitation following acquired brain injury, and in management of interdisciplinary child and adolescent health services. Judy is internationally recognised in the field of gerontological health services research in emergency care, hospital-to-home care transitions, frailty, cognitive impairment and dementia, loneliness, palliative care, and implementation of new models of care with a focus on patient and family experience. Some resources: Jacques Lee from Mount Sinai in Toronto, radio interview that discusses loneliness as a vital sign https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-63-the-current/clip/16024574-loneliness-bad-smoking-says-who -        Volunteer delivered social support program HOW R U? | Bolton Clarke Connect Local Connect Local - A FREE program linking over 65's to supports and activities in Glen Eira Storytelling – an intergenerational approach to social connection Life Stories Project | Bolton Clarke Interested in studying lifestyle medicine, health coaching and models of care in health and wellbeing?  Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Grad Cert, Grad Diploma, and Master.  If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to send in your thoughts, insights, opinions, provide feedback or request a topic, please contact me via thegpshow.com  Thank you for listening and your support.      

Dr Alana Gall is a proud Truwulway woman, a Pakana (Tasmanian Aboriginal) from the north-east coast of Lutruwita (Tasmania). Alana is passionate about Indigenous peoples' holistic health and wellbeing globally. She has a background with degrees in nutritional medicine, Master of Research and a PhD. Alana is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine at Southern Cross University, and an Honorary Research Fellow at both the University of Queensland and Menzies School of Health Research. She is the Co-Vice Chair of the World Federation of Public Health Associations Indigenous Working Group, and the Vice President-Elect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health at the Public Health Association of Australia.  Alana pioneered the use of individual yarns with a think-aloud component, called the ‘think-aloud yarn’, and co-developed the Key Principles to Co-Design with First Nations peoples, which have informed the development of Cancer Australia's Australian Cancer Plan and will underpin its implementation. She leads a research program that centres around First Nations Australians traditional medicines and healing practices, with the aims of protecting and preserving these medicines for future generations and improving accessibility for all First Nations communities across Australia. National survey focused on First Nations traditional medicines: First Nations Patient survey: https://scuau.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8rakLaErMmT4QyW Health Sector survey: https://scuau.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_819HrxWE5RUglP8 Please consider completing the survey/s above.    Interested in studying lifestyle medicine, health coaching and models of care in health and wellbeing?  Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Grad Cert, Grad Diploma, and Master.  If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to send in your thoughts, insights, opinions, provide feedback or request a topic, please contact me via thegpshow.com  Thank you for listening and your support.

Dr David Cunnington, specialist sleep physician and co-founder of SleepHub, discusses the prevalence and definitions of insomnia, the importance of taking a history and exam for insomnia, effective interventions for sleep like cognitive-behavioral therapy, the impact of camping on sleep, the limited efficacy of sleep supplements, the role of medication and melatonin in treating insomnia, and recommendations for insomnia resources.