This podcast might not actually kill you, but Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke cover so many things that can. In each episode, they tackle a different topic, teaching listeners about the biology, history, and epidemiology of a different disease or medical mystery. They do the scientific research, so you don’t have to. Since 2017, Erin and Erin have explored chronic and infectious diseases, medications, poisons, viruses, bacteria and scientific discoveries. They’ve researched public health ...
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Soul Search explores contemporary religion and spirituality from the inside out — what we believe, how we express it, and the difference it makes in our lives
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Covering the health stories that make a difference. Dr Norman Swan and Dr Preeya Alexander dissect the latest and breaking news in the medical world.
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Explore science facts, intriguing scientific discoveries, and hands-on activities to try yourself at home. The perfect way to spark an interest in science and to feed the minds of science-curious children aged 8 to 12 years. Jenny Lynch is a science show presenter, writer, and science kit inventor, with a knack for making complicated scientific ideas fun, fascinating, and easy to follow. Matilda Sercombe is a young presenter with a passion for sharing fast facts and posing intriguing questions.
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Covering the health stories that make a difference. Dr Norman Swan and Dr Preeya Alexander dissect the latest and breaking news in the medical world.
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The biennial Northern Australia Food Futures Conference, now in its 6th iteration, is the cornerstone of Northern Territory Farmers Association (NT Farmers). They are proud to be partnering with AgForce Queensland (AgForce), Ord River District Co-operative (ORDCO) and Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association (KPCA) on the 8th & 9th April 2025 in Darwin, Northern Territory. The conference theme is ‘Innovative Agribusiness in Northern Australia: Nurturing Natural Assets for Future Growth’ whi ...
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Created on Djaara Country. Salt of the earth people. Grassroots change. Find out more at saltgrasspodcast.com
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You spend a quarter of your life at work. You should enjoy it! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant takes you inside the minds of some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover the keys to a better work life. From learning how to love your rivals to harnessing the power of frustration, one thing’s for sure: You’ll never see your job the same way again. Produced in partnership with Transmitter Media. Follow Adam on Instagram @adamgrant, LinkedIn at @adammgrant Hosted on Acast. S ...
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Art and science have flourished at Binna Burra within Lamington National Park, Australia since the early 1930s but had to cease after the devastating bushfires in 2019. Now, in 2022 we are excited to bring to our community, a new initiative, the Art. Nature. Science. Program. This podcast is part of the program. Each episode reflects the community of artists, scientists and volunteers working here, and how visitors can explore their work. With about 30 events scheduled in 2022, the first art ...
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My Warm Table is an independent podcast amplifying the passion and purpose of smart, generous and civic minded Western Australians who are making our communities better. We gather around a warm table of good conversation, acceptance, positivity and curiosity (in Italian we call this a Tavola Calda - a warm table). We'll talk politics, religion, science, sustainability, wellness, inclusion, social impact ... in fact no topic is off limits - but good table manners will rule!
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Talking with the Experts is a dynamic, award-finalist podcast hosted by Rose Davidson, launched in July 2020. With 600+ engaging episodes, the show explores a diverse range of business topics featuring industry leaders, innovators, and thought leaders. Ranked in the top 5% globally, Talking with the Experts has earned recognition in Australia and New Zealand, consistently landing in the top charts. Now, as a finalist in the prestigious BEAM 2025 Podcast Awards, the show continues to set the ...
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Welcome to The Random Sample! In this podcast, we share stories about mathematics, statistics, data science and the people involved. This is a collaboration between the Australian Data Science Network (ADSN), the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), the Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS), the OPTIMA ARC Training Centre, the MATRIX Mathematical Research Institute, and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS). ACEMS created the podcast in 2018. F ...
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That's Incredible is a podcast for parents and kids that's packed with incredible facts and amazing stories about the world around us. Hosted by Andrew Daddo, each week we go on an adventure and explore topics like the human body, sport, music, science, technology and space. Plus, we'll find out what it's like to travel to the moon, sing in front of the Queen and climb to the top of Mount Everest!
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If you’ve ever wondered what makes people tick, what inspires them, and how they’ve become the people they are today, then you’re going to love the Greatvine. CQUniversity’s Greatvine is a podcast series that chats with some of the University’s interesting characters: from professors and lecturers, to support staff and students. We dig and get the dirt on why people do what they do; what events changed their lives; how their work is making a difference; what inspires them; and what quirky ho ...
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One Wild Ride is the exploration of a more meaningful life. A place where personal stories collide with good business and positive impact. Here we dive deep into the mindset, musings and strategies of incredible humans doing extraordinary things. Theirs are stories of positivity, hope, expansion and evolution. Host Pru Chapman knows good business. As the founder of Owners Collective she has helped over 15,000 founders launch, leverage, and lead their businesses. She's passionate about using ...
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In a world filled with requests, many of us are struggling to stay afloat. Even if you’re not a people-pleaser, the desire to maintain a positive reputation can make it hard to turn others down. In this episode, Adam explores the art and science of delivering an effective “no.” He highlights strategies for setting boundaries with others to create s…
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#600 Snezana Stefanovic: Grow Your Business With a Growth Mindset
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30:39Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! What if the secret to business growth wasn’t more strategy—but a stronger mindset? In this powerful episode of Talking with the Experts, host Rose Davidson speaks with business coach and leadership trainer Snezana Djuric-Stefanovic about the transformative power of a growth mindset for entrepren…
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#599 Add Humour to Presentations with Conor Cunneen
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33:43Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! 🎙️ What if your next sales pitch, team meeting, or keynote could have your audience not only engaged but laughing—and learning? In this episode of Talking with the Experts, host Rose Davidson welcomes Conor Cunneen, a business humourist and internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, to share how…
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#598 AI + Creativity: The Future of Authentic Innovation with Mona Bavar
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24:51Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! What if artificial intelligence wasn’t something to fear—but something to co-create with? In this inspiring episode of Talking with the Experts, host Rose Davidson welcomes Mona Bavar, the visionary behind BlueApples.ai and DLISH. With over 16 years of experience blending business strategy and e…
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Would you trust AI to make a life or death decision?
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40:26When you can't make medical decisions for yourself, it's often the responsibility of a loved one, or sometimes a doctor who doesn't know you at all. Some researchers are suggesting artificial intelligence could be trained to know your wishes and be another voice in the room when making decisions. Also, it can take up to 95 per cent vaccine coverage…
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White House website pushes lab leak COVID theory
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5:46The Trump administration has published the 'true origins' of COVID-19 on a government website, pushing an unproven theory on how the pandemic started. That's despite there being no conclusive evidence that the coronavirus emerged from a lab in Wuhan — it is a theory, but it remains a theory. References White House website on COVID-19…
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How Australia's measles vaccine coverage compares to the US
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7:16To avoid measles outbreaks, it's recommended 95 per cent of the population is vaccinated against the highly infectious disease. But it can be difficult to reach and maintain such a high number, and since the COVID-19 pandemic rates have been falling. Guest/s Professor Peter McIntyre, former director of National Centre of Immunisation Research and S…
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Tracking the long-term effects of cancer treatment
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8:27As we get better at treating certain cancers, attention turns to survivorship and the ongoing support a person might need. In Hodgkin Lymphoma, over 80 per cent of patients are declared cured after treatment. But this doesn’t mean they’re out of the wood, because they’re at a higher risk of long-term side effects because of the toxicity of treatmen…
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How AI could predict your preferences at the end of life
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14:31Only about 14 per cent of older Australians have an Advance Care Directive, which outlines their wishes for the end of life. In most cases these decisions come down to a family member, or sometimes a doctor needs to make a quick call in the emergency room. Some experts are exploring whether artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to make those d…
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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at [email protected] Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The 'green' Pope Francis and his climate legacy in the Pacific
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53:54In the wake of Pope Francis' death, Australian and Pacific theologians reflect on defining elements of his legacy. Francis' 2015 encyclical Laudato Si was the first in papal history to focus on the environment. How might Francis' teaching about the cry of the earth, and the cry of the poor matter in our region?…
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Special Episode: John Green & Everything Is Tuberculosis
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56:46Tuberculosis, or consumption as it was once known, might conjure up images of huge sanitoriums or writers and artists from the late 1800s (Moulin Rouge, anyone?). But this deadly disease is far from an illness of the past. In many parts of the world, tuberculosis remains an insidious killer, despite the fact that we’ve had effective drugs to treat …
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Shonda Rhimes on saying yes to what scares you
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45:16Shonda Rhimes is the revolutionary creator, writer, and executive producer behind so many groundbreaking TV shows—from Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal to Bridgerton and How To Get Away With Murder. Her work has changed the way stories are told on TV and the lives of viewers who see themselves represented on the screen for the first time. Shonda and Adam…
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#597 Brand Science Secrets for Smarter Marketing with Ethan Decker
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25:07Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! What if everything you thought you knew about branding was wrong? In this episode of Talking with the Experts, Rose Davidson speaks with global marketing strategist Ethan Decker, a renowned expert in brand science and advertising effectiveness. Ethan unpacks decades of research into how brands a…
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Is misinformation fuelling our measles outbreaks?
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43:55In Australia, we've already seen more cases of measles this year than we saw during the whole of 2024. It's believed misinformation is to blame, leading to vaccine hesitancy and exposing the community to a highly infectious virus. Also, we take a look at draft guidelines for prostate cancer. Why a 'minor' stroke isn't very minor. And new evidence l…
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Why there's no prostate cancer screening program
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12:14Draft guidelines have been published to account for the changing world of prostate cancer screening. But a full screening program hasn't been established, because of flaws in the PSA test, and the risk of causing more harm than good. References Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia - draft guidelines…
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Why the US measles outbreak is so concerning
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10:53As the US deals with a worsening measles outbreak, we’re also grappling with a rise in cases here. While travellers have been put on alert, not all cases are from people returning from overseas. People are contracting measles here as well. There has been a decline in the number of children getting immunised against the virus since 2020. What’s behi…
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What is a 'mini stroke' and what are the long-term risks?
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9:43New research is revealing that what is sometimes known as a 'mini' or 'minor' stroke is not minor at all. A study has found after one of these attacks, your risk of a regular stroke and further harm is much higher. It highlights the need for more support for patients after they've had an attack, which could warn of more to come. Guest/s Professor S…
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Ruling out metabolic changes after COVID-19 vaccination
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4:57Contracting COVID-19 can cause metabolic abnormalities, which may contribute to things like insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. So a team of researchers wanted to find out whether vaccination against COVID-19 could have the same effect. They tracked a small group of people as they received up to four vaccinations, comparing th…
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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at [email protected] References: This under-tested type of blood fat could be driving heart diseaseBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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#596 Business Skills That Transform Your Dating Life with Dana Nygaard
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29:47Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Are you a successful businesswoman struggling to find the same success in love? In this empowering episode of Talking with the Experts, host Rose Davidson sits down with Dana Nygaard, licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach, to explore how women can apply business strategies to transform…
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Nicaea — The conference that changed the world
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54:06At the Council of Nicaea 1700 years ago bishops from across the Christian world gathered to settle a theological showdown that rocked the fledgling religion: Who was Jesus — a perfect human? Or God himself? Or something else? What they decided would become the very foundation of the Christian faith itself, and would shape art, religion and culture …
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Ep 173 Childhood Vaccine Schedule 2: Who’s making the call?
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57:12After last week’s episode, we all know about each of the diseases that we’re protected against thanks to our childhood vaccine schedule here in the US. And after this week’s episode, we’ll understand more about the schedule itself - why it might look different from other schedules around the world, how it gets made, and who makes the recommendation…
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Melinda French Gates on navigating change
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30:39Melinda French Gates is a philanthropist, business leader, advocate, and self-proclaimed “recovering perfectionist.” In her new book, The Next Day, she opens up about the lessons she’s learned about change, from getting divorced to leaving the Gates Foundation that she co-founded and co-chaired for decades. Melinda and Adam discuss how derailment c…
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Australia has been at the forefront of research into how what we eat affects our mental health. What do we know so far, and what are some small changes you can make to see improvements? Also, the doctors strike in NSW continues a much-needed conversation about conditions in the public health system. And hoping to find out your risk of heart attack …
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Thousands of doctors in New South Wales have gone on strike demanding better working conditions. They're demanding an end to long shifts which put patient safety at risk, and pay parity with other states. Also, the TGA updates its safety warnings for acne medication isotretinoin. However questions remain about how the changes can be implemented. Re…
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Through the gut microbiome, we're learning about how important what we eat can be for our mood and mental health. But there are many ways our diet can affect our brain, and there are still connections yet to be uncovered. A study has looked into how changing the food on your plate can even help treat depression, alongside psychotherapy and sometime…
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Should you be worried about the metal in joint replacements?
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10:23Joint replacements are life-changing for many people who’ve been dealing with chronic pain and disability. However the materials used for these replacements are subject to wear and tear. More attention is being paid to the potential toxic effects of metal joint replacements when they start to break down. Also, Professor Smith talks about his decisi…
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Finding out your risk of heart attack (and what to do about it)
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6:57It’s not always simple to find out your risk of cardiovascular disease. Not everyone needs to – or should – undergo tests like coronary artery calcium scoring. How do you determine what your risk is, what tests might benefit you, and importantly, when it’s best to do nothing? Guest/s Professor David Peiris, chief scientist at the George Institute f…
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Mailbag: Vocal cords and shingles vaccination
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3:14A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at [email protected] Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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It’s no joke – climate science with Stuart Goldsmith
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15:38Let’s get fired up with five fascinating fast facts about climate science, a deep dive into carbon footprints, an interview with Stuart Goldsmith, an English comedian with a passion for communicating about climate change, and a sea level experiment for you to try yourself at home. Presented by Jenny Lynch and Matilda Sercombe. Written and produced …
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Sufism, also known as Islamic mysticism, can be found in all kinds of unexpected places — like Broken Hill, a rural town in far west New South Wales. Sufi music has a special place in the history of Central Australia, and is still played in the desert region, attracting attention and acclaim from Sufis throughout the world.…
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Ep 172 Childhood Vaccine Schedule 1: Let’s give it a shot
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1:07:43We’re already back with our first episode of season 8! This week and next, we’re exploring childhood vaccine schedules - what diseases they protect us from, how the schedule is arranged, and who decides on the vaccines to include and the timing of vaccinations. In this first episode, we start with a refresher on how vaccines work before running thr…
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We’re wrong about what makes us happy with Dan Gilbert
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38:21What do you think will make you happy next year? According to Dan Gilbert’s research, your guess is probably wrong. Dan is a Harvard psychologist, bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness, and popular TED talker, and he and Adam discuss why it’s so difficult to make accurate predictions about our own future and how to figure out what actually m…
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Helping pregnant women stop smoking — safely
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37:33Quitting smoking can be tough, and for many women who've fallen pregnant their only option has been to go cold turkey. Researchers are trying to figure out whether medications to help are safe for mum and bub. Also, a condition that causes breathlessness that's often mistaken for asthma. These are the symptoms of vocal cord dysfunction. And a study…
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Antibiotic prescription is changing to fight resistance
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12:49Changes to the Therapeutic Guidelines mean the antibiotics you get prescribed might change, including for UTIs. Also, another study on the shingles vaccine driving down the risk of dementia. And a correction — and clarification — on our story about back pain and interventions to treat it. References What's New in Antibiotic - Therapeutic Guidelines…
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Breathless? You might have vocal cord dysfunction
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9:06A new clinical toolkit has been designed to improve the management of vocal cord dysfunction. Also known as inducible laryngeal obstruction, this condition affects about up to 70 per cent of people with chronic cough, 20 per cent of people with asthma and 10 per cent of high-level athletes. It can be tough to diagnose and people can be put onto unn…
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Quit smoking treatments don't increase risk of major birth defects
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6:27Australian researchers are a step closer to proving the safety of some medications that can help pregnant women quit smoking. They've looked back at women who used nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), varenicline and bupropion during the first trimester of pregnancy. The drugs are not associated with an increased risk of major congenital malformatio…
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We might be underestimating the burden of diabetes
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6:08We could be underestimating the number of people living with diabetes by up to 35 per cent. For a long time we've been using data from the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) to estimate prevalence – and to make decisions about diabetes healthcare. But not everybody with diabetes signs up to this scheme. This disparity in numbers casts doubt o…
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A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at [email protected] Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Growing spiritually strong in Central Australia — Week with Students
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54:01Culture, history and faith collide in the remote Aboriginal community of Ltyentye Apurte. A former mission town 80kms east of Alice Springs, it remains one of the most Catholic communities in the country.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of miscarriage, pregnancy loss, pregnancy complications, traumatic birth experiences, and other potentially disturbing topics related to childbirth, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. We close out our pregnancy series with a big picture view of how the childbirth experience has changed over the pas…
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Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird on leading great teams and moving on
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42:13Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are two of the greatest athletes of all time — Megan is an Olympic gold medalist and was named the best soccer player in the world by FIFA. Sue has won five of her own Olympic gold medals in basketball and four WNBA championships. Now that the couple have each retired from their legendary sports careers, they host a podca…
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#595 Russell Harvey: Mastering Resilient Leadership in Uncertain Times
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25:36Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! In this empowering episode of Talking with the Experts, host Rose Davidson is joined by Russell Harvey, globally known as The Resilience Coach. Together, they unpack what it truly means to lead with resilience in an ever-changing, high-pressure world. Russell brings 20+ years of experience in Le…
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#594 Sophie Anderson: Boost Workplace Wellness with Preventative Programs
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22:13Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! In this insightful episode of Talking with the Experts, host Rose Davidson is joined by Sophie Anderson, a workplace wellness advocate with over two decades of corporate experience. Together, they explore how preventative wellness programs can revolutionize workplace culture by reducing stress, …
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#593 Scott Maderer: Master Time, Talent & Treasures for Inspired Success
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25:44Did you enjoy the episode? I'd love to hear from you! In this episode of Talking with the Experts, host Rose Davidson welcomes author, coach, and Christian entrepreneur Scott Maderer to discuss how faith-based business owners can live a more inspired, purpose-driven life. Scott is the founder of Inspired Stewardship; a business he runs with his wif…
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