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Conor Gallagher, Security and Crime Correspondent, Irish Times and Prof Colin O'Gara, Head of Addiction Services, St John of God Hospital discuss the findings of an EU-wide study that found Ireland was second only to the Netherlands in terms of ecstasy use among young people.Press play on this page to catch the full conversation.

Linda Nelson Murray, Fine Gael Senator; Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City; Professor Colin O'Gara, Head of Addiction Services in St John of God Hospital; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times; Claire Donegan, Empower Her Project Lead; Erin McEvoy, Lecturer in Marketing at the Ulster Business School

Linda Nelson Murray, Fine Gael Senator; Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City; Professor Colin O'Gara, Head of Addiction Services in St John of God Hospital; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times; Claire Donegan, Empower Her Project Lead; Erin McEvoy, Lecturer in Marketing at the Ulster Business School

Dr. Simon Mitchell, Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of Neuromodulation Services at St. John of God Hospital in Dublin where a special treatment will be introduced for patients who do not have success with conventional treatment for depression.

Dr Maire Finn, GP Ashley Duane, Pharmacist Prof. Colin O'Gara, Head of Addiction Services in St John of God Hospital and Clinical professor of Psychiatry at UCD

Professor Colin O'Gara, Addiction Psychiatrist and Head of Addiction Services at St. John of God Hospital

Guests galore on the pod today! KFC Lansell has won the prestigious 'KFC Games', we ask the winners what on earth the event involved. A wig library for cancer patients has launched at St John of God Hospital, actor John Wood's in town and we ask, is having friends too expensive in 2024?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin O'Gara, Head of Addiction Services at St John of God Hospital in Dublin and Clinical Professor of Physiatry at UCD, reacts to the latest data from the Health Research Board on drug-related deaths and gives an overview of today's current trends when it comes to drug use.

James Bond is a Psychopath? Is James Bond a psychopath?   Well, despite the obvious fact that he is a fictional character who has had many authors, actors, and screenwriters involved in defining this character, just . . . maybe! In this episode, Dan and Tom bring in Dr. Stephen McWilliams, author of the book “Psychopath? Why We Are Charmed by the Anti-Hero” to discuss this topic. We're getting deep into the mind of James Bond and with Stephen's help, we define what a psychopath really is, then examine the known mind of James Bond to determine if he can be considered a psychopath.  (Hint, Bond doesn't score 100 on the test).  We use the famed professor, Robert D. Hare's psychology checklist as our driver for the analysis.  Hare's checklist includes breakdowns of the following categories: Interpersonal Traits, Affective Traits, Lifestyle Traits, and Anti-Social traits. How many of those apply to the agent with the OO designation we know as James Bond?  Can you be a spy with a license to kill without some psychopathic traits?  Can you be a great spy and still be a psychopath?  Listen to find out. Stephen is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Saint John of God Hospital, Dublin, and an Associate Clinical Professor at the School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, University College Dublin.  In addition to talking about James Bond, McWilliams's book talks about other fictional characters such as Hannibal Lecter, Frank Underwood, Amy Elliott Dunne, and more. He has also authored the book “Fiction & Physicians – Medicine through the Eyes of Writers”. Tell us what you think So, before listening to this episode, do you think James Bond was a psychopath?  After, listening, did your opinion change? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We'll give you a shout-out in a future episode!   You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.   Episode Webpage: https://bit.ly/3XA1xQe

Professor Colin O'Gara, Head of Addiction Services at St John of God Hospital

Every day we are living in the middle of a great spirtual battle between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Darkness. God has enlisted us, tasked us and equips us to engage in this battle because He has chosen to fight not just FOR us, but WITH us and THROUGH us.

In the most recent murder case where cannabis use was judged to be a factor, the court ruled that Diego Costa Silva killed his wife while in a state of cannabis-induced psychosis at their home in Finglas, Dublin on November 4th, 2021. A jury found him not guilty of Fabiola De Campos Silva's murder, by reason of insanity. His was one of a number of murder cases to come before Irish courts in the past year where cannabis-use was judged to be a factor.Dr Colin O'Gara, head of addiction services at St John of God Hospital in Dublin, tells In the News about the dangers of new, more potent strains of cannabis, what is cannabis-induced psychosis and the link between use of the drug and existing mental health issues.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times // Prof. Colin O'Gara, Head of Addiction Services in St John of God Hospital and Clinical professor of Psychiatry at UCD // Michael O'Sullivan Former Head of the EU's Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre for Narcotics and former Assistant Garda Commissioner

A new report from the Rutland Centre shows a dramatic surge in the number of people seeking treatment for multiple addictions. The study says 62% of people presented with multiple addictions last year, up from 48% in 2022. Professor Colin O'Gara Head of Addiction Services at St John of God Hospital & Clinical professor of Psychiatry at UCD.

Sex addiction can be a serious issue for many people. It can take the form of addiction to pornography, sex workers and other sexual behaviours.  In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of sex addiction.    I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara,  a consultant psychiatrist for the past twenty years. Since 2007, he is the Head of Addiction Services at Saint John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland treating patients who have a sex addiction. Sadly people with sex addiction can struggle to have healthy relationships and sex addiction can damage their physical and mental health. Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with sex addiction and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you deal with this addiction. There is no shame or embarrassment when it comes to talking about sex addiction,  it's a conversation that needs to be had and in some cases it will save lives. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Professor Colin O'Gara, St John of God Hospital; James Browne, Minister of State Department of Justice; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central

In the most recent murder case where cannabis use was judged to be a factor, the court ruled that Diego Costa Silva killed his wife while in a state of cannabis-induced psychosis at their home in Finglas, Dublin on November 4th, 2021. A jury found him not guilty of Fabiola De Campos Silva's murder, by reason of insanity. His was one of a number of murder cases to come before Irish courts in the past year where cannabis-use was judged to be a factor.Dr Colin O'Gara, head of addiction services at St John of God Hospital in Dublin, tells In the News about the dangers of new, more potent strains of cannabis, what is cannabis-induced psychosis and the link between use of the drug and existing mental health issues.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As our cocaine nation series continues we hear about the harmful physical and mental impact cocaine has on people from Professor Colin O'Gara Head of Addiction Services at St John of God Hospital in Dublin and Clinical Professor of Medicine & Medical Specialties at the School of Medicine, University College Dublin.

Professor Colin O'Gara, consultant psychiatrist and head of addiction services at St John of God Hospital

A new report has found a surge in the number of people with gambling addictions. Why is this?Pete Lunn, Head of the ESRI's Behavioural Research Unit, and Professor Colin O'Gara, Consultant Psychiatrist & Head of Addiction Services at St. John of God Hospital joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

It has been reported that the Irish postal system is now a major route for illegal and fake prescription drugs coming into the country, as social media and websites are used to buy painkillers, sedatives, and other medications But what effect is this having on those who are ordering such items? Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Colin O'Gara Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of Addiction Services at St John of God Hospital.

Do you struggle with gambling issues?Are you concerned that someone you know may have an issue with gambling? Are you worried that you might be addicted to gambling ? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of gambling.   I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara,  a consultant psychiatrist for the past twenty years. Since 2007, he is the Head of Addiction Services at Saint John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland treating patients who have a gambling addiction. He is recently the author of a new book entitled, 'Gambling Addiction in Ireland; Causes, Consequences and Recovery' with Veritas publishers. This book has been written for a general audience and aims to help patients and families struggling with gambling addiction.Sadly gambling can change from being a source of fun and entertainment to wrecking your life with heart-breaking consequences. Gambling can become an addictive behaviour, devastating the life of the gambler, their family and friends. People with an issue of gambling can become deceitful, lead a double-life and gamble finances away and pretend that everything is fine in their life. They can become trapped in a life that is blighted by gambling, debt and addiction. Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with gambling and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you deal with this addiction. Don't gamble with the issue of gambling!I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Peter founded Lifestyle Awareness after working as a Senior Occupational Therapist for 18 years in all areas of Mental Health. Over the years he began to question and wonder if it was possible to work with people much earlier than in crisis and what early intervention and prevention may actually look like. As part of his own wellness path, he realised that one of the things that impact all areas of life, performance and mental well-being, is our mind, yet most of us are never taught how to use our minds properly in a practical and evidenced based way. This development of key mental skills for mental fitness is a topic we unpack in today's episode. Clinically Peter has worked at South London & Maudsley (SLAM), Saint John of God Hospital, Saint Patrick's Hospital and The Dean Clinic and continues to be a trainer with Mental Health First Aid Ireland. Peter's mission is to empower ten million people to learn the mental skills to stay well, navigate change and uncertainty, so they can then support and teach others to do the same. We hope you enjoy our episode. Find Peter at https://lifestyleawareness.ie/ To find out more or to sign up for the FITMINDS Programme follow this link https://lifestyleawareness.thinkific.com/courses/fitminds

Content warning: this episode covers the topic of addiction. If you need resources or support, talk to your GP or a relevant health practitioner.   Dr Colin O'Gara is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Associate Professor at University College Dublin. He is a graduate of University College Cork medical school (1999) and has postgraduate qualifications from the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board (PMETB, UK) in General Adult Psychiatry and Substance Misuse Psychiatry. He trained within the NHS Maudsley Hospital rotational schemes at registrar and specialist registrar levels (2000-2006), attaining membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2003.    During this time he also researched addiction genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry, London. He was awarded a PhD from King's College London in 2010. He is a Consultant Psychiatrist and head of addiction services at Saint John of God Hospital since 2007, leading clinical activities, service development, research and teaching programmes in addiction.    During this time, he has worked with a wide range of talented multidisciplinary clinical and management colleagues, building holistic non-confrontational detoxification and rehabilitation services. His recent academic and service development work has been featured in international journals and medical publications.

Colin O'Gara, Head of Addiction Services, St John of God Hospital and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCD

Are you thinking about having cataract or eyelid surgery? Well, this is the episode for you. Today on MediTalk we speak with Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr Olivia Macvie who very kindly answers common questions that may be on your mind when considering or preparing for cataract or eyelid surgery. Dr Macvie consults and operates from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. A big thank you to Dr Macvie for sharing her knowledge with us today on MediTalk. To learn more about Dr Macvie and St John Of God Hospital Subiaco, visit sjog.org.au Dr Macvie privately practices from southstreeteyeclinic.com.au Thank you for taking the time to support and listen to Meditalk Podcast. If you felt the episode you listened to could help others, take the time to forward it on to others as sharing knowledge is empowering. Please note: Meditalk Podcast is a podcast for educational purposes only. For medical advice please speak the with a qualified medical practitioner. I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land in which Meditalk Podcast is recorded on, the Whadjuk Noongar people and pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging. Thank you for taking care of the beautiful country in which I feel blessed to live, work and rest. Care & Kindness wishes, D :-)

On this episode of Meditalk we speak with Dr Michael Gannon who very kindly answered frequently asked questions on ‘induction'. Dr Gannon is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. I would like to thank the wonderful women who provided questions to ask Dr Gannon about 'induction' via SJOGH Subiaco facebook and instagram pages, I greatly appreciate you taking the time and showing your support. Thank you Dr Michael Gannon for sharing his time & knowledge with us today on Meditalk. To learn more about Dr Gannon and SJOG Subiaco please visit: sjog.org.au Stay well, D :-)

Prof. Colin O'Gara, Head of Addiction Services at St John of God Hospital and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCD.

According to Diabetes Australia, Gestational diabetes is the fastest growing type of diabetes affecting thousands of pregnant women every year. So today on Meditalk, I speak with Dr Richard Murphy a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco who answers all our questions about ‘gestational diabetes'. A big thank you to Dr Murphy for sharing his time & knowledge on gestational diabetes. To learn more about Dr Murphy and SJOG Subiaco visit: sjog.org.au and drrichardmurphy.com.au Thank you for listening and supporting MeditalkPodcast. If you have some topics you would like to share please email me at danae@meditalk.com.au and if you felt the podcast episode was of value please share with friends and family that it could help. Wishing you good health & happiness, Danae :-)

In this episode of Psych Matters,  Members of the RANZCP Military, Veterans and Emergency Services Personnel Mental Health Network engage in a lively discussion of how to improve assessment of current serving members and ex-serving veterans of the Australian Defence Force. This includes conducting a tailored history-taking process that includes specific aspects of service and transition to civilian life. Practical guidance for clinicians on specific details to consider and address during assessment is covered. Comorbid conditions, chronic pain and the needs of both women and older veterans are also discussed.Speakers: Dr Wallace was appointed to his current position as psychiatrist at the Australian Defence Force Centre for Mental Health, at HMAS Penguin, Sydney, in 2010. In March 2018, he was appointed as the inaugural chairman of the RANZCP Military and Veterans' Mental Health Network and is now a member of the RANZCP Military, Veterans and Emergency Services Personnel Network Committee. He has been a Visiting Medical Officer at St John of God Hospital, North Richmond since 2015 and is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry at the University of NSW.Lieutenant Colonel Diana McKay is a fulltime psychiatrist in the Australian Army.  She has worked in public and private civilian practice as an adult psychiatrist, with special interest in trauma and anxiety disorders, perinatal psychiatry and clinical education.  She is a member of the RANZCP Military, Veterans' and Emergency Services Personnel Mental Health Network Committee.  She is Honorary Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. Dr Tom Turvey is a senior advanced trainee in the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry. He has an interest in matters of military psychiatry which  stems from his Father and his 7 siblings all being military and having spent the last 2 years being specifically involved and trained in military psychiatry. Tom is a member of the RANZCP Military Veterans and Emergency Services Personnel Network and a member of the Australian Military Medicine Association.Resources:Wallace D, Lane J, Heffernan K, Nas Jones C. Australian military and veterans' mental health care: improving assessment of military personnel and veterans. Australasian Psychiatry. 2021 Apr;29(2):153-6.Lane J and Wallace D. Australian Military and Veteran's Mental Health Care, Part 1: An Introduction to Cultural Essentials for Clinicians. Australasian Psychiatry 2020: 28 (3), 267-269. Shepard B. A war of nerves: Soldiers and psychiatrists in the twentieth century. Harvard University Press; 2001.Phoenix Australia's 2020 Australian Guidelines for the Management of PTSD and CPTSDFeedback:If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.orgDisclaimer: This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australian or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP's Your Health In Mind Website.

Dr Stephen McWilliams, Associate Clinical Professor at UCD, a consultant psychiatrist at Saint John of God Hospital, Dublin, & Author of Psychopath? Why We are Charmed by the Anti-Hero, joined Sean on the show... Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

On this week's show, I'll be talking about cocaine addiction in Ireland. The latest figures released by the Health Research Board, shows the number of people seeking treatment for problem cocaine use has increased, with the number of crack cocaine cases increasing by 400 per cent in recent years. The HRB says last year, cocaine was the only substance where they saw an increase in those entering treatment for. To discuss cocaine use in Ireland, I'm joined by Consultant Psychiatrist, Professor Colin O'Gara. Colin is the head of addiction services at St John of God Hospital in Dublin, where they provide specialist services in substance misuse. Colin says all the indicators are pointing to a rise in cocaine use in Ireland, which he says is a result of the drug becoming normalised as well as widely available: “There's probably been two peaks [in cocaine use]. The first was around the Celtic Tiger and with the economic crash, it almost disappeared. Then as the economy improved from 2013 onwards, we saw on the clinical frontline, reports of cocaine increasing quite substantially and up to recent years it's been quite dramatic. It's really become very normalised from our point of view, and the availability is huge. So when you have normalisation and strong availability you have serious problems.” Colin says cocaine impacts all parts of the body when taken: “Cocaine is a stimulant that affects all systems of the body...the heart, the lungs, the brain, everything. All of the above is affected by cocaine. It's a very potent stimulant that initially leads to a massive release of dopamine...The problem with stimulants as opposed to opioids like heroin, is they tend to create a very edgy experience...it can create a lot of anxiety and paranoia.” We also discuss what somebody should do if they feel they need to seek help for cocaine addiction, as well as all the different types of addiction services that are available. For more episodes, tips and advice from the show just go to: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-re…health-podcast/ And you can get in touch - I'm @KarlHenryPT on Instagram and Twitter and realhealth@independent.ie. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple and Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts from. The Real Health podcast is in association with Laya Healthcare.

In this top-performing paper published in Oncotarget on July 17, 2018, entitled, “A diagnostic autoantibody signature for primary cutaneous melanoma,” Australian researchers developed the first blood test to detect melanoma in early stages. The researchers from Australia’s Edith Cowan University, Hollywood Private Hospital, Level 1 Melanoma, St. John of God Hospital, Dermatology Specialist Group, Skin Check WA, and The University of Western Australia collected blood sera (plural of serum, which contains exogenous substances in the blood, such as electrolytes, antibodies, autoantibodies, antigens, and hormones) from a total of 245 primary melanoma patients and healthy volunteers. The sera were screened against a high-throughput microarray profiling platform of 1,627 functional proteins. After conducting detailed statistical analysis, the team found that the most effective biomarker for melanoma diagnosis was a combined signature of 10 autoantibodies which, together, displayed 79% sensitivity and 84% specificity in primary melanoma detection. “This melanoma autoantibody signature may prove valuable for the development of a diagnostic blood test for routine population screening that, when used in conjunction with current melanoma diagnostic techniques, could improve the early diagnosis of this malignancy and ultimately decrease the mortality rate of patients.” To date, this research paper has since generated an impressive Altmetric Attention score of 597. Read the full study: https://www.oncotarget.com/article/25669/text/ The Top-Performer series highlights research literature published in Oncotarget that has generated a high Altmetric score. Altmetric scores, located at the top-left of trending Oncotarget papers, provide an at-a-glance indication of the volume and type of online attention the research has received. Top Oncotarget publications rated by Altmetric score: https://www.oncotarget.com/news/altmetric/ More from the Top-Performer series: https://www.oncotarget.org/tag/top-performer/ Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article: DOI: https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.25669 Full text: https://www.oncotarget.com/article/25669/text/ Correspondence to: Pauline Zaenker - p.zaenker@ecu.edu.au; paulinez@our.ecu.edu.au About Oncotarget: Oncotarget is a bi-weekly, peer-reviewed, open access biomedical journal covering research on all aspects of oncology. To learn more about Oncotarget, please visit https://www.oncotarget.com or connect with: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/oncotarget Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Oncotarget/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/oncotarget YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/OncotargetYouTube/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/oncotarget Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/oncotarget/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Oncotarget/ Oncotarget is published by Impact Journals, LLC please visit https://www.ImpactJournals.com or connect with @ImpactJrnls Media Contact MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM 18009220957

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common hormonal condition that approximately 12–21% of women of reproductive age are diagnosed with however; what is most concerning is that up to 70% of women remain undiagnosed. For this reason it is important as women to increase our awareness and knowledge on PCOS. So, today on Meditalk I speak with Gynaecologist, Obstetrician and Advanced Laparoscopic surgeon Dr Rose McDonnell from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco about PCOS. A big thank you to Dr Rose McDonnell for sharing her knowledge with us today on Meditalk. To learn more about Dr McDonnell and St John of God Hospital Subiaco visit: sjog.org.au and drrosemcdonnell.com.au An App suggested to take a look at: AskPCOS Ask PCOS is a very trustworthy and comprehensive PCOS App tha was developed by leading PCOS experts from around the world and co-designed with women with PCOS. apps.apple.com/au/app/askpcos/id1395816147 If you have found this epsiode of Meditalk of value please share with others and if you are able to take a minute to write a quick review on Apple Podcasts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for listening and supporting Meditalk Podcast. Well wishes, Danae :-) Knowledge empowers us to advocate & honor for our own health and the health of others!

Peter Connolly is a Workplace & Lifestyle Occupational Therapist with 16 years clinical experience specialising in sustainable high performance, mental wellbeing & burnout prevention. In this week’s episode, Aoife & Peter discuss mental wellbeing, lifestyle awareness and the ability to stay in contact with the present moment even throughout testing times. Key points covered in the episode include; - An introduction to Psychological flexibility. - Occupational health – focusing on what you need and want to do. - Early intervention & prevention. - The importance of cultivating compassion for our self and for others. - Being kind to our mind and opening ourselves to nourishing experiences. - Staying grounded throughout challenging times and focusing on what matters most. - Understanding the impact of the mind. - The knowing-doing gap. - The power of practice, repetition and visualisation. - Observing your inner dialogue without any judgement. The FITMINDS program is the first online membership program of its kind, with two packages: FITMINDS Community, with a focus on Mental Wellbeing & Prevention. High Performance with a focus on Sustainable High performance & Mental Wellbeing in Sport, Business & Arts. Peter has previously worked at South London & Maudsley (SLAM), Saint John of God Hospital, Saint Patrick’s hospital. Peter currently provides clinical input to the Dean Clinic (ST Patrick's hospital) & is trainer with Mental health First Aid Ireland. He has written for RTE lifestyle, appeared on the TV show Operation Transformation & contributes regularly on radio and media outlets. Connect with Peter Connolly https://lifestyleawareness.ie/ https://www.facebook.com/lifestyleawareness.ie https://www.instagram.com/lifestyleawarenessirl/ https://twitter.com/lifestyleawirl https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-connolly-9b214a10b/ Connect with Happier at Work host Aoife O’Brien: https://happieratwork.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien https://twitter.com/HappierAtWorkHQ https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie https://www.facebook.com/groups/happieratworkpodcast Resources: https://jeffreypfeffer.com/books/the-knowing-doing-gap/

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that come together as tendons which help us to lift and rotate our arms. So, let’s take a minute to think about all the things we couldn’t do in our day if we were to injure or tear our rotator cuff such as; drive a car, put on a seatbelt, get dressed, lift and pick up our children & hang out washing. Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common particularly in people that enjoy sports such as; baseball, tennis, swimming or who work in jobs like; painting, plastering, cleaning & diesel mechanics. Today on Meditalk we speak with Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr David Colvin about ‘rotator cuff injuries & repairs’. Dr David Colvin is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises knee and shoulder surgery at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. A big thank you to Dr David Colvin for sharing his knowledge with us today on Meditalk. To learn more about Dr Colvin and SJOG Subiaco visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/c/o/l/v/colvin-davidkevin-subiaco For some great information on rotator cuff injuries, tears and rehab programs to follow visit: www.shoulderandkneesurgery.com.au/shoulder-conditions/rotator-cuff-tear-injury-perth www.shoulderandkneesurgery.com.au/core-rehab-protocols www.shoulderandkneesurgery.com.au Thank you for taking the time to listen and support Meditalk - a medical podcast for people empowering their health with knowledge. Stay well, D :-)

It is estimated 2 out of 3 Australian adults are classified as being overweight or obese and sadly this statistic is predicted to increase in the future. More and more people with BMI’s of over 40 are turning to weight loss surgery to help them fight their battle with their weight. Making an informed decision about undertaking any surgical procedure is paramount so, today on MediTalk we are speak with Dr Siva Sundararajan a General and Bariatric Surgeon at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. Dr Siva Sundararajan will help us better understand Gastric Bypass Surgery, which is actually considered the gold standard operation for weight loss. In this interview I ask Dr Sundararajan about what makes you a good candidate for gastric bypass surgery. As well as, what to expect, how to prepare, why have gastric bypass surgery vs. sleeve. Dr Siva Sundararajan explains how some people are seeking weightloss surgery now to improve their fertility and that it is actually advised to take precaution to not fall pregnant 1-2 years post surgery. There are various weightloss surgery options which are all explained throughout the interview so it is a good episode to listen too if you are considering weightloss surgery. Thank you Dr Siva Sundararajan for taking the time to be interviewed on Meditalk. For more information on Dr Sundararajan visit: https://www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/s/u/n/d/sundararajan-siva-subiaco If you have found this interview of help please forward to a friend who may benefit from hearing it or take 1-2 minutes to provide a star rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you kindly for taking the time to support and listen to Meditalk Podcast which is an independent Australian Medical Podcast for everyday poeple wanting to empower themselves with knowledge. Stay well and stay safe, D :-)

Are you over 40? And perhaps like many Australians don’t mind a drink, enjoy a good meal & have put a little weight on over the years. Have you ever wondered how your liver is being affected by how much alcohol you drink, how much fat you eat and how much the extra weight we carry around is taking its toll on our liver? In fact, throughout the world consistent and over consumption of alcohol is now the leading cause of liver disease. Today on MediTalk we are speaking with Professor Luc Delrivière who is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Western Australia & is also the senior surgeon at the Liver Transplant Service at Sir Charles Gardener Hospital in Perth. As well as, is a leading Liver and General Surgeon at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. Profesor Delrivière helps us to better understand our liver health and he explains some common liver conditions which more and more Australians are suffering from such as; cirrhosis of the liver and fatty liver disease. A big thank you to Profesor Delrivière for sharing his knowledge with us today on Meditalk. To learn more about Profesor Delrivière and SJOG Subiaco visit: www.sjog.org.au and www.livercentrewa.com.au To listen to more episodes of Meditalk please visit: www.meditalk.com.au If you could take a few minutes to share this episode with someone that could benefit from learning about liver health would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking time out of your day to listen and support Meditalk Podcast which is an independent health information resource. If you have any feedback and suggestions to share email Danae at danae@meditalk.com.au Please take care of you and your health. Well wishes and thanks, Danae :-)

As we age we are more likely to be at risk of losing our sight. In fact, was predicted by 2020 that over 800,000 Australians will suffer blindness or some degree of vision impairment. However, on a more positive note 90 per cent of vision loss is highly preventable or treatable. So today on MediTalk we speak with Dr Charlotte McKnight who is an Opthmalogist from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco as well as, Dr McKnight has public hospital appointments at both Royal Perth Hospital and St Charles Gardener Hospital in Perth. We will be speaking to Dr McKnight about a number of very common eye conditions such as; cataracts & terygiums, eye surgery and treatment but, also about general eye health. Thank you for taking the time to listen to MeditalkPodcast and to hear more podcast episodes visit: www.meditalk.com.au To learn more about Dr McKnight visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/m/c/k/mc-knight-charlotte-subiaco For more information on eye health & wonderful vision organisations you may wish to connect with or learn more about visit: www.visionaustralia.org www.hollows.org/au If you felt this episode was of value it would be greatly appreciated if you could take a minute to provide a star rating of this episode on the Apple Podcast app. Well wishes, D :-)

In preparing for this interview I was shocked to learn Preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death in children under 5 years of age. Today on MediTalk we are speaking with Dr Michael Gannon about preterm births & current research being conducted in Perth that has the potential to save babies lives around the world. Dr Gannon is a general obstetrician and gynaecologist in both private and public practice, with a special interest in medical problems in pregnancy and perinatal loss. Dr Gannon is the Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St John of God Hospital, Subiaco. A big thank you to Dr Gannon for making the time to be interviewed and sharing his knowledge with us all on Meditalk. To learn more about Dr Gannon and SJOG Subiaco visit: sjog.org.au For more information about the preterm research trial visit: www.sjog.org.au/our-locations/st-john-of-god-subiaco-hospital/news/news/2020/07/27/02/41/maternity-patients-invited-to-participate-in-trial-aimed-at-identifying-premature-birth-risk Please if you can take a few minutes to rate and review this podcast episode on Apple Podcasts I would be very grateful and please share with friends and family if you feel the information can help others. To listen to more MeditalkPodcast episodes visit: www.meditalk.com.au Thank you for taking the time to support and listen to MeditalkPodcast. Stay well and take care of you. D :-)

Breast milk can provide all the nutrition a growing baby needs during the first six months of life. And research continues to show us how breast feeding greatly benefits the health of a baby & mother. But did you know, breast feeding is actually a learnt skill. AND despite us thinking breast feeding is simply a natural process of becoming a mum – what we actually need to breast feed successfully is great support, care, encouragement, patience and practice. So today we speak to Lactation consultant Bernie O’Regan to share with us her top tips on breast feeding. Bernie consults at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco and has supported new mums to breastfeed for over 20 years. To find out more about Bernie O'Regan: www.sjog.org.au/our-locations/st-john-of-god-subiaco-hospital/news/news/2017/07/31/06/23/our-top-breastfeeding-tips To listen to more MeditalkPodcast Episodes visit: www.meditalk.com.au Thank you for taking the time to support and listen to MeditalkPodcast. If you found this episode helpful please if you can take a few minutes to provide a star rating or review on Apple Podcasts would be greatly appreciated. Stay well, D :-) Important Episode Notes: Please note, the antenatal and postnatal classes mentioned in this podcast epsidoe are currently on hold due to COVID-19 precautions. For more information, please visit: sjog.org.au/subiacomaternity

Breast cancer treatments often involve a combination of radiation, surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy or targeted therapy. Radiation therapy for breast cancer can entail a number of visits, over a number of weeks. But what if I was to say, for suitable cases one targeted dose of radiotherapy can now be delivered directly into the breast, at the time a person is undergoing breast cancer surgery. Today on Meditalk we speak with Professor Saunders a Breast Cancer Surgeon from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco about Intraoperative Radiotherapy. For more information on Prof Saunders visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/s/a/u/n/saunders-christobelmary-subiaco To listen to more podcast episodes on Meditalk visit: www.meditalk.com.au For suggested topics and feedback email danae@meditalk.com.au MeditalkPodcast is also on Spotify, Apple Podcasts App and all your favourite places to find and listen to podcasts. If you are able to take a moment to like or share this episode if you feel it may be of help to someone I would be most grateful. As sharing knowledge empowers us all to optimise our health and wellbeing. Take care of you. Stay well, D :-) Thank you for taking the time to listen and review MeditalkPodcast.

If you would have told me in January this year that by March people all around the world would be affected by a virus from a bat. Whereby, hundreds of thousands of lives would be lost and people’s livelihoods taken away from them and life as we know it would be significantly changed - I just wouldn’t have believed you! Some days it just feels so surreal that in such a short period of time human beings all around the world are experiencing so much change to our day to day lives, all at the same time. Well today on Meditalk I speak with Dr Astrid Arellano an Infectious Disease Specialist at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco, who will help us make sense of it all and provide us with some much needed practical advice & share her knowledge on what we now call COVID-19. In the interview Dr Arellano explains some of the terminology we are hearing in the media such as; 'flattening of the curve', what exactly does that mean and how does it affect us? Since COVID-19 we now see people at the shops wearing masks and gloves - should we all be doing this? And when you go to the shops can you become infected by COVID-19 buy handling of fruit, vegetables and items from the shelf & from the shopping trolley? Can we contract COVID-19 from our online deliveries? Can we contract COVID-19 from other animals like the family dog? Can you suffer from COVID-19 twice? Should we be having the flu shot this year? What is the treatment for COVID-19? How long before a vaccine? Why are some people suffering mild symptoms of COVID-19 and other people are fighting for their life in ICU? When will this virus end? If you want to attain some quality and practical information on COVID-19 please take the time to listen to Dr Arellano answer these questions and many more. A big thank you to St John of God Hospital in Subiaco and Dr Arellano for all your support in co-ordinating this special episode of Meditalk. If you feel this podcast episode was of value to you please share with others that this information may help ease their mind during a time of great anxiety and concern. For more information on Dr Astrid Arellano and on COVID-19 here are some useful links: Dr Astrid Arellano: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/a/r/e/l/arellano-astridveronica-subiaco www.doctorastrid.com www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1 www.health.gov.au ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Coronavirus www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html 'Stay safe, stay informed and stay well - We can fight this disease together.' To listen to more MeditalkPodcast episodes visit: www.meditalk.com.au Thank you for taking the time to support and listen to MeditalkPodcast :-)

Expecting your first child can be an emotional and overwhelming time in your life, particularly when you’re considering all the varying birthing options that are now available. Everyone seems to have an opinion or experience they wish to share with you. However, listening to medical specialist advice can also be very helpful when devising your birthing plan. In 2019, 1 in 4 women had an instrumental vaginal delivery for their first birth. How do you know what to do and what to expect from a vaginal birth? Today on Meditalk I speak with Dr Adam Gubbay who is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco to better understand what to expect from a vaginal delivery. To learn more about Dr Gubbay visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/g/u/b/b/gubbay-adamdavid-subiaco To listen to more Meditalk Episodes: www.meditalk.com.au Thank you for taking the time to listen to MeditalkPodcast. If you feel this episode has been informative please take a minute to rate or review this podcast or share it with a friend or family member. Well wishes and thoughts, Danae :-)

Essentially lung surgery is when a part of the lung is either repaired or removed. Some people who have been diagnosed with lung cancer may be offered lung surgery as treatment. So, today I speak with Dr Chris Merry a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Fiona Stanley Hospital and at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco to learn more about Lung Surgery. Dr Merry explains what is generally involved when having lung surgery and how this surgery has given much hope to people suffering from a number of lung diseases including; lung cancer. After speaking with Dr Merry I was in absolute awe in how truly incredible our lungs are at adapting to having parts of the lung removed and still being able to breathe and function. Every interview of Meditalk makes me continue to be amazed with the human body and how truly magnificiant it is and how medicine is continuing to evolve over time challenging diseases and conditions. To hear more episodes of MeditalkPodcast visit: www.meditalk.com.au If you have any suggested medical and health topics you would love to hear discussed on Meditalk please email me at: danae@meditalk.com.au To learn more about Dr Merry visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/m/e/r/r/merry-christopherjames-subiaco Thank you kindly for taking the time to listen to Meditalk. If you have enjoyed this episode if you could take a minute and write a quick review or give a star rating on Apple Podcasts would be a great help to my little independent podcast being found and listened too by other people that may benefit from learning more about Lung Surgery. Thank you and Well wishes, D :-)

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in Australia. According to the Cancer Council, it is responsible for almost one in five people dying of cancer in Australia. Very sadly there is often a stigma associated with lung cancer that it is a cancer only associated with smoker’s and that they bring it upon themselves. Well one of the key lessons learnt from this interview is that many people that are diagnosed with lung cancer have never touched a cigarette in their life. So in order to attain a better understanding on Lung Cancer I speak with Dr Tim Clay who is a Medical Oncologist specialising in lung and breast cancer at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. Dr Clay provides us with a great overview of lung cancer but, he also gives an excellent update on current research and treatment of this disease. To learn more about Dr Clay visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/c/l/a/y/clay-timothydudley-subiaco To listen to more episodes of meditalk visit: www.meditalk.com.au Thank you for taking the time to listen to Meditalk. If you have found this episode to be of value please share with people that it may also help and if you are able to take a few minutes to write a quick review on Apple Podcasts that would be a great help. Well wishes, Danae :-)

Endometriosis is a chronic condition that many women are diagnosed with globally. In fact, it is estimated that 1 in 10 women of reproductive age suffer from this condition. So what is endometriosis? Why do we get it? What are the signs and symptoms of endometriosis? Can young girls suffer endometriosis? And what can you do about it if you are diagnosed? Can you still have children if you have endometriosis? All these questions and more are discussed when I speak with Dr Jade Acton who is a Gynaecologist and Ages Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. For more information on Dr Jade Acton visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/a/c/t/o/acton-jadenicole-subiaco For more information on this condition visit: https://www.endometriosisaustralia.org/ To listen to more episodes of Meditalk visit: www.meditalk.com.au Thank you kindly for taking the time to listen to Meditalk and if you found this episode of value I would be extremely grateful if you can please take a minute to write a quick review on Apple podcasts. Keep well, D :-) Content References: Podcast episode interview with Dr Acton www.endometriosisaustralia.org

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a condition where the heart beats irregularly. AF is important to diagnose and treat as it can increase our risk of other conditions such as; heart failure and stroke. AF is very common in Australia, in fact it is estimated that more than half a million Australians are living with AF. Today we speak to Dr Gattorna about diagnosing and managing atrial fibrillation. Dr Gattorna is a cardiologist at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco who specialises in treating cardiac arrhythmias & catheter ablation. To learn more about Dr Tim Gattorna visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/g/a/t/t/gattorna-timothyjames-subiaco To listen to more episodes of Meditalk please visit: www.meditalk.com.au Thank you for taking the time to listen to Meditalk. If you feel this episode was of value to you please share with others that may benefit from listening to it or take a few minutes to provide a quick star rating on the Apple Podcasts app. Your support is greatly appreciated and goes along way to supporting this independent podcast. If you have any feedback or suggestions of health topics you would like me to cover on Meditalk please email me on: danae@meditalk.com.au Stay well, D :-)

Having a baby is an experience of a lifetime. It is a very emotional time for families and a significant life change for parents. But how should women expect to feel in the first few days, weeks and months after leaving hospital. Today we speak with specialist obstetrician Dr Melissa O’Neill from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco to talk about postnatal care. In this interview Dr O'Neill talks about postpartum health; physical and hormonal changes a women is likely to experience after having a baby as well as, about medical conditions such as; mastitis, baby blues and post natal depression. Dr O'Neill also gives some advice on healthy post natal exercise expectations. We hope this conversation provides information to new mums and parents of what to expect after giving birth and how it takes a village to raise a child and how crucial it is to take time to care for ourselves to be able to take care of a new baby. "It takes a village to raise a child.'' African proverb To learn more about Dr Melissa O'Neill visit: sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/o/n/e/i/oneill-melissa-subiaco To hear more meditalk podcast episodes: www.meditalk.com.au Please if you are feeling unwell please seek the medical advice from a medical practitioner. If you have found this episode of Meditalk of value please share with family and friends. If you are able to take a minute to write a quick review on Apple Podcasts I would be very appreciative. If you have any suggestions of health topics you would like to learn more about please email me on: danae@meditalk.com.au Thank you for listening and supporting MeditalkPodcast. Well wishes, D :-)

Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer of both men and women in Australia. Bowel cancer is also known as colorectal cancer and it is a cancer that develops from the inner lining of the bowel. If undetected, like many cancers it can be very invasive. Depending on where the cancer begins, bowel cancer also relates to colon or rectal cancer. So today on Meditalk we speak with Professor Platell about Bowel Cancer. Professor Platell is a specialist colorectal surgeon at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. He is also an Academic Professor with the The University of Western Australia, and manages the Colorectal Cancer Research Unit. For more information on this episode visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/p/l/a/t/platell-cameronfrancis-subiaco www.meditalk.com.au www.bowelcanceraustralia.org Save you or a loved one from bowel cancer - please if you are concerned about your health always speak to your doctor and if you are sent a bowel cancer screening kit in the mail - just do it. It could save your life! Early dectection of cancer can make a big difference to outcomes. Thank you for listening and supporting Meditalk! :-) D

Often most of us take our fertility for granted until sadly we try for a baby and experience difficulties. Infertility affects about 1 in 6 Australian couples of reproductive age and the causes of infertility are many and varied. It can cause couples and families great heart ache and pain however, with medical specialist advice and support this journey can be helped significantly. So today on MediTalk we are speaking with Dr Michael Gannon about fertility to help us better understand this medical condition. Dr Gannon is a general obstetrician and gynaecologist in both private and public practice and is the Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St John of God Hospital, Subiaco. To learn more about Dr Gannon visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/g/a/n/n/gannon-michaelbryant-subiaco For more MeditalkPodcast Episodes visit: www.meditalk.com.au Thank you for listening and supporting Meditalk. Well wishes, D :-)

According to the Australian Heart Foundation in the last 10 years more than 92,000 Australians have lost their lives to a Heart Attack. Did you know women and men can experience differing warning signs of a heart attack? What are the warning signs of a heart attack? Do you have a family history of heart disease? Please take some time out of your busy day to be informed about how to prevent and survive a heart attack. On Meditalk we speak with Dr Michelle Ammerer about preventing, diagnosing and surviving a heart attack. Dr Ammerer is an interventional cardiologist at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco and was a former board director of the WA Branch of the Australian Heart Foundation and was instrumental in raising awareness of heart disease in women with the ‘Go Red for Women Campaign’. To learn more about Dr Ammerer visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/a/m/m/e/ammerer-michelleanne-subiaco Please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email or DM me on instagram. Always open to feedback and health topic suggestions. danae@meditalk.com.au www.meditalk.com.au Thank you so much for listening and supporting Meditalk! Stay well, D :-)

October in Australia is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Australian women, with 1 in 8 women being diagnosed by the age of 85. Over the years, thanks to Australia's national breast cancer screening program, public health campaigns and more effective treatments being offered there has been significant improvements in early diagnosis and breast cancer survival rates. However, despite these positive factors every day we still have 42 Australian women being diagnosed and 7 women will lose their life to breast cancer. So why do women get breast cancer? What are the risk factors and warning signs women should be aware of to seek out medical advice? Are there ways we can reduce our risk of breast cancer? Should we still be proactively checking our breasts for lumps? Why are seeing young and older women being diagnosed with breast cancer? How young should women be breast aware? What are the most effective ways of treating breast cancer? What is the latest in breast cancer research? Today on Meditalk we speak with Professor Christobel Saunders who is recognised as one of Australia's most prominent research orientated cancer surgeons consulting at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. In 2017, Professor Saunders won the Premier's Science Award for Scientist of the Year which recognised her outstanding achievements in breast cancer research which continue to greatly help the lives of people affected by cancer. In this interview Professor Saunders answers many questions about breast cancer to assist us to become better informed and breast cancer aware. If you found this interview of value it would be greatly appreciated if you could take a minute of your time to provide a review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes and more importantly share this podcast episode with your mum, your sister, your best friend or work collegue. So around the world women become more breast cancer aware! As gaining knowledge is a powerful start to preventing and surviving disease! To find out more about Professor Christobel Saunders at St John of God Subiaco visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/s/a/u/n/saunders-christobelmary-subiaco To listen to more MeditalkPodcast episodes visit: www.meditalk.com.au Meditalk appreciates you taking the time to listen and support MeditalkPodcast. Stay well and stay kind, :-) D Breast Cancer Statistic Reference: www.bcna.org.au/news/2015/09/breast-cancer-awareness-month-1/

Infected ears and tonsils are one of the most common reasons why children visit the doctor and are prescribed antibiotics. Dr Bumbak is a Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco and he explains; why many children have issues with not only infections of the middle ear but, also with their tonsils and how grommets can be an effective treatment for glue ear. Is your child; Taking antibiotics a number of times a year due to infections of the ear or tonsils? Struggling to hear? Suffering daytime sleepiness - falling asleep at school? Is a chronic snorer? Experiencing speech and language development delay? Wetting the bed? Feeling constantly fatigued? Falling behind in their school work? Dr Bumbak talks about how children that present with these symptoms by visiting a general practitioner(GP)they may be referred to a Pediatric ENT Surgeon for consideration of grommet, tonsil and adenoid surgery. To learn more about Dr Bumbak and SJOG Subiaco visit: https://www.sjog.org.au/our-locations/st-john-of-god-subiaco-hospital Thank you for listening to Meditalk: www.meditalk.com.au Stay well :-)

There are just so many books and blogs out there talking pregnancy, it is no wonder many parents feel completely overwhelmed by information. Dr Mulroy helps to simplify the information for us. In our interview Dr Mulroy explains the genetic testing now available for pregnant women to consider as well as, answers pregnancy questions about food cravings, how much we should be exercising before, during and after having a baby? Is our pelvic floor something we should be worrying about before and after childbirth? Are there particular supplements we should be taking during pregnancy and why? So many questions we think about but thanks to Dr Mulroy in our 30 minute chat we find out some great tips to enhance our health when trying to conceive, during and after pregnancy. Dr Mulroy is a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist with a subspecialist qualification in ultrasound at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/m/u/l/r/mulroy-seonaidmargaret-subiaco Thank you Dr Mulroy for sharing your knowledge on Meditalk. www.meditalk.com.au Listen to MeditalkPodcast on iTunes, Apple Podcast App, Spotify and SoundCloud. A big thank you to listeners and supporters of MeditalkPodcast. If you are able to provide a star rating or review on Apple Podcasts app I would be extremely grateful. Stay well! D :-)

Quite often what first comes to mind when thinking about breast surgery is breast implants or women seeking breast surgery for cosmetic reasons. However, with 1 in 8 women in Australia are being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and in 2018 breast cancer still remained the most common cancer women suffer from worldwide. Many women around the world everyday are undergoing breast surgery due to being diagnosed with breast cancer. For many women battling breast cancer they are also faced with making decisions about breast reconstruction and breast implants when a plastic surgeon may require to remove a breast to treat or prevent breast cancer. As well as, how best to restore the shape of the breast after needing to have a mastectomy. Breast surgery is major surgery and it is vital women have credible information to read and listen too to help their process of making an informed decision. Dr Mark Lee is a highly respected specialist plastic surgeon at St John of God Hospital, Subiaco who specialises in asethetic surgery of the face, breast and body. Dr Mark Lee helped to answer many questions about breast reconstruction and the vary types of reconstructive surgical procedures now available. As well as, he shed some light on breast implants and in particularly he assisted to explain the most recent concerns about textured breast implants and their associated risk to a rare type of cancer of the immune system (BIA-ALCL). For more information about Dr Mark Lee and where he practices visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/1/l/e/e/1lee-markandrew-wembley www.sjog.org.au In Australia we are very fortuate to have many breast cancer foundations and networks to reach out for support and education: www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au www.cancer.org.au If you have found this podcast episode of value please if you could take a minute to write a quick review in Apple podcasts app I would be very grateful for your support. Thank you for listening to MeditalkPodcast an independent podcast. Well and kindness wishes, D :-)

According to the Cancer Council of Australia, ''1 in 2 Australian men and women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85 and currently cancer is the leading cause of death in Australia.'' Cancer sadly is such a common medical disease there wouldn't be many people in the world that haven't been touched by cancer either themselves, a loved one or friend they know have had a battle with cancer. When people talk and hear about cancer very unconsciously in our minds we have preconceived ideas about cancer and chemotherapy which may or may not be true. These misunderstandings around both cancer and chemotherapy can in fact be very unkind for the sufferer who is facing the fight of their life. So I thought it would be a good idea to discuss with Dr Andrew Dean an Oncologist at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco and clarify some of the common cancer myths and misconceptions. And by doing so, with greater understanding of the facts about cancer versus fiction we can be more compassionate and hopeful for people who are fighting cancer battles to become the strength and belief in their life when they need it the most! Thank you Dr Andrew Dean for shedding some light on some common cancer myths and misconceptions. For more information about Dr Andrew Dean visit: www.sjog.org.au/find-a-doctor/search-results/d/e/a/n/dean-andrewpeter-subiaco SJOGH Subiaco: www.sjog.org.au Cancer statistic reference and Cancer support: www.cancer.org.au Thank you for taking the time to listen to MediTalkPodcast. www.meditalkpodcast.com.au Please share and take a minute to write a review on Apple Podcasts if you have found value in listening to this podcast episode. Your support is greatly appreciated. If you have any medical conditions you would like covered by MeditalkPodcast please send through an email: danae@meditalk.com.au Well wishes, :-) d

Andrea Gilligan was joined in studio by Professor Colin O'Gara, Head of addiction services at St. John of God Hospital, and Mark Smyth, Clinical Psychologist & President Elect of the Psychological Society of Ireland. They were focusing on the activities young adults and discussing whether gaming is an actual addiction or just a time consuming hobby. Also joining Andrea was Cliona Curley, Programme Director of CyberSafeIreland. She has some helpful tips for parents who are worried about their children's gaming.

This week’s guest, Australian intensivist Dr Ed Litton, truly amazes and inspires me. Despite having a full-time clinical and research career, and a young family, Ed pursues his passion for adventure mostly through ultra-endurance exercise. Many intensivists run, swim, cycle or do other sorts of vigorous exercise in their spare time. Some even run marathons, swim regularly with a squad or cycle long distances to and from work. Some do all 3 by competing in triathlon events. Yet not too many intensivists take on ironman triathlons like Ed does. And how many cycle across Australia from Sydney to Perth as he did a couple of years ago? Ed uses adventure and exercise to keep refreshed for his busy medical career. So to me this podcast conversation is a real treat. Hearing about this massive cross-continent bike ride, the recent family cycling trip across the New Zealand Alps he and his wife did with their 2 young children, and his love for other physical pursuits like surfing and climbing, is both educational and inspiring. Ed Litton is a Staff Specialist in Intensive Care Medicine and Director of ICU Research at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, Australia, and a Clinical Research Fellow in the ICU at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. He is the recipient of a National Health and Medical Research Council Early Career Fellowship and is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia. Ed is a member of the executive committee of the Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Centre for Outcomes Research Evaluation where he is clinical director of the Critical Care Resources Registry. He’s received over $6M in research support and published over 60 manuscripts in the peer reviewed literature. I have admired Ed and his thoughtful approach to intensive care and to life for several years now. Apart from his approach to adventure and exercise he has many valuable perspectives on his bedside approach including: What fascinates him about Intensive Care Some of the things he learnt from his key mentors The importance of reassurance for patients Mixing patient-centred and digital information The 2 phase ward round at his ICU The internal pressure he felt as a new consultant to make fast decisions Creating the right atmosphere in communicating with colleagues His tendency to ruminate about his patients Fatigue during ward rounds His thoughts on sleep How he uses meditation The value of reading books The difficulty in trying to be a jack of all trades in our careers. Ed is caring, mature and very patient-focused. He’s also a super fit athlete. Please enjoy listening to the podcast. Andrew Davies   -------------------- About the Mastering Intensive Care podcast: The podcast is aimed to inspire and empower you to bring your best self to the intensive care unit through conversations with thought-provoking guests. I hope you’ll hear perspectives to help you improve as a healthcare professional and as a human being with the aim of helping your patients receive the best possible care.   -------------------- Links to people, organisations and other resources mentioned: Ed Litton on Twitter: @ed_litton Article about Ed Litton’s bike ride across Australia Alex Psirides Simon Finfer Muse Rottnest Island swim New Normal Project podcast New Normal Project podcast - episode 48 with Caldwell Esselstyn New Normal Project podcast - episode 49 with Scott Stoll Book "In Shock" (by Rana Awdish) Mastering Intensive Care podcast Mastering Intensive Care page on Facebook Mastering Intensive Care at Life In The Fast Lane Andrew Davies on Twitter: @andrewdavies66 Andrew Davies on Instagram: @andrewdavies66 Email Andrew Davies

In this week's episode, I interview Bonnie. Bonnie suffered terribly with morning sickness and then antenatal depression throughout her pregnancy. Living in the UK at the time with her husband, Bonnie had planned for them to return to Australia when she found out she was pregnant. Bonnie shares very openly about suicidal thoughts and regularly discussed with her husband her feelings that she couldn't be a mother and that he would need to raise the baby himself after the baby was born. To hear more about Bonnie's very difficult pregnancy and how she connected with some very supportive staff through St John of God Hospital in Perth, tune into this weeks episode. This week's show is brought to you by Mrs Heemskerk's cookbook . To check out Food for the ones I love head over to  at just $39.95 this book is a must-have. Topics covered: Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, antenatal depression, migration, morning sickness, arrhythmia, exercise in pregnancy, psychologist, induction, postnatal anxiety. If you or someone you know needs help please contact: 13 11 14 : 1300 726 30   

This episode is the fourth of a series of five chapters with early career psychologists. They’re either completing their training, or are in their early years of working, and come from all different backgrounds with vastly different life experiences. I love how in this small sample of seven people, you get a sense of the diversity of individuals that come to this profession. After publishing just 6 of these interviews you’ll see what I mean!   Each person reminds me of the sheer determination and hard work it takes to become a psychologist, something we should pat ourselves on the back for achieving, regularly! In this episode I chatted to Rose Evans, 51 year old mum of 4 (her kids are aged between 23 and 10), owner of 3 chickens and 2 beagles. I also chat to Anastasia Hronis who is 25,  and as well as being a psychologist is a professional pianist! Rose lives in Northwest Sydney and is in her first year of general registration.  She works in a variety of different roles including in private practice at PSYCHmatters in Concord and at a small clinic in West Pennant Hills; director at CAE Psychological Profiling; National Supervising Psychologist for Australian Mensa; and marking for Charles Sturt Uni.  Rose also mentors provisional psychologists, which is one of her areas of passion! Anastasia Hronis was raised and lives in Sydney. She has a Masters of clinical psychology and is in her first year of working as a fully registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar.   Anastasia studied a Bachelor of Psychology and Honours at the University of Sydney and Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney. She is currently doing her PhD in the area of adapted CBT mental health interventions for children and adolescents with intellectual disability. Anastasia currently works in a private practice and at St John of God Hospital where she runs group day programs (anxiety groups, depression groups and DBT).  She also works as a musician, has two music performance degrees and has spent time teaching piano and also working as a concert pianist. This is essentially what got her interested in psychology, as she was very curious as to how the mind worked, and how people and children learnt. Anastasia was keen to do this interview because she's a huge fan of the podcast and find it inspiring hearing what other people do.  She says "I'm constantly amazed by the diversity within the field of psychology." For more information check out the show notes!  

Keith Gaynor is a Senior Clinical Psychologist from St John of God Hospital and he joined Ryan in the studio to talk about Only Child Syndrome. After that, Ryan spoke to Michelle who is an only child.