MediTalk Podcast

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 :-)

Peri-menopause and menopause can cause women to feel emotions & changes in their body that can significantly impact their quality of life. Sadly in medicine & in society we don’t talk as honestly and openly about perimenopause & menopause as much as what we should.

I was very blessed to have the opportunity to discuss this health topic with Women’s Health General Practitioner - Dr Sunita Chelva.

Dr Chelva works as a General GP at Third Ave Surgery and as a Women's Health GP with a special interest in the Perimenopause and Menopause at Woom Women's Health in West Perth.

Sunita is extremely passionate about helping to educate women & clinicians on this area of women’s health as well as, set the record straight about HRT.

To learn more about Dr Chelva simply Google search Dr Sunita Chelvanayagam.

A big thank you to Dr Chelva for sharing her time & knowledge with us on Meditalk.

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 :-)

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 [email protected] 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 :-)

With summer fast approaching, the thought of having to take off our winter coats to wear bathers can make us feel a little self-conscious about our varicose veins.

There are not only cosmetic reasons why some people may reach out for a specialist opinion from a Vascular / Endovascular Surgeon to discuss options to remove them but, also varicose veins can actually cause people a lot of pain making standing and moving our bodies very uncomfortable.

So today I speak with St John of God Hospital Subiaco, Endovascular & Vascular Surgeon Dr Ponosh to let us know some facts about ‘Varicose Veins’ and he explains the varying options now available to treat them.

A big thank you to Dr Ponosh for taking the time to share his knowledge with us today on Meditalk.

To learn more about Dr Ponosh visit: sjog.org.au ponoshvascular.com.au

Thank you for taking the time to listen and support Meditalk.

Stay well,

Danae :-)

This year during the flu season while we are still battling with COVID have you found yourself asking questions such as;

- How would you know if you are suffering from the flu or from

COVID-19?

- How are these two viruses the same and different?

- Is it safe to have both the flu and COVID vaccination?

- Should women who are pregnant have both vaccinations?

I am hoping by having some of these common questions answered by St John of God Hospital Subiaco, Respiratory and Infectious Diseases specialist Dr Tim Whitmore; may help us all make a well informed decision about rolling up our sleeve.

A big thank you to Dr Whitmore for taking the time to share his knowledge with us today on Meditalk.

To learn more about Dr Whitmore visit: sjog.org.au

Roll up WA : https://rollup.wa.gov.au/

Stay informed and stay safe everyone!

:-)

Having a baby can be a time of profound joy & great upheaval for parents involving significant physical and mental challenges that require mums and dads to adjust to dramatic changes in routines, sleep patterns and roles.

So today we speak with St John of God Hospital Subiaco consultant Psychiatrist Dr Beate Harrison who specialises in Perinatal and Infant psychiatry to talk about perinatal mental health.

We cover the big questions;

What is perinatal mental health?

What are some signs new mums would be best to seek out support from a health professional?

What supports can help with perinatal mental health challenges?

Are medications safe to take during and after pregnancy?

Dr Beate Harrision is a psychiatrist who has been working with mums and families for many years and offers some great practical and compassionate advice which we hope will provide some much needed comfort & care during this very challenging time for mums.

A big thank you to Dr Beate Harrison for sharing her knowledge with us today on Meditalk.

To learn more about Dr Beate Harrison and SJOG Subiaco visit: sjog.org.au

Dr Beate Harrison specialises in Perinatal, Infant and Child Psychiatry and has a private practice.

Dr Beate Harrison Private Practice:

Nurture Perinatal, Infant and Child Therapy

78 Excelsoir Street

Shenton Park 6008 WA

P: 08 9388 9400

If this episode has triggered feelings please speak with a general practitioner.

Throughout the interview Dr Harrison does mention some excellent patient support networks for parents that you may wish to reach out to as well for help and have a chat either online or on the phone:

PANDA - National Helpline - 1300 726 306

GIDGET Foundation - 1300 851 758

BEYOND BLUE - 1300 22 4636

Please show yourself the same level of kindness you would show your friends and family.

With support and kindness light can be found in the darkness.

Wishes of kindness and thank you for taking the time to listen and support MeditalkPodcast.

Meditalk is an independent & Australian produced medical podcast created to provide quality and easy to understand health information for people.

Follow MeditalkPodcast on IG, Facebook and more episodes are on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify and via website

www.meditalk.com.au

Thank you for your time & listening,

D :-)

Did you know - that men are at greatest risk of suicide but, are less likely to ask for help.

According to the Black Dog Institute, an estimated 72% of men will not seek help for a mental health disorder.

So why are our brothers, dads, sons, uncles, nephews, mates suffering in silence from mental health conditions and not feeling able to seek help from others when they need it the most?

Today on MediTalk I speak with Jon Marginis who is a Counselling Psychology Registrar practicing privately at Clear Health Psychology and is a Psychologist at Scotch College in Perth.

Jon is a great advocate of Boy’s and Men’s Mental Health and works alongside them through challenging times in their life. Jon has done a lot of work with children and teenagers but, also has a keen interest in working with adults. He also prides himself on working with boys and males and enjoys breaking down the societal barriers around negative stereotypes associated with males engaging in therapy.

Due to his tireless efforts in increasing the profile of male mental health on a local and global level he was nominated for a national Australian Mens Health Forum award.

A big thank you to Jon for sharing his knowledge with us all and continuing to advocate for such an important mental health cause. We appreciate him taking the time to be interviewed.

Please if this interview has brought up feelings for you – reach out for support from;

Lifeline – 13 11 14

Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636

Or speak with your GP.

And to learn more about Jon Marginis visit: clearhealthpsychology.com.au

A big thank you to the great work of organisations that were mentioned throughout the interview that are making a difference to boys and mens mental health:

www.tomorrowman.com.au

www.thekaieardleyfoundation.com.au

If this episode can help a friend or family member please share and let's keep on talking and improving the mental health of boys and men.

Take care of you & thank you for taking the time to listen to Meditalk,

D :-)

According to the Cancer Council, Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in Australian men.

And it is the third most common cause of cancer death. In fact, 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer by the age of 85.

Today on Meditalk we speak with a Reconstructive Urological Surgeon Dr David Sofield to provide us with an update on ‘Prostate Cancer’.

A big thank you to Dr Sofield for sharing his knowledge with us today on Meditalk.

To learn more about Dr Sofield and SJOG Subiaco visit: sjog.org.au and perthreconstructiveurology.com.au

Attending a traumatic event are often life or death situations & many of us we do our best to avoid. However, when you are a first responder you have made life and death events your livelihood or past time.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly referred to as PTSD and is a type of anxiety disorder. Approximately, 10% of emergency workers suffer from PTSD in comparison to 4% in the general population.

But, what happens to our first responder heros that greatly serve and care for others - need help themselves!

What happens to our first responders who suffer PTSD?

Today we speak with consultant psychiatrist Dr Mathew Samuel at Hollywood Hospital who is the clinical lead for the Trauma Growth & Recovery program for military and current serving members, DVA patients as well as, conducts PTSD programs to support our first responders.

We hope our discussion today shines much needed light on PTSD in first responders & helps to reduce stigma. Opening our hearts to care for the very people who devote so much of their life caring for others!

A big thank you to Dr Samuel for sharing his time and knowledge with us today on Meditalk.

To learn more about Dr Samuel and the PTSD workshops mentioned in the episode please visit:

www.ptsdwa.com.au

or speak with your GP or connect in with

Beyond Blue:

beyondblue.org.au

soldieron.org.au

Lifeline on 13 11 14

Thank you for listening to such an important episode of Meditalk.

Please seek support if you feel you need it. Support is out there and as expressed throughout the inteview it can be the beginning of finding more inner contentment and a better quality of life that you and your family so greatly deserve.

To all first responders thank you for your service and caring so much for others.

If you feel this epsiode can help a friend or family member please share as empowering ourselves with knowledge and reaching out for help and support when needed takes great courage.

Take care of yourself and let's all take care of each other!

D :-)