Well.

Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are getting to the bottom of the health headlines everyone’s talking about, from why sleep trackers might actually be causing sleep anxiety, to what’s really going on with the luteal phase and why TikTok’s obsession with progesterone supplements is sending women to their doctors.

They’re also looking at skin tags, revealing what they actually mean and when they might be a sign of underlying insulin resistance. In Are You Well?, Dr Ginni breaks down a massive new study linking sleep apnea to glaucoma and why regular eye checks are so crucial. Plus, they unpack why the days of the speculum for cervical cancer screening are over for most women thanks to self-collection swabs.

And in Asking for a Friend, Ginni answers your real-life questions about whether "protein maxing" actually helps build muscle or just causes a stomach ache, and whether cycle syncing your workouts to your weekly hormone phases is backed by real science.

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CREDITS

Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney

Senior Producer: Tina Matolov

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Social Media Producer: Zara Meier

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

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Missed your weekly dose of health news? In What The Health? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are unpacking the stories everyone’s talking about, from why ultra-processed foods might actually be wearing out your brain cells, to how to manage a painful rosacea flare when your skin is burning.

They also look at wellness’s latest obsession with nervous system regulation, revealing the simple hacks that can instantly switch off your stress response. And, Dr Ginni breaks down the latest research on hair growth supplements and whether they're worth a spot in your shopping trolley.

Then, in Asking for a Friend, the hosts tackle whether ice baths are a legitimate bio-hack and where to turn when you are beyond exhausted but your doctor says your blood work is completely normal.

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CREDITS

Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney

Senior Producer: Tina Matolov

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Social Media Producer: Zara Meier

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.

Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.

Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

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Ready to separate medical facts from wellness fiction? Dr Ginni Mansberg and  Cath Mahoney are unpacking the stories everyone’s talking about, from why obsessing over your sleep tracker might actually be ruining your rest (and the simple rule that actually works), to essential first aid for minor household burns. They’re also looking at a major study from Columbia University on why taking a five-minute walking break every hour at work can boost your mental health and productivity.

In Are You Well?, Dr Ginni reveals why IV iron infusions have skyrocketed among Australian women and why we need to dig deeper into the root causes of iron depletion, plus the surprising connection between conditions like endometriosis or PMOS and high rates of anxiety and depression.

And in Asking for a Friend, they tackle whether late-night intermittent fasting is a legitimate metabolic hack or disordered eating in disguise, and why some people can drink three double espressos before midday and still sleep like a baby. 

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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

CREDITS

Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney

Senior Producer: Tina Matolov

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Social Media Producer: Zara Meier

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.

Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.

Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

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Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are back, ready to get to the bottom of the health headlines everyone’s talking about, from why a viral LED face mask ad was banned in the UK, to whether wellness IV drips are actually worth the money.

They also unpack social media’s obsession with pregnancy "vitamin stacks" and demystify which supplements you actually need during pregnancy. In Are You Well? Dr Ginni reveals why the contraceptive pill is getting hit by the "nocebo effect" and suffering from an image problem. Plus the hosts discuss a surprising link between bad air pollution days and painful rheumatoid arthritis flares.

And in Asking for a Friend, Dr Ginni answers your awkward questions, including what’s driving intense late-night sugar cravings, and why an orgasm can sometimes trigger sharp, period-like belly cramps.

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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

CREDITS

Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney

Senior Producer: Tina Matolov

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Social Media Producer: Zara Meier

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.

Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.

Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

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Missed your weekly dose of women’s health headlines? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are breaking down the biggest health news, from a groundbreaking cancer-hunting virus offering new hope for melanoma, to reassuring research for expectant mothers on antidepressant safety.

They also unpack the viral "dopamine menu" trend: can non-screen mood boosters really reset your brain, or is it just another social media gimmick? In Are You Well? Dr Ginni breaks down major upcoming changes to breast cancer screening in Australia, plus the red flags to watch for to protect yourself from fake medical practitioners.

And in Asking for a Friend, we tackle your awkward anonymous questions. This week, we're answering whether Friday night wine is driving your restless legs, what’s really behind incomplete bowel movements, and why olive oil might be the ultimate wiping hack.

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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

CREDITS

Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney

Senior Producer: Tina Matolov

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Social Media Producer: Zara Meier

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.

Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.

Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

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Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are back, ready to get to the bottom of the health headlines everyone’s talking about. From why you always fall sick the second you take time off, to the efficacy of the viral 'cortisol cocktail' trend, and why full-fat milk is finally losing its health villain status.

In Are You Well? we're diving into the alarming rise of early-onset cancers in young adults, and the surprisingly powerful impact that small acts of kindness have on lowering your stress and blood pressure. Plus, in Asking for a Friend, Dr Ginni answers your anonymous health questions including whether an ice-cold drink can trigger a mini hot flush and why your morning coffee sends you running to the toilet at lightning speed.

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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

CREDITS

Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney

Senior Producer: Tina Matolov

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Social Media Producer: Zara Meier

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.

Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.

Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

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Ready to separate medical facts from wellness fiction? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney tackle the latest in health headlines, from an exciting Aussie-engineered technology changing the game for breast cancer surgery, to why late-diagnosed ADHD in women isn't just a trend, and the hidden health dangers of "supplement stacking." 

In Are You Well? Dr Ginni and Cath break down the real warning signs of dementia versus normal forgetfulness, and get into the nitty-gritty of armpit health - including why your sweat actually smells, the foods that trigger it and the surprising solution. Plus, in Asking for a Friend, they tackle the causes of low libido in your 30s, and why your hair is suddenly shedding everywhere. 

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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

CREDITS

Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Tina Matolov

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Social Media Producer: Zara Meier

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.

Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.

Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

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Missed your weekly dose of health news? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are here to tackle the health headlines. From the (ahem) dark side of DIY skin-bleaching creams to whether putting cloves of garlic up your nose will cure a cold... and can knitting actually help rewire your nervous system?

In Are You Well? they dive into two common body quirks: what really causes varicose veins (and the modern treatments that don't involve major surgery), and why adult acne strikes in your 30s, 40s, and 50s. Dr Ginni breaks down the specific hormonal giveaways to look for on your face and the key skincare ingredients to use and avoid.

Plus, in Asking for a Friend, Dr Ginni answers your awkward real-life questions including what to do about sudden, unpredictable period cycles and what that embarrassingly loud "washing machine" noise in your stomach actually means.

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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

CREDITS

Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Senior Producer: Tina Matolov

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Social Media Producer: Zara Meier

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.

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Ready for your weekly dose of unfiltered women's health? From awkward body quirks to the latest health headlines, nothing is off-limits. Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney tackle why you should think twice before trying injectable peptides, whether the shingles vaccine could actually lower your risk of dementia, and if the viral rebounding trend is worth jumping up and down over.

In Are You Well? they shed light on two surprisingly common issues: why we get haemorrhoids (and whether you should actually be shoving them back up), and how to tell if your nipple hair is totally normal or a sign of something else.

Plus, in Asking for a Friend, Dr Ginni answers your real-life anonymous health questions, from what’s really driving recurrent UTIs to why you’re suddenly passing way more wind in public.

GET IN TOUCH

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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

CREDITS

Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney

Senior Producer: Tina Matolov

Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser

Audio Producer: Tina Matolov

Social Media Producer: Zara Meier

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.

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In this episode of Well, Dr. Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney dive into the health headlines, from the truth about flavanols to the reality of IUD insertion pain and the viral ear-seeding trend.

They unpack why so many of us join the "3 AM Club". Learn actionable sleep-hygiene strategies to break the middle-of-the-night waking cycle without reaching for your phone.

And, they tackle listener health questions. Dr Ginni breaks down what actually causes late-afternoon belly bloating and explains why sudden rogue chin hairs might point to hormonal shifts like PCOS or perimenopause.

GET IN TOUCH

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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.

CREDITS

Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney

Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman

Executive Producer: Simone Skinner-Smith

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.

Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

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