Episodes
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Staying confident as you age
Dr Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health, talks to Kellie-Ann Jolly on ways to stay confident as you age. Read more on healthy ageing on the Jean Hailes website.
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Nutrition and healthy ageing with Jemma O'Hanlon
Dr Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health discusses nutrition and healthy ageing with Dietitian and Nutritionist Jemma O'Hanlon. Explore more on the Jean Hailes website.
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Wellbeing, connection and healthy ageing
Dr Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health discusses wellbeing and connection as you age with Women's Health General Practitioner Dr Tessa King. Explore more on the Jean Hailes website.
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Bone, joints and ageing well
Dr Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health discussed bone and joint health as you age with Endocrinologist Dr Sonia Davison. Explore more on the Jean Hailes website.
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Memory, cognition and ageing well with Dr Marita Long
Dr Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health discusses memory, congition and ageing well with Dr Marita Long. Explore more on the Jean Hailes website.
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Let's talk about sex and ageing with Dr Karina Severin
Dr Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health discussing sex and ageing with Dr Karina Severin. Explore more on this topic on the Jean Hailes website.
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Trust your gut
Healthy eating has never been more expensive or confusing, but are we forgetting the basics? What information do we need and whose advice can we trust? Host: Alicia Loxley Guest: Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health Producer: May Jasper Sound engineer: Derek Myers © 2024 Jean Hailes...
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How symptoms of migraine, pain and heart attack are often overlooked in women
Did you know that some health conditions affect women differently? Today we talk about how symptoms of migraine, pain and heart attack are often overlooked in women. Host: Alicia Loxley Guest: Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health Producer: May Jasper Sound engineer: Derek Myers © 2024...
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Shame and stigma in women's health
When it comes to women's health, shame and stigma are unwelcome guests. Hear how women are challenging the negatives. Host: Alicia Loxley Guest: Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health Producer: May Jasper Sound engineer: Derek Myers https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/
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How to have tricky or embarrassing conversations with your doctor
How to have tricky or embarrassing conversations with your doctor. Spoiler alert: They have heard it all before. Hosted by Alicia Loxley Guest: Sarah White, CEO Jean Hailes for Women's Health Produced by May Jasper Sound engineering by Derek Myers © 2024 Jean Hailes Foundation. All rights…
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Know your body
You don't need a medical degree to take charge of your health. But you do need to know your body. Host: Alicia Loxley Guest: Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health Producer: May Jasper Sound engineer: Derek Myers
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Weighty issues
Guests: Dr Sara Whitburn, GP and sexual health expert, and Louise Browne, Head of Public Health and Education at Jean Hailes In this episode we discuss why menopause makes us ache all over and whether it's the real culprit behind our expanding waistlines. - This podcast series has been made...
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Zero to 100
Guests: Dr Sara Whitburn, GP and sexual health expert; and Louise Browne, Head of Public Health and Education at Jean Hailes Am I just angry with the world or are rage and anxiety symptoms of menopause? - This podcast series has been made possible by the NSW Government's Menopause Awareness...
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Hello lubricant!
Guest: Dr Sara Whitburn, GP and sexual health expert Dr. Sara answers some tricky questions about changes to our sex lives. - This podcast series has been made possible by the NSW Government's Menopause Awareness Campaign. For help talking about menopause, download the Perimenopause and Menopause...
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Wide awake
Guest: Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation Why menopause can keep you awake at night and, more importantly, what to do about it. - This podcast series has been made possible by the NSW Government's Menopause Awareness Campaign. For help talking about menopause, download the...
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Ants under my skin
Guest: Dr Sara Whitburn, GP and sexual health expert Adult acne; dry, itchy skin; and the other changes that menopause can trigger. - This podcast series has been made possible by the NSW Government's Menopause Awareness Campaign. For help talking about menopause, download the Perimenopause and...
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Hearts aflutter
Guest: Dr Sara Whitburn, GP and sexual health expert How early is too early for perimenopause? And can a change in hormone levels impact your heart? - This podcast series has been made possible by the NSW Government's Menopause Awareness Campaign. For help talking about menopause, download the...
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Sweat the night away
Guest: Dr Sara Whitburn, GP and sexual health expert A discussion about the symptoms that get us hot under the collar. - This podcast series has been made possible by the NSW Government's Menopause Awareness Campaign. For help talking about menopause, download the Perimenopause and Menopause...
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I'm not myself
Guest: Louise Browne, Head of Public Health and Education at Jean Hailes Louise answers some moving questions about the toll menopause can take on our mental health. - This podcast series has been made possible by the NSW Government's Menopause Awareness Campaign. For help talking about…
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Bye Bye periods
Guest: Dr Sara Whitburn, GP and sexual health expert In this episode we talk irregular periods and what it means if your periods stop. - This podcast series has been made possible by the NSW Government's Menopause Awareness Campaign. For help talking about menopause, download the Perimenopause…
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A wee problem
Guest: Louise Browne, Head of Public Health and Education at Jean Hailes Get answers about the not-so-wee problem that troubles many women around menopause. - This podcast series has been made possible by the NSW Government's Menopause Awareness Campaign. For help talking about menopause…
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Pain in relationships
How do you navigate relationships when you have or know someone with chronic pain? Tune in to the full interview with pain psychologist Dr Jacqui Stanford. -- Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the health of all women, girls and gender diverse...
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Before bed de-stress
In this episode we offer you a chance to relax and unwind. At bedtime, take a few minutes to block out the deadlines, to-do lists and noise from your daily life, and let Dr Moira Junge bring you back down to earth. -- Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation...
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Easing Pain through Meditation
From Sleep Health Foundation CEO Dr Moira Junge comes a mediation to help soothe your weary bones. Close your eyes, get comfy and let Moira guide you away from the stress of chronic pain. -- Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the health of all...
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Itchy vulvas
Guest: Louise Browne, Head of Public Health and Education at Jean Hailes Got an itch down there? Don't scratch it, ask for an examination! Denise asks how to get your vulva examined without the awkwardness. Plus, how much period pain is too much? Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national...
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Bad snoring
Guest: Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation What snoring can reveal about your health and hear Denise's amazing version of counting sheep. Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the health of all women, girls and gender diverse people....
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Wine before bed
Guest: Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation Can wine settle a sleepless night? And what are the best remedies for insomnia? Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the health of all women, girls and gender diverse people. For free,...
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Don't spray your 'va-jay-jay'
Guest: Dr Elizabeth Farrell AM, Medical Director of Jean Hailes Dr Farrell discusses midlife mood swings and why you shouldn't spray perfume on your va-jay-jay. P.S. It's called a vulva. Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the health of all women,...
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Should we all sleep like Kevin Rudd?
Guest: Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation Is co-sleeping with your kids a bad idea? Plus, do we really need eight hours of sleep every night? Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the health of all women, girls and gender diverse...
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Weight gain worries
Guest: Jess Davis, Practice Nurse at Jean Hailes Put on 'COVID kilos'? Denise asks if your doctor will slam the weight gain. And, if you have a fear of needles – take heart, you're not alone. Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the health of all...
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Light bladder leakage
Guest: Louise Browne, Head of Public Health and Education at Jean Hailes Is 'light bladder leakage' (LBL) the new term for incontinence? Plus, how to chat to your doctor about your privates without getting red-faced. The good news – doctors have heard it all before! Jean Hailes for Women's Health...
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Full Pooh Bear
Guest: Jess Davis, Practice Nurse at Jean Hailes Cervical screening 'etiquette' – what to wear and whether pre-appointment grooming is a must. Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the health of all women, girls and gender diverse people. For free,...
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Sleep hygiene – Fact or fiction?
Guest: Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation 'Sleep hygiene' – fad or fiction? What does it actually mean? Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with the cleanliness of your pillow. Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the health of all...
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Sex? I'd prefer Sudoku
Guest: Dr Elizabeth Farrell AM, Medical Director of Jean Hailes Libido! Dr Farrell explains why it can fizzle out at midlife and what to do if low sex drive is bothering you. There's also talk of contraception and why checks for sexually transmissible infections (STIs) are a must at any age –…
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Appointment undies
Guest: Jess Davis, Practice Nurse at Jean Hailes Does it matter what undies you wear to the doctor, and what's the difference between a pap smear and cervical screening test? Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the health of all women, girls and...
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Menopause and Sleep
Guest: Dr Moira Junge, CEO of the Sleep Foundation Grab a pillow and tune in as Dr Junge and Denise discuss night sweats and snoring around menopause. Plus – how to tell your bedpartner she sounds like a tugboat (without causing a rift). Jean Hailes for Women's Health is a national not-for-profit...
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Vagina Muffins
Guest: Louise Browne, Head of Public Health and Education at Jean Hailes Battling menopausal symptoms? Learn what to do if your doctor ever tells you to 'suck it up' instead of providing solutions. Plus, how to improve your sex life after 60. Hint: the answer involves baking! Jean Hailes for...
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Bearded ladies
Denise asks awkward questions, with host Denise Scott Guest: Dr Elizabeth Farrell AO, Medical Director at Jean Hailes Dr Farrell talks hormonal changes at menopause, growing hair in awkward places, and body shape at midlife – turning from a pear to apple shaped. Jean Hailes for Women's Health is…
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Menopause at the Logies
Guest: Dr Liz Farrell, Clinical Director of Jean Hailes Denise heads back in time to the Logies to a story that will make you sweat. Also, Dr Farrell explains how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) can help some women with their menopausal symptoms. Jean Hailes...
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Wheels of fortune
Tina McCarthy is a wonderful reminder that you don't have to be a triathlete to be healthy. In 2012, she founded Wheel Women, a cycling group run by women, for women. The Australian organisation teaches women how to ride, and how to ride better, and their message is simple: Bike riding is fun,...
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Parenting isn't easy
Shelley Ware chats to CEO of PANDA Julie Borninkhof about anxiety and depression in new and expecting mums and dads. What does it feel like and how do you spot the signs? You can find more information about Perinatal Mental health, including anxiety and depression, via PANDA's website:...
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Cancer during COVID-19
For Anna Nunn, the past few years have been brutal. In 2020, Anna was pregnant with her second child when she was diagnosed with cancer. Living on a remote cattle station hundreds of k's from the nearest hospital, she had to overcome a series of obstacles to simply survive. Host: Shelley Ware...
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Pioneers in women's health
Janet Michelmore, AO, is the daughter of the late Dr Jean Hailes. She's also the CEO of Jean Hailes for Women's Health, which was founded in her mother's honour. In Jean Hailes' 30th year, we take a trip down memory lane and celebrate the pioneering work of Dr Hailes, who established Australia's...
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Pelvic physio
Women's health physio Heba Shaheed confronts the issues we're too embarrassed to talk about – painful sex, constipation, period pain, bladder leakage and endometriosis. Heba argues that too often treatments, such as pelvic physiotherapy, are overlooked or unknown to women. Yet, they can be...
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A rural lifeline
Gloria Moyle has championed women's rights her entire adult life. Hailing from the Philippines, Gloria and her family moved to the remote West Australian town of Kalgoorlie when she was 15. Now, she's the CEO of the Goldfields Women's Health Care Centre, a regional not-for-profit organisation…
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Fighting the shame
Kath Mazzella is a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She's also a survivor of gynaecological cancer. Twenty years ago, Kath endured horrific and life-changing surgery to remove her vulva, clitoris and lymph glands. Today, she's a passionate advocate for women's health, fighting the…
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Mums, kids and the vaccine
"There's a lot of noise out there, so I think it's important to make sure that women are listening to people and organisations that provide evidence-based information." In a special episode of the Jean Hailes podcast, we chat with Francesca – a nurse educator from the Melbourne Vaccine Education...
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Vaccines, safety and women
"It's safe – for both women and babies. These vaccines are effective." In a special episode of the Jean Hailes podcast, we chat with Associate Professor Nigel Crawford Head of Immunisation Services at The Royal Children's Hospital. Tune in as Professor Crawford answers your questions about the...
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Rest Easy!
We talk to health psychologist Moira Junge about night owls, sleep disorders why we shouldn't panic when we can't doze off. Producer: May Jaspar Sound: Thomas Kunz
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Let's Talk About S*x!
We talk to inspirational sexuality educator Vanessa Hamilton, who is changing the way we teach adults and children about sex, sexuality and consent. Producer: May Jasper Sound: Thomas Kunz