The MedicinesEd Podcast

In this episode, we meet John, a Vietnam War Veteran who lives with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can occur when fear and anxiety doesn't go away after a traumatic event. For John, it was the experience of war that left a lasting impact. But PTSD isn’t limited to combat—it can result from any event that puts your life or safety at risk, such as: a serious accident physical or sexual assault war or torture a natural disaster. About 1 in 8 Australians will experience PTSD at some time in their lives. In our talk with John, he opens up about living with PTSD and the mental health challenges that came with it. He shares how medicines became an important part of his healing - and the trial and error it took to find the one that truly helped. In this episode, you’ll learn: what living with PTSD can feel like how medicines can help ways to manage the side effects of these medicines why finding the right medicine for you is worth the effort - even when others haven’t worked. Go to the Beyond Blue website for more information about PTSD: https://www.beyondblue.org.au.⁠ Contact Lifeline Australia for 24-hour crisis counselling on 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online. Mates4Mates provides mental health and wellbeing support for veterans: https://mates4mates.org. Please follow MedicinesEd on social media: Facebook | LinkedIn ⁠ You can also go to our website: medicinesed.com.au⁠ If you are interested in working with us, then please get in touch by email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. Disclaimer: This podcast is general health and medicines information only and does not constitute the practice of a professional health care service. We are all unique, please consult your health care professional for any specific questions about your health. This podcast represents the opinions of the presenters and our guests, and the content is not health advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Managing your medicines can be tricky, even when your vision is perfect. However, when you are blind or vision impaired it adds a layer of complexity.  Martin is the National Advocacy Officer for Blind Citizens Australia. Martin is blind, and lost an arm and a leg after falling under a train. Martin will give you tips and tricks to be independent when using medicines if you are blind or vision impaired. We also discuss the importance of your attitude, and how it impacts the way you deal with life's challenges.     We also speak with David and his wife Dianne. We hear how David manages his medicines as someone you became vision impaired later in life, and how Dianne supports him.   In this episode you'll learn: How to be independent when managing medicines if you are blind or vision impaired, including: Tips and tricks to make sure you are taking the right medicines How to find information about medicines  The importance of a positive mindset to successfully navigate life's challenges  Go to the Blind Citizen's Australia website for more information about living life if you are blind or vision impaired: https://www.bca.org.au/ Please follow MedicinesEd on social media: Facebook | LinkedIn ⁠ You can also go to our website: medicinesed.com.au⁠ If you are interested in working with us, then please get in touch by email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. Disclaimer: This podcast is general health and medicines information only and does not constitute the practice of a professional health care service. We are all unique, please consult your health care professional for any specific questions about your health. This podcast represents the opinions of the presenters and our guests, and the content is not health advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Many people avoid using insulin to help with diabetes because they are fearful of trying it or think it will be too hard. However, it is often simpler and easier to use than you might think. In this episode we talk with Faye who has used insulin for many years. Faye has mastered using insulin and found ways to use it that work for her.  In this episode you'll learn: Why you might get type 2 diabetes and why it is a problem for your health How insulin works and and how it helps with diabetes How to use insulin well and how to make using it easier Go to the Diabetes Australia website for more information about diabetes and using insulin: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au⁠ Please follow MedicinesEd on social media: Facebook | LinkedIn ⁠ You can also go to our website: medicinesed.com.au⁠ If you are interested in working with us, then please get in touch by email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. Disclaimer: This podcast is general health and medicines information only and does not constitute the practice of a professional health care service. We are all unique, please consult your health care professional for any specific questions about your health. This podcast represents the opinions of the presenters and our guests, and the content is not health advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Many people use medicines to sleep, but it’s often not the best solution. In this episode we talk with Carl who has a brain injury from a car crash. Carl has had trouble sleeping for many years and has tried different sleep medicines over this time.   In this episode you'll learn: what you can do to get a better sleep pattern good habits that help you sleep better why using medicines may not be the best way to help you sleep Go to the Sleep Health Foundation website for more information about getting better sleep: www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au.⁠ Please follow MedicinesEd on social media: Facebook | LinkedIn ⁠ You can also go to our website: medicinesed.com.au⁠ If you are interested in working with us, then please get in touch by email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. Disclaimer: This podcast is general health and medicines information only and does not constitute the practice of a professional health care service. We are all unique, please consult your health care professional for any specific questions about your health. This podcast represents the opinions of the presenters and our guests, and the content is not health advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Puffers (or inhalers) can help your lungs and make breathing easier. Many people however don't use them well or have trouble finding ones that work for them.   In this episode we talk with John. John has had COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) for decades but still hasn't found the puffers that are right for him. He still finds that his breathing holds him back from doing what he wants.    In this episode you'll learn: What you can do to help your breathing and be more active. Sometimes it takes time to find the right puffers for you. Keep trying to find the puffers that work best for you. How to be confident that you are using the right puffers for you and your lungs.  In this episode we talk about COPD, which includes lung diseases like emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Much of what we discuss however is also relevant if you have asthma.      Go to the Lung Foundation Australia website for more information about lung disease and using medicines to help it: lungfoundation.com.au.⁠ Please follow MedicinesEd on social media: Facebook | LinkedIn ⁠ You can also go to our website: medicinesed.com.au⁠ If you are interested in working with us, then please get in touch by email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. Disclaimer: This podcast is general health and medicines information only and does not constitute the practice of a professional health care service. We are all unique, please consult your health care professional for any specific questions about your health. This podcast represents the opinions of the presenters and our guests, and the content is not health advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

We chat with Zoe, who's lived with anxiety and panic attacks for decades. She shares her struggle with finding medicines she is happy to use every day. Do you want to learn how to find medicines you are willing to use every day? Do you want to feel confident finding medicines that are right for you? We discuss: Why people sometimes skip their medicines, even when they help The downsides of stopping and starting your regular medicines How to find the medicines you are happy to use every day  Go to the Beyond Blue website for more information about anxiety and how to look after your mental health: ⁠https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Please follow MedicinesEd on social media: Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/medicinesed⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://au.linkedin.com/company/medicinesed⁠ You can also go to our website: https://www.medicinesed.com.au/⁠ If you are interested in working with us, then please get in touch by email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This podcast is general health and medicines information only and does not constitute the practice of a professional health care service. We are all unique, please consult your health care professional for any specific questions about your health. This podcast represents the opinions of the presenters and our guests, and the content is not health advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Billy has been taking cholesterol tablets for years. He has questions about them and is keen to learn more.  Do you want to learn more about the medicines that are used to help with cholesterol? Do you want to be more confident using them? In this episode we chat with Billy and learn: What medicines are used to help with cholesterol  How these medicines work and how they help you stay healthy About their possible side effects and how you can deal with them. Go to the Heart Foundation website for more information about cholesterol medicines and looking after your heart: ⁠https://www.heartfoundation.org.au Please follow MedicinesEd on social media: Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/medicinesed⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://au.linkedin.com/company/medicinesed⁠ You can also go to our website: ⁠https://medicinesed.com.au⁠ If you are interested in working with us, then please get in touch by email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This podcast is general health and medicines information only and does not constitute the practice of a professional health care service. We are all unique, please consult your health care professional for any specific questions about your health. This podcast represents the opinions of the presenters and our guests, and the content is not health advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Margaret lost her mother (who was also her best friend) then had a heart attack. Saved by handsome paramedics, she's now adjusting to life without her Mum and a cocktail of new medicines. Do you want to learn more about the medicines that are used after you have a heart attack? Do you want to be more confident using them? In this episode we chat with Margaret and learn: What medicines are used after you have a heart attack and why Why people might stop these medicines How to find the right mix of medicines for you. Go to the Heart Foundation website for more information about heart attack and looking after your heart: ⁠https://www.heartfoundation.org.au Please follow MedicinesEd on social media: Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/medicinesed⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://au.linkedin.com/company/medicinesed⁠ You can also go to our website: ⁠https://medicinesed.com.au⁠ If you are interested in working with us, then please get in touch by email at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This podcast is general health and medicines information only and does not constitute the practice of a professional health care service. We are all unique, please consult your health care professional for any specific questions about your health. This podcast represents the opinions of the presenters and our guests, and the content is not health advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.