In Good Health en Do you have the best intentions for your health, but sometimes feel there are roadblocks in your way? Something working against you, that you just can’t put your finger on? Whether you’re navigating the maze of food labelling, struggling to connect with others or finding it hard to get a good night’s sleep - you’re not alone.  This new season of In Good Health examines the challenges we face when trying to live a healthy life, and how we can tackle these obstacles head on. Together. Join Dr Sandro Demaio – medical doctor, public health expert, VicHealth CEO and co-host of Magda’s Big National Health Check alongside a range of health experts and community voices as we explore solutions you can take into your own hands. Season 1: All about food Season 2: Life during COVID-19 Season 3: A new health beginning Season 4: Real conversations about health https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/446af96e-2372-11ed-a389-67956027844b/image/1d9c28-podcast_cover_art_-_3000x3000px.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress In Good Health no episodic Sandro Demaio Do you have the best intentions for your health, but sometimes feel there are roadblocks in your way? Something working against you, that you just can’t put your finger on? Whether you’re navigating the maze of food labelling, struggling to connect with others or finding it hard to get a good night’s sleep - you’re not alone.  This new season of In Good Health examines the challenges we face when trying to live a healthy life, and how we can tackle these obstacles head on. Together. Join Dr Sandro Demaio – medical doctor, public health expert, VicHealth CEO and co-host of Magda’s Big National Health Check alongside a range of health experts and community voices as we explore solutions you can take into your own hands. Season 1: All about food Season 2: Life during COVID-19 Season 3: A new health beginning Season 4: Real conversations about health Do you have the best intentions for your health, but sometimes feel there are roadblocks in your way? Something working against you, that you just can’t put your finger on?

Whether you’re navigating the maze of food labelling, struggling to connect with others or finding it hard to get a good night’s sleep - you’re not alone. 

This new season of In Good Health examines the challenges we face when trying to live a healthy life, and how we can tackle these obstacles head on. Together.

Join Dr Sandro Demaio – medical doctor, public health expert, VicHealth CEO and co-host of Magda’s Big National Health Check alongside a range of health experts and community voices as we explore solutions you can take into your own hands.

Season 1: All about food

Season 2: Life during COVID-19

Season 3: A new health beginning

Season 4: Real conversations about health

]]> Sandro Demaio publishing@vichealth.vic.gov.au Magda Szubanski’s mission for a healthier Australia https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts Magda Szubanski did not know what she was getting herself into when she agreed to host a national TV event on health in Australia. And she definitely didn’t know she’d walk away with a new health-obsessed bestie, in Dr Sandro Demaio.  Together Magda and Sandro learned more and more about the barriers to health facing everyone in this country, and the project grew bigger and bigger.   Before she knew it, Magda herself was at the centre of the story, undergoing tests and receiving results on a national broadcast! So when we say Magda has lived experience of the topics covered in this season of In Good Health, we really mean it.   Now, Magda sits down with said bestie, Dr. Sandro Demaio, to reflect on what she’s learned about health this year, her vulnerability while making the show, and what she hopes to see for the future of health in Australia.    +++  In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios. You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts    VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:00:00 -0000 Magda Szubanski’s mission for a healthier Australia full 4 6 Sandro Demaio Actor and comedian Magda Szubanski reflects on a powerful year in her health journey, and what she’s learned about the most common barriers to health in Australia Magda Szubanski did not know what she was getting herself into when she agreed to host a national TV event on health in Australia. And she definitely didn’t know she’d walk away with a new health-obsessed bestie, in Dr Sandro Demaio.  Together Magda and Sandro learned more and more about the barriers to health facing everyone in this country, and the project grew bigger and bigger.   Before she knew it, Magda herself was at the centre of the story, undergoing tests and receiving results on a national broadcast! So when we say Magda has lived experience of the topics covered in this season of In Good Health, we really mean it.   Now, Magda sits down with said bestie, Dr. Sandro Demaio, to reflect on what she’s learned about health this year, her vulnerability while making the show, and what she hopes to see for the future of health in Australia.    +++  In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios. You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts    VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Magda Szubanski did not know what she was getting herself into when she agreed to host a national TV event on health in Australia. And she definitely didn’t know she’d walk away with a new health-obsessed bestie, in Dr Sandro Demaio. 

Together Magda and Sandro learned more and more about the barriers to health facing everyone in this country, and the project grew bigger and bigger.  

Before she knew it, Magda herself was at the centre of the story, undergoing tests and receiving results on a national broadcast! So when we say Magda has lived experience of the topics covered in this season of In Good Health, we really mean it.  

Now, Magda sits down with said bestie, Dr. Sandro Demaio, to reflect on what she’s learned about health this year, her vulnerability while making the show, and what she hopes to see for the future of health in Australia.  

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In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.

You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts   

VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1561 no Let’s get physical – why we need to change how we think about physical activity https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts Let’s say an old friend invites you to join their social netball league, and you’ve never played netball before. Are you super excited... or running for the hills?   In this episode of In Good Health, Dr Erica Randle from LaTrobe University’s Centre for Sport and Social Impact, wants us to shift how we think about getting active, leaving notions of whether we’re good enough to move our bodies, behind.  Erica shares some ideas and tools for anyone who wants to move more, or wants to help the people around them move more.   +++  In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.   You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:00:00 -0000 Let’s get physical – why we need to change how we think about physical activity full 4 5 Sandro Demaio What’s holding us back from moving more, and how do we overcome it? Let’s say an old friend invites you to join their social netball league, and you’ve never played netball before. Are you super excited... or running for the hills?   In this episode of In Good Health, Dr Erica Randle from LaTrobe University’s Centre for Sport and Social Impact, wants us to shift how we think about getting active, leaving notions of whether we’re good enough to move our bodies, behind.  Erica shares some ideas and tools for anyone who wants to move more, or wants to help the people around them move more.   +++  In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.   You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Let’s say an old friend invites you to join their social netball league, and you’ve never played netball before. Are you super excited... or running for the hills?  

In this episode of In Good Health, Dr Erica Randle from LaTrobe University’s Centre for Sport and Social Impact, wants us to shift how we think about getting active, leaving notions of whether we’re good enough to move our bodies, behind. 

Erica shares some ideas and tools for anyone who wants to move more, or wants to help the people around them move more. 

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In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.  

You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts

VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1771 no How our ever-growing obsession with sleeping well is making us too anxious to sleep No blue light after 8pm! Chamomile tea before bed! Eight hours or more... or else!  In recent years, the world of sleep has become far less relaxed than you’d expect. Between wearable sleep trackers and an ever-growing obsession with self-optimisation, sleep has become the latest on a long list of activities you’ve done your whole life, but apparently should be doing better.   But what if trying so hard is making sleep harder to come by?   Dr Moira Junge, a registered health psychologist and the CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation, wants to set the record straight. She breaks down a listener’s sleep diary and explains the tools and tactics at play – and why you probably don’t need to use them all, all the time!   +++  In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.   You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts   VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:00:00 -0000 How our ever-growing obsession with sleeping well is making us too anxious to sleep full 4 4 Sandro Demaio Why following the rules might be the reason you’re not getting a good night’s sleep No blue light after 8pm! Chamomile tea before bed! Eight hours or more... or else!  In recent years, the world of sleep has become far less relaxed than you’d expect. Between wearable sleep trackers and an ever-growing obsession with self-optimisation, sleep has become the latest on a long list of activities you’ve done your whole life, but apparently should be doing better.   But what if trying so hard is making sleep harder to come by?   Dr Moira Junge, a registered health psychologist and the CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation, wants to set the record straight. She breaks down a listener’s sleep diary and explains the tools and tactics at play – and why you probably don’t need to use them all, all the time!   +++  In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.   You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts   VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices No blue light after 8pm! Chamomile tea before bed! Eight hours or more... or else! 

In recent years, the world of sleep has become far less relaxed than you’d expect. Between wearable sleep trackers and an ever-growing obsession with self-optimisation, sleep has become the latest on a long list of activities you’ve done your whole life, but apparently should be doing better.  

But what if trying so hard is making sleep harder to come by?  

Dr Moira Junge, a registered health psychologist and the CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation, wants to set the record straight. She breaks down a listener’s sleep diary and explains the tools and tactics at play – and why you probably don’t need to use them all, all the time! 

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In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.  

You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts  

VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1175 no How social connection benefits our minds and our bodies https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/podcasts Every Wednesday evening Vivien, Zach and Meg meet at a primary school in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. They set up the chairs, put the kettle on and distribute the sheets of music they’ll be singing from that night.  They’re part of a community choir, where singers from all walks of life gather to rehearse - no auditions necessary. Anyone is welcome, and that’s the point. It’s a place where people can come to make friends, socialise and connect with one another.   Even in this age of ultra-connectivity, young people have become the loneliest generation with far-reaching implications for their physical and mental wellbeing.   Director of Social Identity and Groups Network at the University of Queensland, Professor Catherine Haslam, unpacks why we feel lonely and what we can do about it.   +++  In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.   You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0000 How social connection benefits our minds and our bodies full 4 3 Sandro Demaio But why are today’s young people known as “the loneliest generation” and what can we do about it? Every Wednesday evening Vivien, Zach and Meg meet at a primary school in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. They set up the chairs, put the kettle on and distribute the sheets of music they’ll be singing from that night.  They’re part of a community choir, where singers from all walks of life gather to rehearse - no auditions necessary. Anyone is welcome, and that’s the point. It’s a place where people can come to make friends, socialise and connect with one another.   Even in this age of ultra-connectivity, young people have become the loneliest generation with far-reaching implications for their physical and mental wellbeing.   Director of Social Identity and Groups Network at the University of Queensland, Professor Catherine Haslam, unpacks why we feel lonely and what we can do about it.   +++  In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.   You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Every Wednesday evening Vivien, Zach and Meg meet at a primary school in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. They set up the chairs, put the kettle on and distribute the sheets of music they’ll be singing from that night. 

They’re part of a community choir, where singers from all walks of life gather to rehearse - no auditions necessary. Anyone is welcome, and that’s the point. It’s a place where people can come to make friends, socialise and connect with one another.  

Even in this age of ultra-connectivity, young people have become the loneliest generation with far-reaching implications for their physical and mental wellbeing.  

Director of Social Identity and Groups Network at the University of Queensland, Professor Catherine Haslam, unpacks why we feel lonely and what we can do about it. 

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In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.  

You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts

VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1410 no Is it time to change how we think about burnout? https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/podcasts Maybe you know the feeling. A couple of stressful days turns into a couple of stressful weeks, then months... and sometimes even longer.   It doesn’t feel like stress anymore, more like exhaustion. You’re tired in your bones. So, are you burned out?  You might think of burnout as something that only happens in the workplace, but as our work life extends beyond the bounds of a regular 9-5, we’re discovering that burnout can look very different these days.  Tigist Kebede, a senior counsellor at Pola Psychology, explains how our thinking around burnout is changing, how to spot the warning signs and build your own burnout resilience amid all that overwhelm.  +++  If anything has been raised for you in this episode, check out the following organisation’s for support:  Beyond Blue  Black Dog Institute  Headspace  Lifeline  Reach Out    In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.   You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts  VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0000 Is it time to change how we think about burnout? full 4 2 Sandro Demaio Are we ready to look at the bigger picture of what is causing so many of us to burnout? Maybe you know the feeling. A couple of stressful days turns into a couple of stressful weeks, then months... and sometimes even longer.   It doesn’t feel like stress anymore, more like exhaustion. You’re tired in your bones. So, are you burned out?  You might think of burnout as something that only happens in the workplace, but as our work life extends beyond the bounds of a regular 9-5, we’re discovering that burnout can look very different these days.  Tigist Kebede, a senior counsellor at Pola Psychology, explains how our thinking around burnout is changing, how to spot the warning signs and build your own burnout resilience amid all that overwhelm.  +++  If anything has been raised for you in this episode, check out the following organisation’s for support:  Beyond Blue  Black Dog Institute  Headspace  Lifeline  Reach Out    In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.   You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts  VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Maybe you know the feeling. A couple of stressful days turns into a couple of stressful weeks, then months... and sometimes even longer.  

It doesn’t feel like stress anymore, more like exhaustion. You’re tired in your bones. So, are you burned out? 

You might think of burnout as something that only happens in the workplace, but as our work life extends beyond the bounds of a regular 9-5, we’re discovering that burnout can look very different these days. 

Tigist Kebede, a senior counsellor at Pola Psychology, explains how our thinking around burnout is changing, how to spot the warning signs and build your own burnout resilience amid all that overwhelm. 

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If anything has been raised for you in this episode, check out the following organisation’s for support: 

 

In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.  

You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts 

VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.  

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1316 no Confused about food labels? You're not alone. https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/podcasts It’s 6pm. Your workday was exhausting. Traffic was horrible.  And now you’re squeezing between other customers in the supermarket aisle, while you try to decipher exactly what’s in the food you’re about to buy. Unless you're a marketing and nutrition expert, you might have a tough time.  How do you know which product is healthier? What should you be looking out for in the ingredients list? And why does sugar have so many different names?   Dr Alexandra Chung, a qualified dietitian and food marketing researcher at Monash University, breaks down the techniques marketers use to get you to buy their products, and shares tactics to help you get what you actually need from your next trip to the grocery store.  +++  In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.   You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts   Find out about your food options. FoodSwitch is an app from The George Institute that allows you to scan a barcode to access nutrition information and healthier alternatives.  VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0000 Confused about food labels? You're not alone. full 4 1 Sandro Demaio Listen before your next trip to the supermarket. It’s 6pm. Your workday was exhausting. Traffic was horrible.  And now you’re squeezing between other customers in the supermarket aisle, while you try to decipher exactly what’s in the food you’re about to buy. Unless you're a marketing and nutrition expert, you might have a tough time.  How do you know which product is healthier? What should you be looking out for in the ingredients list? And why does sugar have so many different names?   Dr Alexandra Chung, a qualified dietitian and food marketing researcher at Monash University, breaks down the techniques marketers use to get you to buy their products, and shares tactics to help you get what you actually need from your next trip to the grocery store.  +++  In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.   You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts   Find out about your food options. FoodSwitch is an app from The George Institute that allows you to scan a barcode to access nutrition information and healthier alternatives.  VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s 6pm. Your workday was exhausting. Traffic was horrible. 

And now you’re squeezing between other customers in the supermarket aisle, while you try to decipher exactly what’s in the food you’re about to buy. Unless you're a marketing and nutrition expert, you might have a tough time. 

How do you know which product is healthier? What should you be looking out for in the ingredients list? And why does sugar have so many different names?  

Dr Alexandra Chung, a qualified dietitian and food marketing researcher at Monash University, breaks down the techniques marketers use to get you to buy their products, and shares tactics to help you get what you actually need from your next trip to the grocery store. 

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In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.  

You can find out more at https://vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts  

Find out about your food options. FoodSwitch is an app from The George Institute that allows you to scan a barcode to access nutrition information and healthier alternatives. 

VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1524 no Hey world, we’re back! Stepping into a healthier life together https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts We all want to live healthy lives. But sometimes this feels overwhelming, and we don’t know where to start. It seems like there are so many things that influence and impact our health – some are obvious, but some are hidden in plain sight.  Help is at hand. In season 4 of In Good Health, VicHealth’s Dr Sandro Demaio will guide you through the maze of unseen barriers, including those that keep us from staying active, connected and sleeping through the night. You’ll meet people navigating similar health challenges, and you’ll hear practical suggestions that you can implement yourself, and together.  +++  In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.   You can find out more at: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:00:00 -0000 Hey world, we’re back! Stepping into a healthier life together trailer 4 Sandro Demaio Join Dr Sandro Demaio in an exploration of how we can overcome the hidden challenges to good health. We all want to live healthy lives. But sometimes this feels overwhelming, and we don’t know where to start. It seems like there are so many things that influence and impact our health – some are obvious, but some are hidden in plain sight.  Help is at hand. In season 4 of In Good Health, VicHealth’s Dr Sandro Demaio will guide you through the maze of unseen barriers, including those that keep us from staying active, connected and sleeping through the night. You’ll meet people navigating similar health challenges, and you’ll hear practical suggestions that you can implement yourself, and together.  +++  In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.   You can find out more at: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We all want to live healthy lives. But sometimes this feels overwhelming, and we don’t know where to start.

It seems like there are so many things that influence and impact our health – some are obvious, but some are hidden in plain sight. 

Help is at hand. In season 4 of In Good Health, VicHealth’s Dr Sandro Demaio will guide you through the maze of unseen barriers, including those that keep us from staying active, connected and sleeping through the night. You’ll meet people navigating similar health challenges, and you’ll hear practical suggestions that you can implement yourself, and together. 

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In Good Health is a VicHealth podcast, produced by Deadset Studios.  

You can find out more at: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/podcasts

VicHealth acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land. We pay our respects to all Elders past, present and future. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 93 no Home away from home: creating and maintaining meaningful social connections Building and maintaining social connections with friends and family is essential for our health and wellbeing. However, staying socially connected and maintaining social expectations can have its challenges. In this special episode we talk to one of our Future Healthy Community Champions Ravi, and discuss the value of meaningful social connections, the importance of creating safe spaces for young people and why trusting yourself always pays off. Show notes: To find out more about Future Healthy and our fantastic Community Champions, head to our website: https://futurehealthy.vichealth.vic.gov.au/ Make sure to also check us out on our social media under @futurehealthy. To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: Young people coping with coronavirus: interim report: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/young-people-coping-with-coronavirus Ten go-to mental health organisations for young people: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/ten-go-to-mental-health-organisations-for-young-people VicHealth Coronavirus Victorian Wellbeing Impact Study: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/coronavirus-victorian-wellbeing-impact-study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 24 Sandro Demaio Building and maintaining social connections with friends and family is essential for our health and wellbeing. However, staying socially connected and maintaining social expectations can have its challenges. In this special episode we talk to one of our Future Healthy Community Champions Ravi, and discuss the value of meaningful social connections, the importance of creating safe spaces for young people and why trusting yourself always pays off. Show notes: To find out more about Future Healthy and our fantastic Community Champions, head to our website: https://futurehealthy.vichealth.vic.gov.au/ Make sure to also check us out on our social media under @futurehealthy. To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: Young people coping with coronavirus: interim report: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/young-people-coping-with-coronavirus Ten go-to mental health organisations for young people: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/ten-go-to-mental-health-organisations-for-young-people VicHealth Coronavirus Victorian Wellbeing Impact Study: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/coronavirus-victorian-wellbeing-impact-study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Building and maintaining social connections with friends and family is essential for our health and wellbeing. However, staying socially connected and maintaining social expectations can have its challenges. In this special episode we talk to one of our Future Healthy Community Champions Ravi, and discuss the value of meaningful social connections, the importance of creating safe spaces for young people and why trusting yourself always pays off.


Show notes:

To find out more about Future Healthy and our fantastic Community Champions, head to our website: https://futurehealthy.vichealth.vic.gov.au/

Make sure to also check us out on our social media under @futurehealthy.


To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1842 no Community, connection and a whole lot of veggies Growing your own food has many benefits, including eating fresher and tastier food, producing less waste and saving money. But sometimes, it can be tricky to even know where to begin. In this special episode we talk to one of our Future Healthy Community Champions, Felicia Lau, and discuss the journey of starting a veggie garden from scratch, which grew into a shared venture with the whole community. To find out more about Future Healthy and our fantastic Community Champions, head to our website: https://futurehealthy.vichealth.vic.gov.au/ Make sure to also check us out on our social media under @futurehealthy. To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: Get the kids involved with lunchbox prep: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/veggie-snacks Healthy food without breaking the budget: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/eating-healthy-food-on-a-budget Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 23 Sandro Demaio Growing your own food has many benefits, including eating fresher and tastier food, producing less waste and saving money. But sometimes, it can be tricky to even know where to begin. In this special episode we talk to one of our Future Healthy Community Champions, Felicia Lau, and discuss the journey of starting a veggie garden from scratch, which grew into a shared venture with the whole community. To find out more about Future Healthy and our fantastic Community Champions, head to our website: https://futurehealthy.vichealth.vic.gov.au/ Make sure to also check us out on our social media under @futurehealthy. To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: Get the kids involved with lunchbox prep: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/veggie-snacks Healthy food without breaking the budget: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/eating-healthy-food-on-a-budget Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Growing your own food has many benefits, including eating fresher and tastier food, producing less waste and saving money. But sometimes, it can be tricky to even know where to begin. In this special episode we talk to one of our Future Healthy Community Champions, Felicia Lau, and discuss the journey of starting a veggie garden from scratch, which grew into a shared venture with the whole community.


To find out more about Future Healthy and our fantastic Community Champions, head to our website: https://futurehealthy.vichealth.vic.gov.au/

Make sure to also check us out on our social media under @futurehealthy.


To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website:

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]]> 1556 no Help me love veggies once and for all! How can we learn to love veggies and find joy in cooking with them? In this episode, we welcome back Alice Zaslavsky to discuss how we can learn to love veggies once and for all (even for our little ones), as well as a few tips and tricks on how to cook them along the way. Show notes: A few key words from today's episode: Borscht – a soup common in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, where beetroot is one of the main ingredients. Braise – a cooking method that uses both wet and dry heat, where the food is first cooked at a high temperature, and then cooked in a covered pot in liquid. Brassica - is a genus of plant in the cabbage and mustard family, vegetables in this family include cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale and turnip. Caramelised - the browning of sugar (natural or artificial), a cooking method resulting in a sweet flavour and brown colour. Celeriac – looks like a root vegetable but is actually a variety of celery. Kohlrabi – is a vegetable that is part of the wild cabbage family and has the appearance of a turnip (can be green or purple). Nightshade - a family of plants that includes tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes and peppers. Satsebeli – a Georgian sauce which is very hot. Secondary cut – referring to meats, this is usually a slightly leaner (and more expensive) piece of meat. Schmaltz – concentrated chicken or goose fat made into a paste. Tempeh – plant based protein, made from fermented soybeans. To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: Promoting healthy eating: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-work/promoting-healthy-eating Healthy food without breaking the budget: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/eating-healthy-food-on-a-budget Easy leftover school lunchbox ideas: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/quesadillas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 22 Sandro Demaio How can we learn to love veggies and find joy in cooking with them? In this episode, we welcome back Alice Zaslavsky to discuss how we can learn to love veggies once and for all (even for our little ones), as well as a few tips and tricks on how to cook them along the way. Show notes: A few key words from today's episode: Borscht – a soup common in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, where beetroot is one of the main ingredients. Braise – a cooking method that uses both wet and dry heat, where the food is first cooked at a high temperature, and then cooked in a covered pot in liquid. Brassica - is a genus of plant in the cabbage and mustard family, vegetables in this family include cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale and turnip. Caramelised - the browning of sugar (natural or artificial), a cooking method resulting in a sweet flavour and brown colour. Celeriac – looks like a root vegetable but is actually a variety of celery. Kohlrabi – is a vegetable that is part of the wild cabbage family and has the appearance of a turnip (can be green or purple). Nightshade - a family of plants that includes tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes and peppers. Satsebeli – a Georgian sauce which is very hot. Secondary cut – referring to meats, this is usually a slightly leaner (and more expensive) piece of meat. Schmaltz – concentrated chicken or goose fat made into a paste. Tempeh – plant based protein, made from fermented soybeans. To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: Promoting healthy eating: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-work/promoting-healthy-eating Healthy food without breaking the budget: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/eating-healthy-food-on-a-budget Easy leftover school lunchbox ideas: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/quesadillas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How can we learn to love veggies and find joy in cooking with them? In this episode, we welcome back Alice Zaslavsky to discuss how we can learn to love veggies once and for all (even for our little ones), as well as a few tips and tricks on how to cook them along the way.


Show notes:


A few key words from today's episode:

  • Borscht – a soup common in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, where beetroot is one of the main ingredients.
  • Braise – a cooking method that uses both wet and dry heat, where the food is first cooked at a high temperature, and then cooked in a covered pot in liquid.
  • Brassica - is a genus of plant in the cabbage and mustard family, vegetables in this family include cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, kale and turnip.
  • Caramelised - the browning of sugar (natural or artificial), a cooking method resulting in a sweet flavour and brown colour.
  • Celeriac – looks like a root vegetable but is actually a variety of celery.
  • Kohlrabi – is a vegetable that is part of the wild cabbage family and has the appearance of a turnip (can be green or purple).
  • Nightshade - a family of plants that includes tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes and peppers.
  • Satsebeli – a Georgian sauce which is very hot.
  • Secondary cut – referring to meats, this is usually a slightly leaner (and more expensive) piece of meat.
  • Schmaltz – concentrated chicken or goose fat made into a paste.
  • Tempeh – plant based protein, made from fermented soybeans.


To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website:


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]]> 1324 no Navigating life transitions We all have times in our lives where we find ourselves going through major life transitions, now more than ever with the impacts of COVID. In this episode, we welcome back Dr Michelle Lim and discuss how we can move through life transitions more successfully, in ways that help us thrive. Show notes: To find out more information on the topics discussed in today's episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: Three tips from mental health experts as restrictions ease: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/three-tips-from-mental-health-experts-as-restrictions-ease Taking healthy habits from lockdown into ‘COVID normal’: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/taking-healthy-habits-from-lockdown-into-covid-normal Ten go-to mental health organisations for young people: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/ten-go-to-mental-health-organisations-for-young-people Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:11:00 -0000 full 3 21 Sandro Demaio We all have times in our lives where we find ourselves going through major life transitions, now more than ever with the impacts of COVID. In this episode, we welcome back Dr Michelle Lim and discuss how we can move through life transitions more successfully, in ways that help us thrive. Show notes: To find out more information on the topics discussed in today's episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: Three tips from mental health experts as restrictions ease: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/three-tips-from-mental-health-experts-as-restrictions-ease Taking healthy habits from lockdown into ‘COVID normal’: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/taking-healthy-habits-from-lockdown-into-covid-normal Ten go-to mental health organisations for young people: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/ten-go-to-mental-health-organisations-for-young-people Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We all have times in our lives where we find ourselves going through major life transitions, now more than ever with the impacts of COVID. In this episode, we welcome back Dr Michelle Lim and discuss how we can move through life transitions more successfully, in ways that help us thrive.


Show notes:

To find out more information on the topics discussed in today's episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website:

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]]> 1415 no Challenge accepted: sport as a tool for social change We know sport and physical activity are good for our bodies and our health, but they’re also good for our mind. In this episode, we talk to Sarah Loh (the first female CEO of an AFL league) and discuss how sport can be used as a tool to create meaningful social connections, the importance of strong role models, as well as generating social change through the world of sport. Show notes: This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice. To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: Physical Activity Strategy 2019 – 2023: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/physical-activity-strategy Boost to grassroots organisations as Victorians reconnect: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/boost-to-grassroots-orgs-as-victorians-reconnect This Girl Can week: supporting Victorian women to be active again after COVID: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/this-girl-can-week-2021 How to select mental health program providers for sports clubs: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/how-to-select-mental-health-program-providers-for-sports-clubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0000 full 3 20 Sandro Demaio We know sport and physical activity are good for our bodies and our health, but they’re also good for our mind. In this episode, we talk to Sarah Loh (the first female CEO of an AFL league) and discuss how sport can be used as a tool to create meaningful social connections, the importance of strong role models, as well as generating social change through the world of sport. Show notes: This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice. To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: Physical Activity Strategy 2019 – 2023: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/physical-activity-strategy Boost to grassroots organisations as Victorians reconnect: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/boost-to-grassroots-orgs-as-victorians-reconnect This Girl Can week: supporting Victorian women to be active again after COVID: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/this-girl-can-week-2021 How to select mental health program providers for sports clubs: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/how-to-select-mental-health-program-providers-for-sports-clubs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We know sport and physical activity are good for our bodies and our health, but they’re also good for our mind. In this episode, we talk to Sarah Loh (the first female CEO of an AFL league) and discuss how sport can be used as a tool to create meaningful social connections, the importance of strong role models, as well as generating social change through the world of sport.


Show notes:

This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice.


To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website:

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]]> 1488 no Social connection and the arts There’s no doubt that in these difficult times, we’ve turned to the arts as a source of comfort, whether it’s our favourite book, listening to music, or discovering a new TV show. In this extra special episode (adapted from our Instagram live recording of #SolidarityPancakes), we talk to Benjamin Law and discuss the importance of community, how the arts and the creative sector are keeping us all connected and inspired, as well as several ways we can actively support our fellow artists. Show notes: This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice. To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: VicHealth arts strategy 2019 – 2023: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/publications/arts-strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:30:00 -0000 full 3 19 Sandro Demaio There’s no doubt that in these difficult times, we’ve turned to the arts as a source of comfort, whether it’s our favourite book, listening to music, or discovering a new TV show. In this extra special episode (adapted from our Instagram live recording of #SolidarityPancakes), we talk to Benjamin Law and discuss the importance of community, how the arts and the creative sector are keeping us all connected and inspired, as well as several ways we can actively support our fellow artists. Show notes: This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice. To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: VicHealth arts strategy 2019 – 2023: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/publications/arts-strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices There’s no doubt that in these difficult times, we’ve turned to the arts as a source of comfort, whether it’s our favourite book, listening to music, or discovering a new TV show. In this extra special episode (adapted from our Instagram live recording of #SolidarityPancakes), we talk to Benjamin Law and discuss the importance of community, how the arts and the creative sector are keeping us all connected and inspired, as well as several ways we can actively support our fellow artists.


Show notes:

This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice.


To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website:


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]]> 1100 no Cooking with resilience and creativity The disruptions of the COVID pandemic can be seen across many industries in Australia and around the world. But the impact felt by the hospitality industry in particular is undeniable. In this episode, we talk to chef Ben Shewry and discuss how his life and restaurant Attica have changed since the pandemic began, the importance of resilience and creativity, and why we should always lead our lives with kindness. Show notes: This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice. For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0000 full 3 18 Sandro Demaio The disruptions of the COVID pandemic can be seen across many industries in Australia and around the world. But the impact felt by the hospitality industry in particular is undeniable. In this episode, we talk to chef Ben Shewry and discuss how his life and restaurant Attica have changed since the pandemic began, the importance of resilience and creativity, and why we should always lead our lives with kindness. Show notes: This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice. For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The disruptions of the COVID pandemic can be seen across many industries in Australia and around the world. But the impact felt by the hospitality industry in particular is undeniable. In this episode, we talk to chef Ben Shewry and discuss how his life and restaurant Attica have changed since the pandemic began, the importance of resilience and creativity, and why we should always lead our lives with kindness.


Show notes:

This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice.


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]]> 1912 no What's in Season? How do we know what’s in season and how to enjoy it? In this episode, we talk to Alice Zaslavsky and unpack the many benefits of eating seasonally, how we can best identify different fruits and vegetables in season, as well as a few cooking tips for Spring vegies along the way. Show notes: This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice. To help find fruits and vegies that are currently in season check out the Australian Seasonal Food Guide To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: Healthy eating resources about coronavirus: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/healthy-eating-covid-19 Healthy food without breaking the budget:https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/eating-healthy-food-on-a-budget Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:19:00 -0000 full 3 17 Sandro Demaio How do we know what’s in season and how to enjoy it? In this episode, we talk to Alice Zaslavsky and unpack the many benefits of eating seasonally, how we can best identify different fruits and vegetables in season, as well as a few cooking tips for Spring vegies along the way. Show notes: This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice. To help find fruits and vegies that are currently in season check out the Australian Seasonal Food Guide To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: Healthy eating resources about coronavirus: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/healthy-eating-covid-19 Healthy food without breaking the budget:https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/eating-healthy-food-on-a-budget Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How do we know what’s in season and how to enjoy it? In this episode, we talk to Alice Zaslavsky and unpack the many benefits of eating seasonally, how we can best identify different fruits and vegetables in season, as well as a few cooking tips for Spring vegies along the way.


Show notes:

This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice.



To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website:

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]]> 1613 no Am I addicted to my phone? How can we best use technology without being absorbed by it? In this episode, we talk with Dr Megan Lim to discuss the benefits and impacts of technology on our health, as well as some practical tips on what balancing screen time actually looks like. Show notes: Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: How to look after your mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/mental-health-coronavirus Ten go-to mental health organisations for young people: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/ten-go-to-mental-health-organisations-for-young-people Mental health and wellbeing tips for parents with teenagers: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/mental-health-and-wellbeing-tips-for-parents-with-teenagers What is social media envy and how can we overcome it: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/what-is-social-media-envy-and-how-can-you-overcome-it Why sleep is so important in the time of coronavirus: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/coronavirus-and-sleep Why is positive news so important for our wellbeing: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/why-is-positive-news-so-important-for-our-wellbeing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:15:00 -0000 full 3 16 Sandro Demaio How can we best use technology without being absorbed by it? In this episode, we talk with Dr Megan Lim to discuss the benefits and impacts of technology on our health, as well as some practical tips on what balancing screen time actually looks like. Show notes: Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus To find out more information on the topics discussed in today’s episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website: How to look after your mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/mental-health-coronavirus Ten go-to mental health organisations for young people: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/ten-go-to-mental-health-organisations-for-young-people Mental health and wellbeing tips for parents with teenagers: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/mental-health-and-wellbeing-tips-for-parents-with-teenagers What is social media envy and how can we overcome it: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/what-is-social-media-envy-and-how-can-you-overcome-it Why sleep is so important in the time of coronavirus: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/coronavirus-and-sleep Why is positive news so important for our wellbeing: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/be-healthy/why-is-positive-news-so-important-for-our-wellbeing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices How can we best use technology without being absorbed by it? In this episode, we talk with Dr Megan Lim to discuss the benefits and impacts of technology on our health, as well as some practical tips on what balancing screen time actually looks like.


Show notes:

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]]> 1925 no What is loneliness? Why do we feel lonely and what does meaningful connection actually mean? In this episode, Dr Michelle Lim and Dr Sandro unpack loneliness, while also providing tips for building and maintaining meaningful connections as we navigate life through COVID. Show notes: If you are feeling in crisis or at risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000 Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:33:00 -0000 full 3 15 Sandro Demaio Why do we feel lonely and what does meaningful connection actually mean? In this episode, Dr Michelle Lim and Dr Sandro unpack loneliness, while also providing tips for building and maintaining meaningful connections as we navigate life through COVID. Show notes: If you are feeling in crisis or at risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000 Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Why do we feel lonely and what does meaningful connection actually mean? In this episode, Dr Michelle Lim and Dr Sandro unpack loneliness, while also providing tips for building and maintaining meaningful connections as we navigate life through COVID.


Show notes:

  • If you are feeling in crisis or at risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000
  • Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/
  • For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

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]]> 1960 no Season 3 teaser trailer Hosted by medical doctor, public health expert, VicHealth CEO and foodie Dr Sandro Demaio, this podcast takes a look at the science and research behind today’s buzzwords, current trends and common myths around health and wellbeing. Follow Dr Sandro for season 3 as he speaks to community heroes, health specialists, and everyday humans about what it means to eat well, be active and stay socially connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:23:00 -0000 full 3 14 Sandro Demaio Hosted by medical doctor, public health expert, VicHealth CEO and foodie Dr Sandro Demaio, this podcast takes a look at the science and research behind today’s buzzwords, current trends and common myths around health and wellbeing. Follow Dr Sandro for season 3 as he speaks to community heroes, health specialists, and everyday humans about what it means to eat well, be active and stay socially connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted by medical doctor, public health expert, VicHealth CEO and foodie Dr Sandro Demaio, this podcast takes a look at the science and research behind today’s buzzwords, current trends and common myths around health and wellbeing. Follow Dr Sandro for season 3 as he speaks to community heroes, health specialists, and everyday humans about what it means to eat well, be active and stay socially connected.

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]]> 65 no A brief word on masks Masks and face coverings are now mandatory for anyone in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire when leaving their homes. Dr Sandro answers all your questions on why masks can help us fight the pandemic, which masks are best to use, how to care for them and more. Show notes: This episode was recorded on July 25, 2020. Victoria's Department of Health and Human Services has released this guide on how to make your own cloth face masks: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-covid-19#how-can-i-make-a-cloth-mask For Victorian listeners, find up to date information on coronavirus here: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 27 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0000 bonus 1 13 Sandro Demaio Masks and face coverings are now mandatory for anyone in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire when leaving their homes. Dr Sandro answers all your questions on why masks can help us fight the pandemic, which masks are best to use, how to care for them and more. Show notes: This episode was recorded on July 25, 2020. Victoria's Department of Health and Human Services has released this guide on how to make your own cloth face masks: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-covid-19#how-can-i-make-a-cloth-mask For Victorian listeners, find up to date information on coronavirus here: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Masks and face coverings are now mandatory for anyone in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire when leaving their homes. Dr Sandro answers all your questions on why masks can help us fight the pandemic, which masks are best to use, how to care for them and more.


Show notes:


This episode was recorded on July 25, 2020.


Victoria's Department of Health and Human Services has released this guide on how to make your own cloth face masks: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-covid-19#how-can-i-make-a-cloth-mask


For Victorian listeners, find up to date information on coronavirus here: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus


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]]> 959 Healthy at home: New connections, New Horizons In the final episode of our coronavirus series, we reflect on what we've learned from seeing communities come together to support each other during the pandemic. Dewi talks with Isolaid Festival's Emily Ulman and COVID19-EAD's Henry Le about the work they've been doing to help workers in the music and hospitality industries, respectively, and Dr Sandro learns about the solace that shared digital spaces can bring in the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Show notes: To ask Dr Sandro a question or give us feedback, follow him on instagram.com/sandrodemaio or twitter.com/sandrodemaio Stream the Isolaid Festival at isolaidfestival.com or instagram.com/isolaidfestival To learn more about the work of COVID19-EAD go to covid19ead.com.au If you are feeling in crisis or at risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000 Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Thanks to mindfulness teacher Hayley McKenzie from Half Moon Mindfulness & Meditation and physio Rohan Singleton from Back in Motion, Northcote, for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 26 Jul 2020 21:00:00 -0000 full 1 12 Sandro Demaio In the final episode of our coronavirus series, we reflect on what we've learned from seeing communities come together to support each other during the pandemic. Dewi talks with Isolaid Festival's Emily Ulman and COVID19-EAD's Henry Le about the work they've been doing to help workers in the music and hospitality industries, respectively, and Dr Sandro learns about the solace that shared digital spaces can bring in the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Show notes: To ask Dr Sandro a question or give us feedback, follow him on instagram.com/sandrodemaio or twitter.com/sandrodemaio Stream the Isolaid Festival at isolaidfestival.com or instagram.com/isolaidfestival To learn more about the work of COVID19-EAD go to covid19ead.com.au If you are feeling in crisis or at risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000 Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Thanks to mindfulness teacher Hayley McKenzie from Half Moon Mindfulness & Meditation and physio Rohan Singleton from Back in Motion, Northcote, for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In the final episode of our coronavirus series, we reflect on what we've learned from seeing communities come together to support each other during the pandemic. Dewi talks with Isolaid Festival's Emily Ulman and COVID19-EAD's Henry Le about the work they've been doing to help workers in the music and hospitality industries, respectively, and Dr Sandro learns about the solace that shared digital spaces can bring in the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons.


Show notes:


  • To ask Dr Sandro a question or give us feedback, follow him on instagram.com/sandrodemaio or twitter.com/sandrodemaio
  • Stream the Isolaid Festival at isolaidfestival.com or instagram.com/isolaidfestival
  • To learn more about the work of COVID19-EAD go to covid19ead.com.au
  • If you are feeling in crisis or at risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000
  • Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/
  • For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus


Thanks to mindfulness teacher Hayley McKenzie from Half Moon Mindfulness & Meditation and physio Rohan Singleton from Back in Motion, Northcote, for their contributions.


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]]> 2581 Healthy at home: Living through loneliness Sandro and Dewi talk through loneliness, something many of us might have felt during these "inside times". Turns out loneliness is subjective - you can feel lonely even when you're surrounded by people, and feel connected to people even when you're by yourself. Dewi speaks with clinical psychologist and loneliness expert Dr Michelle Lim about the prevalence of loneliness, particularly among people aged 18-25, and we hear from 22-year-old Chris about his experience of being at home during the pandemic. Plus, we meet Sandro's Gran! And we also think of ways we can connect with others even while we have to maintain distance. Hint: for Sandro it's usually about food. Show notes: To ask Dr Sandro a question or give us feedback, follow him on instagram.com/sandrodemaio or twitter.com/sandrodemaio To read more about Dr Lim's work on loneliness in young people check out: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/media-releases/loneliness-and-social-isolation-a-growing-health-risk-for-young-australians To take part in a global study looking at the effects of social distancing, self-isolation and quarantine on our health, wellbeing and relationships go to: swi.nu/shawcovid If you are feeling in crisis or at risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000 Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Thanks to mindfulness teacher Hayley McKenzie from Half Moon Mindfulness & Meditation and physio Rohan Singleton from Back in Motion, Northcote, for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:30:00 -0000 full 1 11 Sandro Demaio Sandro and Dewi talk through loneliness, something many of us might have felt during these "inside times". Turns out loneliness is subjective - you can feel lonely even when you're surrounded by people, and feel connected to people even when you're by yourself. Dewi speaks with clinical psychologist and loneliness expert Dr Michelle Lim about the prevalence of loneliness, particularly among people aged 18-25, and we hear from 22-year-old Chris about his experience of being at home during the pandemic. Plus, we meet Sandro's Gran! And we also think of ways we can connect with others even while we have to maintain distance. Hint: for Sandro it's usually about food. Show notes: To ask Dr Sandro a question or give us feedback, follow him on instagram.com/sandrodemaio or twitter.com/sandrodemaio To read more about Dr Lim's work on loneliness in young people check out: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/media-releases/loneliness-and-social-isolation-a-growing-health-risk-for-young-australians To take part in a global study looking at the effects of social distancing, self-isolation and quarantine on our health, wellbeing and relationships go to: swi.nu/shawcovid If you are feeling in crisis or at risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000 Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Thanks to mindfulness teacher Hayley McKenzie from Half Moon Mindfulness & Meditation and physio Rohan Singleton from Back in Motion, Northcote, for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sandro and Dewi talk through loneliness, something many of us might have felt during these "inside times". Turns out loneliness is subjective - you can feel lonely even when you're surrounded by people, and feel connected to people even when you're by yourself. Dewi speaks with clinical psychologist and loneliness expert Dr Michelle Lim about the prevalence of loneliness, particularly among people aged 18-25, and we hear from 22-year-old Chris about his experience of being at home during the pandemic. Plus, we meet Sandro's Gran! And we also think of ways we can connect with others even while we have to maintain distance. Hint: for Sandro it's usually about food.


Show notes:



Thanks to mindfulness teacher Hayley McKenzie from Half Moon Mindfulness & Meditation and physio Rohan Singleton from Back in Motion, Northcote, for their contributions.


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]]> 2032 no Healthy at home: Dancing in the rain We know that physical distancing is tough on a lot of people - we are feeling it too. So what should we look out for both in ourselves and others to maintain good mental health? In this episode, we speak to Beyond Blue's Dr Grant Blashki about strategies to cope during the pandemic as well as warning signs to watch out for. Writer and mental health advocate Jill Stark also joins us to talk one-woman dance parties and ways to be a good friend, especially to those living alone at the moment. And, Dr Sandro gives us his top tips for nourishing, healthy comfort food. Show notes: Beyond Blue has launched a dedicated Coronavirus website, including an online forum for those seeking community support, coronovirus.beyondblue.org.au Beyond Blue's Coronavirus mental wellbeing support line is 1800 512 348 If you are feeling in crisis or at risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000 For Victorian listeners, up to date Coronavirus health information is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Read more about Jill Stark's work at jillstark.com.au To ask Dr Sandro a question or give us feedback, follow him on instagram.com/sandrodemaio or twitter.com/sandrodemaio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:11:00 -0000 full 1 10 Sandro Demaio We know that physical distancing is tough on a lot of people - we are feeling it too. So what should we look out for both in ourselves and others to maintain good mental health? In this episode, we speak to Beyond Blue's Dr Grant Blashki about strategies to cope during the pandemic as well as warning signs to watch out for. Writer and mental health advocate Jill Stark also joins us to talk one-woman dance parties and ways to be a good friend, especially to those living alone at the moment. And, Dr Sandro gives us his top tips for nourishing, healthy comfort food. Show notes: Beyond Blue has launched a dedicated Coronavirus website, including an online forum for those seeking community support, coronovirus.beyondblue.org.au Beyond Blue's Coronavirus mental wellbeing support line is 1800 512 348 If you are feeling in crisis or at risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000 For Victorian listeners, up to date Coronavirus health information is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Read more about Jill Stark's work at jillstark.com.au To ask Dr Sandro a question or give us feedback, follow him on instagram.com/sandrodemaio or twitter.com/sandrodemaio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We know that physical distancing is tough on a lot of people - we are feeling it too. So what should we look out for both in ourselves and others to maintain good mental health? In this episode, we speak to Beyond Blue's Dr Grant Blashki about strategies to cope during the pandemic as well as warning signs to watch out for. Writer and mental health advocate Jill Stark also joins us to talk one-woman dance parties and ways to be a good friend, especially to those living alone at the moment. And, Dr Sandro gives us his top tips for nourishing, healthy comfort food.


Show notes:


  • Beyond Blue has launched a dedicated Coronavirus website, including an online forum for those seeking community support, coronovirus.beyondblue.org.au
  • Beyond Blue's Coronavirus mental wellbeing support line is 1800 512 348
  • If you are feeling in crisis or at risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000
  • For Victorian listeners, up to date Coronavirus health information is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
  • Read more about Jill Stark's work at jillstark.com.au
  • To ask Dr Sandro a question or give us feedback, follow him on instagram.com/sandrodemaio or twitter.com/sandrodemaio

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]]> 2075 no Healthy at home: Getting 'hygge' with it People are spending more time than ever inside as we all practice safe physical distancing, so we called in some experts who know all about making the most of the indoor life. Dr Sandro talks with Danish friends Rasmus and Signe about the Scandinavian concept of 'hygge', or coziness, and Dewi connects with a friend in Northern Italy to hear about what she's learned about work, life and raising a toddler while being confined to her family's apartment. Dr Sandro also talks us through his best roast chook recipe while physio Rohan Singleton offers some ergonomic tips for home offices and mindfulness teacher Hayley McKenzie takes us through a simple gratitude exercise. Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio and send through any questions you have, or topics you'd like us to cover For up-to-date Coronavirus information, go to www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Get in touch with Rohan at Back in Motion in Northcote www.backinmotion.com.au/Northcote Say hi to Hayley at Half Moon Mindfulness and Meditation www.facebook.com/mnm4kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0000 full 1 9 Sandro Demaio People are spending more time than ever inside as we all practice safe physical distancing, so we called in some experts who know all about making the most of the indoor life. Dr Sandro talks with Danish friends Rasmus and Signe about the Scandinavian concept of 'hygge', or coziness, and Dewi connects with a friend in Northern Italy to hear about what she's learned about work, life and raising a toddler while being confined to her family's apartment. Dr Sandro also talks us through his best roast chook recipe while physio Rohan Singleton offers some ergonomic tips for home offices and mindfulness teacher Hayley McKenzie takes us through a simple gratitude exercise. Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio and send through any questions you have, or topics you'd like us to cover For up-to-date Coronavirus information, go to www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Get in touch with Rohan at Back in Motion in Northcote www.backinmotion.com.au/Northcote Say hi to Hayley at Half Moon Mindfulness and Meditation www.facebook.com/mnm4kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices People are spending more time than ever inside as we all practice safe physical distancing, so we called in some experts who know all about making the most of the indoor life. Dr Sandro talks with Danish friends Rasmus and Signe about the Scandinavian concept of 'hygge', or coziness, and Dewi connects with a friend in Northern Italy to hear about what she's learned about work, life and raising a toddler while being confined to her family's apartment. Dr Sandro also talks us through his best roast chook recipe while physio Rohan Singleton offers some ergonomic tips for home offices and mindfulness teacher Hayley McKenzie takes us through a simple gratitude exercise.


  • Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio and send through any questions you have, or topics you'd like us to cover
  • For up-to-date Coronavirus information, go to www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
  • Get in touch with Rohan at Back in Motion in Northcote www.backinmotion.com.au/Northcote
  • Say hi to Hayley at Half Moon Mindfulness and Meditation www.facebook.com/mnm4kids

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]]> 1843 Walking the tightrope We've talked a lot about ways that food can help us lead healthier, happier lives but we've assumed that some food - healthy food - is within all of our reach. But what if it's not? Dr Sandro talks with Monash University researcher Dr Sue Kleve about food and inequality and the "tightrope" that some low and middle income households walk between hunger and security. Meanwhile, Dewi visits two organisations working to alleviate food insecurity in Australia, Foodbank and The Community Grocer. Show notes: Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth. Read more about Dr Sue Kleve's research here: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/suzanne-kleve/publications/ Find out about the work of Foodbank and read their Hunger Report here: https://www.foodbank.org.au/hidden-hunger/?state=vic Learn more about The Community Grocer here: https://www.thecommunitygrocer.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0000 full 1 8 Sandro Demaio We've talked a lot about ways that food can help us lead healthier, happier lives but we've assumed that some food - healthy food - is within all of our reach. But what if it's not? Dr Sandro talks with Monash University researcher Dr Sue Kleve about food and inequality and the "tightrope" that some low and middle income households walk between hunger and security. Meanwhile, Dewi visits two organisations working to alleviate food insecurity in Australia, Foodbank and The Community Grocer. Show notes: Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth. Read more about Dr Sue Kleve's research here: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/suzanne-kleve/publications/ Find out about the work of Foodbank and read their Hunger Report here: https://www.foodbank.org.au/hidden-hunger/?state=vic Learn more about The Community Grocer here: https://www.thecommunitygrocer.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We've talked a lot about ways that food can help us lead healthier, happier lives but we've assumed that some food - healthy food - is within all of our reach. But what if it's not? Dr Sandro talks with Monash University researcher Dr Sue Kleve about food and inequality and the "tightrope" that some low and middle income households walk between hunger and security. Meanwhile, Dewi visits two organisations working to alleviate food insecurity in Australia, Foodbank and The Community Grocer.


Show notes:


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]]> 1950 Healthy at home: Voices from the frontline We hear from two doctors about how COVID-19 has affected their lives and they explain what's at stake for them and why we all need to work together to protect each another, and our health system, from the virus. Plus, Dr Sandro answers listeners' questions and takes us through a no-fail recipe to use with just about any veg: minestrone. Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth to ask any questions about life during the pandemic For Victorian listeners, up to date state-based information is at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au For more on the work of VicHealth, go to www.vichealth.vic.gov.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 03 Apr 2020 05:30:00 -0000 full 1 7 Sandro Demaio We hear from two doctors about how COVID-19 has affected their lives and they explain what's at stake for them and why we all need to work together to protect each another, and our health system, from the virus. Plus, Dr Sandro answers listeners' questions and takes us through a no-fail recipe to use with just about any veg: minestrone. Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth to ask any questions about life during the pandemic For Victorian listeners, up to date state-based information is at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au For more on the work of VicHealth, go to www.vichealth.vic.gov.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We hear from two doctors about how COVID-19 has affected their lives and they explain what's at stake for them and why we all need to work together to protect each another, and our health system, from the virus. Plus, Dr Sandro answers listeners' questions and takes us through a no-fail recipe to use with just about any veg: minestrone.


  • Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth to ask any questions about life during the pandemic
  • For Victorian listeners, up to date state-based information is at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au
  • For more on the work of VicHealth, go to www.vichealth.vic.gov.au

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]]> 1548 Food is culture, food is life We meet two social enterprises using food as a bridge between cultures and lift up their migrant and refugee staff in the process. Show notes: Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio or use the hashtag #InGoodHealth to give us feedback Find out more about Free to Feed and their Brave Meals delivery service at freetofeed.org.au See what Hamed has cooking up via the cafe's Instagram at instagram.com/salamateahouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0000 full 1 6 Sandro Demaio We meet two social enterprises using food as a bridge between cultures and lift up their migrant and refugee staff in the process. Show notes: Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio or use the hashtag #InGoodHealth to give us feedback Find out more about Free to Feed and their Brave Meals delivery service at freetofeed.org.au See what Hamed has cooking up via the cafe's Instagram at instagram.com/salamateahouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We meet two social enterprises using food as a bridge between cultures and lift up their migrant and refugee staff in the process.


Show notes:


  • Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio or use the hashtag #InGoodHealth to give us feedback
  • Find out more about Free to Feed and their Brave Meals delivery service at freetofeed.org.au
  • See what Hamed has cooking up via the cafe's Instagram at instagram.com/salamateahouse


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]]> 1873 Healthy at home: Distance is an act of love In this special series, we'll be responding to your questions about living during the COVID-19 pandemic and making sure you're across the latest public health advice to help protect you, your loved ones and the rest of the community. In our first episode, Dr Sandro gives us a primer on social distancing, soap and healthy home cooking, and we meet physio Rohan Singleton who'll be guiding us through exercises to do at home over the next few months. Show notes: Send questions or topics you'd like us to cover to Dr Sandro via twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth Visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus for information on COVID-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Mar 2020 07:25:00 -0000 full 1 5 Sandro Demaio In this special series, we'll be responding to your questions about living during the COVID-19 pandemic and making sure you're across the latest public health advice to help protect you, your loved ones and the rest of the community. In our first episode, Dr Sandro gives us a primer on social distancing, soap and healthy home cooking, and we meet physio Rohan Singleton who'll be guiding us through exercises to do at home over the next few months. Show notes: Send questions or topics you'd like us to cover to Dr Sandro via twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth Visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus for information on COVID-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special series, we'll be responding to your questions about living during the COVID-19 pandemic and making sure you're across the latest public health advice to help protect you, your loved ones and the rest of the community. In our first episode, Dr Sandro gives us a primer on social distancing, soap and healthy home cooking, and we meet physio Rohan Singleton who'll be guiding us through exercises to do at home over the next few months.


Show notes:


  • Send questions or topics you'd like us to cover to Dr Sandro via twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth
  • Visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus for information on COVID-19


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]]> 1683 Coming March 27: In Good Health's COVID-19 series In this special series, Dr Sandro Demaio and co-host Dewi Cooke are back to take a look at COVID-19, how it's reshaping our lives and the many things we can all do to stay healthy during this pandemic. We'll look at strategies for keeping yourself and your loved ones safe, hear from medical and mental health professionals, talk healthy eating and there'll even be experts to give tips on how to stay active and mindful. But most of all we want to hear from you! Let Dr Sandro know what you want us to cover via Twitter or Instagram @sandrodemaio or use the hashtag #InGoodHealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:52:00 -0000 trailer 1 Sandro Demaio In this special series, Dr Sandro Demaio and co-host Dewi Cooke are back to take a look at COVID-19, how it's reshaping our lives and the many things we can all do to stay healthy during this pandemic. We'll look at strategies for keeping yourself and your loved ones safe, hear from medical and mental health professionals, talk healthy eating and there'll even be experts to give tips on how to stay active and mindful. But most of all we want to hear from you! Let Dr Sandro know what you want us to cover via Twitter or Instagram @sandrodemaio or use the hashtag #InGoodHealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this special series, Dr Sandro Demaio and co-host Dewi Cooke are back to take a look at COVID-19, how it's reshaping our lives and the many things we can all do to stay healthy during this pandemic. We'll look at strategies for keeping yourself and your loved ones safe, hear from medical and mental health professionals, talk healthy eating and there'll even be experts to give tips on how to stay active and mindful. But most of all we want to hear from you! Let Dr Sandro know what you want us to cover via Twitter or Instagram @sandrodemaio or use the hashtag #InGoodHealth

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]]> 98 Food and cancer risk The Big C. And no, we're not talking about a cure. But we wanted to find out, what role can food play in reducing our cancer risk? Dr Sandro talks with nutritional epidemiologist Associate Professor Allison Hodge about the remarkable work that Cancer Council Victoria is doing to investigate links between certain foods and cancer. Meanwhile, Dewi takes a look at legumes and meets lentil farmer Tania Walter. Show notes: Find Dr Sandro on Twitter or Instagram @sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth to get in touch Check out the work of the Cancer Council Victoria here www.cancervic.org.au Take a look at Tania Walter's farm, Burrum Biodynamics, and some of their recipes here www.burrumbiodynamics.com.au/recipes-1 When in Melbourne, find a farmers market to visit www.mfm.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0000 full 1 4 Sandro Demaio The Big C. And no, we're not talking about a cure. But we wanted to find out, what role can food play in reducing our cancer risk? Dr Sandro talks with nutritional epidemiologist Associate Professor Allison Hodge about the remarkable work that Cancer Council Victoria is doing to investigate links between certain foods and cancer. Meanwhile, Dewi takes a look at legumes and meets lentil farmer Tania Walter. Show notes: Find Dr Sandro on Twitter or Instagram @sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth to get in touch Check out the work of the Cancer Council Victoria here www.cancervic.org.au Take a look at Tania Walter's farm, Burrum Biodynamics, and some of their recipes here www.burrumbiodynamics.com.au/recipes-1 When in Melbourne, find a farmers market to visit www.mfm.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Big C. And no, we're not talking about a cure. But we wanted to find out, what role can food play in reducing our cancer risk? Dr Sandro talks with nutritional epidemiologist Associate Professor Allison Hodge about the remarkable work that Cancer Council Victoria is doing to investigate links between certain foods and cancer. Meanwhile, Dewi takes a look at legumes and meets lentil farmer Tania Walter.


Show notes:


  • Find Dr Sandro on Twitter or Instagram @sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth to get in touch
  • Check out the work of the Cancer Council Victoria here www.cancervic.org.au
  • Take a look at Tania Walter's farm, Burrum Biodynamics, and some of their recipes here www.burrumbiodynamics.com.au/recipes-1
  • When in Melbourne, find a farmers market to visit www.mfm.com.au

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]]> 1480 In the mood What's food got to do with our mental health? As it turns out, there's a whole team of researchers looking at this very issue over at Deakin University's Food and Mood Centre. Dr Sandro talks with the centre's deputy director Adrienne O'Neil about their groundbreaking research linking diet with depression, while Dewi takes a look at one the key tenets of the diet that the centre has tested - olive oil. Show notes: Follow Dr Sandro on Twitter! twitter.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth Check out Deakin Uni's Food and Mood Centre foodandmoodcentre.com.au Read more about the SMILES trial here foodandmoodcentre.com.au/smiles-trial Find a Melbourne farmers market mfm.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0000 full 1 3 Sandro Demaio What's food got to do with our mental health? As it turns out, there's a whole team of researchers looking at this very issue over at Deakin University's Food and Mood Centre. Dr Sandro talks with the centre's deputy director Adrienne O'Neil about their groundbreaking research linking diet with depression, while Dewi takes a look at one the key tenets of the diet that the centre has tested - olive oil. Show notes: Follow Dr Sandro on Twitter! twitter.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth Check out Deakin Uni's Food and Mood Centre foodandmoodcentre.com.au Read more about the SMILES trial here foodandmoodcentre.com.au/smiles-trial Find a Melbourne farmers market mfm.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What's food got to do with our mental health? As it turns out, there's a whole team of researchers looking at this very issue over at Deakin University's Food and Mood Centre. Dr Sandro talks with the centre's deputy director Adrienne O'Neil about their groundbreaking research linking diet with depression, while Dewi takes a look at one the key tenets of the diet that the centre has tested - olive oil.


Show notes:


Follow Dr Sandro on Twitter! twitter.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth

Check out Deakin Uni's Food and Mood Centre foodandmoodcentre.com.au

Read more about the SMILES trial here foodandmoodcentre.com.au/smiles-trial

Find a Melbourne farmers market mfm.com.au

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]]> 2075 no Eat. More. Plants (they could save us all). Why do we need to be sold on eating veggies when we know they're good for us? Dr Sandro gets the good word on eating more plants in his backseat chat with Dr Rosemary Stanton, Dewi looks to the IPCC for reasons why we should cut down our meat consumption and we get a Demaio family tip on how to give your humble greens a delicious glow up. Show notes: Follow Dr Sandro on Twitter! twitter.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth Check out the full Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change special report on climate change and land! www.ipcc.ch/srccl Say hello to dietician Dr Elena George on Twitter! twitter.com/elenas_george Visit a Melbourne farmer's market! www.mfm.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0000 full 1 2 Sandro Demaio Why do we need to be sold on eating veggies when we know they're good for us? Dr Sandro gets the good word on eating more plants in his backseat chat with Dr Rosemary Stanton, Dewi looks to the IPCC for reasons why we should cut down our meat consumption and we get a Demaio family tip on how to give your humble greens a delicious glow up. Show notes: Follow Dr Sandro on Twitter! twitter.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth Check out the full Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change special report on climate change and land! www.ipcc.ch/srccl Say hello to dietician Dr Elena George on Twitter! twitter.com/elenas_george Visit a Melbourne farmer's market! www.mfm.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Why do we need to be sold on eating veggies when we know they're good for us? Dr Sandro gets the good word on eating more plants in his backseat chat with Dr Rosemary Stanton, Dewi looks to the IPCC for reasons why we should cut down our meat consumption and we get a Demaio family tip on how to give your humble greens a delicious glow up.


Show notes:


Follow Dr Sandro on Twitter! twitter.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth

Check out the full Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change special report on climate change and land! www.ipcc.ch/srccl

Say hello to dietician Dr Elena George on Twitter! twitter.com/elenas_george

Visit a Melbourne farmer's market! www.mfm.com.au

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]]> 1537 Go with your gut We dive deep into our gastrointestinal tracts, make 38 trillion new (microbe) friends and wonder - just who's running the show, us or our guts? Plus: Dr Sandro and Dewi talk food memories, the 'booch and other fermented foods. Show notes: Follow Dr Sandro on Twitter! twitter.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth Check out the Gut Feelings exhibition at Melbourne Museum! https://museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whats-on/gut-feelings Say hello to Dr Ray Boyapati on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/dr.rayb Visit a famers market in Melbourne! https://mfm.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0000 full 1 1 Sandro Demaio We dive deep into our gastrointestinal tracts, make 38 trillion new (microbe) friends and wonder - just who's running the show, us or our guts? Plus: Dr Sandro and Dewi talk food memories, the 'booch and other fermented foods. Show notes: Follow Dr Sandro on Twitter! twitter.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth Check out the Gut Feelings exhibition at Melbourne Museum! https://museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whats-on/gut-feelings Say hello to Dr Ray Boyapati on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/dr.rayb Visit a famers market in Melbourne! https://mfm.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We dive deep into our gastrointestinal tracts, make 38 trillion new (microbe) friends and wonder - just who's running the show, us or our guts? Plus: Dr Sandro and Dewi talk food memories, the 'booch and other fermented foods.


Show notes:

Follow Dr Sandro on Twitter! twitter.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth

Check out the Gut Feelings exhibition at Melbourne Museum! https://museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whats-on/gut-feelings

Say hello to Dr Ray Boyapati on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/dr.rayb

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]]> 2094 Boiled vegetables are boring! (and other food news) Here's a taste of what's to come in this series of In Good Health: Dr Sandro squeezes into the backseat of a car with Rosemary Stanton, Dewi visits an asylum seeker-run social enterprise and we dive headfirst into our guts (kind of). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:43:00 -0000 trailer 1 Sandro Demaio Here's a taste of what's to come in this series of In Good Health: Dr Sandro squeezes into the backseat of a car with Rosemary Stanton, Dewi visits an asylum seeker-run social enterprise and we dive headfirst into our guts (kind of). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Here's a taste of what's to come in this series of In Good Health: Dr Sandro squeezes into the backseat of a car with Rosemary Stanton, Dewi visits an asylum seeker-run social enterprise and we dive headfirst into our guts (kind of).

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]]> 100 no Coming soon Join Dr Sandro Demaio and his team as they explore the impact food can have on our bodies, our minds and even the planet we live on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:02:00 -0000 trailer 1 Sandro Demaio Join Dr Sandro Demaio and his team as they explore the impact food can have on our bodies, our minds and even the planet we live on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Join Dr Sandro Demaio and his team as they explore the impact food can have on our bodies, our minds and even the planet we live on.

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