Well.
- Episodes
- 98
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 11, 2026
About the podcast
Well is a podcast about the taboo, the annoying, the embarrassing and the scary. We cover the concerns you’re probably considering seeing a doctor about, from insomnia to weird periods to how to prevent dementia.
The full body health check for the Australian woman, hosted by Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney.
Well. Your health and body, explained.
Episodes 98
Introducing Burning Questions
Welcome to Burning Questions. If you grew up with Dolly Doctor, this show is for you. No question is too embarrassing, too niche or too weird. On this brand new show, Cath Mahoney asks the health questions …
Show notes
Welcome to Burning Questions.
If you grew up with Dolly Doctor, this show is for you. No question is too embarrassing, too niche or too weird. On this brand new show, Cath Mahoney asks the health questions you’ve sent us and Dr Ginni Mansberg answers them.
On today's show, one Unleasher is surviving on three or four broken hours a night and is desperate for answers.
Cath puts TikTok’s favourite peri fix, turmeric, to the test. She also asks the question we’re all asking with a glass in hand: is the nightly red helping you nod off, or is it the reason you’re awake at 3am?
Plus quick ones on metabolism in your 50s, your pelvic floor and vaginal dryness. And the Dr’s orders, exactly what to say to your GP about your sleep.
Got a burning question? Email us at [email protected] or leave us a voice note here and let us know if you'd like us to re-voice. We take your anonymity seriously! You can also DM us on instagram @unleashed.show
If you'd like to listen to more Unleashed, there are plenty of episodes to catch up on.
Information discussed on Unleashed is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
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Ovary Longevity, the Gelatin Diet Trend & Breaking Late-Night Doomscrolling
Today Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney tackle whether clusters of genes can map out your personality traits, why the viral gelatin weight-loss trend isn't the alleged "nature's Ozempic" it's hyped up to be …
Show notes
Today Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney tackle whether clusters of genes can map out your personality traits, why the viral gelatin weight-loss trend isn't the alleged "nature's Ozempic" it's hyped up to be, and the real science behind why mosquitoes find certain people completely irresistible.
In Are You Well?, they explore ground-breaking longevity science and whether slowing down ovarian ageing could actually hold the secret to extending women's overall lifespans. Plus, they put ginseng under the microscope.
In Asking for a Friend, Dr Ginni answers your real-life anonymous health questions: how to break the cycle of late-night "revenge bedtime procrastination" when 10PM is your only downtime, and how to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system.
Big news: The show is getting a glow-up! Well is officially moving over to the Unleashed feed as a weekly episode titled Unleashed: Burning Questions – make sure to follow Unleashed so you don't miss an episode.
CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
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Brain Rot Is Real, PMDD Explained & Why 99% of Us Have Bad Shoulders
On today's episode Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney kick off with a real-talk moment about "Brain Rot." If you’ve ever caught yourself three hours deep into a social media doom scroll wondering where your …
Show notes
On today's episode Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney kick off with a real-talk moment about "Brain Rot." If you’ve ever caught yourself three hours deep into a social media doom scroll wondering where your afternoon went, new research reveals how that endless scroll is literally shrinking your attention span and chipping away at your self-control. Plus, we investigate why scorching heatwaves seem to hate women far more than men (spoiler: it’s all in our hormones, brains, and how we handle the heat), and we test out Australia’s newest $90 skin-tightening "butt essence" so you don't have to.
Dr Ginni takes a deep dive into Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), breaking down how the facts and practical, real-world strategies to help you feel like yourself again. We also tackle a shocking new study into rotator cuffs – listen before you panic or book an expensive scan!
Plus we cut through conflicting internet nutrition advice and solve a surprisingly common (and candid) pelvic floor bathroom dilemma.
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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
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CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
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Pelvic Pain, Gym Burnout & Navigating Social Drinking
Missed your weekly dose of health news? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney break down the latest health headlines, from new CSIRO research revealing why a protein gap in perimenopause could be driving …
Show notes
Missed your weekly dose of health news? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney break down the latest health headlines, from new CSIRO research revealing why a protein gap in perimenopause could be driving unexpected weight gain, to why medical science says a hard "no" to the viral mouth-taping sleep trend.
They also unpack "functional fragrances," exploring whether perfumes engineered by neuroscience can actually reduce stress and boost your mood or if it's just clever marketing. In Are You Well?, Dr Ginni dives into a surprising study showing that 1 in 5 women intentionally withhold symptoms from their doctor out of shame, plus a deep dive into pelvic vein congestion, a surprisingly common but rarely discussed cause of chronic pelvic pain, and what can actually be done to treat it.
And in Asking for a Friend, she answers your real-life questions about how to handle gym burnout without losing your hard-earned progress, and practical strategies for navigating social drinking pressure without feeling like the designated buzzkill.
Leave us an 'Asking for a Friend' voice note here.
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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
Take our three minute survey for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher AND help shape what we do here at Mamamia.
CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/
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Fiber Maxing, Japanese Interval Walking & Jaw Pain
Ready to seperate health facts from wellness fiction? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are unpacking why Japanese interval walking is taking over social media as a low-impact fitness trend, how to hit your …
Show notes
Ready to seperate health facts from wellness fiction? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are unpacking why Japanese interval walking is taking over social media as a low-impact fitness trend, how to hit your daily fibre target by "fibremaxxing" with real foods instead of artificial supplements, and a surprising over-the-counter hack for treating painful eye styes using warm compresses and baby shampoo.
In Are You Well? Dr Ginni tackles a condition one in eight Australians live with but nobody talks about (recurrent genital herpes), and why humiliation shouldn't stop you from accessing simple preventative treatments, plus why clenching your jaw at night is causing morning headaches and what your dentist can do about it.
And in Asking for a Friend, Ginni answers your real-life questions, from practical ways to retrain your attention span when notifications destroy your focus, to knowing whether your health routine needs a complete overhaul or if it's time to check in with a doctor for baseline burnout.Leave us an 'Asking for a Friend' voice note here.
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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
Take our three minute survey for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher AND help shape what we do here at Mamamia.
CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
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Cervical Screenings Changes & The Truth About "Protein Maxing"
Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are getting to the bottom of the health headlines everyone’s talking about, from why sleep trackers might actually be causing sleep anxiety, to what’s really going on with the …
Show notes
Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are getting to the bottom of the health headlines everyone’s talking about, from why sleep trackers might actually be causing sleep anxiety, to what’s really going on with the luteal phase and why TikTok’s obsession with progesterone supplements is sending women to their doctors.
They’re also looking at skin tags, revealing what they actually mean and when they might be a sign of underlying insulin resistance. In Are You Well?, Dr Ginni breaks down a massive new study linking sleep apnea to glaucoma and why regular eye checks are so crucial. Plus, they unpack why the days of the speculum for cervical cancer screening are over for most women thanks to self-collection swabs.
And in Asking for a Friend, Ginni answers your real-life questions about whether "protein maxing" actually helps build muscle or just causes a stomach ache, and whether cycle syncing your workouts to your weekly hormone phases is backed by real science.
Leave us an 'Asking for a Friend' voice note here.
Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok.
Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
Take our three minute survey for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher AND help shape what we do here at Mamamia.
CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/
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Rosacea Triggers, The Ultra-Processed Brain & What To Do When Your Blood Work Comes Back "Normal"
Missed your weekly dose of health news? In What The Health? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are unpacking the stories everyone’s talking about, from why ultra-processed foods might actually be wearing out …
Show notes
Missed your weekly dose of health news? In What The Health? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are unpacking the stories everyone’s talking about, from why ultra-processed foods might actually be wearing out your brain cells, to how to manage a painful rosacea flare when your skin is burning.
They also look at wellness’s latest obsession with nervous system regulation, revealing the simple hacks that can instantly switch off your stress response. And, Dr Ginni breaks down the latest research on hair growth supplements and whether they're worth a spot in your shopping trolley.
Then, in Asking for a Friend, the hosts tackle whether ice baths are a legitimate bio-hack and where to turn when you are beyond exhausted but your doctor says your blood work is completely normal.Leave us an 'Asking for a Friend' voice note here.
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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
Take our three minute survey for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher AND help shape what we do here at Mamamia.
CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Iron Infusions Are Surging & What Your Sleep Tracker Isn’t Telling You
Ready to separate medical facts from wellness fiction? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are unpacking the stories everyone’s talking about, from why obsessing over your sleep tracker might actually be ruining …
Show notes
Ready to separate medical facts from wellness fiction? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are unpacking the stories everyone’s talking about, from why obsessing over your sleep tracker might actually be ruining your rest (and the simple rule that actually works), to essential first aid for minor household burns. They’re also looking at a major study from Columbia University on why taking a five-minute walking break every hour at work can boost your mental health and productivity.
In Are You Well?, Dr Ginni reveals why IV iron infusions have skyrocketed among Australian women and why we need to dig deeper into the root causes of iron depletion, plus the surprising connection between conditions like endometriosis or PMOS and high rates of anxiety and depression.
And in Asking for a Friend, they tackle whether late-night intermittent fasting is a legitimate metabolic hack or disordered eating in disguise, and why some people can drink three double espressos before midday and still sleep like a baby.Leave us an 'Asking for a Friend' voice note here.
Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok.
Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pill’s Image Problem & Why Your LED Mask Might Be BS
Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are back, ready to get to the bottom of the health headlines everyone’s talking about, from why a viral LED face mask ad was banned in the UK, to whether wellness IV drips are …
Show notes
Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are back, ready to get to the bottom of the health headlines everyone’s talking about, from why a viral LED face mask ad was banned in the UK, to whether wellness IV drips are actually worth the money.
They also unpack social media’s obsession with pregnancy "vitamin stacks" and demystify which supplements you actually need during pregnancy. In Are You Well? Dr Ginni reveals why the contraceptive pill is getting hit by the "nocebo effect" and suffering from an image problem. Plus the hosts discuss a surprising link between bad air pollution days and painful rheumatoid arthritis flares.
And in Asking for a Friend, Dr Ginni answers your awkward questions, including what’s driving intense late-night sugar cravings, and why an orgasm can sometimes trigger sharp, period-like belly cramps.Leave us an 'Asking for a Friend' voice note here.
Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok.
Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mammograms Are Getting A Makeover & How To Spot A Dodgy Doctor
Missed your weekly dose of women’s health headlines? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are breaking down the biggest health news, from a groundbreaking cancer-hunting virus offering new hope for melanoma, to …
Show notes
Missed your weekly dose of women’s health headlines? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are breaking down the biggest health news, from a groundbreaking cancer-hunting virus offering new hope for melanoma, to reassuring research for expectant mothers on antidepressant safety.
They also unpack the viral "dopamine menu" trend: can non-screen mood boosters really reset your brain, or is it just another social media gimmick? In Are You Well? Dr Ginni breaks down major upcoming changes to breast cancer screening in Australia, plus the red flags to watch for to protect yourself from fake medical practitioners.And in Asking for a Friend, we tackle your awkward anonymous questions. This week, we're answering whether Friday night wine is driving your restless legs, what’s really behind incomplete bowel movements, and why olive oil might be the ultimate wiping hack.
Leave us an 'Asking for a Friend' voice note here.
Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok.
Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/
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Chapters (4)
Why You Immediately Get Sick When You Take Time Off & The Health Benefits Of Kindness
Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are back, ready to get to the bottom of the health headlines everyone’s talking about. From why you always fall sick the second you take time off, to the efficacy of the viral …
Show notes
Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are back, ready to get to the bottom of the health headlines everyone’s talking about. From why you always fall sick the second you take time off, to the efficacy of the viral 'cortisol cocktail' trend, and why full-fat milk is finally losing its health villain status.
In Are You Well? we're diving into the alarming rise of early-onset cancers in young adults, and the surprisingly powerful impact that small acts of kindness have on lowering your stress and blood pressure. Plus, in Asking for a Friend, Dr Ginni answers your anonymous health questions including whether an ice-cold drink can trigger a mini hot flush and why your morning coffee sends you running to the toilet at lightning speed.Leave us an 'Asking for a Friend' voice note here.
Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok.
Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
Right now, every Mamamia subscriber is automatically entered to win a $5,000 Dreamworld holiday for four; flights, accommodation, express passes and more included. Subscribe here to enter. T&Cs apply.
Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.
Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Your Hair Is Suddenly Shedding & What To Do About A Low Libido
Ready to separate medical facts from wellness fiction? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney tackle the latest in health headlines, from an exciting Aussie-engineered technology changing the game for breast cancer …
Show notes
Ready to separate medical facts from wellness fiction? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney tackle the latest in health headlines, from an exciting Aussie-engineered technology changing the game for breast cancer surgery, to why late-diagnosed ADHD in women isn't just a trend, and the hidden health dangers of "supplement stacking."
In Are You Well? Dr Ginni and Cath break down the real warning signs of dementia versus normal forgetfulness, and get into the nitty-gritty of armpit health - including why your sweat actually smells, the foods that trigger it and the surprising solution. Plus, in Asking for a Friend, they tackle the causes of low libido in your 30s, and why your hair is suddenly shedding everywhere.
Leave us an 'Asking for a Friend' voice note here.
Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok.
Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
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The Real Reason For Your Adult Pimples & What To Do About Varicose Veins
Missed your weekly dose of health news? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are here to tackle the health headlines. From the (ahem) dark side of DIY skin-bleaching creams to whether putting cloves of garlic up …
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Missed your weekly dose of health news? Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney are here to tackle the health headlines. From the (ahem) dark side of DIY skin-bleaching creams to whether putting cloves of garlic up your nose will cure a cold... and can knitting actually help rewire your nervous system?
In Are You Well? they dive into two common body quirks: what really causes varicose veins (and the modern treatments that don't involve major surgery), and why adult acne strikes in your 30s, 40s, and 50s. Dr Ginni breaks down the specific hormonal giveaways to look for on your face and the key skincare ingredients to use and avoid.
Plus, in Asking for a Friend, Dr Ginni answers your awkward real-life questions including what to do about sudden, unpredictable period cycles and what that embarrassingly loud "washing machine" noise in your stomach actually means.Leave us an 'Asking for a Friend' voice note here.
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CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
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What Your Nipple Hairs & Frequent Farts Are Trying To Tell You
Ready for your weekly dose of unfiltered women's health? From awkward body quirks to the latest health headlines, nothing is off-limits. Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney tackle why you should think twice …
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Ready for your weekly dose of unfiltered women's health? From awkward body quirks to the latest health headlines, nothing is off-limits. Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney tackle why you should think twice before trying injectable peptides, whether the shingles vaccine could actually lower your risk of dementia, and if the viral rebounding trend is worth jumping up and down over.
In Are You Well? they shed light on two surprisingly common issues: why we get haemorrhoids (and whether you should actually be shoving them back up), and how to tell if your nipple hair is totally normal or a sign of something else.
Plus, in Asking for a Friend, Dr Ginni answers your real-life anonymous health questions, from what’s really driving recurrent UTIs to why you’re suddenly passing way more wind in public.
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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tina Matolov
Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser
Audio Producer: Tina Matolov
Social Media Producer: Zara Meier
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
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Why You're Waking At 3 AM & What To Do About It
In this episode of Well, Dr. Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney dive into the health headlines, from the truth about flavanols to the reality of IUD insertion pain and the viral ear-seeding trend. They unpack why …
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In this episode of Well, Dr. Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney dive into the health headlines, from the truth about flavanols to the reality of IUD insertion pain and the viral ear-seeding trend.
They unpack why so many of us join the "3 AM Club". Learn actionable sleep-hygiene strategies to break the middle-of-the-night waking cycle without reaching for your phone.
And, they tackle listener health questions. Dr Ginni breaks down what actually causes late-afternoon belly bloating and explains why sudden rogue chin hairs might point to hormonal shifts like PCOS or perimenopause.
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CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Executive Producer: Simone Skinner-Smith
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
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The Hidden Hormone Trigger Behind Your Migraines
Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney separate health fact from fiction, unpacking a promising breakthrough in cancer prevention, what your grip strength really says about your health, and whether bone broth and …
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Dr Ginni Mansberg and Cath Mahoney separate health fact from fiction, unpacking a promising breakthrough in cancer prevention, what your grip strength really says about your health, and whether bone broth and olive oil deserve their wellness halo.
Then, they reveal why midlife belly fat is different, what really drives hormonal migraines, and why sleep, stress, and strength training matter more than you think.
Plus, in Asking for a Friend, Dr Ginni answers two questions women ask all the time: are bladder leaks ever normal, and why are you still exhausted after eight hours of sleep?
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Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series is here! 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, instant access. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same.
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CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Executive Producer: Simone Skinner-Smith
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
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Your Bladder Has Been Trying To Get Your Attention
Missed your weekly dose of health news? In What The Health, GP Dr Ginni Mansberg and comedian Cath Mahoney are unpacking the stories everyone’s talking about—from why HRT patches are still hard to find and what …
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Missed your weekly dose of health news? In What The Health, GP Dr Ginni Mansberg and comedian Cath Mahoney are unpacking the stories everyone’s talking about—from why HRT patches are still hard to find and what alternatives are finally arriving, to the simple strength training “sweet spot” linked to a longer, healthier life.
They’re also getting to the bottom of a viral TikTok trend: can testosterone cream really give you better skin, or is it a recipe for breakouts and unwanted hair?
In Are You Well?, Dr Ginni reveals how much water women actually need, why dehydration can leave you feeling flat and foggy, and the warning signs of pre-diabetes that many people miss.
And in Asking for a Friend, she answers your real-life questions—from spotting with Mirena to unexpected odours and whether perimenopausal brain fog is normal or something more serious.
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CREDITS
Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Cath Mahoney
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Executive Producer: Simone Skinner-Smith
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Producers: Elly Moore & Marlena Cacciotti
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
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Your Most Urgent Perimenopause Questions, Answered By 25 Leading Experts
You hot? Same. Grab a fan, because Very Peri is officially here. Created by Mamamia, we’ve sorted through the noise to answer your most urgent perimenopause questions.There is no shortage of perimenopause …
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You hot? Same. Grab a fan, because Very Peri is officially here. Created by Mamamia, we’ve sorted through the noise to answer your most urgent perimenopause questions.
There is no shortage of perimenopause information out there. In fact, there is too much and most of it is unregulated, incomplete or contradictory. Consider Very Peri your single trusted source, built purely around your needs.
Get instant access to over 20 on-demand videos featuring 25 leading perimenopause experts from Australia and around the world, including Australia's most trusted medical voice Dr Ginni Mansberg, New York Times bestselling author and internationally renowned gynecologist Dr Jen Gunter, acclaimed neuropsychiatrist Professor Jayashri Kulkarni and leading menopause dietitian Nigel Denby.
Together, they deliver trusted, up-to-date advice on HRT, periods, weight gain, skin, insomnia, brain fog and so much more, alongside the Mamamia women you already know and love, including Out Loud's Holly Wainwright and Amelia Lester, You Beauty's Leigh Campbell and Unleashed's Cath Mahoney.
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The Fitness Advice Women Actually Need With Dr Stacy Sims
Dr Stacy Sims knows more about women's fitness than pretty much anyone we've ever spoken to. She's the exercise expert who went viral for her breakfast routine, but that's just the beginning. Dr Sims is an …
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Dr Stacy Sims knows more about women's fitness than pretty much anyone we've ever spoken to.
She's the exercise expert who went viral for her breakfast routine, but that's just the beginning. Dr Sims is an exercise physiologist and nutritional scientist who's become the go-to authority for grown-up women navigating fitness in 2025.
In this conversation, Stacey shares why so much mainstream fitness advice is complete bullshit for women. She explains how ice baths, fasting, and soul-crushing cardio weren't designed for female bodies, and why "shrinking and pinking" men's advice doesn't serve us.
You're going to hear about the surprising differences between male and female physiology, why women aren't just "small men" when it comes to health, and what we actually need to feel vibrant and strong. Plus, yes, she'll reveal that famous breakfast that caught the internet's attention.
You can follow Dr Stacy Sims here and find out more about her work here.
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Host: Holly Wainwright
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Audio Producer: Tina Matolov
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How Aimee Learned To Trust Her Body That Rejected Almost Everything
What does it actually look like to live, heal, and thrive when your physical health has been pushed to the absolute limit? In this episode, we sit down with Aimee Morrisby, who shares her extraordinary, radical …
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What does it actually look like to live, heal, and thrive when your physical health has been pushed to the absolute limit?
In this episode, we sit down with Aimee Morrisby, who shares her extraordinary, radical journey of body survival and transformation. Born with a rare condition that left her missing the vital ganglion cells in her digestive tract, Aimee spent her entire childhood navigating severe medical trauma, culminating in a major surgery that left her with a permanent ileostomy and just 60 centimetres of small bowel.
Aimee opens up about the deep emotional realities of her fertility journey, the profound gift of sisterly surrogacy that brought her healthy daughter into the world, and the terrifying moment she decided to walk away from her career, go cold turkey on chronic pain medications, and radically rewrite her own health from the inside out.
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CREDITS
Host: Grace Rouvray
Guest: Aimee Morrisby
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Producer: Elly Moore
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
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Why Your Face Is Reacting To What’s Happening In Your Gut
Is your skincare routine actually working against you? In this episode of Well, we dive into the fascinating world of the gut-skin axis - the very real internal superhighway connecting your microbiome straight …
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Is your skincare routine actually working against you?
In this episode of Well, we dive into the fascinating world of the gut-skin axis - the very real internal superhighway connecting your microbiome straight to your face. Dr Mariam breaks down the actual science of probiotics, explaining why grabbing whatever is on special at the chemist won't fix targeted skin issues.
Plus, they are joined by functional medicine practitioner Victoria Pavasovic to discuss why your skin might literally be "screaming" at you. Victoria reveals the major mistakes we are all making when it comes to overtreating our skin clinics, why drinking litres of water without electrolytes is a myth, and the simple "three questions" you need to ask yourself before every single meal to heal your body from the inside out.
You can find Victoria at Gut Skin Clinic in Neutral Bay, Sydney, or on her website here.
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CREDITS
Hosts: Grace Rouvray & Dr Mariam
Guests: Victoria Pavasovic
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Social Producer: Elly Moore
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
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The Surprising Link Between Your DNA And Your Gut
Can your genes influence what you eat, how your gut works, and even why coriander tastes like soap to some people? This week on Well, food and nutrition scientist Dr Emma Beckett cuts through the noise around …
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Can your genes influence what you eat, how your gut works, and even why coriander tastes like soap to some people? This week on Well, food and nutrition scientist Dr Emma Beckett cuts through the noise around gut health and explains what the science actually says.
From probiotics and Greek yoghurt to taste receptors hidden throughout your gut, we unpack the surprising ways genetics shape our relationship with food. Dr Beckett reveals why one-size-fits-all nutrition advice doesn't work, what the microbiome can (and can't) tell us about health, and why the wellness industry's obsession with gut hacks may be missing the point.
Plus, Dr Mariam answers a listener's question about constipation, ageing and menopause, and explains why some gut symptoms deserve a closer look.
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CREDITS
Hosts: Grace Rouvray & Dr Mariam
Guests: Dr Emma Beckett
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Social Producer: Elly Moore
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
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There's Plastic In Our Bodies. Now What?
What if the plastic container you're heating your leftover lunch in is actively rewriting your hormones? Environmental chemist Dr Paul Harvey unpacks the terrifying reality of microplastics, explaining how …
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What if the plastic container you're heating your leftover lunch in is actively rewriting your hormones?
Environmental chemist Dr Paul Harvey unpacks the terrifying reality of microplastics, explaining how these tiny particles act like "micro knives," physically scratching our delicate gut lining and leaching creepy, hormone-disrupting chemicals into our system. Food scientist Dr Emma Beckett also weighs in, offering a much-needed reality check on balancing plastic panic with actual food safety.
Then, we dive into "matressence," the massive, identity-shifting transition into motherhood. It turns out "baby brain" isn't a myth or a social media trend; real neuroimaging shows a mother's brain structurally prunes its grey matter to specialise for a baby, right as estrogen and progesterone drop off a perimenopause-level cliff.
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CREDITS
Hosts: Grace Rouvray & Dr Mariam
Guests: Dr Paul Harvey & Dr Emma Beckett
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Social Producer: Elly Moore
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.
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Why Emily Is Talking About The Parts Of Cancer We Usually Avoid
At just 26 years old, Emily Harrison Suhr found a lump in the shower and within weeks was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Nearly a decade later, she is living with metastatic breast cancer and confronting …
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At just 26 years old, Emily Harrison Suhr found a lump in the shower and within weeks was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Nearly a decade later, she is living with metastatic breast cancer and confronting the realities of a terminal illness that few people talk about openly.
In this episode, Emily shares the truth about what cancer has taken from her, and what it hasn't. From early menopause and financial stress to intimacy, marriage and navigating other people's expectations, she speaks candidly about the challenges of living with a disease that has no cure.
Emily is breaking down misconceptions and creating space for honest conversations about mortality, relationships and resilience. This is a powerful discussion about life, love and finding joy in the face of uncertainty.
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CREDITS
Host: Dr Mariam
Guest: Emily Harrison-Suhr
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Producer: Elly Moore
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/
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Why Sexologist Chantelle Otten Wants You To Start Pashing Again
What if the biggest barrier to better sex isn’t your body, your partner, or your libido, but the shame and silence surrounding it? In this episode, Dr Mariam sits down with Australia’s go-to sexologist …
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What if the biggest barrier to better sex isn’t your body, your partner, or your libido, but the shame and silence surrounding it?
In this episode, Dr Mariam sits down with Australia’s go-to sexologist, Chantelle Otten, for a candid, practical and deeply reassuring conversation about sex, intimacy and why so many of us are still too embarrassed to talk about what’s happening in the bedroom.
From mismatched libidos and postpartum desire dips to painful sex, vaginismus and the mental load that can kill the mood before anyone even makes it to bed, Chantelle explains why great sex isn’t about performance, it’s about curiosity, communication and giving yourself permission to change the rules.
Plus, she answers your anonymous listener questions: Why can you orgasm alone but not with a partner? Is it normal to lose all desire after kids? And what should you know before going to your first sex party?
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T&C's apply.CREDITS
Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam
Guest: Chantelle Otten
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman
Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Social Producer: Elly Moore
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Information discussed in Well. is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/
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The Pelvic Floor Conversation We Need To Have
Why does sex sometimes feel like a chore or worse, a pain? And does your GP really care what your "down there" looks like during a pap smear? In this episode, Claire Murphy and Dr. Mariam dive deep into the …
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Why does sex sometimes feel like a chore or worse, a pain? And does your GP really care what your "down there" looks like during a pap smear?
In this episode, Claire Murphy and Dr. Mariam dive deep into the complexities of sexual health and pelvic wellness. They are joined by sexual medicine consultant Dr. Karen Freilich to break down the science of dyspareunia (painful intercourse). From the "Car Alarm" theory of pain to the "Accelerator and Brake" model of desire, we explore why your body might be tensing up and how to hit the reset button.
Plus, in Med School, we tackle a viral TikTok myth: Is women's saliva more acidic than men's, and does that mean we're doomed to more cavities? We look at the research (or lack thereof) and why "pink" toothpaste isn't a thing.
And, in the Quick Consult, Dr. Mariam answers Kayla’s burning question: When you're in the stirrups for a cervical screening, can the doctor see your butthole? (Hint: They’re more worried about their laundry than your anatomy).
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Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam
Guest: Dr. Karen Freilich
Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best
Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Video Producer: Julian Rosario
Social Producer: Elly Moore
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/
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You’re Not 22…But STIs Aren't Over
Can an infection from the 1800s really be trebling in Australia right now? Is there actually a cell in the human body large enough to see without a microscope? And how do you protect your gut microbiome? In …
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Can an infection from the 1800s really be trebling in Australia right now? Is there actually a cell in the human body large enough to see without a microscope? And how do you protect your gut microbiome?
In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire speak to Dr Melanie Besser, a Sexual Health Physician, to unpack why 'old-school' infections like syphilis and gonorrhoea are surging across the country. They discuss the rise of antibiotic-resistant 'superbugs', the "Great Mimic" rash you shouldn't ignore, and why the 1980s Grim Reaper campaign might have left us more traumatised than protected.
We also talk about why Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is now being viewed through a lens of sexual transmission and how treating a male partner might be the key to stopping the cycle of recurrence. Plus, we look at the new "foxy" pathogens like Mycoplasma genitalium that are being talked about on TikTok and why they're often mistaken for a standard UTI.
In Med School, we discover the powerhouse of the human body: the egg. And, in the Quick Consult, we explain how microbiome shifts after major surgery.
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Guest: Dr Melanie Besser
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Your Libido Didn’t Disappear, It's The Mental Load
Why do women in long-term relationships often lose their 'spark' while men seem to have an on-off switch? Is your hair dryer actually causing your colour to fade? And, can you get a medical 'crystal ball' to …
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Why do women in long-term relationships often lose their 'spark' while men seem to have an on-off switch? Is your hair dryer actually causing your colour to fade? And, can you get a medical 'crystal ball' to tell you exactly how many eggs you have left?
In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire speak to Dr Eva Jackson, a Sexual Health Physician, to unpack the complex world of female desire. They discuss the difference between 'spontaneous' and 'reactive' arousal, why the word 'libido' might be outdated, and the medical reasons - from antidepressants to hormonal shifts - that might be stalling your sex life.
Plus, in Med School, Claire and Dr Mariam look at the science of hair health. We reveal the research-backed way to dry your hair to prevent cuticle damage (hint: it involves a ruler and a blast of cold air) and why leaving your hair to air-dry might actually be doing more harm than good.
And, in the Quick Consult, Dr Mariam answers Catherine’s question about 'ticking clock' anxiety. We break down what tests like AMH levels can actually tell you about your fertility at 27, why your partner’s health is just as important in the equation, and why a preconception screen is the best first step for peace of mind.
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Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam
Guest: Doctor Eva Jackson
Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best
Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Video Producer: Julian Rosario
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Mariam, what gets you going sexually?
00:10Speaker 2
It is when my husband shows up, just appears. When he does, like, things without me asking, right, So, my goodness, Like he's packed the kids their lunches, he's taken a bit of my mental load. He's done a bit of cleaning. Men do not understand.
00:31Speaker 1
Okay, men do not understand me. Take a little bit of mental load, it is so hot
00:38Speaker 2
So hot,
00:46Speaker 1
Hi there, welcome to Well your Full Body Health Check. I'm Claire Murphy.
00:50Speaker 2
And I'm doctor Mariam.
00:51Speaker 1
And today we're talking about Libido time to get spicy. There is always a lot of comparisons about how women's health issues have been overlooked while men get pills for a rectile dysfunction, But there are actually pills for women's desire too, which we will discuss. But we'll also touch on what it is about us that so many of us do seem to lose spark over time. We'll also have a quick consult for Catherine today. She's got a ticking clock issue and she wants to know how to maybe quieten it down just a little bit. But next mariam are you a blow dry girl, after you wash your hair or do you let it just do its thing and air dry.
01:33Speaker 2
I'm gonna be honest. I actually wash my hair every seven to ten days. I know, I know, you know why. I have so much hair, So I have to blow dry my hair after I've had to wash. But I do it in segments because there's so much and it takes so long.
01:50Speaker 1
Oh, this is me crying you tears of sadness for your I have so much glorious flowing hair that it takes me hours to dry, so much work.
02:00Speaker 2
I actually get like I sweat, it's like almost need to shower again. So I'll do like a light blow dry to start with, and then I'll do like a quarter and proper and then I'll just take a couple of hours off and then revisit.
02:13Speaker 1
Over two days, just take breaks between.
02:16Speaker 2
It hurts my arms so painful.
02:19Speaker 1
Rip your hairdresser. Okay, Well, next in med school, I'm gonna reveal which one to blow dry or not to blow dry is actually better for your hair.
Welcome to med school.
Is it better for your hair to leave it to dry naturally or use a blow dry? I unlike you with your glorious tresses have very fine hair, not a lot of it, so I almost have to race from the shower to the hair dry before it starts drying by itself.
02:47Speaker 2
What happens if it dries.
02:48Speaker 1
If it dries naturally by itself, it ends up in weird shapes. Okay, so it's naturally straight, so I don't straighten it. But if I don't blow dried, it's almost stuck to my scalp and it's very flat, so it needs some kind of air in there for vol But if you've ever visited a hairdresser, they will have different opinions, which is funny because they'll tell you you need to put stuff on your hair to protect it from any heat, and we use a lot of heat with curlers or straighteners or hair dryers whilst they simultaneously fry your hair as they blow right from the roots right. But here's the thing. Your hair can absorb about thirty percent of its weight when it's wet, so it soaks up the water and swells from the inside. So what that means is it's stretching your hair's outer layer or cuticle, and that puts pressure on the cell membrane complex. That's the glue that holds all those cuticles together and forms the length of your hair. So if you leave it wet, it stays in that vulnerable swollen state for longer, and then cracks can form due to that swelling. That is what then causes damage to the cuticle itself, and sometimes it can also cause your colour to fade because the color is absorbed in them. And then if you leave it wet and out to dry naturally, can crack that and make the colour stuff to go right, So, what is the best option for hair health? According to research. Yes, research has been done on this. Blow drying on medium heat from fifteen centimeters away fifteen fifteen Oh jeez, I know.
04:17Speaker 2
It's it's fair ways away from your head. That's more arm work.
04:21Speaker 1
It is more arm work. You can get bigger by steps, keep the dryer moving so it doesn't heat up one area for too long, and then drying it till it's just about eighty percent and then leaving the rest to dry naturally. Okay, that apparently causes less damage than just doing nothing. So little bit of heat not too much. So apparently then too, you should finish off with a bit of a cool blast of air because it helps seal the cuticle part of it and also stops the residual heat.
04:50Speaker 2
And it holds its shape longer.
04:52Speaker 1
Yeah yeah, yeah, yeah, So just measure fifteen to get a ruler. Jeez, measure fifteen centimeters away from you head.
05:00Speaker 2
Yeah, it's going to be a little bit hard work. Sorry about that.
05:04Speaker 1
On the way, today's check up, where we are off in search of all of our lost libidos,
or never found? Where did they go?
05:15Speaker 3
It's time for the checkup?
05:18Speaker 1
Mariam? What gets you going sexually?
05:20Speaker 2
Well, okay, if you ask me, ten years ago been very different, right, what is it today?
today? It is when my husband shows up, just appears, when he does like things without me asking, right, So, my goodness, Like he's packed the kids their lunches, he's taken a bit of my mental load, he's done a bit of cleaning.
05:44Speaker 1
Men do not understand. Okay, men do not understand me take a little bit of mental load. Is so hot?
05:54Speaker 2
It is so hot, so hot.
05:56Speaker 1
Yeah. But Mariam, do many women speak to you about not being motivated to have sex anymore?
06:01Speaker 4
Okay?
06:02Speaker 2
So women will often say I just don't feel like having sex anymore, and it's kind of like, oh, this is the status quo. I've accepted it, and it's not something they generally come to me with, so.
06:15Speaker 1
That's always they've already accepted this.
06:16Speaker 2
Yeah, that's where they're at, and it's like the norm and it's acceptable, and sometimes they don't offer that information. I as a GP like to cover a lot of sexual health in my consultations, and a lot of the time that I will get, is something wrong with me? And I want to say, nothing is wrong with you. You're not broken, and you're definitely not the only one feeling this way. Three of us in the room have put our hands up. In fact, Australian research shows that one in three women will experience low sexual desire at some point in their life, so that's a third of us. So if you're nodding along right now, you're in good company. And what's interesting, it's rarely about not wanting sex. Sometimes it's medical, sometimes emotion. On a lot of the time it's both. So let's start with the medical side of things. So a lot of the time there's a hormonal issue at play. You may have just had a baby, you might be going through perimenopause or menopause, and we know a lot of medications to side effect can be loss of libido. Then there's low iron, thyroid issues, chronic pain, endometriosis. They all can play a role as well, So before you start blaming yourself or your relationship, it's worth getting a checkup. Then there's the emotional and relationship side. So when you're juggling work, especially as a female, you've got your family, You've got the mental and emotional load, and that invisible to do list that just never ends. Your brain's just in this survival mode, and a brain that's trying to get through the day isn't exactly thinking, yes, let's get it on tonight, I really want some penis.
07:51Speaker 1
And there's something about like, you know, you might even be in a great frame of mind and thinking, yeah, I am feeling turned on right now, and then your partner will be like, where's my shoes and you're like, oh yeah, oh now, I'm just dealing with another child, and it's like that switches off immediately, right, So it doesn't take much to turn off. And we're not always visual creatures either. Women. We are very much in our heads and we like to be turned on in different ways, not just like and I know I've had conversations with my friends and one of my friends said, have any of your husbands just like pulled it out and said, hey, let's go, And we've all kind of gone yeah, and they're like, did that work for any of you? And one of our friends has got like quite a high libido and she's like, Yep, I'm ready to go anytime of the day or night, and that works for her. But for the rest of us, we were like, no, it does not work for me. But when I asked, have any of you talked to your husbands about that? And they're like, yeah, we tried to say something like that doesn't work, but none of us said what would work? Yeah, so the communication wasn't great with that either.
08:58Speaker 2
I always tell my husband's sex starts before the bedroom, and I know it's hard with kids, liked you kind of have to book in that intimacy.
09:05Speaker 1
Yep, and then there's always that paranoid that they're gonna wake up and walk in or whatever
09:09Speaker 2
But it's just like when it becomes schedule, it's just loses it. It just loses it. But yeah, for me, definitely sex starts before the bedroom. I'm not someone who's just going to be aroused because you've flopped out your penis. That doesn't talk for me, buddy, Yes.
09:24Speaker 1
It doesn't work. I mean for some it does like it just doesn't.
09:27Speaker 2
It's just doing that. It's just like this thing that's just like flopping there. It's just doesn't do it.
09:33Speaker 1
My friend said to me, your husband came up and said, hey, baby, have you seen this lately? And she said, yeah, I see it all the time. What? Come on, you can do better than that.
09:43Speaker 2
Pack it away, buddy,.
09:45Speaker 1
Put a little bit more effort in. But if someone is struggling to have this discussion with a medical professional, like if they feel like they've done what they can on their own and they want a bit of extra help, what do you suggest they do to get the ball rolling.
09:58Speaker 2
I would suggest if you want to speak to your GP about it, finding maybe like a woman's health GP to start with. A lot of unfortunately, gps aren't really comfortable with having this conversation. I've seen a lot of patients say, tried to bring this up in the past and I didn't really get much answers or help, and that kind of shut them down or made them feel embarrassed. So I think having that conversation with someone who has experience in the area is going to make you feel a lot more comfortable and you're going to get the results that you want. So I would start by finding a GP with experience and then just letting them know I'm not feeling myself, I'm not feeling connected, I don't feel like having sex anymore. Is there something medically happening, and then the doctor will just take it from there. They'll ask you all the questions and they will guide the consultation based on what they think is appropriate. A good GP will make you feel comfortable, ask the right questions, and give you the support that you need.
10:58Speaker 1
Yeah. WhenI started researching libido. I actually realized that I don't know what it is. We talk about it like it's a physical thing in our bodies. Yeah that you can like point to, yeah, point of like that's where my libido lives. But yeah, so really I don't know what it is other than it's the urge to have sex. But it is a lot more than that. We are pretty complicated beings us, ladies, and can I also say too that, like, if you don't want to have sex anymore and you're very comfortable with that like,
Thats fine!
There is no one telling you that you have to have sex to be you know, I don't know, af functioning human, Like, you can live without it if that's your choice, and you're very happy.
11:32Speaker 2
With that too, And a lot of people are and choose to them.
11:36Speaker 1
Yeah, exactly, like and that's totally fine. But like, can I say for my LGBTQI mates, And this is not saying that they are all like this, because we're all different, but they seem to be a lot better at engaging in sex but also just talking about it with each other, like grown ass humans who have once and needs and they're happy to like discuss that and put it out there.
11:58Speaker 2
I don't know whether that's it is a thing I don't definitely see. Like I find with a lot of my heterosexual female friends that sex often feels transactional. It's like, oh, it's just another to do this job to do it's like a job something get over with, all right done? You know, Yeah, that's amazing, jeez, Claire your winning. What we actually crave is that engagement, that emotional foreplay, that communication and touch that isn't really goal driven or like a tick off the list. And you're right, because a lot of the lgbtqi I folk. They seem to have more open conversations about sex, not because they're magically better at it, they probably are.
12:41Speaker 3
But.
12:43Speaker 2
Because their relationships often require more conscious communication from the start, and they've had to define what intimacy means to them rather than just following a script. And that's something I guess everyone can learn from, like having those open, honest conversations saying this is what it looks like for me.
13:02Speaker 1
I guess too when we're talking about libido in women. When we talk about men, for example, and we know that there are, you know, medical interventions for them, like rectile dysfunction pills, but there's this idea that if a man loses his ability to get or maintain an erection, that there is a problem, that there is a medical issue, and so him not being able to get an erection is an issue. But for women, we don't have that equivalent. So, like, I wonder, what are the medical benefits for us to have our libidos fully functioning? Like I know that there was some research recently that suggested that masturbation was good for you when you're in menopause, that it had benefits, But I'm not sure if we have an equivalent of a erectile dysfunction relating to a man being physically healthy as opposed to us not having a libido and not being physically healthy.
13:53Speaker 2
We have that hyperactive sexual desire disorder. So there is a term HSDD, and there is treatment for that for females who have low libido if they meet the criteria. But I don't know whether or not as females there is that added benefit medically from orgasms. I'm sure in the moment there is maybe mental health. Maybe mental health. Yeah, we'll have to look into that. It's interesting, definitely worth a chat.
14:21Speaker 1
Yeah. Next, doctor Eva Jackson's going to tell us more about where a libido actually lives, how to wake it up if it's been snooz’in a while, and what things we know about both medical and non medical approaches to help.
Okay, today's expert is doctor Eva Jackson. She is a sexual health physician, and we started our chat by asking her what even is a libido?
Now, Eva, I think we want to start off by at first kind of establishing what a libido even is, because, like, if there's something going on with our bodies, often we can point to the spot and go right, that is where the problem is. But when we talk about issues with our libido, we might think it might be in our vagina, but a lot of it's in our head. And so I wanted to just get a definition from you before we go any further. What is our libido? Does it exist as a physical structure, like what is it?
15:19Speaker 3
I guess in medicine,
Grace Lam Tracked Her Perimenopause Symptoms, Then Took It To Parliament
For more than twenty-five years, Grace Lam lived and breathed the rarefied air of high fashion as a Vogue editor. Everything was going according to plan for the talented, organised, focused Grace until hormones …
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For more than twenty-five years, Grace Lam lived and breathed the rarefied air of high fashion as a Vogue editor. Everything was going according to plan for the talented, organised, focused Grace until hormones entirely upended her tidy world.
In this episode that from our sister podcast MID, Holly Wainwright and Grace Lam talk about what happened when they each started experience perimenopause. Grace has become a loud and important voice for women being messed with by their hormones. She’s just appeared before the Western Australian Senate Public Hearing on issues related to peri/menopause, presenting the practical changes we need our medical and government institutions to make to catch up with what we need.
Grace is sharp and funny and honest and no bullshit. OH, and she’s sweary.
Grace is also generous - and has opened up her Instagram Rolodex with some links to follow for more information and inspiration about perimenopause & menopause. As always - please do your own research, but this could be a good place to start.
You can follow Grace here. and listen to Unleashed here
Grace’s Suggestions Below:
- @peripausers
- @heramenopause
- @menopause_doctor
- @samtalkssex
- @doctorginni
- @rhitrition
- @dr_naomipotter
- @glucosegoddess
- @drjengunter
- @physicalkitchness
- @menopausepilates
- @dremilyleeming
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The Birth Control Pill Myth That's Going Viral
Can your birth control really shrink your clitoris by 20%? Why do surgeons need to tilt you like a Cirque du Soleil performer during a hysterectomy? And is sleeping on your left side actually better for your …
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Can your birth control really shrink your clitoris by 20%? Why do surgeons need to tilt you like a Cirque du Soleil performer during a hysterectomy? And is sleeping on your left side actually better for your heart and digestion?
In this episode, we talk about the latest news surrounding the hormonal birth control pill. In local updates, the Victorian government’s decision to allow pharmacists to prescribe the pill is sparking a massive debate among doctors. Dr Mariam explains the risks of removing clinical oversight, why the pill isn't a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. And in fake news, the viral ‘clit-bait’ headlines claiming hormonal contraception reduces the size of your most pleasurable body part. We look at why these scary claims are often based on flawed science and why they fit into a broader, more dangerous political agenda aimed at eroding reproductive autonomy.
Plus in Med School, Claire shares what she learned from watching a laparoscopic hysterectomy, revealing why internal organs look less like a neat textbook diagram and more like a ‘meat tray’.
And in our Quick Consult, Dr Mariam answers Lorraine’s question about sleep positions. We break down the guidelines for side-sleeping during pregnancy, why heart patients might prefer the right side, and why the best position is ultimately whichever one lets you get some rest.
This episode discusses recent changes to pharmacy access for some contraceptive options in Victoria. These changes form part of evolving state-based healthcare access models and have been the subject of discussion among clinicians, pharmacists and policymakers.
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Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam
Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best
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Video Producer: Julian Rosario
Social Producer: Elly Moore
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/
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