The GP Show

The GP Show is where curious health professionals from all backgrounds come to think differently about health. Hosted by GP Dr Sam Manger, alongside co-hosts Dr Rob Park and Dr Ashlea Broomfield, each episode brings together leading voices from around the world to explore medicine, whole-person care, and the systems shaping modern healthcare. Thoughtful, practical, and refreshingly real, for health professionals who want more than just the textbook. Listen on all podcast platforms. And find more at http://thegpshow.com/

#218 Workers' Compensation with Greg Spinda 05/02/2026

#217 Men's Sexual Health with Dr Sama Balasubramanian 04/22/2026

#216 Climate and Health in General Practice: Practical Approaches for Clinicians with Dr Kate Wylie 04/02/2026

#215 GLP-1 agonists in Obesity Management with Dr Terri-Lynne South 03/06/2026

#214 Doctors, Dragons, and Delirious laughter with Dungeon Master Dr Chris Timms 02/26/2026

#213 RAVES Model for Eating Disorders with Shane Jeffries 02/19/2026

#213 RAVES Model for Eating Disorders with Shane Jeffries In this episode of The GP Show, Dr Ashlea Broomfield speaks with accredited practising dietitian Shane Jeffries about the RAVES Eating Model - a structured, adaptable framework for understanding and supporting eating patterns in general practice. Originally developed for eating disorders, RAVES has been applied more broadly in primary care settings to support patients with body image concerns, disordered eating, chronic disease, metabolic health, and sports nutrition. RAVES stands for: Regularity – consistent eating patterns Adequacy – meeting energy and nutrient needs Variety – flexible, balanced food choices Eating socially – navigating real-world meals Spontaneity – adapting to unexpected situations In this episode, Ashlea and Shane discuss: • How diet culture and moralising food shape people's relationships with eating • The difference between calories and nutritional adequacy • How RAVES complements CBT-E, FBT, and plate-based approaches to disordered eating • The role of hunger, fullness, and interoception in clinical practice • Considerations for restrictive eating, neurodivergence, and GLP-1 medications • Using RAVES as a structured thinking tool for GPs, even without providing detailed nutrition plans Key takeaway: RAVES is not a diet - it’s a practical, person-centred framework that balances structure, flexibility, and clinical nuance to support sustainable change across diverse contexts. 🔗 Learn more at ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via Thank you for listening and your support. ... Study and learn lifestyle medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that address the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing, using lifestyle approaches, behaviour change, health coaching and implementation science? Check out the JCU College of Medicine postgraduate degrees: , , and in lifestyle medicine. Dr Sam Manger on and /episode/index/show/thegpshow/id/40160350

#212 Gender-Affirming Therapy with Dr Mihal Goodman-Jones and Dr Holly Inglis 02/12/2026

#211 Palliative Care with Dr Susie Muir 01/28/2026

#211 Palliative Care with Dr Susie Muir If you’re a GP or frontline clinician who wants a calm, practical update on palliative care without wading through a textbook, this episode is a high-yield listen. Through four realistic cases (breathlessness and panic, malignant bowel obstruction in aged care, cancer pain and nausea in a younger patient, and comfort care with renal/liver failure), Dr Susie Muir breaks down what to do first, what to avoid, when to switch routes (subcut matters), and how to titrate core symptom meds safely—while keeping goals of care at the centre. You’ll come away with a clearer mental checklist, confidence to start sensible first-line measures, and a better sense of when to pick up the phone to palliative care early rather than late. Past episode #47 End of Life and Palliative Care with Dr Louise Welch and Dr Sam Manger available on all podcast apps and . Clinical & palliative care resources PallConsult (Queensland Health) Statewide specialist palliative care advice service with practical clinical resources for health professionals PallConsult resources page Includes practical guides such as caring@home medication packs and end-of-life care resources Faculty of Pain Medicine (ANZCA) – Opioid Calculator Useful for opioid conversions and dose checking (always double-check calculations) Pocketbook of Palliative Medicine (app) A concise, clinician-friendly reference for symptom management in palliative care Practical patient & family support Gather My Crew A free app that helps patients and families coordinate practical support (school runs, meals, errands) without having to repeatedly ask for help End-of-life support page: High performance & wellbeing for healthcare professionals Dr Susie Muir – website Information about upcoming workshops and the “High Performance Reset” for healthcare professionals Follow Dr Susie Muir Instagram: LinkedIn: ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via Thank you for listening and your support. ... Study and learn lifestyle medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that address the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing, using lifestyle approaches, behaviour change, health coaching and implementation science? Check out the JCU College of Medicine postgraduate degrees: , , and in lifestyle medicine. Dr Sam Manger on and /episode/index/show/thegpshow/id/39905080

#210 Defeat Diabetes (and Injuries) with Professor Peter Bruckner OAM 01/15/2026

#209 Anatomy Reborn: How Renaissance Italy Remade Medical Education with Professor Richard Hays 12/23/2025

#208 Holistic Women's Health with Dr Peta Wright 12/16/2025

#207 Dysautonomia and POTS with Dr Brendan Hanrahan 12/09/2025

#207 Dysautonomia and POTS with Dr Brendan Hanrahan Dr Brendan Hanrahan is a General Physician with over two decades of experience in evidence-based medicine. Dr Hanrahan maintains an active general medicine clinic and inpatient practice, specialising in managing complex medical issues and diagnostic challenges. His primary focus and specialized training is in bariatric medicine, with extensive expertise in obesity management, prevention, and associated complications. He also has significant experience investigating and treating unexplained fatigue and dysautonomic conditions including Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). He has written a practical book on such called “Tired all the time – treating dysautonomia” available . Are you a General Practitioner (GP) seeking a special interest that combines challenging medicine with the satisfaction of improving patients’ quality of life? Due to overwhelming demand, Dr Hanrahan is seeking a motivated GP to join his Auchenflower practice to develop expertise in managing Dysautonomia, particularly POTS and related conditions. More information . ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via Thank you for listening and your support. ... Study and learn lifestyle medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that address the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing, using lifestyle approaches, behaviour change, health coaching and implementation science? Check out the JCU College of Medicine postgraduate degrees: , , and in lifestyle medicine. Dr Sam Manger on and The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available . Job opportunities: Are you a GP, psychiatrist, nurse, or dietitian seeking new inpatient and outpatient careers in whole of person health care? Opportunities have come up with multiple successful healthcare organisations throughout Australia, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more information /episode/index/show/thegpshow/id/39336005

#206 Pay Attention: To the ADHD Doctor with Dr Chris Soo 11/27/2025

#206 Pay Attention: To the ADHD Doctor with Dr Chris Soo Host Dr Rob Park sits down with Dr Chris Soo — a GP with a special interest in ADHD to explore a topic that is both highly important and topical right now, with Queensland moving to allow GPs to diagnose and prescribe ADHD medications for adults from Dec 1 2025, and other states expected to follow. This is a light-hearted but deeply practical conversation that cuts through the noise: how ADHD really presents in day-to-day general practice, what to watch out for, how to start treatment safely, and why this emerging model of care is about to become core business for Australian GPs. If you want to stay ahead of the changes and feel confident supporting this rapidly growing patient group, this is an easy, engaging and very relevant listen. Resources: Clinical Guidelines Australian ADHD Clinical Practice Guideline (AADPA) Australia’s comprehensive, evidence-based guideline covering assessment, diagnosis, and management across the lifespan. CADDRA – Canadian ADHD Practice Guidelines Includes excellent “red flag” lists for probable ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults. NICE ADHD Guideline (UK) Clear diagnostic and treatment recommendations, helpful for cross-checking international standards. Prescribing Resources ADPA Clinician Prescribing Guide (Australia) A practical prescribing manual for clinicians (paid). A lower-cost GP “continuing prescriber guide” is being released soon. Professional Communities RACGP Specific Interests: ADHD, ASD & Neurodiversity RACGP’s special interest group providing education, discussion forums, and peer support. ADHD & Neurodevelopmental GPs – Australia & New Zealand (Facebook Group) A clinician-only “safe space” Chris recommends for practical questions and peer support. (Private group — search the exact name on Facebook to request access.) Support & Telehealth Resources The ADHD Doctor (Dr Chris Soo) Chris's website for clinical information, referral, and updates. ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via Thank you for listening and your support. ... Study and learn lifestyle medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: , , and in lifestyle medicine. Dr Sam Manger on The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available . Job opportunities: Are you a GP, psychiatrist, nurse, or dietitian seeking new inpatient and outpatient careers in whole of person health care? Opportunities have come up with multiple successful healthcare organisations throughout Australia, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more information /episode/index/show/thegpshow/id/39188195

Replay #173 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with Professor Mark Bellgrove 11/27/2025

Replay #173 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with Professor Mark Bellgrove Replay from July 2023, host Dr Sam Manger is joined by Professor Mark Bellgrove, the Director of Research at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, and a Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience in the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University. Professor Bellgrove leads a multidisciplinary team studying the biological basis of attention and cognitive control. In 2016 Professor Bellgrove founded the Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA), an interdisciplinary group devoted to advancing evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in Australia. In 2023 he led the development of the Australian evidence-based clinical practice guideline for ADHD. Interview starts at ~6:15. Resources: ADHD guideline and factsheets- ADHD consumer companion - ADHD Australia Tools = page 79, free ones include the Swanson, Nolan and Pelham (SNAP) scale for children, and for adults the WHO Adult ADHD Self Report Scale is free VIA Character Strengths Survey & Character Reports - ADHD coaches = Tuning into kids:= Triple P – Positive Parenting Program Relevant past episodes: Dr Arne Rubenstein Rites of Passage and programs Dr Jon Jureidini communicating with adolescents and using a genogram Dr Angela Loucks Alexander Auditory Processing Disorder Dr Cathy Franklin and Professor Tony Attwood Autism Spectrum Disorder and ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via Thank you for listening and your support. ... Study and learn lifestyle medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: , , and in lifestyle medicine. Dr Sam Manger on The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available . Job opportunities: Are you a GP, psychiatrist, nurse, or dietitian seeking new inpatient and outpatient careers in whole of person health care? Opportunities have come up with multiple successful healthcare organisations throughout Australia, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more information /episode/index/show/thegpshow/id/39188140

#205 Everlab with Dr Steven Lu 11/21/2025

#204 Digital Healthcare with Dr Amandeep Hansra 11/03/2025

#204 Digital Healthcare with Dr Amandeep Hansra Dr Amandeep Hansra is a multi-award winning GP and leader in digital health and innovation in Australia with 18 years of clinical experience. She is known for her work as a digital health consultant, entrepreneur and investor. She has been a Digital Health Adviser with the Australian Digital Health Agency for five years and in July 2024 became the Agency’s Chief Clinical Adviser (Medicine). Amandeep was the CEO & Medical Director of Telstra’s telemedicine business ReadyCare; a joint venture between Telstra and Medgate, and co-founded the , a network that invests in digital health and medical devices. She concurrently holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor in Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health at the University of Sydney. Additionally, she is the co-founder of community, conference and podcast. Interested in digital health? Check out the , 11-12 March 2026 at the International Convention Centre, Sydney. Healthcare 2040 Expo is the biggest and most influential digital healthcare exhibition in the southern hemisphere and explores the radical transformation of Australian healthcare over the next 15 years — from AI-enabled hospitals to genomics-driven prevention. ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via Thank you for listening and your support. ... Study and learn lifestyle medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: , , and in lifestyle medicine. Dr Sam Manger on The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available . Job opportunities: Are you a GP, psychiatrist, nurse, or dietitian seeking new inpatient and outpatient careers in whole of person health care? Opportunities have come up with multiple successful healthcare organisations throughout Australia, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more information /episode/index/show/thegpshow/id/38888350

#203 Behind the Mics with Dr Sam Manger, Dr Ashlea Broomfield and Dr Rob Park 10/26/2025

#202 Time to Represent! With Dr Eleanor Chew 09/29/2025

#201 Radiology and Nuclear Medicine in General Practice with Dr Tony Chen 09/29/2025

#200 Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy with Dr Paul Liknaitzky 09/29/2025

#199 Let's talk about Sex(ology) with Dr Ashlea Broomfield 08/25/2025

#198 The RACGP explained with Dr Michael Wright 08/06/2025

#197 Doing More with Less with Dr Ed Poliness 07/14/2025

#197 Doing More with Less with Dr Ed Poliness In a time when lettuce costs are skyrocketing and healthcare access is slipping out of reach for many, how can GPs continue to deliver excellent care with dwindling resources? In this compelling conversation, Dr. Rob Park speaks with Dr. Edmund Poliness — medical director of Wathaurong Aboriginal Medical Service and GP at The Living Room in Melbourne — about how to do more with less. Ed takes us inside the world of homeless healthcare, where the clinical gold standard often meets real-world constraints. From adapting chronic disease management to improvising physio with peer supports and printouts, this episode is packed with creative, practical ways to stretch your care further. You’ll also hear about the importance of team-based care, warm handovers, and building trust with patients who face complex social and health barriers — all while staying grounded, compassionate, and resourceful. Whether you work in a city clinic or a regional practice, this episode is a must-listen for any GP navigating cost pressures and rising patient need. It’s an inspiring look at how thoughtful medicine, community partnerships, and a little bit of creativity can still go a long way — even on a tight budget! ... If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via or Thank you for listening and your support. ... Job opportunity: Are you a GP, psychiatrist or nurse based in Sydney interested in mental health and whole of person health care? Exciting job opportunities have come up, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more Interested in whole of person clinical practice and research that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: , , and in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Sam Manger on Our 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available . /episode/index/show/thegpshow/id/37393350

#196 Cultural Conversations and the Water Well Project with Dr Linny Phuong 07/03/2025

#196 Cultural Conversations and the Water Well Project with Dr Linny Phuong How do you explain a blood test, a referral, or even shared decision-making when the entire healthcare system is foreign to your patient? In this deeply thoughtful and practical episode, Dr. Linny Phuong, paediatric infectious diseases physician and founder of the award-winning Water Well Project, joins Dr. Rob Park to explore how we as clinicians can better connect with patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Drawing on personal stories, community experience, and years of frontline advocacy setting up and running The Water Well project, Linny shares how a simple, respectful conversation can build trust, shift health outcomes, and empower patients—especially those navigating an unfamiliar system. From chaotic first health sessions in church foyers to calm insights about interpreters, symbols, and the power of pausing, this episode is packed with memorable lessons and practical tips for any GP. Whether it's making sense of preventative health, navigating language barriers, or just knowing when a nod doesn’t mean understanding, Linny offers real tools to make your consultations more inclusive, compassionate, and effective. If you've ever had a moment where something felt "lost in translation," this one’s for you. ... If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via or Thank you for listening and your support. ... Job opportunity: Are you a GP, psychiatrist or nurse based in Sydney interested in mental health and whole of person health care? Exciting job opportunities have come up, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more Interested in whole of person clinical practice and research that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: , , and in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Sam Manger on Our 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available . /episode/index/show/thegpshow/id/37270790

#195 Trauma-Informed Primary Care and Sense of Safety with Dr Johanna Lynch 06/18/2025

#195 Trauma-Informed Primary Care and Sense of Safety with Dr Johanna Lynch Host Dr Sam Manger is joined by Dr Johanna Lynch, an Australian General Practitioner who has spent the last 15 years working as a psychotherapist with adult survivors of childhood trauma and neglect. She founded a transdisciplinary trauma-informed clinic in Brisbane named Integrate Place which operated from 2009-2013 offering psychology, social work, trauma-informed yoga, art therapy and mental health nurse support. In 2019 she completed a PhD, in whole person approaches to distress, championing the sophisticated craft of generalist approaches to distress – integrating social science and biomedicine. This PhD, entitled Sense of Safety: a whole person approach to distress in primary care sought to integrate trauma-informed care into primary care. Dr Johanna Lynch works as a Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland, teaching medical students about trauma-informed whole person care. She is an advisor to BlueKnot foundation, trains rural GPs as a Fellow of the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine and The Royal College of General Practitioners. Her website and Sense of Safety for Practitioners Course is available at and you can use the code “PODCASTGIFT” to receive 5% off. Other resources mentioned: ... Job opportunity: Are you a GP, psychiatrist or nurse based in Sydney interested in mental health and whole of person health care? Exciting job opportunities have come up, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more Interested in whole of person clinical practice and research that addresses the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: , , and in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Sam Manger on Our 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available . If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to join the team, send in feedback or request a topic, please contact me via or Thank you for listening and your support. /episode/index/show/thegpshow/id/37055410

#194 Antibiotic Therapeutic Guidelines Update with Dr Geoffrey Spurling 06/11/2025

#194 Antibiotic Therapeutic Guidelines Update with Dr Geoffrey Spurling Host Dr. Rob Park joins forces with the ever-curious Dr. Geoffrey Spurling to unpack the most important updates from the recent Therapeutic Guideline on Antibiotics. Think doxycycline for kids (yes, really), a new first-line antibiotic for UTIs (if they’re even needed?!), and why you might need to start counting impetigo sores. Therapeutic Guidelines is that trusty clinical bible you scroll through when faced with an unusually infected body part, a suspicious rash, or a patient seemingly allergic to everything. But did you know they’ve just updated many of their guidelines? And that quite a few of these changes quietly flip long-held dogmas on their heads? It’s nerdy, necessary, and surprisingly fascinating. With real-world relevance and refreshingly honest reflections (like how hard it is to dose a toddler—or remember anything after 20 years in practice), this episode will sharpen your prescribing, challenge your assumptions, and teach you how to grade diarrhoea in ways you never knew you needed. ... Job opportunity! Are you a GP, psychiatrist or nurse based in Sydney interested in mental health and whole of person health care? Exciting job opportunities have come up, please contact Dr Sam Manger for more Interested in clinical practice and research that address the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing? Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: , , and in Lifestyle Medicine including social prescribing, health coaching and implementation science. Our 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available . If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to join the team, send in feedback or request a topic, please contact me via or Thank you for listening and your support. /episode/index/show/thegpshow/id/36935760

#193 Answering Challenging Questions and the Media with Dr Michael Bonning 05/30/2025

#192 Primary Care to Disadvantaged Communities with Dr Tim Senior 04/22/2025

#191 Future of Nutrition Science with Dr Flavia Fayet-Moore 02/18/2025

#190 Men in Mind with Dr Zac Seidler 02/05/2025

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