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Health Stories podcasts

Where we sit down with the experts to get the lowdown on the science behind all-things public health

Health Stories podcasts

Logo features the silhouette of two people and the words 'Health stories from the South Metropolitan Health Service'Hear from our leading experts about the incredible work done and the globally-impactful new knowledge being gained every day from within our south metropolitan hospitals.

Health Stories is proudly produced by South Metropolitan Health Service.

Listen to our podcast episodes using the links below, or subscribe to Health Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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Dreaming of a good night's sleep

John McLachlan stands in a gardenListen as we chat with Fiona Stanley Hospital Sleep Physician, Dr John McLachlan, about all things sleep: why we need it, how much we need, and how to unlock a better night’s sleep.

Tune in to this podcast (external site).

To learn more about sleep, visit:

  • Sleep Health Foundation (external site)
  • Sleep Foundation (external site)
Get some facts on your fork

A woman stands under a verandahIn this episode of Health Stories, we sat down with Fiona Stanley Hospital Senior Dietitian Emily Hunt to separate the fact and fiction when it comes to nutrition.

Listen to this podcast (external site)

More information 

  • Visit Eat for health (external site)
  • Visit Dietitians Australia (external site)
When it comes to gaming addiction, there are no winners

A woman stands outsideIn this episode of Health Stories, we sat down with Fiona Stanley Hospital Senior Addiction Psychiatrist Dr Kavita Seth, to talk about the growing issue of gaming addiction amongst our young people, particularly those aged 16 to 24.

Dr Kavita teaches us about the psychology behind gaming addiction, why we get addicted, how to identify an addiction, where to get help and all the interesting stuff in between.

Listen to our podcast (external site)

More information

  • Find information about online gaming (external site)
  • Find your local GP (external site)
Last Updated: 28/02/2023
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