In this final episode of BLA.C.K. Medicine, Dr Mikayla Couch shares an Indigenous perspective on plant-based medicine, as she chats with Bundjalung man and Gardening Australia presenter Uncle Clarence Slockee about the medicinal and health benefits of Indigenous plants.
Jul 4, 2024
22 min
In this epsiode of Bla.c.k Medicine we're turning the tables and learning about pregnancy care from a mother's perspective. Dr Mikayla Couch chats with First Nations woman Nartarsha Bamblett about her experiences becoming a mum and the importance of bringing cultural birthing practises to antenatal care.
Mar 29, 2024
39 min
Proud Darug man Dr Joshua Tobin chats with Dr Mikayla Couch about the journey from medical student to teacher, working in ICU, and the fundamental importance of teaching health practitioners about Indigenous culture early in their studies. He sees it as vital to improving health outcomes for First Nations patients.
Feb 15, 2024
34 min
Sex and sexuality are important factors in overall health but are often neglected in our health practises. Noongar woman, Dr Jessica Wade is on a mission to change that, working with clients to approach their sex lives the same way they might address their fitness. Join Dr Mikayla Couch and Dr Jessica Wade as they discuss sexuality from a holistic perspective. This episode contains references to sexual practises.
Oct 19, 2023
29 min
Medical school can be an intense experience. Hectic schedules, long hours of study, exams, practicals and stress! In this epsiode of BLA.C.K. Medicine, Dr Mikayla Couch talks with soon-to-be doctor and Melukerdee woman Amelia Tulip about the different pathways to becoming a doctor, and navigating the highs and lows of studying medicine.
Sep 21, 2023
19 min
Everyday racism is a familiar experience for many Indigenous people in Australia. Its impact on wellbeing has been understood anecdotally, but a long-term study has recently been able to demonstrate this with data. In this epsiode of BLA.C.K Medicine, Dr Mikayala Couch chats with Kirsty Nichols about Mayi Kuwayu, a ground-breaking research project tracking Indigenous health over time.
Aug 17, 2023
13 min
For time poor health practitioners, social and emotional wellbeing can often take a back seat to treating physical ailments. But a more holistic approach can produce much better outcomes for Indigenous patients. In this episode Dr Mikayla Couch chats with Uncle Dave and Angela from Wellmob, about the social and emotional wellbeing model of health care, and their mission to make the resources available to all.
Jul 21, 2023
16 min
Remote nursing can be a challenging but rewarding pathway for those keen to work outside of the hospital system. For travel nurse Keeley Starling, it offered the opportunity to see more of Australia and taught her to adapt her nursing skills to new environments. In this episode of BLA.C.K. Medicine, Dr Mikayla Couch talks to Keeley about the highs and lows of nursing in far flung places, her interest in renal health, and unexpected TikTok fame.
Jun 21, 2023
16 min
Rates of smoking during pregnancy are around 12 per cent in the general population. However those numbers are much higher for Indigenous women. In this episode of BLA.C.K. Medicine, Dr Mikayala Couch speaks with Yuin woman and registered midwife Chelsea Winder about why high rates of smoking persist, and how targeted programs can help reduce the rates of smoking during pregnancy for Indigenous women.
May 25, 2023
21 min
In this episode Mikayla sits down with proud Mbarbrum women Caroline Kell. Caroline is the Founder and Managing Director of Black Wattle Coaching, an Aborginal owned business that uses ancient Aboriginal wisdom, such as deep listening and reciprocity to build healthy and safe interpersonal relationships at work.
Apr 21, 2023
36 min
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