Best Challenging Pseudoscience Podcasts (2025)

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Managing Obesity: GLP-1 Medications, Patient Goals, and Long-Term Health 15:39

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Sean Stevens is joined by Dr Terri-Lynne South live from the GP25 Conference, to deliver an overview of obesity management, with a specific focus on the use of GLP-1 and GIP dual incretin therapies in general practice. Dr Terri-Lynne South outlines the current Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)-approved i…

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Cervical Cancer Screening Made Simple: What Every Woman Needs to Know 21:07

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In this episode of This Could Save Your Life Podcast, hosts Dr Anna Mullins and Dr Catherine Bourke provide a comprehensive overview of cervical cancer screening and prevention. They start with the epidemiology of cervical cancer, outlining that it affects approximately 1 in 175 women or people with a cervix. Explaining the anatomy of the cervix an…

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Attacking adrenal health pseudoscience: Sorting disinformation from fact 21:47

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In this episode of the Good GP, host Dr Maria Li welcomes back Dr Katherine Wyld, endocrinologist, for the third and final part of the series on hormone pseudoscience. Focusing on adrenal hormone-related misinformation, commonly encountered both in general practice and on social media. Dr Wyld tackles the adrenal hormone-related prevalent misinform…

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Clarifying menopause pseudoscience: Sorting disinformation from fact 18:22

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Maria Li continues her conversation with Dr Katherine Wyld, a Queensland-based endocrinologist, exploring the topic of menopause pseudoscience and its impact on patient care. This second part in the hormones series explores the growing prevalence of misinformation around menopause and hormone therapy, and pra…

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Understanding Prostate Cancer: Early Detection and Risk Factors Explained 17:14

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In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, hosts Dr Anna Mullins and Dr Catherine Bourke delve into the topic of prostate cancer, which affects one in five men by the age of 85. Emphasising the importance of understanding this common yet complex disease, particularly focusing on the significance of early screening. Dr Mullins and Dr Bour…

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Breaking through thyroid health pseudoscience: Sorting disinformation from fact 21:13

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Maria Li welcomes Dr Katherine Wyld, a Queensland-based endocrinologist, for the first installment of a three-part hormones series addressing health misinformation in endocrinology. The episode focuses on thyroid and thyroid hormone-related pseudoscience, which is increasingly prevalent in social media and on…

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Health of the Nation: General Practice Insights and Challenges in Australia 17:58

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Tim Koh welcomes Dr Michael Wright, President of the RACGP, for a discussion centred on the recently released Health of the Nation report. Now in its ninth year, the report serves as a key barometer for the state of general practice in Australia, covering trends in service provision, access, key challenges, a…

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Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Primary Care: Practical Tips from ENT Surgeon Dr Jo-Lyn McKenzie 21:49

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Jo-Lyn McKenzie, an ENT surgeon, researcher, and university lecturer based in Brisbane, for a discussion on chronic rhinosinusitis and its management in primary care. Dr McKenzie begins by outlining the key clinical features that distinguish chronic rhinosinusitis from other …

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Dementia Prevention: The Role of Health, Lifestyle, and Awareness 14:18

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In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, hosts Dr Catherine Bourke and Dr Anna Mullins explore the important topic of dementia prevention. With an aging population, dementia is becoming increasingly prevalent. The episode delves into what dementia actually is, addressing common misconceptions that it is solely a memory issue. They expl…

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Things I wish I knew as a New Fellow 26:24

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In this special live episode of The Good GP, Dr Sean Stevens and Dr Catherine Bourke are interviewed by Dr Bethany Reynolds, Chair of the WA New Fellows Committee, at the RACGP Early Career GPs Conference in the Swan Valley, on Whadjuk Nyongar Country. Discussing key lessons and insights for GPs transitioning from fellowship training to early caree…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: | Might Makes Right? Great Powers and Challenges to the International Order – Prof Brendan Simms 1:27:30

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The “rules-based” international system is under threat, both from within and without. However, this is not the first time it has faced challenges, or challengers. Imperial Germany, Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, Fascist Italy and the Soviet Union ‒ great powers or would-be powers ‒ as well as others, have sought to disrupt or overthrow the world ord…

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Perinatal Mental Health: Impacts on Families and How GPs Can Help 20:50

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Julia Rawlinson is joined by Dr Lynette Griffiths, GP registrar and perinatal clinical psychologist, and Dr Erin Seeto, clinical and counselling psychologist and Clinical Services Manager at the Gidget Foundation. Discussing the topic of perinatal mental health, focusing on the impact on families, the healthc…

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When Morning Sickness Isn’t Mild: Hyperemesis Gravidarum Talks with Dr Katherine Wyld 25:37

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Maria Li speaks with Dr Katherine Wyld, an obstetric physician and endocrinologist, about hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Outlining the distinction between common nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and the more severe and debilitating hyperemesis gravidarum. Dr Wyld discusses the prevalence of HG, affecting about …

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Overweight, Obesity, and Your Health: What GPs Want You to Know 23:56

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In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, hosts Dr Anna Mullins and Dr Catherine Bourke delve into the topic of overweight and obesity. Exploring the intricate relationship between body weight and health, emphasising that body fat alone does not define an individual's health status. Along with the importance of considering various healt…

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HIV PrEP in General Practice: Prescribing and Reducing Stigma with Dr Brad McKay 27:43

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Brad McKay, a Sydney-based GP with extensive experience in HIV treatment, to discuss HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and its vital role in general practice. This episode is produced in collaboration with the Australian Society of HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Med…

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Practical Guide to Pharmacological Osteoporosis Treatment with Dr Karen Magraith 24:46

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In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange is once again joined by Dr Karen Magraith, for the second part of a two-part series focusing on the pharmacological management of osteoporosis. Dr Magraith is a member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee with Healthy Bones Australia and the immediate past president of the Australasia…

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Osteoporosis Screening and Diagnosis for GPs: Insights from Dr Karen Magraith 19:19

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In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Tasmanian General Practitioner and medical educator Dr Karen Magraith for a two-part series on osteoporosis. Discussing on the current Australian approaches to osteoporosis screening, assessment, and diagnosis, with emphasis on practical considerations for GPs. Dr Magraith outlines t…

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Foreskin Hygiene and Problems in Boys: Key Tips for GPs with Dr Bhavesh Patel 13:18

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Tim Koh speaks again with Dr Bhavesh Patel, a Queensland-based paediatric surgeon, about foreskin problems in boys, an area where general practitioners often face questions from families but might have limited training or exposure. Dr Patel outlines the normal development of the foreskin, clarifying common mi…

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The Essential Four-Year-Old Health Check: What Every Parent Needs to Know 14:14

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In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, hosts Dr Catherine Bourke and Dr Anna Mullins delve into the importance of the four-year-old health check. The value of continuing care from pregnancy through the first five years of life and how these regular check-ups play a critical role in monitoring a child's health and development. Anna an…

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Scrotal Problems in Boys: Key Tips for GPs With Dr Bhavesh Patel 10:56

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Tim Koh is joined by Dr Bhavesh Patel, a Queensland-based paediatric surgeon, to discuss the assessment and management of scrotal problems in boys, a common area of concern for general practitioners. Dr Patel outlines the common scrotal issues encountered in newborns and children, including hydroceles, inguin…

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Beyond the Label: Rethinking Penicillin Allergy in General Practice 33:42

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Maria Li welcomes Dr Arthur Price, an immunologist based in Wellington, New Zealand, to discuss penicillin allergy—one of the most frequently reported and commonly misunderstood drug allergies in general practice. Dr Price clarifies the true prevalence of penicillin allergy, explaining that while approximatel…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: The Truth Test: Science and Pseudoscience in a World of Information Overload – Prof Ian Frazer AC. 32:29

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Science is power. So is the ability to persuade people that something is scientific or supported by science, i.e. that science is “on your side”. In a scientific civilisation, when our world is increasingly shaped by, and dependent on, the achievements of science, and the word “science” is often wielded as a weapon, what are the challenges facing s…

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Oral Allergy Syndrome Unpacked: From Food Triggers to Management Strategies 28:09

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Maria Li speaks with Dr Arthur Price, a clinical immunologist with expertise spanning food allergy and immunodeficiency, on the frequently overlooked condition known as oral allergy syndrome (OAS). Dr Price begins by defining oral allergy syndrome as a mild form of food allergy where symptoms—typically oral i…

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Lung Cancer Screening Launch: Eligibility, Process, and GP Guidance with Dr David Manners 15:55

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Julia Rawlinson is joined by Dr David Manners, respiratory consultant and lung cancer and bronchoscopy subspecialist at Midland Hospital, to discuss the National Lung Cancer Screening Program launching across Australia on 1 July. To outline the rationale behind the new guidelines, highlighting that lung cance…

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: The future West: How we can harness new technologies to transform lives – Dr Catherine Ball 32:29

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From the scientific method, to the post-industrial economy, to new digital technologies, the West has played a pivotal role in many of the most transformative developments of the modern era. Now with the age of AI and robotics before us, how can we actively shape the future in an age of accelerating change? And how do we harness the power of techno…

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A Deep Dive into Diabetes Management: How Exercise and Diet Can Change Your Life 18:32

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In this episode of This Could Save Your Life podcast, Dr Catherine Bourke and Dr Anna Mullins delve into the topic of diabetes mellitus, focusing primarily on type 2 diabetes and its prevention. They begin with what diabetes is and the key differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is described as an autoimmune condition where …

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Latest Alzheimer’s Treatment Advances Explained by Dr Marita Long 17:45

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In this episode of The Good GP, Dr Krystyna de Lange is joined by Dr Marita Long, to discuss recent advances in the treatment of cognitive impairment, particularly mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease. Dr Long outlines the approval of the first anti-amyloid therapy in Australia—approved by the TGA for use in patients with mild cogni…

Challenging Pseudoscience Podcasts

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The Good GP

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Strength & Scotch: Get Fitter While Enjoying Life

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast

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Managing Obesity: GLP-1 Medications, Patient Goals, and Long-Term Health 15:39

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Cervical Cancer Screening Made Simple: What Every Woman Needs to Know 21:07

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Attacking adrenal health pseudoscience: Sorting disinformation from fact 21:47

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Clarifying menopause pseudoscience: Sorting disinformation from fact 18:22

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Understanding Prostate Cancer: Early Detection and Risk Factors Explained 17:14

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Breaking through thyroid health pseudoscience: Sorting disinformation from fact 21:13

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Health of the Nation: General Practice Insights and Challenges in Australia 17:58

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Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Primary Care: Practical Tips from ENT Surgeon Dr Jo-Lyn McKenzie 21:49

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Dementia Prevention: The Role of Health, Lifestyle, and Awareness 14:18

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Things I wish I knew as a New Fellow 26:24

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: | Might Makes Right? Great Powers and Challenges to the International Order – Prof Brendan Simms 1:27:30

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Perinatal Mental Health: Impacts on Families and How GPs Can Help 20:50

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When Morning Sickness Isn’t Mild: Hyperemesis Gravidarum Talks with Dr Katherine Wyld 25:37

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Overweight, Obesity, and Your Health: What GPs Want You to Know 23:56

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HIV PrEP in General Practice: Prescribing and Reducing Stigma with Dr Brad McKay 27:43

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Practical Guide to Pharmacological Osteoporosis Treatment with Dr Karen Magraith 24:46

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Osteoporosis Screening and Diagnosis for GPs: Insights from Dr Karen Magraith 19:19

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Foreskin Hygiene and Problems in Boys: Key Tips for GPs with Dr Bhavesh Patel 13:18

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The Essential Four-Year-Old Health Check: What Every Parent Needs to Know 14:14

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Scrotal Problems in Boys: Key Tips for GPs With Dr Bhavesh Patel 10:56

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Beyond the Label: Rethinking Penicillin Allergy in General Practice 33:42

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: The Truth Test: Science and Pseudoscience in a World of Information Overload – Prof Ian Frazer AC. 32:29

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Oral Allergy Syndrome Unpacked: From Food Triggers to Management Strategies 28:09

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Lung Cancer Screening Launch: Eligibility, Process, and GP Guidance with Dr David Manners 15:55

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The Ramsay Centre Podcast: The future West: How we can harness new technologies to transform lives – Dr Catherine Ball 32:29

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A Deep Dive into Diabetes Management: How Exercise and Diet Can Change Your Life 18:32

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Latest Alzheimer’s Treatment Advances Explained by Dr Marita Long 17:45