Best Hosts Samantha Miklos & Kate Coomber Podcasts (2025)

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The Rural Doctors Foundation: Redefining Care for Those Who Give It 50:54

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8d ago50:54

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Who cares for the carers? Discover how one foundation is quietly reshaping rural healthcare. In this heartfelt episode, we speak with Fran Avon, CEO of the Rural Doctors Foundation, and rural GP Dr. John Buckley. Together, they reveal the hidden struggles faced by rural doctors who serve as the backbone of their communities. From responding to cata…

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Escaping Burnout: How Midwives Jess & Millie Found Freedom and Friendship 44:44

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Ever felt like your career was running on empty? Travelling Midwives Jess and Millie did and they chose the open road over burnout. In this episode, we sit down with Jess and Millie, two Dual-Registered Midwives who turned burnout in healthcare into a journey of rediscovery, purpose, and friendship. They open up about the emotional toll of permanen…

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From Disney to the Outback: Emergency Medicine with Dr Tim Turk 58:52

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What do Disney cruise ships, rural hospitals, and music festivals have in common? For Dr. Tim Turk, they’ve all been part of his incredible medical journey. In this episode of It Takes Heart, Tim chats with hosts Sam and Kate about how saying “yes” to unique opportunities has led him across continents, specialties, and communities - creating a care…

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Shaylee Mills: Busting Myths as The Rural Pharmacist 49:46

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What do you get when a fourth-generation farm girl swaps her ballet slippers for blister packs? You get Shaylee Mills—better known as The Rural Pharmacist—who shares why she chose to take her pharmacy career off the beaten track and into the heart of rural Australia. Based in Karratha, Western Australia, Shaylee sheds light on what rural pharmacy r…

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Wine, Wit & Travel Midwifery with Lorraine Evans 53:31

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Lorraine Evans is the kind of midwife who turns every experience into a story worth telling. With a larger-than-life personality and a passion for adventure, Lorraine has built a career that’s taken her from the bustling streets of London to some of the most remote communities in Australia. As a travel midwife, she’s delivered babies in outback hos…

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Air Force to Outback: Dr Karyn Matterson’s Unconventional Path to Medicine 55:05

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Content warning: This episode discusses suicide and may be distressing for some listeners. If you feel you could be triggered by this content, you may want to skip this episode. Dr. Karyn Matterson’s path to medicine was anything but typical. Building a career first in tourism, a devastating personal tragedy shifted her purpose entirely, leading he…

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Finding Purpose after Injury with Award-Winning Rehab Counsellor Chantelle Wood 51:18

3M ago51:18

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Join us for an eye-opening episode on occupational rehabilitation with Chantelle Wood, a leading rehabilitation counsellor and founder of Restorative. As the Australian Rehabilitation Counsellor of the Year at the Allied Health Awards, Chantelle shares her journey in allied health, offering insights into the complex process of recovery and reintegr…

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TikTok Star Hamish Briggs: Nurse by Day, Viral Sensation by Night 1:06:44

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Hamish Briggs is a viral TikTok star and healthcare professional whose career has taken some unexpected turns. Growing up in outback Kalgoorlie, his journey led him from professional dancing - including performing at Disneyland Paris - to working as a COVID marshal, becoming a mining medic, and finally to becoming a registered nurse. Hear how Hamis…

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Season 1 Wrap Up 29:30

6M ago29:30

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Ever wondered what it takes to create a podcast series that not only tells stories but makes a real impact? Join us on a journey through the transformative world of 'It Takes Heart,' as we wrap up an incredible first season filled with inspiring tales from healthcare professionals across Australia and beyond. From attracting healthcare workers to r…

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Olympic Athlete to Olympic Physio: Marguerite King on High Performance 41:42

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Join us as Marguerite, an accomplished sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist, shares her incredible journey. Fresh from the Paris Olympic Games, she reflects on her role as team physio for the Aussie Stingers, Australia’s women’s water polo squad. With a career spanning leadership at Water Polo Australia and PhD studies at the University of Qu…

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Building Stronger Communities with Lesley Woolf OAM 55:04

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Join us on a captivating journey to the heart of Australia's remote healthcare landscape with Lesley Woolf OAM, a distinguished healthcare professional whose exemplary 50-year career has earned her the Order of Australia Medal. Lesley is the Executive Health Manager at Mala'la Health Service, where she does everything from manage the local morgue t…

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Dreams Come True: Marie's Journey in Remote Nursing 28:22

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Marie Davey, an inspiring figure in the world of remote area nursing, joins us to share her extraordinary journey. From starting her nursing career in New South Wales in the 1980s to embracing the challenges and adventures of remote area nursing in Australia, Marie has become a symbol of resilience and adaptability. Listen as she recounts her memor…

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Nurse, Advocate, Storyteller: Annabelle Brayley’s Impact in Remote Australia 54:28

8M ago54:28

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Annabelle Brayley says "Yes" when opportunities come her way. When a publisher at Penguin read an article she wrote in Outback Magazine, she began curating Bush Nurses for them which eventually led to becoming their published author. Annabelle's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Growing up in a small community on the Western Darling Downs,…

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Beyond the Clinic: The Power of Cultural Connection in Remote Nursing 51:28

8M ago51:28

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Listen in to this episode as dedicated remote and emergency nurse, David Maxwell shares the power of cultural understanding in remote nursing. He shares poignant stories about patient vulnerability, emphasising support and clear communication as well as empathy in the role of male healthcare professionals in community. Since 2018, David has been on…

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Physio on the Move: Locum Work from Ski Fields to the Outback 31:08

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Today, we get to sit down with physiotherapist Judy Chesney who's rich background in anatomy, extensive private practice experience, volunteer work in East Timor, and specialized training in pediatrics, is a powerful testament to the versatility and dedication required to be a rural generalist physio. Judy shifted from private practice to locum tra…

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Swapping City Life for Red Dust: Dr. Sonia Henry’s Remote Healthcare Story 39:28

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Dr Sonia Henry's book "Put Your Feet in the Dirt, Girl," lit a flame for the creation of this podcast. The desire to get to know more about this woman's life was top on our list. And that we did! We sit down with this physiotherapist turned rural GP to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic redirected her life path from the hustle and bustle of city lif…

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A Dentist's Family Adventure through a Neurodiverse Lens 43:26

9M ago43:26

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Imagine balancing a thriving dental career while exploring the natural wonders of Western Australia and homeschooling your kids on the road... In this episode of "It Takes Heart," we sit down with Ellen Rogers, a dedicated dentist currently working with Cornerstone in Geraldton. Ellen speaks about her life pivot to locum dentistry after a severe fo…

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Husband and Wife Nursing Couple Travel the World 45:47

10M ago45:47

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In this episode, we sit down with the married RN duo, Helen and Nigel Naylor, whose careers have spanned Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the Middle East. Explore the complexities and nuances of providing healthcare in remote areas through Helen's firsthand experiences in Kalbarri. With no on-site doctors, healthcare providers must step up with …

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A Limitless Life with Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM 43:37

10M ago43:37

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CW//Mental Health Issues We are excited to bring you this inspiring story, but with that, comes the guests truthful account of his mental health challenges and paralysing depression. If you feel you could be triggered by this content, you may want to skip this episode. Today's guest is an incredible human. As OAM and Queensland Australian of the Ye…

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Taking a Lap around Australia as a Remote Area Nurse 47:55

11M ago47:55

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What happens when a nurse trades a stable job for a life on the road in a customised Land Cruiser? In this episode of It Takes Heart, we explore the inspiring journey of podcast guest India Priestley purchasing her "troopie" during the 2020 lockdowns and how her off-grid living setup has her creating a whole new community on the road. Through vivid…

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Happier Healthcare Recruitment with cmr CEO Sam Miklos 33:40

11M ago33:40

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Balancing your professional and personal life is no small feat – especially when your business partner is your spouse. Sam and Norbert Miklos started cmr with $100,000 and a hard deadline of one year to prove their concept. In this premiere episode of It Takes Heart, Sam recounts the couple’s tenacious journey from modest start-up to thriving recru…