Auscast Wellbeing

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The Auscast Wellbeing channel is a collection of podcasts that focus on promoting mental and physical well-being. The channel features a variety of shows that cover a range of topics, including mental health, personal growth, and self-care.

One of the most popular podcasts on the channel is "The Mental Health Show" with Mark Aiston. Mark, a mental health avocate, he interviews experts and provides advice and insights on a wide range of mental health issues, and shares his practical tips for managing stress and improving overall well-being.

For those looking to explore personal growth and self-discovery, "Psychosynthesis with Janine Barelds" is an excellent choice. The host, Janine, a psychotherapist, shares her knowledge of psychosynthesis and guides listeners through the process of self-discovery and personal growth.

Another important topic that this channel covers is sleep. "Sleep Better - Tools to Help You Sleep" is a must-listen for anyone struggling with insomnia or other sleep disorders. The host provides practical tips and advice on how to improve sleep quality and overcome insomnia.

These are just a few examples of the many great podcasts available on the Auscast Wellbeing channel. With a variety of hosts and topics, there's something for everyone on this channel. Whether you're looking for expert advice on managing mental health, exploring personal growth, or seeking tips for better sleep, the Auscast Wellbeing channel is the perfect place to start.

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Episodes

Do psychological, cognitive, and contextual factors influence rehab outcomes in Achilles tendinopathy?

March 01, 2023 23:18 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MB

This week I talk about a feasibility cohort study which sought to determine whether a larger cohort study addressing this question would be feasible. Listen to hear some interesting preliminary findings. Merza, E.Y., Pearson, S.J., Mallows, A.J. and Malliaras, P., 2023. The relationship between psychological, cognitive, and contextual factors and rehabilitation outcomes in Achilles tendinopathy: A prospective feasibility cohort study. Physical Therapy in Sport. Mallows, A., Jackson, J., L...

Does high load and high strain exercise have any benefit for Achilles tendinopathy?

February 21, 2023 02:58 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

We have known for a while that type of exercise intervention (e.g. intensity, frequency, etc) does not seem to influence self-reported outcomes such as pain. Maybe all the benefits from exercise are explained by non-specific effects, or maybe exercise has benefits that do not depend on the type of exercise. In this episode, I discuss 3 studies that look into (at least partly) other benefits that we may see at the level of the muscle and tendon from higher-load exercise interventions. Ref...

Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy - the forgotten tendinopathy

February 15, 2023 00:26 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

This week, I had an engaging conversation with Anthony Nasser, an up-and-coming researcher on tendinopathy who recently completed his PhD on proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Our discussion covered the reasons for the lack of research attention towards this condition, the current state of evidence, and insights from his doctoral studies. You can find the full conversation here. Here are Anthony's related publications: Nasser, A.M., Pizzari, T., Grimaldi, A., Vicenzino, B., Rio, E. and Semc...

How useful is palpation for diagnosis and assessment?

February 07, 2023 03:49 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Palpation can be useful for the diagnosis and assessment of tendinopathy, but there are limits. This is because non-painful tendons can be tender, and tenderness in painful tendons seems to be very slow to get better. Link to Evidence for Improvement in Local but not Diffuse Pressure Pain Thresholds Following Physical Therapist Interventions for Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review Link to Reproducibility and clinical utility of tendon palpation to detect patellar tendinopathy in young ba...

Muscle and tendon tuning and implications for tendon rehabilitation

January 31, 2023 02:06 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MB

Interesting perspective paper from Arampatzis et al talking about how we should consider tuning of muscle tendon unit in terms of muscle strength and tendon stiffness when considering training for specific groups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Achilles forces during common rehab exercises and habitual activities.

January 25, 2023 00:27 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MB

This talking tendons episode will discuss a study by Igor Sancho, PhD, assessing Achilles forces during common rehab exercises and habitual activities and how this relates to reported pain among runners. Some interesting implications for practice. Achilles tendon forces and pain during common rehabilitation exercises in male runners with Achilles tendinopathy. A laboratory study See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unwind with Beautiful Relaxing Music - Stop Overthinking, Stress Relief Music, Sleep Music, Calming Music

January 20, 2023 04:33 - 2 hours - 158 MB

Stress can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health, but you can easily relieve stress and find inner peace by listening to calming music. Calming music is specifically designed to reduce your heart rate, blood pressure, and stress hormone levels in your body. It can assist you in relaxing, focusing, and feeling more in command of your thoughts and emotions. Calming music is the ideal solution for unwinding after a long day, improving your sleep, or simply finding a moment of...

Sip and Study: Cozy Coffee Shop with Smooth Piano Jazz for Relaxation and Productivity

January 20, 2023 04:32 - 2 hours - 158 MB

Flowing piano Jazz music is an excellent way to unwind while also increasing productivity. Jazz piano's soothing melodies and gentle rhythms create a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere that helps to reduce stress and improve focus. Jazz piano music is an excellent choice for anyone who is working, studying, or simply looking for a way to unwind after a long day. It's ideal for working or studying as background music, contributing to a calm and productive environment. Jazz piano music, with its...

Unwind with 2 Hours of Soothing Meditation Music

January 20, 2023 04:28 - 2 hours - 111 MB

After a long day, meditation music is an excellent way to relax and unwind. Meditation music can help you achieve a state of calm and tranquilly, whether you're looking to de-stress, improve your focus, or simply find a moment of peace. Meditation music, with its soothing melodies and gentle rhythms, is intended to help you let go of your worries and focus on the present moment. Whether you're a seasoned meditator or just getting started, meditation music is an excellent way to begin or end ...

Why Fear of Feelings is Making Us Sick - Amanda Goodfellow - Founder of Agile Mind

January 19, 2023 00:23 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Hi it's Andy Martin here, I thought I'd jump on and share this TEDX talk from Amanda Goodfellow - Founder of Agile Mind. She works with some of the biggest companies in Australia and her programs, mentorships and retreats have been developed draw upon her 25 years of experience in corporate roles across sectors including local government, associations and professional services. So basically she’s super qualified and in this talk she shares her story of recovery from mental illness, incl...

Graded exposure in tendinopathy rehabilitation.

December 12, 2022 00:18 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MB

In this episode, I am discussing kinesiophobia in the context of tendon rehab and how rehab can be conceptualised as graded exposure for some people. References 1) Physiotherapy management of Achilles tendinopathy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Load test pain and kinesiophobia and how they interact in tendinopathy assessment

December 08, 2022 02:34 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

In this episode, I talk about load test pain assessment and how this can also be used to assess kinesiophobia and movement apprehension. References 1) Physiotherapy management of Achilles tendinopathy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36274038/ 2) Kinesiophobia Severity Categories and Clinically Meaningful Symptom Change in Persons With Achilles Tendinopathy in a Cross-Sectional Study: Implications for Assessment and Willingness to Exercise: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35295417/ S...

3 hours - Crackling fire on a cold Winter night.

October 14, 2022 01:40 - 3 hours - 168 MB

Sit beside a gently cracking fire on a cold Winter's night. Hear the logs splitting as they burn. We'll add the wood to keep the fire toasty. Original recording. auscastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 hours - Rain on an old tin shed

September 26, 2022 02:11 - 4 hours - 223 MB

We set up a microphone in an old tin shed during a rain storm. Sit back, relax and enjoy. auscastnetwork.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 minutes - Water ambience

September 23, 2022 04:59 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Fall asleep by a forest stream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frequency Of Sleep Meditation

September 21, 2022 05:02 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

30-minute meditation ambience to help you get to sleep. #sleep #meditation #Zen #relax #calm #yoga #reiki Royalty free. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Functional impairments persist in Achilles tendinopathy when people are returning to running

July 25, 2022 22:40 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

This is an interesting study from the Delaware tendinopathy group among others investigating a host of structural, tissue property, functional and pain factors that may persist among people with Achilles tendinopathy making a return to running. Provides guidance to clinicians about potential impairments to consider assessing. Here's the link to the study: Corrigan, P., Hornsby, S., Pohlig, R.T., Willy, R.W., Cortes, D.H. and Silbernagel, K.G., 2022. Tendon loading in runners with Achill...

Understanding the patient perspective in Achilles tendinopathy

July 19, 2022 23:28 - 9 minutes - 9.17 MB

In this episode I talk about three qualitative studies that aim to understand the patient perspective and patient motivations in Achilles tendinopathy. I find this work really helps clinicians to understand what patients are gong through so we are able to be empathic and help them. Hope you enjoy! Here's a link to courses in the UK: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/mastering-lower-limb-tendinopathy-uk-sept-2022-670009 Here are the studies: Turner, J., Malliaras, P., Goulis, J. and Mc Au...

Humans are lazy (or efficient!) hoppers: the importance of instructions in submaximal human hopping

July 16, 2022 08:40 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MB

This paper is more than 30 years old but it is a beauty. Farley et al talk about human preferred hopping frequency and how it relates to metabolic cost and how fast muscles are contracting, and also how our instructions can influence how well people hop (and the mechanisms that drive this). Important to consider hopping instruction when assessing submaximal hopping in the clinic. Here's a link to the paper Farley, C.T., Blickhan, R., Saito, J. and Taylor, C.R., 1991. Hopping frequency i...

Steroid injection for Achilles tendinopathy?

July 15, 2022 05:34 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MB

There is so much debate about the use of steroids for tendinopathy. Opinions vary between 'you should never use steroid as will lead to recurrence, worse pain or rupture' to 'it's fine, do as much steroid as you like'. Opinions dominate as we have limited data. Until now. This is the first trial looking at 2 year outcome for exercise +/- steroid for Achilles tendinopathy. Interesting findings! Here's the link to the study: Johannsen, F., Olesen, J.L., Øhlenschläger, T.F., Lundgaard-Niels...

Does pain science education improve outcomes for Achilles tendinopathy?

June 28, 2022 20:32 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MB

This is a new and lovely to read randomised trial comparing pain science education (including lots of good biopsychosocial info) versus placebo education for Achilles tendinopathy. Some interesting findings and potential avenues for further study. Definitely worth a listen and read. Here is a link to the actual paper: https://journals.lww.com/pain/Abstract/9900/The_effects_of_pain_science_education_plus.122.aspx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strength and other impairments in runners with Achilles tendinopathy

June 15, 2022 22:27 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

This is a new study from my PhD student, Igor Sancho. He looks at strength, psychological and other factors that may be different between health runners and runners with Achilles tendinopathy. Seated calf raise 6RM seems to be the strongest predictor of having Achilles tendinopathy. Some interesting other findings and clinical implications. Here is a link to this paper, and Igor's other PhD papers: Sancho, I., Morrissey, D., Willy, R.W., Tayfur, A., Lascurain-Aguirrebeña, I., Barton, C. ...

Exciting new insights into tendon adaptation with load

May 26, 2022 10:54 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MB

On this episode I focus on a new study from my PhD student Eman Merza. It is a cross-over randomised trial testing the effect of high and low contraction time and high and low intensity isometric contractions on acute changes to tendon volume and stiffness. Some very interesting potential insights for tendon adaptation. Good work, Eman! Hope you enjoy. Peter Here is a link to the study (open access for a few weeks): https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/225/10/jeb243741/27539...

Achilles tendinopathy clinical and patient subgroups

May 05, 2022 21:35 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Had a lovely chat with Shawn Hanlon who is a PhD candidate about his relatively new paper exploring patient features and clinical characteristics and how they may define certain subgroups of Achilles tendinopathy . Lots more to learn in this field and this is early work, but we discuss some of the juicy potential clinical implications. Hope you enjoy! And here is the link to the paper and also the 1/ Hanlon, S.L., Pohlig, R.T. and Silbernagel, K.G., 2021. Beyond the diagnosis: Using p...

Central pain processing and Achilles tendinopathy

April 23, 2022 03:16 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

There is lots of debate about the pain mechanisms, particularly if there are central changes, in Achilles and other tendinopathies. Most studies in the literature use proxy measures of central sensitisation like pressure pain threshold away from the painful site, Other measures like conditioned pain modulation have been investigated less frequently. In this episode of talking tendons I discuss a huge new study investigating CPM in Achilles tendinopathy with some interesting findings and impl...

The amazing benefits of biologic springs like the Achilles tendon

April 20, 2022 07:30 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

This is one of my favourite narrative expert reviews that discusses the benefits of human biologic springs like the Achilles tendon. These benefits can be summarised as follows: Metabolic energy conservation Amplification of muscle power output Attenuation of muscle power input Some really interesting mechanisms and insights for rehabilitation . I hope you enjoy! Here is the link to the study: Roberts, T.J. and Azizi, E., 2011. Flexible mechanisms: the diverse roles of biological ...

Gluteal tendinopathy chat with Chris Clifford

April 18, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

I had a great time talking Gluteal tendinopathy with Chris Clifford. Chris is an experienced clinician from Glasgow who is in the throws of completing his PhD on this condition. We chatted about rehab, the use of isometrics, difficult patient groups and how to navigate them, and much more. I hope you enjoy! Here is 2 related publications from Chris' PhD: 1/ Clifford, C., Paul, L., Syme, G. and Millar, N.L., 2019. Isometric versus isotonic exercise for greater trochanteric pain syndro...

Do dietary supplements improve outcomes in tendinopathy?

April 11, 2022 06:36 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Patients often ask about dietary supplements and if they may be helpful in recovering from a tendinopathy problem. There is a new systematic review out which has attempted to answer this question and it is the subject of this episode of talking tendons. I hope you enjoy. Here is the reference Qiu, F., Li, J. and Legerlotz, K., 2022. Does Additional Dietary Supplementation Improve Physiotherapeutic Treatment Outcome in Tendinopathy? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of...

Is wait and see a viable option for Achilles tendinopathy?

April 09, 2022 02:59 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MB

Will midportion Achilles pain improve if you wait and see? This is often a really important question to discuss with patients. Luckily we have some evidence to answer it which I explore in this short podcast (9 minutes). Hope you enjoy. Here are the related studies 1/ Horstmann, T., Jud, H.M., Fröhlich, V., Mündermann, A. and Grau, S., 2013. Whole-body vibration versus eccentric training or a wait-and-see approach for chronic Achilles tendinopathy: a randomized clinical trial. journal o...

Chat with Ruth Chimenti: 'the best exercise is the one your patient will do'

February 21, 2022 04:54 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Here is my recent chat with Dr Ruth Chimenti about Achilles tendinopathy We touched on some interesting topics, including Kinesiophobia and whether it changes with treatment Pain education for tendinopathy - what should it involve? does it work? Patient centred rehabilitation Here is a link to some brand new trial data from Ruth's lab - she tested efficacy of pain education which is novel for Achilles tendinopathy. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT04059146 And here is...

Young Children Coping with Trauma - Sara Campbell Lambert - The Mental Health Show with Mark Aiston

July 08, 2021 05:20 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Sara Campbell Lambert is passionate about young children coping with trauma. She experienced the bush fires in Bega NSW and witnessed the effect it had on the local kids, To that end, she has organized a concert staring Ginger the Frog, who has her own issues but overcomes them with the help of others. If you would like to attend the concert go to www.gingerthefrog.com/show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being Drug & Alcohol Free for Two Years - Mark Aiston Interviewed by Drew Whenan on The Recovery Project

June 29, 2021 09:17 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

DREW WHENAN HAS TURNED HIS LIFE AROUND AND NOW MAKES A DIFFERENCE BY INTERVIEWING OTHERS WHO ARE ALSO ON THE RECOVERY TRAIL. DREW INTERVIEWED ME IN LATE JUNE 2021 ON THE EVE OF MY TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR BEING DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE. YOU CAN SEE MORE OF DREW'S INTERVIEW ON HIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL "THE RECOVERY PROJECT"" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EXTRA - Introducing: Fool Me Twice: All About Diamonds

June 16, 2021 00:53 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MB

‘Fool Me Twice’ is a podcast about diamonds. Jules and Zara were approached by a woman in Hong Kong who owns a diamond business, and had an incredibly compelling story to tell, full of twists and turns. Hearing her story, Zara became interested in diamonds themselves, and started doing some digging. This podcast follows the story of that scam, and attempts to unravel some of the shadier aspects of the diamond industry as a whole. We interview people related to the scam, a diamond miner, scam...

Systematic review on plantarflexor muscle impairments in Achilles tendinopathy.

June 15, 2021 02:45 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MB

In this episode I talk about a new systematic review on plantarflexor muscle impairments in Achilles tendinopathy. It is clear that the relationship is not as clear as what you might think, and there are also some very interesting insights to how plantarflexor dysfunctions may change following rehabilitation. Link to paper Are Plantarflexor Muscle Impairments Present Among Individuals with Achilles Tendinopathy and Do They Change with Exercise? A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis See...

1 Hour of Nature and Rain Sounds for Sleeping - Sleep Better

February 24, 2021 23:55 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Natures lullaby to guide you to a deep sleep. Why does the sound of rain and thunder help sleep? According to the University of Melbourne, Rain sounds is a rhythmic ticking sound, which sounds like a wonderful lullaby that can help people fall asleep quickly. Studies have found that when rain sounds enters people’s brain, brain unconsciously relaxes and produces alpha waves, which are very close to the state of brain when human sleeps. Rain sound is generally between 0 and 20 kHz. It...

4 hours of Rain and Thunder Real Storm Sound for Good Sleep - Sleep Better

February 24, 2021 23:51 - 3 hours - 219 MB

1 Hour Of White Noise - Sleep Better

February 09, 2021 04:22 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

How does white noise benefit sleep? Helps you build a bedtime ritual. Especially if you have trouble falling asleep, but even if you don’t, it’s a good idea to establish a routine before bed (both for children and adults). Make sleep hygiene a habit! Keeps your bedroom QUIET. For optimal sleep, you need the optimal sleep environment. White noise buffers disturbing sounds and creates a quiet cocoon, regardless of your surroundings or sleep situation. Shuts down your busy brain. Ever have...

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