Latest Health care professionals Podcast Episodes

Season 2, Episode 8: Tarra for now

Hiya, you alright? - November 19, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes
As an end of year send off, Nicky and Sue take a look back at the last 8 weeks for podcasts and have a talk about our fabulous guests. Joined on the mic by our producer Tom to weigh in, Hiya Season 2 is finished for the year. Thanks for listening!

Season 2, Episode 7: Jo Andrew

Hiya, you alright? - November 12, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes
Welcome back to Hiya You Alright.  To take us out on the last episode of the season we are joined by Jo Andrew, Acting Operation Midwifery manager and Midwifery manager of clinics. Jo brings a wealth of experience having worked in the frontline of the covid response in the district. Nicky and ...

Season 2, Episode 6: Mel Stephens

Hiya, you alright? - November 05, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes
On the penultimate episode Nicky and Sue catch up over an experience with clubbercise, meditation and the ongoing wellbeing challenge. We are also joined by Mel Stepehens, Senior Social Worker at Ngiyang on the Central Coast.  Mel is the 2021 Runner up for the Central Coast Aboriginal Allied He...

Season 2, Episode 5: Jason DiCandilo

Hiya, you alright? - November 01, 2021 03:00 - 41 minutes
This week we are joined by Senior Physiotherapist, wellbeing guru and yogi: Jason DiCandilo fom Gosford New South Wales.  Jason takes us through his unique approaches to the challenges of working through the pandemic and his own experience and knowledge gained at home and abroad.

Season 2, Episode 4: Laura Wellham

Hiya, you alright? - October 24, 2021 22:00 - 36 minutes
 We are joined this week by Laura Wellham,​ Nurse Educator from Operating Theatres, set to embark on a new challenge as a Clinical Practice Improvement and Safety Coordinator, but not before a necessary detour into Covid Contact Tracing along the way.  She brings us as interesting take on debri...

Season 2, Episode 3: John Scott

Hiya, you alright? - October 16, 2021 02:00 - 40 minutes
Welcome back to Season 2! Joining us this week is Dr. John Scott,  an Emergency Physician working on the Central Coast of New South Wales. A naturally optimistic, outgoing and energetic person he was quite shocked to find himself burnt out and depressed at the end of his advanced training in Em...

Season 2, Episode 2: Kelli Ward

Hiya, you alright? - October 11, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes
Welcome back to Season 2 of Hiya You alright? This week we are joined on the podcast this by Kelli Ward, Senior Dietitian and Manager of Nutrition Services on the Central Coast. We learn about the anxiety some of us are feeling about restrictions easing, the role of chocolate cake in wellbeing a...

Season 2, Episode 1: Niki Wardrope

Hiya, you alright? - October 01, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes
Welcome back to Season 2 of Hiya You alright?  We're excited to be back with new ideas we've learned over the last year and some new friends we've made along the way. Nicola and Sue reprise their roles as our hosts, and joined by a line up of fantastic new guests. Joining us this week is Niki ...

Episode 6 - Hayley Forrest

Hiya, you alright? - May 27, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes
In this episode we talk to Hayley Forrest. Hayley is a Registered Nurse in one of our Mental Health inpatient units and a woman of many other talents! Not only has she been able to create a Crossfit gym in her garage, she’s also managed to turn hand-sanitiser dispensers into pooping pigeons. How...

Episode 5 - Steph Jamieson

Hiya, you alright? - May 12, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes
Ever wondered how throwing things at clowns could enhance your wellbeing? Tune in to hear Steph Jamieson, Senior Social Worker with Community Allied Health, explain this unique self-care strategy. In this episode we also chat about the importance of naming and normalising the emotions that this ...

Episode 4 - Paul Christie

Hiya, you alright? - May 05, 2020 21:00 - 23 minutes
Our Environmental Services staff are the unsung heroes of the front line as we navigate our way through the current pandemic. This week we talk with Paul Christie, an Environmental Services supervisor in our LHD. You'll be entranced by his warmth and compassion and his delightful Scottish lilt. ...

Episode 3 - Jenna Bolton

Hiya, you alright? - April 28, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes
This week we talk with Jenna Bolton. Jenna is a Physiotherapist working in the Intensive Care Unit, a "Wellness Warrior" and a sleep icon. Tune in to discover what our Physios have been doing to keep connected while their usual work routines are disrupted. You'll also hear why work wives are imp...

Episode 2 - Jonathan Quero

Hiya, you alright? - April 20, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes
In this episode we talk with Jonathan Quero, an RN who is currently working in the Covid Clinic. Listen in to hear how Jonathan has been able to find positives in amongst personal and professional challenges, and why Nicky thinks he could be the Dalai Lama of the Coast.

Episode 1 - Dr John Scott

Hiya, you alright? - April 16, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes
Welcome to Hiya, you alright? In this episode we introduce ourselves and the purpose of this podcast. We also discuss wellbeing strategies with Dr. John Scott, Emergency Physician.