RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_060ac30a-8dfd-4ffa-94e1-4e25c925f3a3 -- Rendered At Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:53:07 +0000 Women's wellness https://redcircle.com/shows/womens-wellness en-US All rights reserved. Professor Debra Anderson A podcast that delivers evidence-based information for women on how to make the most out of life, at every stage of life. From younger women, through to midlife women, women with a cancer diagnosis and women with type 2 diabetes, we’ll talk to some of the world’s leading women’s health experts about simple and practical ways to change your lifestyle habits and get back to loving life. 060ac30a-8dfd-4ffa-94e1-4e25c925f3a3 A podcast that delivers evidence-based information for women on how to make the most out of life, at every stage of life. From younger women, through to midlife women, women with a cancer diagnosis and women with type 2 diabetes, we’ll talk to some of the world’s leading women’s health experts about simple and practical ways to change your lifestyle habits and get back to loving life. 

]]> episodic no Professor Debra Anderson libby.tague@gmail.com no full Improving the lives of women with IBS Improving the lives of women with IBS Professor Debra Anderson Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic, relapsing disorder of the gut that affects both men and women of all ages. People with IBS commonly experience abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habit, which can negatively impact their quality of life.

In the episode, Professor Debra Anderson talks to two health professionals in New Zealand – Dr Bobbi Laing from the University of Auckland and Nikki Hart, a Registered Nutritionist, who have developed the Women’s Wellness with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Program, to support women with IBS and to help them enjoy a better quality of life. 

]]> <p>Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic, relapsing disorder of the gut that affects both men and women of all ages. People with IBS commonly experience abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habit, which can negatively impact their quality of life. </p><p>In the episode, Professor Debra Anderson talks to two health professionals in New Zealand – Dr Bobbi Laing from the University of Auckland and Nikki Hart, a Registered Nutritionist, who have developed the Women’s Wellness with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Program, to support women with IBS and to help them enjoy a better quality of life. </p> 61e649ab-39ac-4361-8c8d-602156c5c3e4 https://redcircle.com/shows/060ac30a-8dfd-4ffa-94e1-4e25c925f3a3/episodes/d793f659-19ba-4234-b615-366a40e52873 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 23:46:41 +0000 849 no full Women's wellness for Māori and Pasifika women with Type 2 Diabetes Women's wellness for Māori and Pasifika women with Type 2 Diabetes Professor Debra Anderson In this episode, Professor Debra Anderson talks to three inspirational women who are changing the trajectory of Māori and Pasifika women's health in Australia. Joined by Dr Heena Akbar from the University of Queensland, Violet Langan a Fijian Community Elder and Community Engagement and Empowerment Leader at Kingdom Community Life Care and Winnie Niumata, a registered Nurse and Diabetes Educator who works as a clinical nurse navigator for Maori & Pacific Islander communities with Queensland Health for Metro South Health – the women discuss why type 2 diabetes is a significant health problem among Australian Pacific Islander women and their communities and how the 24-week Pasifika Women’s Diabetes Wellness program is culturally tailored to support Pasifika women and their families to improve their health outcomes and quality of life.  

]]> <p>In this episode, Professor Debra Anderson talks to three inspirational women who are changing the trajectory of <span>Māori and Pasifika women&#39;s health in Australia. </span><span>Joined by Dr Heena Akbar from the University of Queensland, Violet Langan a Fijian Community Elder and Community Engagement and Empowerment Leader at Kingdom Community Life Care and Winnie Niumata, a registered Nurse and Diabetes Educator who works as a clinical nurse navigator for Maori &amp; Pacific Islander communities with Queensland Health for Metro South Health – the women discuss why type 2 diabetes is a significant health problem among Australian Pacific Islander women and their communities and how the 24-week Pasifika Women’s Diabetes Wellness program is culturally tailored to support Pasifika women and their families to improve their health outcomes and quality of life.  </span></p> 1c7b4940-cb3d-427c-8ccf-c5395a6b6a59 https://redcircle.com/shows/060ac30a-8dfd-4ffa-94e1-4e25c925f3a3/episodes/f2c90449-c7ad-4d34-8654-fd7e0ead9ec9 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 01:18:13 +0000 1829 no full Why women need to talk about type 2 diabetes Why women need to talk about type 2 diabetes Professor Debra Anderson Kicking off a new series of discussions, Professor Debra Anderson is joined by Professor Jackie Sturt from Kings College London to discuss women's wellness with type 2 diabetes. In this conversation, Jackie gives us an insight into some of the latest research that is helping to inform the development of intervention programs to improve the health and wellbeing of women living with type 2 diabetes.

]]> <p>Kicking off a new series of discussions, Professor Debra Anderson is joined by Professor Jackie Sturt from Kings College London to discuss women&#39;s wellness with type 2 diabetes. In this conversation, Jackie gives us an insight into some of the latest research that is helping to inform the development of intervention programs to improve the health and wellbeing of women living with type 2 diabetes. </p> e8430e37-017c-4c30-a09e-59e6dc83f4c0 https://redcircle.com/shows/060ac30a-8dfd-4ffa-94e1-4e25c925f3a3/episodes/1be4b38e-5af2-43c9-b28d-dc8f93cbf585 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 03:34:10 +0000 1531 no full How finding her tribe helped Amanda Lehane on her cancer journey How finding her tribe helped Amanda Lehane on her cancer journey Professor Debra Anderson In this episode, Professor Debra Anderson talks to Amanda Lehane – a mum of two from Brisbane, who in 2019 was diagnosed with a rare soft tissue Sarcoma after noticing a lump in her groin. Not long after receiving this diagnosis, Amanda was also diagnosed with breast cancer. In this powerful episode, Amanda shares her story and explains how lost, alone and overwhelmed she felt when she was diagnosed with cancer and how she navigated this difficult time. Amanda also talks to us about the power of social connection during and after cancer treatment and how building the right networks around you can help get you back on your feet.

]]> <p>In this episode, Professor Debra Anderson talks to Amanda Lehane – a mum of two from Brisbane, who in 2019 was diagnosed with a rare soft tissue Sarcoma after noticing a lump in her groin. Not long after receiving this diagnosis, Amanda was also diagnosed with breast cancer. In this powerful episode, Amanda shares her story and explains how lost, alone and overwhelmed she felt when she was diagnosed with cancer and how she navigated this difficult time. Amanda also talks to us about the power of social connection during and after cancer treatment and how building the right networks around you can help get you back on your feet.</p> 9d3dff00-42e7-4d5b-b640-5de384d6514c https://redcircle.com/shows/060ac30a-8dfd-4ffa-94e1-4e25c925f3a3/episodes/9e5ec1b3-e8f0-4720-a22c-a1f1e5444e47 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:49:15 +0000 1178 no full Why women need to talk about menopause, sexuality, intimacy and cancer Why women need to talk about menopause, sexuality, intimacy and cancer Professor Debra Anderson In this episode, Professor Debra Anderson is joined by Dr Janine Porter-Steel and Leonie Young from the Wesley Hospital Choices Cancer Support Centre to discuss menopause and cancer and sexuality, intimacy and cancer. Debbie and Janine discuss how some cancer treatments can affect younger women in relation to menopause, how to best manage symptoms and the importance of discussing sexuality and intimacy during cancer treatment. Leonie shares her lived-experience as a young woman who was diagnosed with cancer and talks about the importance of involving consumers in research. 

]]> <p>In this episode, Professor Debra Anderson is joined by Dr Janine Porter-Steel and Leonie Young from the Wesley Hospital Choices Cancer Support Centre to discuss menopause and cancer and sexuality, intimacy and cancer. Debbie and Janine discuss how some cancer treatments can affect younger women in relation to menopause, how to best manage symptoms and the importance of discussing sexuality and intimacy during cancer treatment. Leonie shares her lived-experience as a young woman who was diagnosed with cancer and talks about the importance of involving consumers in research. </p> 90f32dfa-a668-4ece-aec8-b8cfb6f7842a https://redcircle.com/shows/060ac30a-8dfd-4ffa-94e1-4e25c925f3a3/episodes/9bbadc1f-b7d2-43fd-96b0-7209e61c53af Thu, 08 Sep 2022 04:29:04 +0000 1833 no full Why women need to talk about exercise Why women need to talk about exercise Professor Debra Anderson In this episode, Professor Debra Anderson talks to Professor Sandi Hayes from Griffith University in Queensland and Vicky Graham, the Director of True North Wellness in Brisbane about the importance of movement and exercise before, during and after cancer. They discuss the latest research findings regarding safe exercise during cancer treatment, different ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, and the value an exercise physiologist can bring to your post cancer recovery journey. 

]]> <p>In this episode, Professor Debra Anderson talks to Professor Sandi Hayes from Griffith University in Queensland and Vicky Graham, the Director of True North Wellness in Brisbane about the importance of movement and exercise before, during and after cancer. They discuss the latest research findings regarding safe exercise during cancer treatment, different ways to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, and the value an exercise physiologist can bring to your post cancer recovery journey. </p> 517fb07f-a167-423f-866f-31d0cc9fb04b https://redcircle.com/shows/060ac30a-8dfd-4ffa-94e1-4e25c925f3a3/episodes/c2e2bf18-dce0-4710-a26d-c3f623401bf3 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 01:22:14 +0000 1656 no full Why women need to talk about alcohol Why women need to talk about alcohol Professor Debra Anderson In this episode, Professor Debra Anderson talks to Dr Sarah Balaam from the University of Queensland about the relationship between alcohol, nutrition and cancer and what the latest research is telling us. Dr Balaam also shares some strategies to support women on their health and wellness journey to reduce alcohol intake, increase water consumption and to eat well, particularly in midlife. 

]]> <p>In this episode, Professor Debra Anderson talks to Dr Sarah Balaam from the University of Queensland about the relationship between alcohol, nutrition and cancer and what the latest research is telling us. Dr Balaam also shares some strategies to support women on their health and wellness journey to reduce alcohol intake, increase water consumption and to eat well, particularly in midlife. </p> 604dcfba-3c2d-4154-85fa-04d18ec129e6 https://redcircle.com/shows/060ac30a-8dfd-4ffa-94e1-4e25c925f3a3/episodes/c753cd6b-0a7b-4813-94be-e041b055f282 Sun, 29 May 2022 13:03:28 +0000 1578 no full Why women need to talk about psychological health Why women need to talk about psychological health Professor Debra Anderson In this episode, Professor Debra Anderson is joined by Dr Charrlotte Seib from Griffith University in Queensland to explore the importance of maintaining psychological health and wellbeing, particularly for women who are undergoing or who have completed cancer treatment.

Professor Anderson and Dr Seib discuss; what is psychological health and how it differs for each of us as well as the effects cancer treatment can have on mental health and wellbeing. They also explore techniques and approaches that can support mental health and wellbeing during and after cancer treatment and Charrlotte shares some insights into the ENTWINE project, a Cancer Australia funded initiative that aims to improve psychosocial wellbeing through the timely and accurate identification and management of distress in women with gynaecological cancer.

]]> <p>In this episode, Professor Debra Anderson is joined by Dr Charrlotte Seib from Griffith University in Queensland to explore the importance of maintaining psychological health and wellbeing, particularly for women who are undergoing or who have completed cancer treatment. </p><p>Professor Anderson and Dr Seib discuss; what is psychological health and how it differs for each of us as well as the effects cancer treatment can have on mental health and wellbeing. They also explore techniques and approaches that can support mental health and wellbeing during and after cancer treatment and Charrlotte shares some insights into the ENTWINE project, a Cancer Australia funded initiative that aims to improve psychosocial wellbeing through the timely and accurate identification and management of distress in women with gynaecological cancer.</p> ceccf6e5-3bca-458d-80d6-4fa566666fe9 https://redcircle.com/shows/060ac30a-8dfd-4ffa-94e1-4e25c925f3a3/episodes/2e29b431-9c33-4e82-be81-9b21abc9c32a Tue, 10 May 2022 03:50:06 +0000 1486 no full Why women need to talk about heart health Why women need to talk about heart health Professor Debra Anderson In this episode Professor Debra Anderson talks to Dr Amanda McGuire from Griffith University in Queensland and Professor Sally Inglis from the University of Technology Sydney about heart health - why women need to talk about it, how cancer treatment can increase your risk factors, what you can do to reduce your risk of developing heart disease and the role technology might play in the future to support people with heart failure. 

]]> <p>In this episode Professor Debra Anderson talks to Dr Amanda McGuire from Griffith University in Queensland and Professor Sally Inglis from the University of Technology Sydney about heart health - why women need to talk about it, how cancer treatment can increase your risk factors, what you can do to reduce your risk of developing heart disease and the role technology might play in the future to support people with heart failure. </p> 2f6dea31-97e1-4a8f-891b-e141c05fa354 https://redcircle.com/shows/060ac30a-8dfd-4ffa-94e1-4e25c925f3a3/episodes/ecf7915d-8b90-4037-9a97-3f7bcb8db85d Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:06:40 +0000 1871 no full Introducing the Women's Wellness podcast and the Women's Wellness after Cancer Program Introducing the Women's Wellness podcast and the Women's Wellness after Cancer Program 1 1 Professor Debra Anderson Professor Debra Anderson introduces the Women’s Wellness Research Collaborative and talks to Professor Sandie McCarthy about the Women’s Wellness after Cancer Program – why it was developed, what it aims to achieve and how it is supporting women across the globe to live happier, healthier lives after a cancer diagnosis. Professor Debra Anderson introduces the Women’s Wellness Research Collaborative and talks to Professor Sandie McCarthy about the Women’s Wellness after Cancer Program – why it was developed, what it aims to achieve and how it is supporting women across the globe to live happier, healthier lives after a cancer diagnosis. 

]]> <p><span>Professor Debra Anderson introduces the Women’s Wellness Research Collaborative and talks to Professor Sandie McCarthy about the Women’s Wellness after Cancer Program – why it was developed, what it aims to achieve and how it is supporting women across the globe to live happier, healthier lives after a cancer diagnosis. </span></p> 20ae8810-cf04-4a21-9664-b2fda6d869f7 https://www.wellnessresearch.org.au/ Sun, 19 Dec 2021 02:09:08 +0000 1262 no