Alternative Health Archives - JOY Drive

Associate Professor Daniel Shepherd: The Science of ASMR

latham.smith — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:52:55 +0000

Whispers, tapping and soft brushing… for millions, Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) videos are a nightly ritual promising calm and sleep. But what’s really happening in our brains when those “tingles” kick in? Associate Professor Daniel Shepherd from Auckland University of Technology unpacks the psychology and science behind ASMR and how it soothes anxiety for some, creeps others out, and why only certain people can feel it at all.

Guest: Associate Professor Daniel Shepherd, Department of Psychology, Auckland University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Dr Julian Koplin: Living Forever — Science, Ethics and the Immortality Question

latham.smith — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:58:29 +0000

From Putin’s talk of organ transplants to Silicon Valley billionaires chasing anti-ageing miracles, the quest to live forever is no longer just science fiction. Julian Koplin unpacks what’s possible, what’s ethical and whether immortality would really be a blessing.

Guest: Dr Julian Koplin, Research Fellow with the Biomedical Ethics Research Group, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Melbourne Law School

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Associate Professor Theresa Larkin: Unpacking the ‘Cortisol Cocktail’ Craze

latham.smith — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:44:43 +0000

A drink claiming to lower stress and boost energy has gone viral, but does it work? Theresa Larkin explains what cortisol really does in our bodies, the risks behind wellness...

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Professor Suzi Nielsen: The Truth About Medicinal Cannabis

latham.smith — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:26:00 +0000

Medicinal cannabis is being prescribed for pain, anxiety and sleep, but how well does it actually work? Professor Suzi Nielsen unpacks the evidence, risks, and realities behind one of Australia’s fastest-growing prescription medications.

Guest: Professor Suzanne (Suzi) Nielsen, Deputy Director, Monash Addiction Research Centre, Monash University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Professor Jon Wardle: Do Over-The-Counter Supplements Work To Manage Depression?

latham.smith — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:40:18 +0000

From fish oil to St John’s wort, millions of Australians are trying over-the-counter supplements to manage depression. Professor Jon Wardle reveals which remedies show promise, which don’t, and why professional advice is essential.

Guest: Professor Jon Wardle, Foundation Director of the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) and Maurice Blackmore Chair of Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Gerald Quigley: Nutrition and Alzheimer’s Disease

latham.smith — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:19:51 +0000

Memory lapses can be more than just a sign of ageing. Pharmacist and herbalist Gerald Quigley explores how tailored nutrition and lifestyle changes can help support brain health and slow the progression of early Alzheimer’s Disease.

Guest: Gerald Quigley, Community Pharmacist and Accredited Herbalist

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Tania de Jong AM: Psychedelic-assisted Therapy in Treating Mental Illness

latham.smith — Tue, 20 May 2025 06:45:04 +0000

Tania de Jong AM joins JOY Drive to talk about the power of psychedelic-assisted therapy in treating mental illness and why science, compassion and creativity go hand in hand. As co-founder of Mind Medicine Australia and an acclaimed soprano, Tania shares her mission to transform lives through both medicine and music.

Guest: Tania de Jong AM, co-Founder and Executive Director of Mind Medicine Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Professor Nial Wheate: Bladder Supplements

latham.smith — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:45:47 +0000

One in four Australian adults experiences incontinence or an overactive bladder, leading some to turn to supplements for relief. With ingredients like pumpkin seed oil and soybean extract, these products claim to reduce frequent bathroom trips—but do they actually work?

Guest: Nial Wheate, Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Macquarie University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Katie Lee: TikTok and Sunscreen

latham.smith — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:54:28 +0000

Summer is nearly here, and while many of us are gearing up with hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen, there’s a surprising new trend on TikTok urging people to ditch sunscreen altogether. Proponents claim going sunscreen-free is healthier and allows you to soak up the full benefits of sunshine. But what does the science really say?

Guest: Katie Lee, PhD Candidate, Dermatology Research Centre at the University of Queensland.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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What is Doxy PEP?

erielle.sudario — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:49:33 +0000

Imagine if you could take a pill after an encounter that prevents STIs. Well – it seems it may be possible. It’s called doxy PEP. What is it and is...

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The pros and cons of self-testing medical kits

erielle.sudario — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:18:45 +0000

RAT’s tests aren’t the only medical tests that you can do at home. There are many others and the list just keeps on growing. But are there any benefits to doing them?

Guest: Patti Shih – Lecturer, Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values, University of Wollongong

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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UTI’s and Cranberry Juice. Does it help?

Warren — Wed, 10 May 2023 07:00:04 +0000

Can drinking Cranberry juice help with a Urinary Tract Infection. We speak with Jacqueline Stephens, Epidemiologist & Senior Lecturer in Public Health, Flinders University.

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Bronwyn Hemsley x JOY Drive: Buccal Massage

Emily — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 01:42:08 +0000

Bronwyn Hemsley Professor of Speech Pathology, University of Technology Sydney unpacks Buccal Massage with Em.

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Diego Bonetto x JOY Drive: Foraging

Emily — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 03:26:58 +0000

There may be plenty of food right outside your door, you may not need to go as far as your local supermarket! Foraging expert Diego Bonetto joined Em and Warren...

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