The GP Show is where curious health professionals from all backgrounds come to think differently about health.
Hosted by GP Dr Sam Manger, alongside co-hosts Dr Rob Park and Dr Ashlea Broomfield, each episode brings together leading voices from around the world to explore medicine, whole-person care, and the systems shaping modern healthcare.
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Dr Jason Lam is a GP with a Masters of Sports Medicine and was the inaugural Crichton Dance Medicine Fellow with the Australian Ballet. He is a registrar with the Australian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians and is involved in medical education, publication and research. He is on the Scientific Advisory Board for Connective Tissue Diseases Network (CTDNA) Australia and a member of the new RACGP SIG on Energy Limiting Disorders. He has a special interest in Hypermobility, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, dysautonomia, Long Covid, ME/CFS, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and is proud to be a part of The Australian EDS and HSD Network. He deeply understands the realities of navigating complex, often misunderstood conditions having had lived experience of hypermobility, orthostatic hypotension/POTS and ME/CFS post septic shock.
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#225 A GP's Guide to Allergies with Dr. Alison Muller
Friday, August 28, 2026 • Duration 54:39
Twenty-five years ago, having a baby daughter struggling with severe hives turned GP Dr. Alison Muller into an accidental allergy guru - and general practice has been better for it since. She unpacks IgE vs non-IgE reactions, why 10% of one-year-olds now have a genuine food allergy, why smearing avocado oil on eczema is asking for trouble, and why anaphylaxis rates are up 900% in twenty years. Plus she gives us the practical tips we need such as weight-based antihistamine dosing, the three-ingredient "magic cream" for infected eczema, and why putting your clothes in the dryer for ten minutes might be the cheapest allergy hack around.
If you have ever ordered a RAST and had a result telling you that someone is "allergic to grass" and not really known what to do next, or you've wondered whether desensitisation is worth the needles (and what exactly is involved?!), then this podcast is for you. Alison covers exercise-induced food anaphylaxis, FPIES, and even Neffy - the new nasal adrenaline spray that might finally get more people to use their emergency treatment when it counts. A great one not to miss!
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#224 Clean Slate Clinic with Dr Chris Davis
Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Duration 59:33
Dr Chris Davis is a GP, Co-Founder and CMO of the Clean Slate Clinic, Australia's leading virtual detox and recovery service, and an Addiction Specialist at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. He established the Clean Slate Clinic in Sydney for primary care alcohol withdrawal and recovery services, after successfully implementing the model in the UK. His teams inspiring work demonstrates highly effective, more accessible and supportive care in recovery and continues to scale nationally.
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#223 Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni
Monday, July 27, 2026 • Duration 31:04
Professor Jayashri Kulkarni is one of Australia's leading psychiatrists and researchers specialising in women's mental health. She is the Director of the HER Centre Australia (Health, Education and Research for Women's Mental Health) and Professor of Psychiatry at Monash University. Professor Kulkarni's work focuses on mood disorders across the female lifespan, with particular attention to the neurochemical effects of reproductive hormones on brain function, including perimenopausal depression and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. She is the developer of the Meno-D rating scale and has been a leading voice for over four decades in the recognition and treatment of hormone-related mental illness in women.
This is a supplementary episode to the GP Show's earlier conversation with Professor Kulkarni on perimenopausal mental health, recorded in the same sitting. In it, Dr. Ashlea Broomfield and Professor Kulkarni discuss what distinguishes PMDD from common premenstrual symptoms; the emerging evidence on trauma and gene expression as a mechanism for PMDD onset; why current guidelines default to SSRIs rather than hormonal treatment and the limitations of that approach; practical hormonal treatment options for women with and without contraceptive needs; and the role of trauma therapy alongside hormonal management. Professor Kulkarni argues that PMDD is a brain condition, not an end-organ condition, and that treatment should reflect that.
RESOURCES
"How to Treat PMDD" — Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, Australian Doctor. Read here
UK Guidelines: The Green-top Guideline 48 — Management of Premenstrual SyndromeGreen LJ, O'Brien PMS, Panay N, Craig M on behalf of the Royal College of Obstetricians andGynaecologists. Management of premenstrual syndrome. BJOG 2017 ; 124:e73–e105
#222 Perimenopausal Mental Health with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 • Duration 01:02:27
Professor Jayashri Kulkarni is one of Australia's leading psychiatrists and researchers specialising in women's mental health. She is the Director of the HER Centre Australia (Health, Education and Research for Women's Mental Health) and Professor of Psychiatry at Monash University. Professor Kulkarni's work focuses on mood disorders across the female lifespan, with particular attention to the neurochemical effects of reproductive hormones on brain function, including perimenopausal depression and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. She is the developer of the Meno-D rating scale and has been a leading voice for over four decades in the recognition and treatment of hormone-related mental illness in women.
In this episode, Dr. Ashlea Broomfield speaks with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni about the mental health impact of perimenopause. They discuss the role of oestrogen and progesterone as neurosteroids influencing mood, cognition, and behaviour; why mood symptoms often precede vasomotor changes by years; which women are most at risk and why; the distinct clinical profile of perimenopausal depression and how to avoid common misdiagnoses; and how to approach hormonal treatment in practice (including contraceptive options, transdermal oestradiol, micronised progesterone, and tibolone) alongside a review of the evidence around MHT safety.
RESOURCES
"The primary care management of perimenopausal depression" — Kulkarni J et al. Australian Journal of General Practice 2026;55(4). Read here
#221 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (MECFS) with Dr David Fineberg
Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 01:16:26
Dr David Fineberg is a General Practitioner and PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne whose research focuses on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID. He is the founding clinician of the ME Research Clinic (MERC), a translational research hub dedicated to advancing the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of complex post-viral syndromes through an evidence-based, patient-centred model. His PhD is "Precision Medicine techniques In the treatment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ME/CFS + Long Covid (PRIME)".
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#220 Loose Joints, Lax Ligaments, and Liquid Gold: Musculoskeletal Medicine for Hypermobility with Dr Rob Illingworth
Thursday, June 4, 2026 • Duration 01:00:09
Many of us have patients with hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome who we work hard to help. As our understanding of these complex multisystem conditions grows, understanding that it doesn't just affect joints but potentially autonomic function, cardiovascular health, digestion, and producing widespread, often debilitating pain, so too does the need for a broader range of therapeutic options.
In this episode, musculoskeletal medicine specialist Dr. Rob Illingworth introduces prolotherapy and PRP as practical, evidence-informed options that could make a real difference to your patients' quality of life and function.
For anyone managing patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or hypermobility spectrum disorders, this one's essential. Dr. Illingworth unpacks the "perfect storm" of lax connective tissue, sensitized pain pathways, and complex comorbidities and adds a valuable option to your therapeutic toolkit for people presenting with these complex conditions.
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#219 Fast Facts in Sexual and Reproductive Health with Dr Sara Whitburn
Thursday, June 4, 2026 • Duration 01:14:51
Dr. Sara Whitburn is the Medical Director of Sexual Health Victoria, Chair of the RACGP Sexual and Reproductive Health Special Interest Group, and a Senior Lecturer in Sexual Health at the University of Melbourne. Her clinical and advocacy interests span STIs, unplanned pregnancy, genital health, menopause care, and long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) training. She is passionate about supporting health professionals to deliver great sexual and reproductive healthcare and enabling equitable access to care for patients.
Connect with the RACGP Sexual and Reproductive Health Special Interest Group: Join the community (open to all RACGP members) by emailing gpsi@racgp.org.au. The group offers peer case discussion, newsletters, and webinars covering topics including PrEP, sexual pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and more.
Resources
• MAGIC App — National Cervical Screening Program guidelines (searchable): search "National Cervical Screening Program MAGIC App"
• Australian STI Management Guidelines — sti.guidelines.org.au
• ASHM (Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine) — PrEP and DoxyPEP decision aids: ashm.org.au
• FSRH Medical Eligibility Criteria (UK Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, updated December 2025): fsrh.org
• Australasian Menopause Society — clinical resources and find-a-practitioner: menopause.org.au
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia (SRHA) / AusLARC scholarship: srha.org.au
Timestamps
00:00 — Introduction & acknowledgement of country
01:00 — Guest introduction: Dr. Sara Whitburn
#218 Workers' Compensation with Greg Spinda
Saturday, May 2, 2026 • Duration 01:02:57
Ever found yourself staring at a workers' compensation or insurance form, pen in hand, quietly wondering what on earth you're supposed to write in half these boxes? You're in good company. Most of us learned this stuff the same way, watching someone else do it, nodding along, and then absolutely winging it the moment we were left alone with a patient and a certificate to fill in.
Yes, we know, workers' compensation and insurance sounds about as thrilling as a mandatory compliance training video. But stick with us. Dr Rob Park sits down with Greg Spinda, specialist personal injury lawyer and, as it turns out, not nearly as terrifying as his credentials suggest, to work through real GP scenarios, tackle those form boxes that have been quietly haunting us, and explore how getting the details right from day one can make an enormous difference to your patients' outcomes. You might just walk away feeling like you finally know what you're doing.
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#217 Men's Sexual Health with Dr Sama Balasubramanian
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 • Duration 01:11:01
Dr Sama Balasubramanian is a General Practitioner and Sexual Health Physician, Fellow of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine and Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine. He holds an Advanced Masters in Psychosexual Health and is Chair of the Training Committee in Sexual Health Medicine for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. He is also a Senior Lecturer and Rural Academic Coordinator at the Rural Clinical School, Australian National University School of Medicine and Psychology.
In this episode we discuss men's sexual health and dysfunction – erectile dysfunction, low libido, and premature orgasm.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Introduction, Welcome to Country, guest bio
03:40 — Reproductive hormones as brain neurosteroids: neurochemical effects of oestrogen and progesterone across the perimenopausal transition
12:19 — Risk factors for perimenopausal mood sensitivity: early life trauma, the HPA/HPG axis, and recognising hormonal sensitivity in clinical history
24:28 — Diagnostic considerations: the Meno-D scale, distinguishing perimenopausal depression from MDD and bipolar disorder, and current gaps in psychiatric classification
37:29 — MHT safety: reviewing the 2001 WHI study, absolute and relative contraindications, and monitoring in practice
45:33 — Treatment approaches: hormonal contraception, transdermal oestradiol, micronised progesterone, tibolone, and tailoring to the individual
59:16 — Further resources and preview of the PMDD companion episode
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Study and learn lifestyle medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that address the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing, using lifestyle approaches, behaviour change, health coaching and implementation science? Check out the JCU College of Medicine postgraduate degrees: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master in lifestyle medicine.
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Study and learn lifestyle medicine: Interested in whole of person clinical practice, research and careers that address the lifestyle and social determinants of illness and wellbeing, using lifestyle approaches, behaviour change, health coaching and implementation science? Check out the JCU College of Medicine postgraduate degrees: Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Master in lifestyle medicine.
