Let's Talk Health
Let’s Talk Health is Torrens University Australia's flagship podcast, shining a light on the health and wellbeing topics that matter most to Australians. Hosted by Natalie Cook, Director of Innovation, Industry and Employability in Health and Education, each episode brings engaging conversations with experts from our Health faculty and staff.
We’ll cover mental health, chronic pain, nutrition, naturopathy, ageing and more, delivering evidence-based insights, expert perspectives and practical advice to support informed health choices.
Episodes
13 episodes
The intergenerational fix for the loneliness epidemic | with Assoc. Prof. Clare Littleton
Loneliness is increasingly described as a modern epidemic - one that affects people of all ages and impacts both physical and mental health. In this episode of Let’s Talk Health, host Natalie Cook speaks with Associate Professor Clare Littleton...
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Episode 13
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23:41
How naturopathy helps when nothing else makes sense | with Jasmine King
Naturopathy is growing in popularity, but many still don't know what it's really all about. If you've heard the name but want to know more, this episode of Let’s Talk Health is the perfect introduction to the intriguing world of herbal...
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Episode 12
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27:01
Is sitting worse than smoking? The hidden health impacts of sedentary life explained | with Assoc. Prof. Fahad Hanna
In this episode of Let's Talk Health, host Natalie Cook speaks with Associate Professor Fahad Hanna, a public health expert from the Centre for Healthy Futures at Torrens University Australia, to explore the health risks associated wit...
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Episode 11
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24:52
Why crowds feel harder to handle after COVID | with Jenny Day
In this bonus episode of Let’s Talk Health, host Natalie Cook speaks with psychology learning facilitator Jenny Day about how COVID-19 has reshaped our sense of personal...
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Episode 10
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4:53
Your brain, personal space & the science of everyday boundaries | with Jenny Day
Personal space shapes our daily lives more than we realise - from crowded commutes to open-plan offices and the subtle ways we signal when things feel “too close.” In this episode of Let’s Talk Health, host Natalie Cook speaks with Psy...
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Episode 9
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26:51
Why the cosmetics industry needs to rethink “anti-ageing” | with Assoc. Prof. Rachel Ambagtsheer
In this bonus episode of Let’s Talk Health, host Natalie Cook speaks with Associate Professor Rachel Ambagtsheer about how social media shapes the way we thin...
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Episode 8
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3:09
How to spot ageism in healthcare (and why it’s still so common) | with Assoc. Prof. Rachel Ambagtsheer
Ageing is something every one of us will experience, but ageism – the stereotypes, assumptions and biases tied to age – still shapes how people are treated in everyday life. In this episode of Let’s Talk Health, host Natalie Cook is jo...
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Episode 7
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28:06
Can you feel pain without being hurt? | with Tim Trevail
In this bonus episode of Let’s Talk Health, host Natalie Cook speaks with Tim Trevail to explore why pain is more about protection than damage. Together, they unpack how the brain interprets pain, why context matters, and what it reall...
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Episode 6
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8:46
Is pain all in your head? (& why movement helps) | with Tim Trevail
Pain is something everyone feels, but few truly understand. In this episode, physiotherapist and educator Tim Trevail helps us unpack why pain is s...
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Episode 5
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21:37
The truth about organic farming | with Dr Liza Oates
In this bonus episode of Let’s Talk Health, host Natalie Cook speaks with Dr Liza Oates about the foundations of organic farming and what makes it different from conventional methods. Dr Oates shares her journey into researching organi...
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8:10
How to eat organic without breaking the bank | with Dr. Liza Oates
Organic food is often seen as healthier, more sustainable, and better for the planet - but it also has a reputation for being expensive and hard to access. In this episode of Let’s Talk Health, host Natalie Cook is joined by
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Episode 3
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24:08
How your brain makes up memories | with Prof. Matthew Mundy
In this episode of Let’s Talk Health, host Natalie Cook speaks to Prof. Matthew Mundy about the intriguing phenomenon of false memories. Can our brains make up memories? Are our recollections truly accurate? Matthew explains how...
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Episode 2
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5:15
How to improve your memory (and why you forget in the first place) | with Prof. Matthew Mundy
Tune in to our brand-new health podcast, where leading Health faculty members and researchers dive into the everyday factors that influence how we live, feel, and thrive.Kicking off the series is Professor Matthew Mundy: cognitive neuro...
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Episode 1
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