BLA.C.K. Medicine SBS
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- Health & Fitness
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BLA.C.K. Medicine is a health podcast for Indigenous peoples by Indigenous peoples, hosted by Dr Mikayla Couch. We talk about a broad range of health topics relevant to Indigenous Australians including medicines, common issues we face, closing the gap, awesome new initiatives, and how you can improve your own health. The C in BLA.C.K. stands for colonisation and its ongoing impact on Indigenous health. Dr Mikayla Couch is a Bundjalung woman from Tweed Heads and a gynaecology and obstetrics registrar. She interviews First Nations doctors and health care professionals to pick their brains on Indigenous health and learn from what they’ve been working on. Hear some cracking chats on men’s, women’s and children’s health. Everything from burnout and mental health, to COVID-19, pap smears, nutrition and sexology.
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A mother's perspective: Natarsha Bamblett on pregnancy care for Indigenous women
In this epsiode of Bla.c.k Medicine we're turning the tables and learning about pregnancy care from a mother's perspective. Dr Mikayla Couch chats with First Nations woman Nartarsha Bamblett about her experiences becoming a mum and the importance of bringing cultural birthing practises to antenatal care.
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Dr Josh Tobin: Teaching medical students about culture to improve Indigenous health outcomes
Proud Darug man Dr Joshua Tobin chats with Dr Mikayla Couch about the journey from medical student to teacher, working in ICU, and the fundamental importance of teaching health practitioners about Indigenous culture early in their studies. He sees it as vital to improving health outcomes for First Nations patients.
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Dr Jessica Wade: A holistic perspective on sexuality
Sex and sexuality are important factors in overall health but are often neglected in our health practises. Noongar woman, Dr Jessica Wade is on a mission to change that, working with clients to approach their sex lives the same way they might address their fitness. Join Dr Mikayla Couch and Dr Jessica Wade as they discuss sexuality from a holistic perspective. This episode contains references to sexual practises.
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Medical School: Finding your path into medicine
Medical school can be an intense experience. Hectic schedules, long hours of study, exams, practicals and stress! In this epsiode of BLA.C.K. Medicine, Dr Mikayla Couch talks with soon-to-be doctor and Melukerdee woman Amelia Tulip about the different pathways to becoming a doctor, and navigating the highs and lows of studying medicine.
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Understanding the toll of everyday racism
Everyday racism is a familiar experience for many Indigenous people in Australia. Its impact on wellbeing has been understood anecdotally, but a long-term study has recently been able to demonstrate this with data. In this epsiode of BLA.C.K Medicine, Dr Mikayala Couch chats with Kirsty Nichols about Mayi Kuwayu, a ground-breaking research project tracking Indigenous health over time.
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Making mob well: A new way to find culturally-relevant wellbeing resources
For time poor health practitioners, social and emotional wellbeing can often take a back seat to treating physical ailments. But a more holistic approach can produce much better outcomes for Indigenous patients. In this episode Dr Mikayla Couch chats with Uncle Dave and Angela from Wellmob, about the social and emotional wellbeing model of health care, and their mission to make the resources available to all.
Customer Reviews
Great podcast
Amazing podcast thanks Dr. Couch and guests for sharing your perspective, lore and experiences. This podcast is definitely gearing me as a Health science student to look forward to what’s ahead and be culturally aware to best advocate in future.
Incredible new podcast!
The best way to learn is to listen. Amazing new podcast from a proud Indigenous female doctor with incredible and insightful guests!