The GP Show

Dr Sam Manger

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. Thoughtful, practical, and refreshingly real, for health professionals who want more than just the textbook. Listen on all podcast platforms. And find more at http://thegpshow.com/

  1. #219 Fast Facts in Sexual and Reproductive Health with Dr Sarah Whitburn

    6 DAYS AGO

    #219 Fast Facts in Sexual and Reproductive Health with Dr Sarah Whitburn

    Dr. Sarah 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  •          RANZCOG Contraception Guidelines: ranzcog.edu.au  •          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. Sarah Whitburn 02:56 — Contraception: Pill Choice, Medical Eligibility Criteria Considerations, PBS Updates 12:18 — The menopausal transition: contraception vs. MHT, managing bleeding on MHT 23:10 — IUD pain management and post operative considerations 30:40 — Progesterone sensitivity and MHT options 33:00 — Monitoring patients on MHT 39:20 — Genitourinary syndrome of menopause and genital skincare 44:57 — Vaginal treatments vs. lubricants — clarifying the difference 45:42 — Libido: a biopsychosocial approach 49:00 — STIs: asymptomatic screening and approaching vaginal discharge 54:39 — Symptomatic STIs and trauma-informed examination 57:18 — Bacterial vaginosis and partner treatment 59:12 — STI prevention: PrEP and DoxyPEP 1:03:21 — Cervical screening: 2025 guideline updates and the MAGIC App 1:06:56 — Trauma-informed care in practice 1:10:51 — Medicare changes: LARC rebates and bulk billing incentives 1:12:58 — Why join the RACGP-SRH special interest group .. If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via contact@thegpshow.com  Thank you for listening and your support. ...  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. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission and YouTube: Careers in lifestyle medicine The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here.

    1hr 15min
  2. #218 Workers' Compensation with Greg Spinda

    2 MAY

    #218 Workers' Compensation with Greg Spinda

    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. ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via contact@thegpshow.com  Thank you for listening and your support. ...  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. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission and YouTube: Careers in lifestyle medicine The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here.

    1hr 3min
  3. #217 Men's Sexual Health with Dr Sama Balasubramanian

    22 APR

    #217 Men's Sexual Health with Dr Sama Balasubramanian

    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.   Resources: Healthy Male website: https://healthymale.org.au/  The Penis Project podcast Deprescribing psychotropics podcast with Dr Mark Horowitz ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via contact@thegpshow.com  Thank you for listening and your support. ...  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. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission and YouTube: Careers in lifestyle medicine The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here.

    1hr 11min
  4. #216 Climate and Health in General Practice: Practical Approaches for Clinicians with Dr Kate Wylie

    2 APR

    #216 Climate and Health in General Practice: Practical Approaches for Clinicians with Dr Kate Wylie

    In this episode of The GP Show, Dr Ashlea Broomfield and Dr Kate Wylie explore why climate change is a pressing human health issue and what it means for general practice. Throughout the discussion, Dr Wylie explains how changing environments affect our patients and the way we practice medicine, as well as how clinics can operate more sustainably. Dr Kate Wylie is an Adelaide based GP and the executive director of Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA), a not-for-profit advocacy organisation that recognises that human health depends upon a healthy environment.  Dr Wylie is the immediate past chair of the RACGP's Climate and Environmental Medicine Specific Interest Group, elevating the need for climate action with GPs across Australia. She is a previous chair of DEA and is the founder of Climate Medicine, an advocacy project whereby she presents to community groups on the health effects of climate change. This episode offers insights and strategies for GPs and healthcare teams seeking to navigate the growing intersection of climate and health in their daily practice. Resources & Links: Doctors for the Environment Australia RACGP Special Interest Group – Environmental Medicine MJA Insight Plus: Let's get practical: how we can heal the planet and our patients ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via contact@thegpshow.com  Thank you for listening and your support. ...  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. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission and YouTube: Careers in lifestyle medicine The 3 week online microcredential in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health: Life and Mind available here.

    56 min
  5. #214 Doctors, Dragons, and Delirious laughter with Dungeon Master Dr Chris Timms

    26 FEB

    #214 Doctors, Dragons, and Delirious laughter with Dungeon Master Dr Chris Timms

    Medicine is serious work — but that doesn't mean doctors can't have fun. In this special episode of The GP Show, Drs Rob Park, Ash Broomfield, and Sam Manger get together to put the guidelines down, pick the dice up, and step into the wonderful world of Doctors and Dragons. Joined by GP and Game Master Dr Chris Timms, they swap consult rooms for a fantasy adventure filled with goblins, laughter, and questionable decision-making. They clearly have no idea what they are doing - so have a listen if you've ever been curious what dungeons and dragons is as expert Dr Chris Timms adds a guiding orb of light.  What unfolds is more than just a game — it's a reminder that shared fun, creativity, and connection among friends can be a powerful antidote to professional loneliness. If you've ever felt isolated in medicine, or just want to remember what fun feels like, this episode is for you. ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via contact@thegpshow.com  Thank you for listening and your support. ...  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. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission and YouTube: Careers in lifestyle medicine

    39 min
  6. #213 RAVES Model for Eating Disorders with Shane Jeffries

    19 FEB

    #213 RAVES Model for Eating Disorders with Shane Jeffries

    In this episode of The GP Show, Dr Ashlea Broomfield speaks with accredited practising dietitian Shane Jeffries about the RAVES Eating Model - a structured, adaptable framework for understanding and supporting eating patterns in general practice. Originally developed for eating disorders, RAVES has been applied more broadly in primary care settings to support patients with body image concerns, disordered eating, chronic disease, metabolic health, and sports nutrition. RAVES stands for: Regularity – consistent eating patterns Adequacy – meeting energy and nutrient needs Variety – flexible, balanced food choices Eating socially – navigating real-world meals Spontaneity – adapting to unexpected situations In this episode, Ashlea and Shane discuss: • How diet culture and moralising food shape people's relationships with eating • The difference between calories and nutritional adequacy • How RAVES complements CBT-E, FBT, and plate-based approaches to disordered eating • The role of hunger, fullness, and interoception in clinical practice • Considerations for restrictive eating, neurodivergence, and GLP-1 medications • Using RAVES as a structured thinking tool for GPs, even without providing detailed nutrition plans Key takeaway: RAVES is not a diet - it's a practical, person-centred framework that balances structure, flexibility, and clinical nuance to support sustainable change across diverse contexts. 🔗 Learn more at raveseatingmodel.com ... If you would like to request a topic, please contact us via contact@thegpshow.com  Thank you for listening and your support. ...  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. Dr Sam Manger on YouTube: Using lifestyle as medicine: A new era in chronic disease remission and YouTube: Careers in lifestyle medicine

    1 hr

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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. Thoughtful, practical, and refreshingly real, for health professionals who want more than just the textbook. Listen on all podcast platforms. And find more at http://thegpshow.com/

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