Pacific Pulse Podcast

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Are you wanting to break your betel nut addiction? Sweat your way to a fitter you, or get on top of that excruciating case of gout? Pacific Pulse has you covered.

  1. 1D AGO

    Why mental illnesses like schizophrenia and depression are misunderstood in Samoa

    Experts say when someone is visibly unwell, we’re still quick to label them “crazy,” or explain symptoms like hearing voices or paranoia through spirits or possession when these can be signs of conditions like schizophrenia or severe depression that need proper treatment.

    25 min

  2. FEB 17

    What to do if your kids get malaria

    Over Christmas, Sistas Let's Talk host Natasha Meten travelled home to Madang in Papua New Guinea with her husband and three children. One night, a mosquito slipped into the room where her children were sleeping without a net and what followed was a malaria diagnosis.

    24 min

  3. FEB 10

    Is reducing nicotine use the secret to quitting for good?

    While smokers and vapers face the personal challenge of quitting, governments and policymakers in the Pacific hold responsibility for creating environments that support healthier choices.

    25 min

  4. FEB 3

    Sunscreen is essential and a human right for people with albinism in Fiji

    Under the Pacific sun, people living with albinism face stigma, health risks, and daily challenges. Fiji is leading the way, recognising dermatology as a human right and making sunscreen essential for protection and survival.

    25 min

  5. JAN 27

    Is scabies the key to preventing rheumatic heart disease?

    Epidemiologist Dr Simon Thornley explains why treating scabies on a large scale could be a game changer for preventing rheumatic heart disease in our children.

    25 min

  6. JAN 20

    How factual is gout content on TikTok?

    Gout content on TikTok might be giving you the wrong idea about what the condition is and how it can be treated.

    25 min

  7. JAN 13

    Dr Geoff Muduioa belts out reggae classics to calm his patients

    Imagine lying in a hospital bed. The room is cold. Your heart is racing. You’re about to go into surgery when suddenly your surgeon starts singing.

    20 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    With resolutions starting, let's unpack what really works for our health

    Heading into resolution time, we unpack what really helps Pacific people show up, feel good, and stay consistent with their health and fitness.

    24 min
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Are you wanting to break your betel nut addiction? Sweat your way to a fitter you, or get on top of that excruciating case of gout? Pacific Pulse has you covered.

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  • Creator
    ABC Radio Australia
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All right reserved.
  • Show Website
    Pacific Pulse Podcast