Episodes

  • Bush medicine: The healing properties of Indigenous plant-based medicine

    Bush medicine: The healing properties of Indigenous plant-based medicine
    Jul 4 2024
    In this final episode of BLA.C.K. Medicine, Dr Mikayla Couch shares an Indigenous perspective on plant-based medicine, as she chats with Bundjalung man and Gardening Australia presenter Uncle Clarence Slockee about the medicinal and health benefits of Indigenous plants.
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    23 mins
  • A mother's perspective: Natarsha Bamblett on pregnancy care for Indigenous women

    A mother's perspective: Natarsha Bamblett on pregnancy care for Indigenous women
    Mar 29 2024
    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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    39 mins
  • Dr Josh Tobin: Teaching medical students about culture to improve Indigenous health outcomes

    Dr Josh Tobin: Teaching medical students about culture to improve Indigenous health outcomes
    Feb 15 2024
    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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    35 mins
  • Dr Jessica Wade: A holistic perspective on sexuality

    Dr Jessica Wade: A holistic perspective on sexuality
    Oct 19 2023
    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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    29 mins
  • Medical School: Finding your path into medicine

    Medical School: Finding your path into medicine
    Sep 21 2023
    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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    20 mins
  • Understanding the toll of everyday racism

    Understanding the toll of everyday racism
    Aug 17 2023
    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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    14 mins
  • Making mob well: A new way to find culturally-relevant wellbeing resources

    Making mob well: A new way to find culturally-relevant wellbeing resources
    Jul 21 2023
    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.
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    16 mins
  • Keeley Starling: How remote nursing made me a better nurse

    Keeley Starling: How remote nursing made me a better nurse
    Jun 21 2023
    Remote nursing can be a challenging but rewarding pathway for those keen to work outside of the hospital system. For travel nurse Keeley Starling, it offered the opportunity to see more of Australia and taught her to adapt her nursing skills to new environments. In this episode of BLA.C.K. Medicine, Dr Mikayla Couch talks to Keeley about the highs and lows of nursing in far flung places, her interest in renal health, and unexpected TikTok fame.
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    17 mins