Clinician’s guide to women and girls’ health

8 episodes

Menopause and healthy ageing
01/03/2026 | 47 mins.
In this episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we turn our attention to menopause - a complex life stage with significant implications for clinical practice and public health.
Joining us are two leading experts: Professor Gita Mishra, founding director of the Australian Women and Girls’ Health Research Centre at the University of Queensland, and Dr Sheila Cook, endocrinologist and obstetric physician. Together, they offer an evidence-based discussion on the multifaceted experience of menopause and its impact on women’s health across the lifespan.
Drawing on decades of research and clinical insight, this episode covers key topics including premature and early menopause, hormone therapy, sleep disruption, muscle strength, cardiovascular risk, and mental health. Our guests also explore the role of lifestyle factors, such as smoking, and the cultural framing of menopause, highlighting how longitudinal data is reshaping our understanding of midlife health.
Designed for health professionals, this conversation underscores the importance of proactive, personalised care and the need to integrate menopause into broader models of preventive and holistic health.
Strengthening habits for women 40+
22/02/2026 | 58 mins.
In this episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we explore the middle years of a woman’s life - her 30s and 40s - a stage often defined by complexity, convergence, and competing demands.
As women juggle careers, raise children, nurture relationships, and increasingly care for ageing parents, their own health and wellbeing needs can easily slip down the priority list. This episode examines how clinicians can better recognise and respond to the pressures of this life stage, offering proactive, empathetic, and holistic care that helps women not just manage, but truly thrive.
Joining the conversation are Dr Ruchika Luhach, a Brisbane-based GP with a special interest in women’s and children’s health, and Dr Carrie-Anne Lewis, a clinical and research dietitian at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital whose PhD focuses on person-centred obesity care. Together, they share practical insights into supporting women’s physical and emotional wellbeing during this pivotal chapter.
Antenatal care in the maternal years
15/02/2026 | 45 mins.
In this episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we explore the life-altering transition to motherhood and how health professionals can ensure new mums feel empowered to thrive, with the right support networks around them. Building on themes from our previous series, The Clinician’s Guide to the First 2000 Days, this episode takes a broader lens on reproductive health.
We delve into the continuum of care across both primary care and maternity services, highlighting the critical role clinicians play in supporting women’s physical, emotional, and social wellbeing throughout pregnancy and beyond.
Joining us are GP Dr Kim Nolan, a seasoned practitioner in Logan with over 30 years of experience and a diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology, and Midwife Gemma Macmillan, who brings frontline expertise in maternal care. Together, they share practical strategies and clinical insights to help practitioners better support women during one of the most transformative periods of their lives.
Building healthy habits in the 20s and 30s
08/02/2026 | 48 mins.
In the fourth episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we take a deeper look at the mental and physical health of young women as they transition from school into their 20s. Building on our previous discussion of reproductive health, this episode explores how trust, connection, and open dialogue can shape a young woman’s journey into adulthood.
Our guests - Accredited Practising Dietitian Lauren Pearson and psychologist Hayley Archbell - share their expertise on topics including disordered eating, trauma, neurodiversity, and emotional wellbeing.
Together, they highlight the importance of breaking stigma around mental health, and how compassionate, person-centred care can foster resilience, confidence, and self-awareness during this formative stage of life.
Reproductive health in early adulthood
01/02/2026 | 40 mins.
In the third episode of The Clinician’s Guide to Women and Girls’ Health, we shift focus to young adulthood, exploring the evolving nature of women’s bodies, fertility, and the transition to independent healthcare.
As women move from school into work, training, or university, they begin navigating the health system on their own - often for the first time. This episode highlights the importance of creating safe, supportive environments and the power of education in helping women make informed, confident choices about their reproductive health.
Joining the conversation are Dr Sally Cohen, an experienced obstetrician gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon with expertise in adolescent gynaecology and endometriosis, and Dr Vanessa Siu, a North Brisbane GP and medical educator specialising in reproductive and sexual health.
Together, they offer valuable insights into how clinicians can support women through this critical stage of life.

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About Clinician’s guide to women and girls’ health

Welcome to the Clinician’s guide to women and girls’ health - a podcast dedicated to supporting the lifelong wellbeing of women and girls. Every woman and girl deserve to thrive - physically, emotionally, and socially. Healthcare professionals play a vital role in empowering women and girls to advocate for their health, participate fully in society, and navigate each stage of life with confidence. An initiative of Health and Wellbeing Queensland and funded by Clinical Excellence Queensland, this series equips clinicians with expert insights and practical tools to support women and girls from early adolescence through to menopause and beyond. Informed by more than 10,000 voices - consumers and professionals alike - through Queensland’s Women and Girls’ Health Strategy 2032 and the Clinical Excellence Queensland Showcase Survey, our conversations reflect real needs and lived experiences. Across the season, we’ll speak with leading Queensland health experts to explore topics spanning adolescence, young adulthood, motherhood, midlife, menopause, and ageing. Together, we’ll unpack the sensitive, complex, and often overlooked aspects of care that shape a woman’s health journey. Tune in to deepen your clinical knowledge, strengthen your practice, and help women and girls take charge of their health - at every age and every stage.

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