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1. S5 - Ep 9 - Ventricular Septal Defects - Holey Moley

   Jul 20, 2026

   Holey moley! 🫀 Ventricular septal defects are common, but how well do you really know the ins and outs? In this high-yield episode, Nim covers types of VSDs, epidemiology, physiology, clinical presentation, and management. After listening you will be able to confidently recognise and understand this common congenital heart lesion. Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

2. S5 - Episode 8 - Atrial Septal Defects - Another Hole in the Wall

   Jun 28, 2026

   Ever wondered how a tiny hole in the heart can cause such a problem for the patient? In this episode, we are learning about Atrial Septal Defects (ASDs), tracing that left-to-right shunt, and giving you the hole picture on the clinical presentation and management. After listening to this episode, you will certainly be able to impress your consultant in clinic and on rounds! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

3. S5 - Episode 7 - Innocent vs Pathological Murmurs - Murmur on the Dance Floor

   Jun 14, 2026

   That murmur you just heard, was it a harmless flow murmur or a sign of significant heart disease? Not sure, well you're in luck because in this episode we tackle one of the most common (and sometimes anxiety-inducing!) findings on an exam: a heart murmur. Listen on as Nim break's down the clues that help distinguish innocent from pathological murmurs, with practical pearls you'll actually use on the wards and in clinic. Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

4. S5 - Episode 6 - Types Congenital Heart Defects - For Shunts and Giggles

   May 31, 2026

   This episode untangles the wild world of congenital heart defects — from cyanotic to acyanotic and everything in between. We’ll break down how to categorise, conceptualise, and actually remember these lesions! Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

5. S5 - Episode 5 - Congenital Heart Defects - Baby I'm Born This Way

   May 17, 2026

   Join us as we explore congenital heart defects, the world’s most common birth condition. In this episode, we unpack the epidemiology of CHD and then dive into how we detect CHD, from prenatal ultrasounds to newborn screening, and beyond. Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

6. S5 - Episode 4 - The HEADSS Screen - [Guest: Dr Lloyd Snook]

   May 11, 2026

   Nim chats with Dr Lloyd Snook (Paediatric Advanced Trainee passionate about adolescent and young adult medicine) about what the HEADSS screen. They cover what the HEADSS assessment involves, why it matters, and practical tips for building rapport, asking sensitive questions, and making these conversations feel natural in everyday paediatric practice. Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

7. S5 - Episode 3 - Advanced Care Planning in Paediatrics - [Guest: Dr Daniel Dorevitch]

   Apr 26, 2026

   In episode 3 of 3 in the communication and palliative care series, Dr Daniel Dorevitch (General Paediatrician and Paediatric Palliative Care Trainee) breaks down how Advanced Care Planning differs between adult and paediatric practice, what it actually involves, and how to approach these conversations in real clinical settings. Perfect for paediatric clinicians and students, this chat offers practical tips, real-world insights, and a clear perspective on navigating challenging discussions with families that will help you build confidence and clarity when involved in such delicate and complex cases. Resources: The Victorian Paediatric Palliative Care approach to "thinking ahead " - thinking-ahead-policy-2017-pdf.pdf A Practical Guide to Palliative Care in Paediatrics (The "Green Book") - A Practical Guide to Palliative Care in Paediatrics - Paediatric Palliative Care Vemuri S, Hynson J, Williams K, Gillam L. Conceptualising paediatric advance care planning: a qualitative phenomenological study of paediatricians caring for children with life-limiting conditions in Australia . BMJ Open. 2022 May 16;12(5):e060077. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060077. PMID: 35577468; PMCID: PMC9115011. Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

8. S5 - Episode 2 - Paediatric Palliative Care - [Guest: Dr Daniel Dorevitch]

   Apr 12, 2026

   What is paediatric palliative care? What does it involve? And how do children understand death? In this episode, Dr Daniel Dorevitch (General Paediatrician and Paediatric Palliative Care Trainee) joins us to explore this essential, and often unfamiliar field. We cover what palliative care in paediatrics is, why it matters, and practical resources for clinicians. It is an informative must-listen for anyone caring for children and their families. Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

9. S5 - Episode 1 - Being an Effective Clinical Communicator - [Guest: Dr Daniel Dorevitch]

   Mar 29, 2026

   Great communication in healthcare can be a true superpower. In this episode, Dr Daniel Dorevitch (General Paediatrician and Paediatric Palliative Care Trainee) joins us to unpack why communication matters. He also gives us practical tools to improve our conversations with patients and families, and guides us towards resources we can use to further our learning. Links to Resources: Vital Talk - https://vitaltalk.org/ Healthcare Communication Collective - https://www.healthcommcollective.com.au/ Pam Mclean Centre - https://pammcleancentre.org/ Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

10. S4 - Episode 18 - [Article Read] - Why is it so hard to take a break in Medicine?

    Oct 26, 2025

    Medicine is tiring and this whole doctor-ing thing can be exhausting. So why when we need to take time out is it so hard to do so? I took time off training last year, and had a lot to ponder about. So, listen as I read my article originally written and published in AusDoc about The Rest Dilemma: Why Doctors Struggle to Take a Break. Link to the article is available below: I needed a break from my paediatric training, but why was hitting the pause button so tough? | AusDoc Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

11. S4 - Episode 17 - Allergic Rhinitis - A Funny Runny Naughty Nose

    Oct 12, 2025

    Join as Nim dives nose-first into the sneezy, sniffly world of allergic rhinitis — that all-too-familiar combo of itchy eyes, runny nose, and a whole lot of achoo-ing! Listen on as she unpacks what’s happening inside those inflamed nasal passages, how it presents clinically, and how to manage it. Grab your headphones because it’s time to clear the air on allergies! ASCIA Clinical Update Allergic Rhinitis - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

12. S4 - Episode 16 - Eczema - Here come Itchy and Scratchy! [Guest: Dr Nicola Bobeldyk]

    Sep 28, 2025

    In this episode of A Spoonful of Medicine , we chat with fellow Paediatric AT Dr Nicola Bobeldyk about eczema in children. We cover presentation, triggers, superinfection, and both acute and everyday management, sharing practical pearls to help you support families dealing with this common paediatric condition. Links to guidelines used: Eczema – Emergency management in children | Children's Health Queensland Clinical Practice Guidelines : Eczema ASCIA Stepwise Management Plan for Eczema - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

13. S4 - Episode 15 - Food Allergies - When the immune system goes nuts! [Guest: Dr Brandon Lo]

    Sep 14, 2025

    It's time to learn all about food allergies!! Nim is joined by fellow Paediatric AT (and proud EpiPen carrier) Dr Brandon Lo to unpack food allergies in children. This episode is jam-packed covering epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis, management (emergency and long term), and prevention. All the while, the duo shares practical insights for clinicians caring for kids with allergies. The information in this episode comes from the RCH guidelines on Food Allergy, and ASCIA resources regarding Food Allergy in children. Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

14. S4 - Episode 14 - [Article Read] - What Junior Doctors think about General Practice

    Aug 10, 2025

    Australia needs more GPs, they are the true generalists, and are the cornerstone of our healthcare system. So, why aren't more people going into GP? Another Article episode, this time exploring the barriers that exist that prevent junior doctors and medical students from pursuing general practice. Listen as Nim reads her article originally written and published in AusDoc. Link to the article is available below: What us junior doctors really think about general practice | AusDoc Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

15. S4 - Episode 13 - Cow's Milk Protein Intolerance (CMPI) - Udderly Legen-Dairy

    Jul 28, 2025

    Listen on to learn all about CMPI, a common condition that you will encounter no matter where you work in paediatrics. We go through what it is, how it presents, how to diagnose it and how it is managed. So what are you waiting for? Let's Mooooo-ve on to it! Resources: Clinical Practice Guidelines : Non-IgE mediated food allergy Cow's milk protein (dairy) and soy - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

16. S4 - Episode 12 - [Article Read] - Unaccredited Registrars

    Jul 13, 2025

    This episode another Article Read. Many of the doctors working in the health system are what we call "Unaccredited Registrars", and the challenges they face can be tough. Listen as Nim reads her article originally written and published in AusDoc about Unaccredited Registrars and how there needs to be a better way when it comes to training. Link to the article is available below: Unaccredited registrars keep our public hospitals functioning — so why are they treated so badly? | AusDoc Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

17. S4 - Episode 11 - RSV - Oh so very virulent

    Jun 30, 2025

    Listen along to learn about the updates to RSV vaccination as they pertain to pregnant people and babies. Find out who is eligible, how it works, why it is helpful and what the evidence is telling us (SPOILER: It is really beneficial!). This is a really handy episode for anyone involved in taking care of mums and bubs, or involved in counselling about the RSV vaccine. References: RSV: an update on prevention and management - Australian Prescriber Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): Frequently asked questions (FAQs) | NCIRS Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

18. S4 - Episode 10 - [Article Read] - The Cost of Medicine

    Jun 22, 2025

    This episode is a little different from the others. With the recent protests by doctors in NSW, and the discussions about Medicare and the reimbursements for doctors, it seemed like an apt time to re-examine what the cost of being a doctor is. And, with workforce issues, pay, working conditions and non-doctor scope creep - is the price it takes to become a doctor indeed worth it anymore? Listen as Nim reads her article originally written and published in AusDoc. Link to the article is available below: Is the cost of becoming a doctor still worth it? I'm not sure | AusDoc Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

19. S4 - Episode 9 - Short Stature - What's Up Shawty?

    Jun 8, 2025

    This episode looks at something that’s commonly brought up in clinics and can feel deceptively simple yet confusing: short stature . Join Nim as she discusses how to approach the assessment, when to suspect an underlying issue, and what investigations to consider. Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.

20. S4 - Episode 8 - SIADH, DI and CSW - A Tricky Trio

    May 25, 2025

    This episode tackles a trio of tricky but important conditions: Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Diabetes Insipidus (DI) and Cerebral Salt Wasting (CSW) . They can look similar on paper, but are different entities, and require completely different management —so getting the diagnosis right and knowing what to do is crucial. In this episode, we unpack: The pathophysiology of each condition Their common aetiologies How to differentiate them clinically and biochemically The approach to management Send us your feedback here! Follow us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine Contact us at spoonfulofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Make sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on new episodes, and RATE and leave a REVIEW to help others find us too! Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.