Emerge Australia Imagine Podcast Series

Encore episode for Carers Week 2026. In this episode, Anne Wilson hosts an enlightening conversation with Heleni Bagiartakis, who at the time was Carer Gateway State Manager. A passionate community services leader shaping transformational change for current and future generations, especially in diverse communities. Carer Gateway – is a free support service funded by the […]

Encore episode for Carers Week 2026. Kate Baychek’s moving conversation with CEO, Anne Wilson provides a touching and powerful glimpse into the reality of ME/CFS for loved ones, is so very touching and powerful. Kate is a carer for her bedbound adult child with ME. She’s also a registered nurse who has worked in the public hospital […]

Encore episode for Carers Week 2026, one of our most popular episodes! Anne Wilson, is joined by the extraordinary Lynne Harris, who has been caring for her oldest son, who has just turned 34, for over 3 years. Prior, Lynn was a full-time junior primary teacher. She had to change her life as a mother […]

Encore episode for Carers Week 2026. In this podcast we share Tori Sommer’s insightful presentation from Emerge Australia’s 2024 Round Table event at Parliament House in Canberra. Tori, a chiropractor, is carer for her husband, GP Dr Stephen Sommer. Tori shares how she found solace and support throughout what has been a long journey, with […]

Encore episode for Carers Week 2026. This podcast highlights the heart in the carer relationship: this week we bring you CEO Anne Wilson’s very special conversation with Jenny Meagher and her husband and carer, Pete. Jenny lives with ME/CFS and she and her husband, Pete both care for their adult daughter, also living with ME/CFS. Before her illness became more severe, […]

Parents-in-chief of “Team Eliza” • Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science Encore episode for Carers Week 2026. When your daughter’s post-viral illness turns into severe ME, what do you do if “the cavalry isn’t coming”? For Emerita Professor Ros Gleadow FAA (plant biologist, Monash) and Emeritus Professor Andy Gleadow AO (geologist, Uni Melbourne) the […]

Anne Wilson, CEO of Emerge Australia, is joined by Henry and his mother Jen, whose also lives with long Covid, to share their journey and insights.

Advocate • Artist • Lived Experience with ME/CFS On Severe ME/CFS Day, we’re proud to present an enlightened, heartfelt and empowering episode of the Emerge Australia Imagine podcast. In this special conversation, Anne Wilson, CEO of Emerge Australia, sits down with Tracey Collins – a courageous advocate who has been living with ME/CFS for over 20 years, including the past four years with severe and […]

Clinician • Founder • Pain and Long COVID Specialist Understanding long COVID and Severe ME/CFS with Dr Robert Groysman. In the lead-up to Severe ME/CFS Day on August 8, Emerge Australia is proud to present a compelling episode of the Emerge Australia Imagine podcast series. Join CEO Anne Wilson in conversation with Dr Robert Groysman, a pioneering pain and long COVID specialist […]

Clinician • Researcher • Educator Content Warning: This podcast episode features very personal experiences shared by Jason and includes some language that may be considered extreme. Listener discretion is advised. Dr Jason Lam is a dynamic and multifaceted medical professional with a unique journey from professional dancer to physician. His interest in medicine was sparked during a lung collapse, and […]

Advocate • Artist • Lived Experience with ME/CFS In a very special moment for the Emerge Australia Imagine podcasts, we are proud to feature a heartfelt and insightful conversation between CEO Anne Wilson and passionate advocate Stacey Hollings from her bed. Society just doesn’t understand the need to be in bed, in the dark all the time … I am bedbound because of post-exertional malaise […]

Clinician • Founder • Researcher As we approach Severe ME/CFS Day, we’re excited to share a special episode of the Emerge Australia Imagine podcast. In this conversation, Anne Wilson, CEO of Emerge Australia, speaks with Dr David Fineberg – a dedicated General Practitioner, PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne, and founder of the ME Research Clinic. Dr Fineberg is at the […]

Mother • Carer • Educator • Researcher • Sector Leader Understanding Severe ME/CFS. A wholehearted, hard-hitting and uplifting conversation with Dr Liz Branigan, mother, carer, passionate educator, researcher and sector leader. As we approach Severe ME Day on 8 August, Emerge Australia is proud to present a heartfelt conversation between Anne Wilson and Dr Liz Branigan, […]

Clinician • Founder • Researcher Discover the latest insights in our upcoming Emerge Australia Imagine podcast episode, featuring an enlightening conversation between Anne Wilson, CEO of Emerge Australia, and Dr Alexis Cutchins – a renowned clinical cardiologist with a passion for helping people living with complex chronic illness. In this episode, Dr Cutchins shares her extensive experience working with […]

Journalist • Author • Advocate In the lead-up to Severe ME/CFS Day on August 8, Emerge Australia is proud to present a compelling new episode of the Emerge Australia Imagine podcast. Join our CEO, Anne Wilson, as she sits down with renowned journalist, author, and advocate Tracey Spicer AM – a passionate supporter of Emerge Australia and a courageous voice who has […]

Advocate • Lived Experience ME/CFS In this podcast we meet Carly who is a courageous advocate and powerful voice for those living with ME/CFS and other chronic illnesses. With over three decades of personal experience, she has navigated a complex healthcare system, facing many challenges and barriers to safe and compassionate care. Her journey has included many […]

Educator • Advocate Get ready for an eye-opening conversation during ME/CFS Awareness Week as Anne Wilson, CEO of Emerge Australia, welcomes Camille Williams, an expert in the field of telehealth nursing and a passionate advocate for individuals living with ME/CFS. In this insightful podcast episode, Anne and Camille delve into the often misunderstood concept of post-exertional malaise […]

Advocate • Lived Experience with ME/CFS Join Anne Wilson, CEO of Emerge Australia, as she welcomes Carolyn Merritt, a remarkable advocate and retired physiotherapist, to the Imagine Podcast. In this insightful episode, Carolyn shares her personal journey with ME/CFS and dysautonomia, offering a unique perspective on the impact of post-exertional malaise (PEM). I don’t think I really […]

Facilitator • Lived Experience ME/CFS • Advocate Join us for an insightful episode of the Emerge Australia Imagine Podcast as we delve further into the world of ME/CFS and the impacts of post-exertional malaise (PEM) with an expert guest, Louise De Pino. Louise, a trained social worker and experienced peer facilitator, brings a wealth of knowledge and personal […]

Educator • Advocate Join Anne Wilson, CEO of Emerge Australia, as she welcomes Kate Herbert, the organisation’s dedicated Nurse Educator, for an insightful conversation during ME/CFS Awareness Week. Kate, with her unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience, will delve into the often misunderstood and challenging aspects of post-exertional malaise (PEM) in ME/CFS. PEM is […]