Episodes

In this episode of SIX Hats , Dr Amy Behimer , PharmD, health coach, and person living with Multiple Sclerosis, joins us to unpack what thriving really means when you live with a chronic condition. Amy shares her personal jou...

In this episode of SIX Hats , Dr Shami is joined by neuroscientist Cameron Allen , founder of Neuroprogeny , to explore why nervous system regulation may be the missing link in healing — especially for people who feel they’ve...

Today I’m joined by the incredible Rajes Harper — an Educational and Developmental Psychologist whose career spans more than two decades of supporting children, families, schools, and communities. Rajes holds a Doctor of Phil...

In this episode of Six Hats , Dr. Shami sits down with Dr. Brian Ang—ophthalmologist, nutritional medicine advocate, and founder of Nutravision. Through his clinical work, he began connecting the dots between vision, inflamma...

Today on The Six Hats , we’re joined by Dr Melissa Beitner, bariatric surgeon and obesity medicine specialist here in Melbourne. Dr Melissa Beitner is the founder of 360 Surgery, a comprehensive weight-management clinic based...

In this episode of SIX HATS , Dr Shami sits down with Michelle Campbell —founder of the social-impact nonprofit #Stability and author of Bluebird: A Memoir of Trauma, Heartbreak and Divine Beauty in the Struggle —to explore t...

In this intimate episode, Steph Sta Maria, writer and mother of two, invites us into the quiet, unspoken corners of becoming a mother later in life. Drawing from her own journey of two pregnancies at 44 and 47, and conversat...

Scapegoating at work is one of the most subtle—and damaging—forms of workplace abuse. Unlike bullying, which is overt and direct, scapegoating often hides in plain sight: an individual is unfairly blamed, excluded, or sacrifi...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Romey Granek , a Melbourne-based general surgeon who graduated from Monash University in 2014. With a career spanning acute general surgery, trauma, Aboriginal health, and surgical educati...

In this powerful episode of SIX Hats , Dr. Shami sits down with Christine Garde-Denning, visionary founder and CEO of CouldYou? , a global nonprofit on a mission to eliminate period poverty by 2030. Christine shares the eye-o...

Join Jenny Bourke, a certified Create Lift Hypopressives Coach and Pilates Instructor, as she delves into her personal journey of overcoming pelvic organ prolapse through hypopressive exercises. In this episode, Jenny shares ...

What does personal safety really mean—and how do we protect it in relationships, especially when facing separation or control? In this empowering episode of SIX Hats , Dr. Shami sits down with multi-award-winning family and d...

In this eye-opening episode of SIX Hats , Dr. Shami sits down with nutrition researcher and myth-buster Zoe Harcombe, PhD to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern nutrition: dietary fat . From the war on satur...

In this episode, I speak with integrative gynaecologist Dr. Shamitha Kathurusinghe about a fresh, whole-person approach to women’s health. We unpack how nutrition and lifestyle can drive conditions like heavy periods, painful...

In this episode, I am joined by clinical nutritionist Natalie Earle from Nutrition with Confidence to unpack two often misunderstood conditions: POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and Long COVID . Together, they...

In this episode, I sit down with menopause coach Baljit Rana , founder of Menobloom Wellness Coaching , to explore a new, empowering approach to navigating perimenopause and menopause. From brain fog and mood swings to burnou...

In this short and powerful episode, I chat with fertility specialist Dr. Kokum Jayasinghe, everything you need to know about egg freezing. From the ideal age to consider it, to the emotional and physical process involved, thi...

What if everything you thought you knew about psychiatric diagnoses—especially in children—was worth re-examining? In this eye-opening episode of SIX Hats , Dr. Shami sits down with UK-based child psychiatrist, author, and cr...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by physiotherapist Steffan Cavalera from Kieser in Melbourne, and we’re diving deep into osteoarthritis—what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and why surgery isn’t always the first step. We unpack the...

In this heartfelt and empowering episode, I sit down with Michelle Curmi , a holistic psychologist who is passionate about helping women navigate the emotional and mental changes of menopause. Together, we explore how hormona...

In this episode, we sit down with Perri Carlson-Hawke , a leading Metabolic Psychologist in Australia , to explore the powerful link between mental health and metabolic function . Perri shares her personal journey—how she bec...

Today we will be uncovering the hidden health hazards in your home and empower you to create a space that truly supports your well-being. Join Nicole Bijlsma, Australia’s leading expert in building biology and environmental h...

Welcome to the show! Today, we’re joined by the incredible Louisa Sikaris, an exercise physiologist at Kieser who is passionate about the power of strength training to transform lives. Louisa believes in the profound impact o...

In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of building muscle mass and why it's crucial for overall health—not just weight loss. Learn what hypertrophy is, how it impacts your body, and why it’s particularly vital for ...