Discover St Vincent's

In this episode, we're talking about mental health — a critical conversation exploring how innovative treatments and supportive care transform lives. Joining us is Clinical Psychologist Katie Dobinson, a key contributor to the This Way Up program at St. Vincent’s Hospital, who explains how technology is reshaping mental health care. Also on the show is Dr. Jacqueline Huber, an Emergency Psychiatry Staff Specialist at St. Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, whose work in crisis intervention is paving the way for improved psychiatric emergency care. Finally, Kat Fry, peer support worker at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney who offers her personal perspective on navigating mental health challenges and the enduring power of compassionate support.Discover St. Vincent’s brings you the latest in ground-breaking medical research and life-changing healthcare innovations. This series is brought to you by St Vincent’s Curran Foundation, the fundraising organisation for St Vincent’s Hospitals and Facilities in NSW. Hosted by Zoë Callister-Hakewill, and will take you inside St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, where world- leading experts and grateful patients share insights on the future of medicine. Specialists are driven by the desire to provide everyone with access to excellent healthcare. To support the incredible work at St Vincent’s Hospitals, visit supportstvincents.com.au.

In this episode, we're talking about palliative care — a vital facet of healthcare that combines compassionate support with innovative treatments to enhance the quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses. Joining us is Associate Professor Richard Chye, Director of Supportive and Palliative Care at St. Vincent’s and Prince of Wales Hospitals, whose transformative work has redefined palliative services in Sydney. We’re also joined by Associate Professor Annmarie Hosie, a distinguished palliative care nursing expert renowned for her breakthrough contributions in delirium management. Finally, Ruth Dodd shares her personal experience with palliative care, offering an intimate look at how compassionate, patient-centred care makes all the difference.Discover St. Vincent’s brings you the latest in ground-breaking medical research and life-changing healthcare innovations. This series is brought to you by St Vincent’s Curran Foundation, the fundraising organisation for St Vincent’s Hospitals and Facilities in NSW. Hosted by Zoë Callister-Hakewill, and will take you inside St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, where world- leading experts and grateful patients share insights on the future of medicine. Specialists are driven by the desire to provide everyone with access to excellent healthcare. To support the incredible work at St Vincent’s Hospital, visit supportstvincents.com.au.

In this episode, we're talking about movement disorders — a critical area in neurological care where advanced treatments like Deep Brain Stimulation and MRI-guided focused ultrasound are reshaping patient outcomes. Joining us is Dr. Stephen Tisch, Head of the Department of Neurology at St. Vincent’s Hospital, whose pioneering work is transforming movement disorder therapies. Also with us is Dr. Yael Barnett, Head of MRI at St. Vincent’s, whose expertise in non-invasive focused ultrasound treatments is offering new hope for patients. Finally, Ace Hunt, a grateful patient,  shares his personal journey, providing a powerful testament to the life-changing potential of modern medicine he received at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney.Discover St. Vincent’s brings you the latest in ground-breaking medical research and life-changing healthcare innovations. This series is brought to you by St Vincent’s Curran Foundation, the fundraising organisation for St Vincent’s Hospitals and Facilities in NSW. Hosted by Zoë Callister-Hakewill, and will take you inside St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, where world- leading experts and grateful patients share insights on the future of medicine. Specialists are driven by the desire to provide everyone with access to excellent healthcare. To support the incredible work at St Vincent’s Hospital, visit supportstvincents.com.au.

In this episode, we're talking about men’s health and prostate cancer—a critical conversation as prostate cancer remains the most common cancer affecting men, with over 3,500 lives lost annually in Australia.Joining us is Dr. Ben Namdarian, a consultant urological and transplant surgeon at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, renowned for his personalized care and cutting-edge, minimally invasive techniques in prostate cancer management. Also with us is Professor Louise Emmett, Director of Theranostics and Nuclear Medicine at St Vincent’s, whose ground-breaking work in innovative imaging and therapy is reshaping prostate cancer treatment. Finally, we hear from Steve Callister—a prostate cancer survivor and advocate as he shares his journey and leadership in the fight against this disease.Discover St. Vincent’s brings you the latest in ground-breaking medical research and life-changing healthcare innovations. This series is brought to you by St Vincent’s Curran Foundation, the fundraising organisation for St Vincent’s Hospitals and Facilities in NSW. Hosted by Zoë Callister-Hakewill, and will take you inside St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, where world- leading experts and grateful patients share insights on the future of medicine. Specialists are driven by the desire to provide everyone with access to excellent healthcare. To support the incredible work at St Vincent’s Hospitals, visit supportstvincents.com.au.

On this week’s episode, we're talking about heart health – a critical conversation given that cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 31% of all deaths.Joining us is Professor Peter Macdonald, a renowned cardiologist and senior staff specialist in the Cardiopulmonary Transplant Unit at St Vincent’s Hospital, whose ground-breaking work in transplant care—including the world-first transplant of a heart that had stopped beating—continues to redefine cardiac treatment. We also hear from Professor Chris Hayward, Director of the Mechanical and Circulatory Support research program at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, whose expertise in artificial hearts is revolutionizing advanced heart failure management. Finally, Gary Henry, a heart transplant recipient, shares his inspiring journey from a life of heart-related challenges to a vibrant, renewed existence,  all thanks to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney.Discover St. Vincent’s brings you the latest in ground-breaking medical research and life-changing healthcare innovations. This series is brought to you by St Vincent’s Curran Foundation, the fundraising organisation for St Vincent’s Hospitals and Facilities in NSW. Hosted by Zoë Callister-Hakewill, and will take you inside St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, where world- leading experts and grateful patients share insights on the future of medicine. Specialists are driven by the desire to provide everyone with access to excellent healthcare. To support the incredible work at St Vincent’s Hospitals, visit supportstvincents.com.au.

In this episode, we’re talking about gastrointestinal health — a crucial yet often overlooked pillar of wellness with conditions like IBS and IBD affecting countless lives.Joining us is Associate Professor Craig Haifer, a leading gastroenterologist pioneering the use of the gut microbiome and fecal microbiota transplantation to treat complex gastrointestinal illnesses. Also, Dr. Simon Ghaly, who leads the inflammatory bowel disease service at St. Vincent’s Hospital, shares his innovative insights on Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and the latest advancements in IBD treatment. Finally, grateful patient Annabel Rogers offers a personal perspective on living with ulcerative colitis, highlighting the transformative impact of modern therapies.Discover St. Vincent’s brings you the latest in ground-breaking medical research and life-changing healthcare innovations. This series is brought to you by St Vincent’s Curran Foundation, the fundraising organisation for St Vincent’s Hospitals and Facilities in NSW. Hosted by Zoë Callister-Hakewill, and will take you inside St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, where world- leading experts and grateful patients share insights on the future of medicine. Specialists are driven by the desire to provide everyone with access to excellent healthcare. To support the incredible work at St Vincent’s Hospitals, visit supportstvincents.com.au.

Welcome to Discover St Vincent’s, a podcast by St Vincent's Curran Foundation, hosted by Health Innovation Specialist Zoe Callister-Hakewill. Hear stories from ex-patients, family members & support networks to patients & a range of industry leading experts to discover some of the groundbreaking research and innovation in the medical health space.