It Can't Hurt To Ask
Episodes
Ep 8 | 4-5 years: Letting go at the school gate
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you prepare your child — and yourself — for one of the biggest parenting milestones so far: starting school?Welcome to the final episode of...
Ep 7 | 3 to 4 years: But why? *explains anything* But why?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you support your child through their first big friendships, growing independence and never-ending questions while also navigating your own pare...
Ep 6 | 2 to 3 years: crying, screaming, plus my kid is throwing a tantrum
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you talk to your two-year-old about emotions and discipline while barely managing your own meltdown?Welcome to Episode 6 of Parents' Group, Sea...
Ep 5 | 1 to 2 years: big feelings (theirs and mine)
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your toddler finding their independence while you’re still figuring out yours?In Episode 5 of Parent’s Group, Season 4 of It Can’t Hurt To As...
Ep 4 | 3-12 months old: please don't touch me (but I'd love to chat to an adult)
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your baby starts moving, and your sense of identity starts shifting?In Episode 4 of Parents' Group, Season 4 of It Can’t Hurt To A...
Ep 3 | 0-3 months old: will I ever sleep again?
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 'fourth trimester' is real—and it’s a rollercoaster.In Episode 3 of Parents' Group, Season 4 of It Can’t Hurt To Ask by Queensland Health, y...
Ep 2 | Pregnancy: mentally preparing for parenthood
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnancy is often associated with glowing skin and cute baby bumps—but what about when it feels more like nausea, anxiety, and endless 3am Google s...
Ep 1 | Meet your Parents' Group
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if there was a parents' group you could join from anywhere... one that was honest, supportive, and always had a laugh (or a cry) when you needed ...
Supporting the mental wellbeing of new parents
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It Can't Hurt To Ask is back!This season, we’re diving into the different challenges each stage of parenthood presents — from pregnancy through to...
Ep 6 | Ageing well | How men can future-proof their mind and body and improve longevity
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This season of It Can't Hurt To Ask, we're taking a deep dive into your men's health questions and concerns.In this episode we're exploring how you ca...
Ep 5 | Chronic conditions | How genes and lifestyle increase a man's risk
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This season of It Can't Hurt To Ask, we're taking a deep dive into your men's health questions and concerns.This episode, we’re talking about chroni...
Ep 4 | Substance use | Alcohol, drugs and performance hacks for men
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Content warning: This episode contains discussions about drug and alcohol use. Substance use is nuanced with many contributing factors which cannot b...
Ep 3 | Sexual health | Optimising male sexual health, function and fertility
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This season of It Can't Hurt To Ask, we're taking a deep dive into your men's health questions and concerns.This episode, we’re talking about men’...
Ep 2 | Mental fitness | Can men biohack their brains?
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
[Content warning: This episode mentions mental health, suicide and suicide ideation.]Join us for season 3 of It Can't Hurt To Ask to take a deep dive ...
Ep 1 | Risk taking and injury | Surprisingly dangerous risks men take and how to optimise recovery
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It Can't Hurt To Ask is back. This season we're taking a deep dive into your men's health questions and concerns.We're starting this season by tacklin...
This season, we're tackling tough tasks on men's health
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It Can't Hurt To Ask is back.This season will focus on all things men's health. You'll hear real stories from Queensland men, along with expert clinic...
Ep 6 | Empowered Through Menopause | Support, resources, and how loved ones can help
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can my partner support me during menopause? Can menopause be a positive experience? Where do I go for help or more information about menopause? Li...
Ep 5 | Menopausal Hormone Therapy | How MHT is changing lives
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)? Is it right for me? Is it safe? What are some alternatives to MHT if I can't have it?In this episode, leadin...
Ep 4 | Menopause, relationships and sex | How to manage menopause symptoms for improved wellbeing and connection
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can menopause affect my personal and work relationships? I don't feel like having sex, is that normal? What can I do to help deal with the stress ...
Ep 3 | Menopause and life after | Leaving perimenopause and what symptoms will you experience now?
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When does menopause start? Are menopause symptoms different to perimenopause symptoms? What does a hot flush feel like? Listen to find out. This ...
Ep 2 | Perimenopause | Managing symptoms, diet, lifestyle and how it affects your mental health
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does exercise help perimenopause symptoms? Do I need to change my diet? How does perimenopause affect my mental health? Listen to find out!In this epi...
Ep 1 | Perimenopause | Entering perimenopause and how to prepare
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It Can't Hurt To Ask is back! This season we're taking a deep dive into menopause with leading menopause experts and everyday Queenslanders. We're sta...
This season, we unpause the conversation on menopause
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It Can't Hurt To Ask is back! This season will focus on all things menopause. You'll hear real stories from women and people navigating menopause, alo...
Ep 10 | Organ Donation | Can I donate organs while I'm still alive?
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you donate your organs to give someone a second chance at life? Organ donation is a complex process and in this episode, we learn about why only...
Ep 9 | Antibodies | How does my body fight off pathogens?
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blood is a key player in your body’s immune response, carrying antibodies around your system to fight off infection and disease. In this episode, le...
Ep 8 | Bruises | Why do I bruise so easily?
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you bruise like a peach or is it rare that a knock makes a mark on you? What should you do if you feel like you’re bruising easily and should you...
Ep 7 | Blood Cancer | What causes blood cancer?
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your life force seemingly turns against you? For the 53 Australians diagnosed with one of the 100 types of blood cancer every day, t...
Ep 6 | Alcohol And Your Blood | How does alcohol affect my brain?
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does alcohol make you turn red? How does a breathalyser work? How would you know if you’re drinking too much, and where can you get support? In...
Ep 5 | Mosquito Borne Viruses | What viruses do QLD mozzies carry?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you the main mozzie attraction at a barbeque, coming home with dozens of bites? Or have you had the unfortunate experience of contracting a mosqui...
Ep 4 | Blood Sugar | How can I keep my blood sugar at healthy levels?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt a bit cranky or lethargic, and had someone suggest your blood sugar is low? Or do you live with a condition like diabetes, which me...
Ep 3 | Periods | Colour and flow - what's normal?
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all here because of periods, period. But we don’t all know a lot about the process of menstruation and it’s time for that to change. ...
Ep 2 | Blood Donation | Where does my donated blood or plasma go?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever given blood? Or are you a bit scared of the *shivers* needle? Did you know that to meet demand, three Australians need to don...
Ep 1 | How Blood Works | What is blood is made of and how does it work?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, you’ve got about 5 litres of blood pumping through your body. Blood literally keeps you alive, but how much do you know about how it work...
Introducing: It Can't Hurt To Ask
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the team that gave you My Amazing Body, we're putting the power back into your pockets as we tackle your health questions, concerns and curiositi...
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a treatable anxiety disorder affecting around 3 million Australians at some time in their lives. This episod...
Anxiety
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One quarter of Australians will experience an anxiety condition in their lifetime. This episode is about anxiety. What is anxiety? Who does it affect ...
Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Across Australia one in seven new mums and one in ten new dads experience postnatal depression each year, and postnatal anxiety is just as common. Thi...
Depression
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Daniel Gileppa, a mental health expert and psychiatrist at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, explains what depression is and how i...
Mental Health and Wellbeing
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about mental wellbeing. What is mental wellbeing, how can we look after it and why is it so important? Tony Coggins, a mental wellbein...
The Heart
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the heart. Dr Greg Starmer, the Director of Cardiology at the Cairns Hospital explains what the heart is, what it does and w...
The Brain 2.0
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the Brain, with a focus on how your brain helps you move. We spoke to neurologist Dr Alex Lehn from the Princess Alexandra H...
The Lungs
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the lungs - one of the most important organs in your body. The Director of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at the Princess Al...
The Immune System
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about your immune system. What is your immune system, where is it and why do you need one? Dr Jane Peake, Director of the Queensla...
The Bowel
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does your bowel do, where is it and what does it look like? Is it all about poo? General and colorectal surgeon Dr Ming Ho explains how the bowel...
The Liver
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about your liver. Where is your liver, what does it do and how can you keep yours healthy? We hear from Princess Alexandra Hospita...
Pain
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the pain. What is pain, why do we experience it and is it ever useful? We talk with Dr Joseph Kluver, a specialist pain phys...
Gender
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This special edition episode is all about gender. Gender is something we all have. It's a part of us that influences how we live in our bodies and int...
The Brain
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of My Amazing Body is all about the brain - one of the most important, and most mysterious, organs in your body. Consultant epileptologis...
The Arteries & Veins
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, you've got about five litres of blood whooshing around your body. But how does it get where it's going? Learn all about the arteries and ve...
The Thyroid
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don't know what your thyroid gland does or why it's so important to your health? What are diseases like Hashimoto's and Graves' and how do they affect...
The Testicles
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the word avocado was derived from the Aztec word for testicles? Most Queenslanders are more familiar with the inside of an avocado t...
The Adrenals
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an adrenalin junkie? Learn all about the little glands that produce adrenalin, as well as cortisol and a whole bunch of other hormones, in thi...
The Kidneys
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn all about your kidneys in this episode of My Amazing Body. Nephrologist Dr Vishwas Raghunath explains where the kidneys are, what they do, and h...
The Ears
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a fascinating deep dive into how your ears work with clinical audiologist Dr Janice Wu. Find out how your ears turn soundwaves into hearin...
The Skin Microbiome
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of My Amazing Body introduces you to your skin microbiome. What do the bugs on your skin do? Are they helpful or harmful? Listen to find ...
The Bone Marrow
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn all about your bone marrow in this episode of My Amazing Body, including what it is, where it is, and why it's so important for keeping you aliv...
The Gut Microbiome
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn all about the gut microbiome in this episode of My Amazing Body, including the type of microbes that live in your gut, the effects they can have...
The Ovaries
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about the ovaries. We took to the streets to find out what Queenslanders really know about the ovaries and discovered that, while ...
The Ulnar Nerve
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why does it hurt so much when you hit your funny bone? And why do we call it the funny bone when it's actually the ulnar nerve that creates that very ...
The Eye
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How does vision work? Do carrots really help you see in the dark? Why does vision worsen with age, and is there anything you can do about it? Professo...