Stories from the Heart
Episodes
No Money, No Time? You can still make healthy meals
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
No Money, No Time? It doesn't matter – you can still make healthy meals With food bills creeping ever higher, many people worry about the expens...
Empowering youth through the Health Hive
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stories from the Heart, we look at ithe Health Hive, an initiative reshaping of how young people engage with public health research...
Anxiety or heart disease? The misdiagnosis of a MasterChef
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Stories from the Heart, we speak with renowned anti–food waste campaigner and chef Mandy Hall, who shares her deeply per...
Heart failure to heart hero
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Stories from the Heart, we sit down with Mildura teacher Graeme Tulloch, who turned a near-death experience into a missio...
Washing Away Heart Disease in Barunga
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease continue to disproportionately affect First Nations communities, but a simple idea is making a powerful di...
This is Not a Heart Attack
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Stories from the Heart, we sit down with Sanjiv Kulkarni, a 48-year-old father and husband whose life took an unexpected t...
Heart Risks for Women: Pregnancy and Beyond (with Dr Clare Arnott)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for women in Australia - yet too often it's underdiagnosed and undertreated. In this episode, Dr ...
Busting Nutrition Myths with Dietitian Jemma O'Hanlon
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From coffee to cocktails, butter to "super-protein" diets, the world of nutrition is full of confusing (and sometimes misleading) advice. In this e...
Shaping the Future of Obesity and Heart Disease Care
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Obesity is now one of the biggest drivers of poor heart health in Australia - affecting one-third of adults and contributing more to our national dise...
Saving the Heart, Protecting the Brain
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Open heart surgery can save your life — but it can quietly put your brain and kidneys at risk. Many patients wake up from surgery confused or forget...
Leanne's Story: Surviving Cardiac Arrest at 14
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At just 14 years old, Leanne went into sudden cardiac arrest in a supermarket car park. Born with a rare congenital heart defect, her journey has inc...
How a Fit, Healthy Man Nearly Missed a Deadly Heart Condition
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Marnock was the picture of health—lean, active, and unstoppable on a mountain bike. But beneath his peak fitness was a hidden, life-threatening...
The Queen of Hearts Race to Save Lives
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Janet suffered a heart attack at the theatre, her daughter Dawn didn't just take it as a warning—she turned it into a challenge. Now, she is e...
The Fight Against Junk Food Marketing
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we stop junk food advertising from shaping the next generation's health? In our first episode of this new season of Stories from the Hea...
Rethinking Mammograms: Could They Soon Save Hearts Too?
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could a routine mammogram save your life in more ways than one? In this episode, Dr Lauren Houston, Research Fellow in the Cardiovascular Progr...
Heart Attack on Horseback: Vicki Roycroft's Survival Story
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vicki Roycroft, three time Olympian and Australian equestrian royalty, takes us on a journey from a life-threatening heart emergency to getting back o...
The Benefits of Walking and Wearables for Heart Health
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can a simple stroll really boost your heart health? In this episode of Stories from the Heart, we dive into the surprising benefits of walking...
The Heart-Pumping Power of Jump Rope
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're jumping into the Skip Your Way for 30 Days challenge with Jump Rope World Champion, Luke Boon. Luke shares his expert insights o...
Unpacking Ultra-Processed Foods
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much do you really know about the foods you eat? In this episode of Stories from the Heart, we explore how ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are sile...
Mental Health and the Impact of Heart Disease
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to your mind when your heart lets you down? In this episode, we delve into the critical but often overlooked link between mental h...
Blood Pressure's Deadly Role in Heart Disease
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could high blood pressure be the hidden force behind life-threatening heart conditions? In this powerful episode of Stories from the Heart, we ...
A life transformed by a rare heart disease: Geoff Lester
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if your life changed in an instant? For Dr Geoff Lester, a promising economics student and basketball referee, it all began wi...
Heart Histories: A Genetic Journey
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stories from the Heart, we delve into the critical role of genetic counselling in understanding and addressing inherited heart dis...
Transforming Heart Health in Remote Communities
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we travel to Barunga - a remote town in the Northern Territory, and the birthplace of a groundbreaking initiative poised to transfor...
Beyond the Finish Line: Exploring Exercise Cardiology with Dr Aaron Baggish
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with former Medical Director for the Boston Marathon, Dr Aaron Baggish, who takes us back to the Boston Marathon bombing in...
Surviving Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Laurie and Mark's Journey
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you've committed your life to improving the cardiovascular health of others, but you're one day confronted with the sudden cardiac ...
The Wiggles' Greg Page on AEDs and the Chain of Survival
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Stories from the Heart, we shine a spotlight on the critical role of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the chain of sur...
The Race to Keep Young Hearts Beating
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sudden cardiac arrest – where the heart suddenly stops beating – is the leading cause of death among Australians aged 50 and under. Worryingly, it...