World Extreme Medicine Podcast
Episodes
Lock Down Rock Up - A conversation with Jerome Mowat
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lock Down Rock Up - A conversation with climber and Paramedic Jerome Mowat. This week Eoin Walker joins Jerome Mowat for a conversation about the ma...
Adventure Cooking with Sophie Hollingsworth
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're fed up with the same old expedition and camp food then this podcast is for you. In this episode, Dr Emma Figures is joined by Captain Sophi...
Stone Cold Truths 2 with Ben Cooper and Dr Sean Hudson
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of 'Stone Cold Truths', we’re joined by ENP Ben Cooper and Dr Sean Hudson. Alongside WEM Trauma Lead Eoin Walker, Ben and S...
The Adventurous Path with Dr Will Duffin & Dr Lizzie Thorne
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation between Dr Will Duffin and Dr Lizzie Thorne we learn about some of Lizzie’s highlights of working out in Fiji with Bear Gr...
Nick Danziger: An interview 35 years in the making
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An interview 35 years in the making WEM Founder, Mark Hannaford was destined for a life based on the expeditions, but he stumbled across the ...
Moria Refugee Camp: Reflections from two junior doctors working with Medical Volunteers International
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr Emma Figures is joined by Dr Flora Burns and Dr Rose Brennan, who discuss their experiences as medical volunteers in Moria Refugee...
Putting the fish back in the water with Stu Skinner
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, clinician Dr Jen Sherman, is joined by Stu Skinner, expedition leader and founder of charity Changing Horizons. Having survived a pre...
Ancient Maori Wisdom with Psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special January episode Dr Hinemoa Elder, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist based in New Zealand and WEM Host Dr Will Duffin e...
Stone Cold Truths 1 with Ben Cooper and Dr Sean Hudson
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“We imagine that people are out skiing and climbing, when actually the majority of people that get caught out in these really could environments is ...
Managing Risk with Khalil Sayyad Hilario
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, WEM Trauma Lead Eoin Walker is joined by Khalil Sayyad Hilario, a security risk management consultant and SAHCO Consulting General...
Guest Episode: Everyday People Living Inspirational Lives, Interview with Mark Hannaford
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyday People Living Inspirational Lives is a podcast that shares the inspirational stories of some amazing people who live in the communities that ...
Reflections Part 1: Mark Hannaford, Eoin Walker and Will Duffin
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, WEM Founder Mark Hannaford, Trauma Lead Eoin Walker and Education Lead Will Duffin come together to discuss their favourite episodes ...
Military Medicine Careers Panel with Will Duffin, Nat Taylor, Alex Bamford and Cat Davison
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adapted from the hugely popular WEM Academy Live Session #23, this episode revisits the Military Medicine Careers Panel hosted by WEM Education Lead W...
Expedition Medicine, Finding your reason 'why?' with Nathan Hudson-Peacock
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Going into hospital to work was no longer just a job, it had become the perfect place to hone the skills that I might need on expedition, in the dese...
Adventure Racing Around the World with Joe Selby
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
‘The good thing with adventure racing is you’re often not too far after a low moment, from a high… finding that waterfall… it was by far and a...
'What it takes, and what it takes out of you' with Sonja Wieck
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
‘After I got second in Kona, I looked over and… I felt really empty’. In the latest episode of WEMCast, we’re joined by the Iron Cowboy Capt...
The Beirut Explosion: Interview with UK-MED’s CEO David Wightwick
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Originally recorded as a video interview the full visual broadcast can be viewed at the WEM Academy. Please be aware that this a short drop off abou...
Staying Afloat with Sarah Thomas
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Just when we think we've reached the limit of human endurance, someone shatters the records" (Lewis Hugh). Super-human Sarah Thomas joins us...
Remote Medicine in Tahiti with Lucille Chauveau
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's episode, we are going global once again to visit remote medic Lucille Chauveau on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. Alongs...
The Joy of Getting Lost with Tristan Gooley
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
‘We are never entirely lost, but we can always know where we are better’. Tristan Gooley, a.k.a. 'The Natural Navigator' joins WEM Education L...
Combatting Your Imposter Syndrome with Mike Christian
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, WEM Founder Mark Hannaford is joined by WEM Conference Speaker, HEMS Doctor and former Paramedic Mike Christian. Mike tells ...
From Afghanistan to Adaptive Grand Slam with Martin Hewitt
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
‘If one has support, drive and determination, a debilitating injury should not stop you from reaching your goals'. In this episode, Will chat...
Thriving Vs Surviving with Dan Richards
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thriving Vs Surviving Join us to hear from Dan Richards an ex-soldier and cyclist Victoria Lebrec and WEM Trauma Lead & London HEMS Paramedic Eion Wa...
Exploring the world, one adventure at a time: Anna McNuff
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello. I’m Anna, an adventurer, speaker and mischief-maker. I get my kicks from exploring the world through long human-powered journeys. On a missio...
Why beards are the best defence against jellyfish - in conversation with Sean Conway
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t wait. Start right now.” – Sean Conway . Sean was born in Zimbabwe, grew up in South Africa, but has English and Irish families. Sean bel...
Taking adventure and making it your own with Jonesy
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jonesy is an adventurer, presenter, documentary producer and motivational speaker. He’s an avid bushwalker, spear-fisherman, Brazilian Jiu jitsu ent...
Combine your love of adventure with an amazing Pre-Hospital career with Ollie Neece and Claire Fitchet
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join WEM Trauma Lead Paramedic Eoin Walker to hear from two inspiring pre-hospital clinicians and WEM Faculty, Ollie Neece and Claire Fitchett, and fi...
Witchcraft, Sleeping Sickness & a Passion for Medicine; the Remarkable Life of Dr Victor Kande
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WEM founder Mark Hannaford interviews Ilan Moss the maker of a remarkable film - A doctor’s dream: A pill for sleeping sickness Winner at Health...
Humanitarian Careers Panel
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WEM Academy Live Session #11: Humanitarian Careers Panel Host: Eoin Walker Panel: Erin Kilborn & Josie Gilday Length: 1 hour 30 mins Ideal for: ...
Performance focus with big wave surfer Mark Visser
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Robert Visser is an Australian professional big wave surfer, author, keynote speaker and ocean adventurer. Visser is best known for being the fi...
Technology and the revolution of healthcare in austere environments with Stacy Welker
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's release concentrates on Technology and the revolution of healthcare in austere environments. It's presented by Stacy Welker of Remote Health...
Prolonged Care in Low Resource Environments with Professor Mike Smith
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor Mike Smith provides a whistlestop tour of 'Prolonged Field Care', the necessity for innovation in the field and where his r...
So you'd like to work as a Humanitarian Medic for MSF? Live from GAZA.
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MSF medic and WEM faculty Dr Erin Kilborn joins us from Gaza to about the realities of working as an MSF doctor, how to follow in her footsteps and wh...
Expedition Medicine - everyone's dream but how do you get your first trip?
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The WEM Expedition Medicine Careers Live Session #9 . Host: Eoin Walker Joined by: WEM Founder Mark Hannaford, Emma Figures and Taryn Anderson ...
The Dragon Launch, the Moon & Mars with NASA Medical Director JD Polk
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
JD Polk, NASA's Medical Director, on the Dragon, the Moon & Mars. WEM founder Mark Hannaford chats to NASA Medical Director JD Polk. 'Its phenomen...
Teaching First Aid in Remote Environments with Julian Woodall
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'If the camels die, we die'. Julian Woodall joins us this week to discuss his experiences in the remote and expedition worlds. Alongside WEM Trau...
Effects of Altitude on Brain Activity with Chris Imray
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Imray discusses the effect of altitude on brain activity. He explores the history behind his research, as well as the concept o...
The Power of Giving Up, the mindset of an explorer with Cathy O'Dowd
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it takes to have the mindset of an explorer? ‘If we succeed at every single thing we’ve ever tried, we haven’t tried anything partic...
Does Space beckon for Dr Shawna Pandya?
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Shawna Pandya's ambition is to become an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency. On her road, this gaol Shawna has developed her leadership, pr...
Humanitarian Medics isolated on the island of São Tomé and Príncipe with Mariana Carmo
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WEM speaks to course alumni Mariana Carmo about her experience being stranded on a small island community as a humanitarian nurse. The medical depa...
Cycling the World and 'You’ve got to be inspired by the art of the possible' with Mark Beaumont
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'It's very hard to be the athlete but also to be objective enough of your own situation to be able to stop'. This week, World Extreme Medicine Edu...
Things That Bite, Snakes, Covid and Life with Beth Moos
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
GP Trainee and World Extreme Medicine Faculty Member Beth Moos joins WEM Trauma Lead Eoin Walker to discuss her work as a GP during the pandemic, but ...
Crew Dragon Launch from Kennedy Space Centre with Mike Barratt
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
NASA Astronaut Dr Mike Barratt talks to WEM Founder Mark Hannaford about the launch of the first US Astronauts in SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft. "...
Paramedicine: Plan, Prepare, Learn with Scott King
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
World Extreme Medicine Faculty Member and Paramedic Scott King joins us this week on WEMcast. Alongside WEM Trauma Lead and fellow Paramedic Eoin ...
What has lead to a climate of fear in frontline healthcare? With Dr Kathy Ryan
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Will Duffin Education Lead for World Extreme Medicine discusses the concepts of ‘fear-based’ and ‘courage based’ medicine ...
Leadership and Self-Awareness with Piers Carter
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'You're not in traffic, you are traffic'. In this episode, Piers Carter - WEM Faculty, coach, facilitator, trainer and speaker joins WEM Education...
The world's most accomplished expedition medic? Karina Oliani
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to become one of the world's most accomplished Extreme Medics
Working in Extreme Environments with Nadja Albertsen
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're joined from Denmark by Doctor Nadja Albertson. Alongside World Extreme Medicine Education Lead Will Duffin, Nadja explores her role a...
Living in the Now with Jo Bradshaw
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'It was like somebody had planted a seed, and each adventure was watering it a little bit more'. Expedition Leader, Mountaineer, Outdoor Instructor ...
Isolating in Antarctica with Bryony Pointon
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, World Extreme Medicine Faculty Member and BASMU medic Bryony Pointon joins us from aboard the James Clark Ross. Alongside WEM Edu...
Responsible Risk Taking with Glenn Singleman
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Emergency Department Physician, mountaineer, wing suit pilot and documentary film maker Glenn Singleman joins us to discuss his caree...
Recognising your own fragility with Andy Elwood
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
‘Just because you were brave, doesn’t mean you weren’t afraid’. Former SAR Paramedic turned Mental Health First Aider Andy Elwood joins us...
Ebola vs COVID19 - What Can We Learn? Karen O'Neill
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Advanced Clinical Practitioner and WEM Faculty Member Karen O'Neill joins us to discuss her experience of COVID19. In 2014, Karen worked ...
Being a Paramedic in a Pandemic with Nich Woolf
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Retired (well, kind of!) Paramedic Nich Woolf joins us to discuss his work in Vanuatu where he’s now based for the foreseeable future following the ...
Jason Fox: Rolling with the punches
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, WEM Founder Mark Hannaford chats to Jason 'Foxy' Fox, WEM conference speaker, former Royal Marine Commando and Special Forces Sergan...
A Junior Doctor on the Frontline with Matt Walton
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Matt Walton joins WEM Trauma Lead Eoin Walker to provide an update on his experience as a Junior Doctor on the frontline in London. ...
Steve Backshall: In conversation with...
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adventurer, writer, naturalist, explorer and presenter Steve Backshall joins WEM Founder Mark Hannaford in this World Extreme Medicine podcast. Stev...
Megan Hine: The Psychology of Survival
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're joined by Expedition Leader, Survival and Adventure Consultant Megan Hine. Alongside WEM Founder Mark Hannaford, Megan discusses ...
Managing Antarctica with Steve Jones
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
‘You’ve got to avoid getting injured in order to be effective tomorrow’. Expedition Leader, Operations Manager, Polar Guide, Consultant and ...
Coping with Confinement with Nathan Smith
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Research Scientist Nathan Smith discusses the psychological challenges of confinement and isolation. Alongside WEM Education Lead ...
Adopt a Healthcare Worker with Chris Nicholas
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark catches up with Chris Nicholas, founder of the Adopt a Healthcare Worker in Western Australia which has captured the attention of over 55K volunt...
Life of an Adventurer with Lou Rudd
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark Hannaford is joined by Lou Rudd - record-breaking polar adventurer, expedition leader, former Royal Marine Commando and Director...