BLA.C.K. Medicine
By SBS
BLA.C.K. Medicine is a health podcast for Indigenous peoples by Indigenous peoples, hosted by Dr Mikayla Couch. We talk about a broad range of health topics relevant to Indigenous Australians including medicines, common issues we face, closing the gap, awesome new initiatives, and how you can improve your own health. The C in BLA.C.K. stands for colonisation and its ongoing impact on Indigenous health. Dr Mikayla Couch is a Bundjalung woman from Tweed Heads and a gynaecology and obstetrics registrar. She interviews First Nations doctors and health care professionals to pick their brains on Indigenous health and learn from what they’ve been working on. Hear some cracking chats on men’s, women’s and children’s health. Everything from burnout and mental health, to COVID-19, pap smears, nutrition and sexology.
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Bush medicine: The healing properties of Indigenous plant-based medicine
In this final episode of BLA.C.K. Medicine, Dr Mikayla Couch shares an Indigenous perspective on plant-based medicine, as she chats with Bundjalung man and Gardening Australia presenter Uncle Clarence Slockee about the medicinal and health benefits o… -
A mother's perspective: Natarsha Bamblett on pregnancy care for Indigenous women
In this epsiode of Bla.c.k Medicine we're turning the tables and learning about pregnancy care from a mother's perspective. Dr Mikayla Couch chats with First Nations woman Nartarsha Bamblett about her experiences becoming a mum and the importance of … -
Dr Josh Tobin: Teaching medical students about culture to improve Indigenous health outcomes
Proud Darug man Dr Joshua Tobin chats with Dr Mikayla Couch about the journey from medical student to teacher, working in ICU, and the fundamental importance of teaching health practitioners about Indigenous culture early in their studies. He sees it… -
Dr Jessica Wade: A holistic perspective on sexuality
Sex and sexuality are important factors in overall health but are often neglected in our health practises. Noongar woman, Dr Jessica Wade is on a mission to change that, working with clients to approach their sex lives the same way they might address… -
Medical School: Finding your path into medicine
Medical school can be an intense experience. Hectic schedules, long hours of study, exams, practicals and stress! In this epsiode of BLA.C.K. Medicine, Dr Mikalaya Couch talks with soon-to-be doctor and Melukerdee woman Amelia Tulip about the differe… -
Understanding the toll of everyday racism
Everyday racism is a familiar experience for many Indigenous people in Australia. Its impact on wellbeing has been understood anecdotally, but a long-term study has recently been able to demonstrate this with data. In this epsiode of BLA.C.K Medicine… -
Making mob well: A new way to find culturally-relevant wellbeing resources
For time poor health practitioners, social and emotional wellbeing can often take a back seat to treating physical ailments. But a more holistic approach can produce much better outcomes for Indigenous patients. In this episode Dr Mikayla Couch chats… -
Keeley Starling: How remote nursing made me a better nurse
Remote nursing can be a challenging but rewarding pathway for those keen to work outside of the hospital system. For travel nurse Keeley Starling, it offered the opportunity to see more of Australia and taught her to adapt her nursing skills to new e… -
Chelsea Winder: The importance of gaining patient trust in midwifery
Rates of smoking during pregnancy are around 12 per cent in the general population. However those numbers are much higher for Indigenous women. In this episode of BLA.C.K. Medicine, Dr Mikayala Couch speaks with Yuin woman and registered midwife Chel… -
Black Burnout: How Indigenous workers combat stress and foster wellbeing
In this episode Mikayla sits down with proud Mbarbrum women Caroline Kell. Caroline is the Founder and Managing Director of Black Wattle Coaching, an Aborginal owned business that uses ancient Aboriginal wisdom, such as deep listening and reciprocity…