The Quicky

We might not like to admit it, but many of us spend the night snoring like a foghorn, which is not only annoying for anyone sharing our bed, but can also be a sign that something more problematic is going on with our health. The Quicky speaks to a man who spent years living with sleep apnea before finally finding a solution, and an expert in the science of sleep to find out why we suffer from disrupted sleep and snoring, and what we can do to resolve the problem. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Gemma Paech - Senior Sleep Scientist and Spokesperson for the Sleep Health Foundation Philip - Spent years suffering from disrupted sleep, before he finally sought help from a doctor and bought a CPAP machine  CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaching the Olympic or Paralympic Games is one of the hardest things an athlete will ever achieve, but no-one could have predicted just how much tougher it would be in the middle of a global pandemic to make it to the delayed Tokyo 2020 events. To find out just how much hard work athletes put in to their mental wellbeing as well as their physical performance in these extraordinary times, The Quicky speaks to two of Australia's greatest female athletes, and an expert in mental health in sport. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Mary Spillane - Mental Heath Lead at the Australian Institute of Sport Lauren Jackson - Australia's most highly decorated basketballer and four-time Olympian Danni Di Toro - Para-table tennis player and the co-captain of the Australian Paralympic Team, headed to her seventh Paralympics in Tokyo. She is also the Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Manager for Paralympics Australia CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At Mamamia we regularly speak to doctors about the pandemic, but it is often what is said off the record or within the privacy of a GPs office that we find out the most interesting facts and opinions. So to bring some of this information to light without breaking their trust The Quicky has spoken to a number of medical experts anonymously to discuss their most candid thoughts about what is really going on with COVID-19 in Australia. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: A Medical Professional - The guest in this episode is known to Mamamia but has chosen to remain anonymous for privacy reasons. Dr Brad Mackay - Family GP and author of the book Fake Medicine: Exposing the Wellness Crazes, Cons And Quacks Costing Us Our Health CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this month, a family on the NSW Central Coast was left devastated after their much-loved family pet went into the bedroom of their five week old baby in the middle of the night and mauled him to death. That attack renewed calls from some that American Staffordshire Terriers should be banned from our communities outright, but is it the breed that is to blame, or might the training and socialisation of individual dogs be the key to reducing aggression? The Quicky speaks to our very own American Staffy owner, and an expert in dog behaviour to find out what we can do to ensure that our fur babies don't pose a threat to anyone. If you've suffered the loss, or are grieving for a child, you can reach out to the Sands Australia 24/7 bereavement support line on: 1300 308 307 Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Holly Wainwright - Head of Content at Mamamia, co-host of Mamamia Out Loud and This Glorious Mess, and the proud mum of an American Staffordshire Terrier Kristy Blake - RSPCA NSW General Manager of Animal Operations, who has previously adopted American Staffordshire Terriers  The RSPCA offers information about dangerous dogs and how to prevent dog attacks in the community. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's closed international borders has been frustrating for many of us to say the least, but for some Aussies the price of 'Fortress Australia' has now become too high, leaving them with no choice but to exit the country for good. Many of these people are highly skilled migrants, who came here for a better life and brought with them a wealth of experience and expertise that will be hard to replace, and have a serious impact on our economy. The Quicky speaks to one such person who has returned with her family to France, and a financial journalist to find out why so many immigrants are waving goodbye to Australia, and what impact this 'brain drain' will have on those of us who are left behind. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Emilie Lefebvre - Mamamia's former Head of Content Strategy and Audience Development. She and her family recently made the tough decision to move back to France. You can read more about Emilie's decision to leave Eliza Bavin - Finance journalist focusing on economics, personal finance and company news CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's estimated that 500,000 Aussies are currently walking around with type 2 diabetes, and don't know it. Outdated stereotypes about who is most at risk from this condition are partly to blame, as it's easy to assume if we feel fit and healthy that we are ok. The Quicky speaks to a well-known personality who just found out she has the condition, and an expert in diabetes research to debunk the myths and find out what exactly we should all be looking out for as warning signs. Type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia. To find out your risk of developing type 2 diabetes within the next five years, complete the following 11 short questions: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/risk-calculator  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Professor Katherine Samaras - Endocrinologist, clinical scientist, and Theme Leader for Healthy Ageing at the Garvan Institute Mel Greig - Radio and television personality, and PR guru who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making a will can be uncomfortable which is why many of us put it off, but the cutting out of Liz Hurley's son Damian from his late father, Steve Bing's family trust shows that even when you do have a will in place there are no guarantees. We asked for your stories about family disputes over inheritance and were overwhelmed with sad responses, proving that even when you don't have millions of dollars at stake, things can still turn ugly after a family member dies. The Quicky speaks to one listener who shares her horror story, and two legal experts in estate planning to find out what you can do to ensure that when you die, your surviving family members aren't left arguing about what you leave behind. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Taylor* - Has lived through a horrendous family dispute over her grandmother's estate Chris Herrald - Partner at Mullins Lawyers, a firm with one of Queensland's most respected wills and estates practices Donal Griffin - Director of Legacy Law, a firm that specialises in helping people navigate and execute complex generational legacy plans for families *Name has been changed to protect anonymity CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's tax time once again, but after a very unusual year during which many of us worked partly or entirely from home, you might be wondering how to maximise your return, and what you can and can't claim. To find out what constitutes a legitimate deduction, and everything you need to know before submitting your 2021 tax return, The Quicky speaks to a finance expert to find out all the tips and tricks to ensure you get back as much money as possible, without breaking the rules. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Melissa Browne - Financial expert, author and host of Mamamia's What The Finance podcast CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Low pay, outrageous amounts of paperwork, and non-stop contact from parents and students are just some of the reasons why Aussie teachers are quitting at an alarming rate. So what would it take to attract and keep our best and brightest teaching the next generation? The Quicky speaks to the President of a teachers union, and a current high school teacher who is on the verge of resigning to find out why so many educations are being pushed to the limit, and what we can do to help them continue doing the job they love. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Cresta Richardson - President of the Queensland Teachers Union (QTU) Abby* - A current high school teacher who is seriously considering leaving the profession due to the unreasonable demands on her time *Name and voice has been changed for anonymity. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like many mental health conditions, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD, is poorly understood and riddled with stereotypes, making it difficult for girls and women in particular to receive a diagnosis. This means many people get well into adulthood before anyone finally realises they are suffering from the condition, or can offer them any treatment. The Quicky speaks to an expert in ADHD and a woman who was only diagnosed in her late 20's, to find out why myths and misunderstandings mean we continue to fail so many girls and women living with this condition. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Guests: Lauren Irvine - A qualified journalist, content writer and certified personal trainer based in Sydney who was diagnosed with ADHD just before her 27th birthday Dr Alison Poulton - An expert in ADHD based at the University of Sydney, a member of the Brain and Mind Centre, and author of ADHD Made Simple: A guide for people with ADHD, their families and friends CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.