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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Melbourne's Golden Couple: Doctor Sandro Demaio & Olivia Wells SplitMelbournes power couple, Doctor Sandro Demaio and Doctor Olivia Wells, appear to have ended their relationship, as evidenced by their disappearance from each others social media pages. The once-public figures, known for their good looks, intelligence, and charity work, have remained silent on the matter. Doctor Demaio, a Harvard graduate and former WHO employee, is now reportedly living in Seoul, South Korea.
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2026-02-2001 min
Raise the LineBuilding Climate-Ready Health Systems for a Massive Region: Dr. Sandro Demaio, Director of the WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health“Climate change is the biggest health threat of our century, so we need to train clinicians for a future where it will alter disease patterns, the demand on health systems, and how care is delivered,” says Dr. Sandro Demaio, director of the WHO Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health, underscoring the stakes behind the organization’s first regionally-focused climate and health strategy. The five-year plan Dr. Demaio is leading aims to help governments in 38 countries with 2.2 billion people manage rising heat, extreme weather, sea-level change, air pollution and food insecurity by adapting health systems, protecting vulnerable populations, and reducing emissi...
2026-01-2926 min
Re: a podcast by Currie CommunicationsRe: Feeding the FutureIn this special edition of Re: we’re sharing highlights from Feeding the Future: finding the solutions for a fairer, more sustainable food system, a panel discussion co-presented by Currie and the Sandro Demaio Foundation.
Hosted by Dani Valent, the panel featured:
Hannah Moloney, best known for her work in permaculture and as a presenter on ABC’s Gardening Australia
James McLennan, CEO and Co-founder of Farm My School.
Nornie Bero, CEO and founder of Mabu Mabu
Dr Michalis Hadjikakou, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science and Sustainability in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at Deakin...
2025-08-2825 min
Re: a podcast by Currie CommunicationsRe: transforming food systemsHow can food systems transform our health, climate, and communities?
In this episode of Re:, Ryan sits down with Dr Sandro Demaio, Director and Head of the World Health Organisation Asia-Pacific Centre for Environment and Health and former CEO of VicHealth, to explore how food systems can be reimagined to improve public health, sustainability, and equity.
Sandro shares his journey from clinical medicine to global food policy, including his work with the Eat Lancet Commission and the United Nations. He explains how food systems are one of the most powerful levers for change in tackling c...
2025-07-2243 min
Talking HealthTechDr Sandro Demaio on a Career in Public Health: Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast Take Over Talking HealthTech!During the holiday season, Pete and the team from Talking HealthTech are taking a well earned break, so while they're away, the hosts of various shows from within the Talking HealthTech Podcast Network are sharing some of their favourite episodes from their own podcasts!This episode is brought to you by Dr. Elise Putt from Creative Careers In Medicine Podcast.About the CCIM PodcastJoin Drs Amandeep Hansra, Dana Phang and Elise Putt as they interview the most inspiring and creative minds in medicine! Learn all about the many exciting d...
2024-01-1838 min
Creative Careers in Medicine PodcastDr Sandro Demaio on a Career in Public HealthIn this episode of Creative Careers in Medicine, host Dr Elise Putt speaks with Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth, a statutory agency in Victoria focused on promoting public health. Sandro shares the importance of living longer, healthier lives and promoting well-being over appearance and weight. He underlines the impact of external factors on health and calls for understanding and compassion in addressing health challenges. Sandro advocates for less judgement and more humility and kindness in the healthcare system, sharing insights on his career transition from clinical work to public health and his various impactful in...
2023-12-1136 min
DoctoramaEpisode 6 - Dr Sandro DemaioIn episode 6 of Doctorama AMA President Professor Steve Robson chats with Dr Sandro Demaio.
2023-10-0320 min
Tech & Tunes108 - Commercial and digital determinants of health - interview with Edwin KwongWhat things outside of our biology contribute to our health or illness? And how do commercial products and digital technology contribute?We speak with Edwin Kwong MPH- who has worked everywhere from the World Health Organisation, Burnet Institute, University of Melbourne, and Sandro Demaio Foundation- about everything from the role of the big bad private sector versus governments, how we leave behind 'digital exhaust', selling digital organs, and meeting DJs in Tempelhof ✈️🪩This episode's playlist has been painstakingly curated by electro duo Premium Fantasy to the theme: ~ COMMERCIAL ~Dive into it here!
2023-09-131h 04
Follow The MoneyNordic Talks: Pedalling Health – Healthy and sustainable cities in Denmark and Australia [Webinar]In Denmark, the bicycle has been recognised as a fast, efficient, and sustainable mode of transportation for decades, and the key to more liveable cities and happy, healthy people – supported by a network of safe cycling infrastructure and a positive cycle culture as part of healthy urban design which also means fewer food deserts. In this discussion, we will explore how Australia could move closer to Danish cycle culture and healthier design of cities, to not only improve the health of the planet, but the people on it. This is one of a five-part special ser...
2023-06-2258 min
EASL PodcastsEASL Studio Podcast: Alcohol and food policiesAlcohol and food policies are increasingly being introduced to restrict marketing of and access to unhealthy foods.What impact will they have on consumption?How should they be implemented?How will they affect the incidence of liver and gastrointestinal diseases?Tune in to find out.FacultyProf. Shira Zelber-Sagi (Moderator)Prof. Helena Cortez-Pinto (Faculty)Dr Sandro Demaio (Faculty)Prof. Jeffrey Lazarus (Faculty)Prof. Nick Sheron (Faculty)All EASL Studio Podcasts are available on EASL Campus.
2023-03-0237 min
Einstein A Go-GoVaping, Antarctica and Green InfrastructureAustralia has seen a tidal wave of cheap and highly addictive e-cigarettes cross our borders and flood our communities, and Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth, explains why he believes the Government should do more to protect the next generation vulnerable to nicotine; Georgia Watson from Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF) talks about her trip to Antarctica in 2022 and the long term study she's conducting to measure the stressors from climate change affecting Antarctica's ecosystem; and Gail Hall, Co-Founder of the Australasian Green Infrastructure Network, discusses Australia’s growing green infrastructure sector and its necessity for improving urban live...
2023-01-2349 min
Humans of Purpose269 Sandro Demaio: Promoting HealthSandro Demaio
Sandro is the CEO of VicHealth as well as a friend and someone I look up to for his tremendous contribution to health promotion and public health in his time on the planet. VicHealth is a a world-first health promotion foundation, focused on promoting good health and preventing chronic disease.
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2022-12-191h 08
In Good HealthMagda Szubanski’s mission for a healthier AustraliaMagda Szubanski did not know what she was getting herself into when she agreed to host a national TV event on health in Australia. And she definitely didn’t know she’d walk away with a new health-obsessed bestie, in Dr Sandro Demaio. Together Magda and Sandro learned more and more about the barriers to health facing everyone in this country, and the project grew bigger and bigger. Before she knew it, Magda herself was at the centre of the story, undergoing tests and receiving results on a national broadcast! So when we say Magda has liv...
2022-12-1926 min
In Good HealthLet’s get physical – why we need to change how we think about physical activityLet’s say an old friend invites you to join their social netball league, and you’ve never played netball before. Are you super excited... or running for the hills? In this episode of In Good Health, Dr Erica Randle from LaTrobe University’s Centre for Sport and Social Impact, wants us to shift how we think about getting active, leaving notions of whether we’re good enough to move our bodies, behind. Erica shares some ideas and tools for anyone who wants to move more, or wants to help the people around them move more.
2022-12-1229 minIn Good HealthHow our ever-growing obsession with sleeping well is making us too anxious to sleepNo blue light after 8pm! Chamomile tea before bed! Eight hours or more... or else! In recent years, the world of sleep has become far less relaxed than you’d expect. Between wearable sleep trackers and an ever-growing obsession with self-optimisation, sleep has become the latest on a long list of activities you’ve done your whole life, but apparently should be doing better. But what if trying so hard is making sleep harder to come by? Dr Moira Junge, a registered health psychologist and the CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation, wants to set th...
2022-12-0519 min
The Medical Journal of AustraliaMJA Podcasts 2022 Episode 45: How a national Centre for Disease Control should look, with Dr Sandro DemaioVol 217, Issue 11: 5 December 2022. Dr Sandro Demaio is Chief Executive Officer of VicHealth. He wrote recently for InSight+ about five design principles which should be the foundation of any national centre for disease control, and in this podcast he expands on those ideas. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell.
2022-12-0418 minIn Good HealthHow social connection benefits our minds and our bodiesEvery Wednesday evening Vivien, Zach and Meg meet at a primary school in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. They set up the chairs, put the kettle on and distribute the sheets of music they’ll be singing from that night. They’re part of a community choir, where singers from all walks of life gather to rehearse - no auditions necessary. Anyone is welcome, and that’s the point. It’s a place where people can come to make friends, socialise and connect with one another. Even in this age of ultra-connectivity, young people have become the loneliest...
2022-11-2823 min
Extra Healthy-ishWhy do we have a complicated relationship with health?Public health expert and VicHealth CEO Dr Sandro Demaio discusses the state of health in Australia, and what we can collectively do to improve this both at the individual and community levels. WANT MORE FROM DR SANDRO? You can follow Dr Sandro on Instagram @sandrodemaio or see his website here. Catch his VicHealth podcast In Good Health here. To read the ABC article mentioned in this episode, click here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On soci...
2022-11-2816 min
Healthy-ishWhy it’s almost impossible to be healthyGet this: your postcode determines your health. Public health expert and VicHealth CEO Dr Sandro Demaio discusses why and how we can stay healthy-ish everyday. WANT MORE FROM DR SANDRO? To hear today's full interview, where he shares his simple steps for better health...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can follow Dr Sandro on Instagram @sandrodemaio or see his website here. Catch his VicHealth podcast In Good Health here. To read the ABC article mentioned in this episode, click here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Onl...
2022-11-2809 min
In Good HealthIs it time to change how we think about burnout?Maybe you know the feeling. A couple of stressful days turns into a couple of stressful weeks, then months... and sometimes even longer. It doesn’t feel like stress anymore, more like exhaustion. You’re tired in your bones. So, are you burned out? You might think of burnout as something that only happens in the workplace, but as our work life extends beyond the bounds of a regular 9-5, we’re discovering that burnout can look very different these days. Tigist Kebede, a senior counsellor at Pola Psychology, explains how our thinking around bur...
2022-11-2121 min
In Good HealthConfused about food labels? You're not alone.It’s 6pm. Your workday was exhausting. Traffic was horrible. And now you’re squeezing between other customers in the supermarket aisle, while you try to decipher exactly what’s in the food you’re about to buy. Unless you're a marketing and nutrition expert, you might have a tough time. How do you know which product is healthier? What should you be looking out for in the ingredients list? And why does sugar have so many different names? Dr Alexandra Chung, a qualified dietitian and food marketing researcher at Monash University, breaks down the te...
2022-11-1425 min
In Good HealthHey world, we’re back! Stepping into a healthier life togetherWe all want to live healthy lives. But sometimes this feels overwhelming, and we don’t know where to start.It seems like there are so many things that influence and impact our health – some are obvious, but some are hidden in plain sight. Help is at hand. In season 4 of In Good Health, VicHealth’s Dr Sandro Demaio will guide you through the maze of unseen barriers, including those that keep us from staying active, connected and sleeping through the night. You’ll meet people navigating similar health challenges, and you’ll hear practical suggestions...
2022-11-0801 min
isPodcastThe health risks of vaping for young people, with Dr Sandro Demaio, and how to recharge your personal batteries, with Meg DurhamVicHealth CEO, Dr. Sandro Demaio talks with Mike Broadstock about the health risks of vaping for young people, well-being expert Meg Durham chats with Shane Green about what students, parents and teachers who are feeling run down can do to keep their personal batteries charged, and Year 8 Presbyterian Ladies College student Katherine Lam's step-by-step guide on How to Belong. You can find transcripts and links to what we discussed on our podcast page. Please connect with ISV on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
2022-10-2532 min
Einstein A Go-GoDr. Sandro Demaio on VapingDr. Shane and team speak with Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth and a globally-renowned public health expert, with a passion for food, health and wellbeing, about the harms of vaping, particularly on young people. The pandemic has isolated young people, and the vaping industry focuses on this group, with advertising, including using social media like Tiktok. Additionally, vaping devices are often shaped as everyday items like highlighters or hoodie toggles. Dr. Demaio explains how these devices should be restricted, and that we already know that they can cause infections in the lungs, which can lead to chronic problems, i...
2022-10-0251 min
Daily Doctor's KitchenMeat consumption globally with Dr Sandro DemaioHow does meat consumption differ the world over?Full length podcast episodes are found on “The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast” and the cookbooks plus weekly recipes are on the website www.thedoctorskitchen.com But here, for a few minutes a day enjoy short snippets of information about flavour as well as function & how delicious food can be enjoyable and health promoting too. I’ll see you in The Daily Doctor’s kitchen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-1006 min
Talking HealthTech243 - LaunchVic and VicHealth fund startups who can help provide access to healthy food for our children. Dr Sandro Demaio, VicHealth & Georgia McDonald, LaunchVicHave you ever wondered if there was something preventative and innovative that could be done to combat non-communicable diseases while providing our children with healthier food alternatives? In this episode, we cover the collaborative effort of two government-funded agencies, startups and industry experts to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases. This episode also speaks about a program where fifteen startups will receive a $10,000 grant and further support.
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2022-05-2633 minDaily Doctor's KitchenMeat consumption with Dr Sandro DemaioHow does meat consumption differ around the world?Full length podcast episodes are found on “The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast” and the cookbooks plus weekly recipes are on the website www.thedoctorskitchen.com But here, for a few minutes a day enjoy short snippets of information about flavour as well as function & how delicious food can be enjoyable and health promoting too. I’ll see you in The Daily Doctor’s kitchen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-1006 min
In Good HealthHome away from home: creating and maintaining meaningful social connectionsBuilding and maintaining social connections with friends and family is essential for our health and wellbeing. However, staying socially connected and maintaining social expectations can have its challenges. In this special episode we talk to one of our Future Healthy Community Champions Ravi, and discuss the value of meaningful social connections, the importance of creating safe spaces for young people and why trusting yourself always pays off.Show notes:To find out more about Future Healthy and our fantastic Community Champions, head to our website: https://futurehealthy.vichealth.vic.gov.au/
2021-12-2130 min
In Good HealthCommunity, connection and a whole lot of veggiesGrowing your own food has many benefits, including eating fresher and tastier food, producing less waste and saving money. But sometimes, it can be tricky to even know where to begin. In this special episode we talk to one of our Future Healthy Community Champions, Felicia Lau, and discuss the journey of starting a veggie garden from scratch, which grew into a shared venture with the whole community.To find out more about Future Healthy and our fantastic Community Champions, head to our website: https://futurehealthy.vichealth.vic.gov.au/Make sure...
2021-12-0725 min
LN Connect(Season 2) Episode 5 - Dr Sandro Demaio, VicHealth CEOThis week, the podcast shift its lens onto more of a health focus as we're joined by VicHealth CEO, Dr Sandro Demaio
2021-11-2352 min
In Good HealthHelp me love veggies once and for all!How can we learn to love veggies and find joy in cooking with them? In this episode, we welcome back Alice Zaslavsky to discuss how we can learn to love veggies once and for all (even for our little ones), as well as a few tips and tricks on how to cook them along the way.Show notes:A few key words from today's episode:
Borscht – a soup common in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, where beetroot is one of the main ingredients.
Braise – a cooking method that uses...
2021-11-2322 min
In Good HealthNavigating life transitionsWe all have times in our lives where we find ourselves going through major life transitions, now more than ever with the impacts of COVID. In this episode, we welcome back Dr Michelle Lim and discuss how we can move through life transitions more successfully, in ways that help us thrive.Show notes:To find out more information on the topics discussed in today's episode, check out our blogs on the VicHealth website:
Three tips from mental health experts as restrictions ease: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/search/three-tips-from-mental-health-experts-as-restrictions-ease
Taking...
2021-11-0923 min
In Good HealthChallenge accepted: sport as a tool for social changeWe know sport and physical activity are good for our bodies and our health, but they’re also good for our mind. In this episode, we talk to Sarah Loh (the first female CEO of an AFL league) and discuss how sport can be used as a tool to create meaningful social connections, the importance of strong role models, as well as generating social change through the world of sport.Show notes:This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advi...
2021-10-2624 min
In Good HealthSocial connection and the artsThere’s no doubt that in these difficult times, we’ve turned to the arts as a source of comfort, whether it’s our favourite book, listening to music, or discovering a new TV show. In this extra special episode (adapted from our Instagram live recording of #SolidarityPancakes), we talk to Benjamin Law and discuss the importance of community, how the arts and the creative sector are keeping us all connected and inspired, as well as several ways we can actively support our fellow artists.Show notes:This interview was recorded during the cu...
2021-10-1218 min
In Good HealthCooking with resilience and creativityThe disruptions of the COVID pandemic can be seen across many industries in Australia and around the world. But the impact felt by the hospitality industry in particular is undeniable. In this episode, we talk to chef Ben Shewry and discuss how his life and restaurant Attica have changed since the pandemic began, the importance of resilience and creativity, and why we should always lead our lives with kindness.Show notes:This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice....
2021-09-2831 min
In Good HealthWhat's in Season?How do we know what’s in season and how to enjoy it? In this episode, we talk to Alice Zaslavsky and unpack the many benefits of eating seasonally, how we can best identify different fruits and vegetables in season, as well as a few cooking tips for Spring vegies along the way.Show notes:This interview was recorded during the current Victorian Coronavirus outbreak, in line with the Victorian Government’s COVID public health advice.To help find fruits and vegies that are currently in season check out...
2021-09-1426 min
In Good HealthAm I addicted to my phone?How can we best use technology without being absorbed by it? In this episode, we talk with Dr Megan Lim to discuss the benefits and impacts of technology on our health, as well as some practical tips on what balancing screen time actually looks like.Show notes:
Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/
For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
To find out more information on the topics...
2021-08-3132 min
In Good HealthWhat is loneliness?Why do we feel lonely and what does meaningful connection actually mean? In this episode, Dr Michelle Lim and Dr Sandro unpack loneliness, while also providing tips for building and maintaining meaningful connections as we navigate life through COVID.Show notes:
If you are feeling in crisis or at risk, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or call 000
Beyond Blue has a dedicated portal for those seeking mental and emotional support related to the pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/
For Victorians, up-to-date Coronavirus health information is available at dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
2021-08-1732 min
In Good HealthSeason 3 teaser trailerHosted by medical doctor, public health expert, VicHealth CEO and foodie Dr Sandro Demaio, this podcast takes a look at the science and research behind today’s buzzwords, current trends and common myths around health and wellbeing. Follow Dr Sandro for season 3 as he speaks to community heroes, health specialists, and everyday humans about what it means to eat well, be active and stay socially connected.
2021-08-1701 min
The Food ChainShould 'junk food' sponsor sport?Sugary drink and fast food sponsors have become almost inseparable from sporting superstars and major events like the Olympics. But why are these epitomes of health and exercise aligning themselves with products linked to obesity, heart disease and diabetes?Simon Tulett explores the reasons for this relationship's long history and hears about the damage it could be doing to young, impressionable fans.If this sponsorship is a problem, whose job is it to end it, and can it be done without leaving event organisers, athletes and grassroots sport facing a financial black hole?...
2021-07-2230 min
Policy Forum PodA vision for a healthy AustraliaOn this episode of Policy Forum Pod, experts in the social determinants of health Sharon Friel and Sandro Demaio join hosts Arnagretta Hunter and Sharon Bessell to discuss realising the vision of a healthy Australia by 2030.Has the COVID-19 pandemic forced Australian policymakers to address the social determinants of health? Instead of focusing on ‘vulnerable populations’, should the public debate instead focus on the conditions that create disadvantage, and stop transferring a sense of shame to individuals? Is now the time to reset and make the achievement of health for all by 2030 a real possibility? On this...
2021-05-0754 min
Coffee Pods with Holly RansomCoffee Pod #82 Dr Sandro DemaioMeet Advance Awards Life Sciences Category Finalist, Dr Sandro Demaio. A public health advocate and sustainable food architect, Dr Alessandro (Sandro) Demaio founded his career using nutrition as a platform for social change. As a recognised global expert and now CEO of VicHealth, Sandro speaks to the three biggest threats for Australians: climate change, obesity and chronic disease. Amplifying the science of his medical background with an art for public presence, Sandro has become a popular figure across broadcast TV, online editorial, news commentary forums and even a cookbook publication. Whether working alongside the Victorian Government at...
2021-04-2139 minDaily Doctor's KitchenMeat consumption around the world with Dr Sandro DemaioParts of the Western World consume half a kilogram of red meat a week. Full length podcast episodes are found on “The Doctor’s Kitchen Podcast” and the cookbooks plus weekly recipes are on the website www.thedoctorskitchen.com But here, for a few minutes a day enjoy short snippets of information about flavour as well as function & how delicious food can be enjoyable and health promoting too. I’ll see you in The Daily Doctor’s kitchen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-1306 min
Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, NutritionWhy are our food systems are failing us with Dr Sandro DemaioCan we transform our food system and fix the double burden of malnutrition?
In recent decades we have seen food become one of our greatest public health threats. Around two billion people on the planet are overweight or obese. The highest mortality rate comes from non-communicable diseases, with a poor diet playing one of the five main risk factors.
Our planet is overwhelmed by food waste, with 1 in 3 mouthfuls of food wasted. What are the solutions to help feed 10 billion people sustainability by 2050, and how can policy play an active role in reshaping our failing...
2021-04-0657 min
SugarByHalfEpisode 9: Dr Sandro DemaioDr Sandro Demaio is the CEO of VicHealth, a medical doctor, globally-renowned public health expert and advocate. Having held the role of Medical Officer for non-communicable conditions and nutrition with the Department of Nutrition for Health and Development at the World Health Organization. Dr Demaio was previously the CEO of the EAT Foundation, the science-based, global platform for food systems transformation.In his pro bono work, Dr Demaio co-founded NCDFREE, a global social movement against chronic disease which reached more than 2.5 million people in its first 18 months. In 2018, he also established an independent, not-for-profit foundation focused on...
2020-11-1353 min
Public Sector PerspectivesPublic Sector Perspectives Episode 13: Beyond the virus, with Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO, VicHealthVicHealth was a world-leading example of public sector innovation when it was established in 1987, for more than 30 years it has supported and promoted new ways of improving public health. In this episode of Public Sector Perspectives, we speak to Dr Sandro Demaio, the CEO of VicHealth, about how COVID-19 is reshaping the work of one of Australia’s most influential public health organisations.
2020-09-2333 min
Anything But SquareSustainable September with Dr Sandro DemaioFed Square CXO Suzana Bishop is joined by Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth and founder of the Sandro Demaio Foundation, to discuss the Little Food Festival and his mission to educate people about the importance of food to good health.
The popular Little Food Festival, delivered by Fed Square in partnership with the Sandro Demaio Foundation, the City of Melbourne and Monash University, returns in 2020 in virtual form.
The Little Food Festival will run from 10am to 3pm on 30 September, but registrants are encouraged to log on in early September to start working on the Minecraft and Citizen Science challenges. ...
2020-09-2233 min
In Good HealthA brief word on masksMasks and face coverings are now mandatory for anyone in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire when leaving their homes. Dr Sandro answers all your questions on why masks can help us fight the pandemic, which masks are best to use, how to care for them and more.Show notes:This episode was recorded on July 25, 2020.Victoria's Department of Health and Human Services has released this guide on how to make your own cloth face masks: www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-covid-19#how-can-i-make-a-cloth-mask
2020-07-2715 min
In Good HealthHealthy at home: New connections, New HorizonsIn the final episode of our coronavirus series, we reflect on what we've learned from seeing communities come together to support each other during the pandemic. Dewi talks with Isolaid Festival's Emily Ulman and COVID19-EAD's Henry Le about the work they've been doing to help workers in the music and hospitality industries, respectively, and Dr Sandro learns about the solace that shared digital spaces can bring in the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons.Show notes:
To ask Dr Sandro a question or give us feedback, follow him on...
2020-07-2643 min
What Happens Next?Nice GuiseOn this episode we’ll hear a more positive perspective - how masculinity is changing and how men are being encouraged to change past patterns of behaviour. We’ll also discover the programs designed to help men connect in positive ways. Steve Roberts is Associate Professor of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences at Monash University. He works with PhD researchers Britt Ralph and Bec Stewart and together they examine a range of social issues around masculinity and its impact on men, women, families and communities. Dr Sandro Demaio is a medical doctor and global...
2020-07-0330 min
In Good HealthHealthy at home: Living through lonelinessSandro and Dewi talk through loneliness, something many of us might have felt during these "inside times". Turns out loneliness is subjective - you can feel lonely even when you're surrounded by people, and feel connected to people even when you're by yourself. Dewi speaks with clinical psychologist and loneliness expert Dr Michelle Lim about the prevalence of loneliness, particularly among people aged 18-25, and we hear from 22-year-old Chris about his experience of being at home during the pandemic. Plus, we meet Sandro's Gran! And we also think of ways we can connect with others even while we...
2020-06-0133 min
In Good HealthHealthy at home: Dancing in the rainWe know that physical distancing is tough on a lot of people - we are feeling it too. So what should we look out for both in ourselves and others to maintain good mental health? In this episode, we speak to Beyond Blue's Dr Grant Blashki about strategies to cope during the pandemic as well as warning signs to watch out for. Writer and mental health advocate Jill Stark also joins us to talk one-woman dance parties and ways to be a good friend, especially to those living alone at the moment. And, Dr Sandro gives us his top...
2020-04-2434 min
In Good HealthHealthy at home: Getting 'hygge' with itPeople are spending more time than ever inside as we all practice safe physical distancing, so we called in some experts who know all about making the most of the indoor life. Dr Sandro talks with Danish friends Rasmus and Signe about the Scandinavian concept of 'hygge', or coziness, and Dewi connects with a friend in Northern Italy to hear about what she's learned about work, life and raising a toddler while being confined to her family's apartment. Dr Sandro also talks us through his best roast chook recipe while physio Rohan Singleton offers some ergonomic tips for home...
2020-04-1430 min
In Good HealthWalking the tightropeWe've talked a lot about ways that food can help us lead healthier, happier lives but we've assumed that some food - healthy food - is within all of our reach. But what if it's not? Dr Sandro talks with Monash University researcher Dr Sue Kleve about food and inequality and the "tightrope" that some low and middle income households walk between hunger and security. Meanwhile, Dewi visits two organisations working to alleviate food insecurity in Australia, Foodbank and The Community Grocer.Show notes:
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2020-04-0732 min
In Good HealthHealthy at home: Voices from the frontlineWe hear from two doctors about how COVID-19 has affected their lives and they explain what's at stake for them and why we all need to work together to protect each another, and our health system, from the virus. Plus, Dr Sandro answers listeners' questions and takes us through a no-fail recipe to use with just about any veg: minestrone.
Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth to ask any questions about life during the pandemic
For Victorian listeners, up to date state-based information is at...
2020-04-0325 min
The GP Show#102 Do We Need System Change? With Dr Sandro Demaio and Natalie MolinoDr Sandro Demaio is a medical doctor, CEO of VicHealth and globally-renowned public health expert. He is a Medical Officer for the Department of Nutrition for Health and Development at the World Health Organization. He is also the author of the Doctor's Diet and co-hosts the ABC television show Ask the Doctor. In his pro bono work, Dr Demaio co-founded NCDFREE, a global social movement against chronic disease which reached more than 2.5 million people in its first 18 months. Natalie Molino is the Executive Director of the Sandro Demaio Foundation with a Masters of Public Health and Bachelor of...
2020-04-0243 min
In Good HealthFood is culture, food is lifeWe meet two social enterprises using food as a bridge between cultures and lift up their migrant and refugee staff in the process. Show notes:
Follow Dr Sandro on twitter.com/sandrodemaio or instagram.com/sandrodemaio or use the hashtag #InGoodHealth to give us feedback
Find out more about Free to Feed and their Brave Meals delivery service at freetofeed.org.au
See what Hamed has cooking up via the cafe's Instagram at instagram.com/salamateahouse
2020-03-3131 min
In Good HealthHealthy at home: Distance is an act of loveIn this special series, we'll be responding to your questions about living during the COVID-19 pandemic and making sure you're across the latest public health advice to help protect you, your loved ones and the rest of the community. In our first episode, Dr Sandro gives us a primer on social distancing, soap and healthy home cooking, and we meet physio Rohan Singleton who'll be guiding us through exercises to do at home over the next few months.Show notes:
Send questions or topics you'd like us to cover to...
2020-03-2728 min
In Good HealthComing March 27: In Good Health's COVID-19 seriesIn this special series, Dr Sandro Demaio and co-host Dewi Cooke are back to take a look at COVID-19, how it's reshaping our lives and the many things we can all do to stay healthy during this pandemic. We'll look at strategies for keeping yourself and your loved ones safe, hear from medical and mental health professionals, talk healthy eating and there'll even be experts to give tips on how to stay active and mindful. But most of all we want to hear from you! Let Dr Sandro know what you want us to cover via Twitter or Instagram...
2020-03-2501 min
In Good HealthFood and cancer riskThe Big C. And no, we're not talking about a cure. But we wanted to find out, what role can food play in reducing our cancer risk? Dr Sandro talks with nutritional epidemiologist Associate Professor Allison Hodge about the remarkable work that Cancer Council Victoria is doing to investigate links between certain foods and cancer. Meanwhile, Dewi takes a look at legumes and meets lentil farmer Tania Walter.Show notes:
Find Dr Sandro on Twitter or Instagram @sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealth to get in touch
Check out the...
2020-03-2424 min
In Good HealthIn the moodWhat's food got to do with our mental health? As it turns out, there's a whole team of researchers looking at this very issue over at Deakin University's Food and Mood Centre. Dr Sandro talks with the centre's deputy director Adrienne O'Neil about their groundbreaking research linking diet with depression, while Dewi takes a look at one the key tenets of the diet that the centre has tested - olive oil.Show notes:Follow Dr Sandro on Twitter! twitter.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealthCheck...
2020-03-1734 min
In Good HealthEat. More. Plants (they could save us all).Why do we need to be sold on eating veggies when we know they're good for us? Dr Sandro gets the good word on eating more plants in his backseat chat with Dr Rosemary Stanton, Dewi looks to the IPCC for reasons why we should cut down our meat consumption and we get a Demaio family tip on how to give your humble greens a delicious glow up.Show notes:Follow Dr Sandro on Twitter! twitter.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealthCheck out the full...
2020-03-1025 min
In Good HealthGo with your gutWe dive deep into our gastrointestinal tracts, make 38 trillion new (microbe) friends and wonder - just who's running the show, us or our guts? Plus: Dr Sandro and Dewi talk food memories, the 'booch and other fermented foods.Show notes:Follow Dr Sandro on Twitter! twitter.com/sandrodemaio and use the hashtag #InGoodHealthCheck out the Gut Feelings exhibition at Melbourne Museum! https://museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/whats-on/gut-feelingsSay hello to Dr Ray Boyapati on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/dr.raybVisit a famers...
2020-03-0334 min
In Good HealthBoiled vegetables are boring! (and other food news)Here's a taste of what's to come in this series of In Good Health: Dr Sandro squeezes into the backseat of a car with Rosemary Stanton, Dewi visits an asylum seeker-run social enterprise and we dive headfirst into our guts (kind of).
2020-02-2601 min
In Good HealthComing soonJoin Dr Sandro Demaio and his team as they explore the impact food can have on our bodies, our minds and even the planet we live on.
2020-02-2001 min
Saturday Night with Dr Sally Cockburn200208 Saturday Nights with Dr Sally Cockburn January 25th 8pmExecutive Producer of channel 9's Paramedics Steve Oemcke spoke about the new series starting Tuesday 11th February Dr Sandro Demaio - CEO Vic Health and Ian Yates CEO COTA Australia (Council on the Aging Australia) spoke about the keys to living ‘well’ into older age. Quantity or quality? Can we have it all?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-02-1142 min
Listen to The LancetThe double burden of malnutritionCamila Corvalan and Sandro Demaio talk about malnutrition around the world, and discuss how obesity and undernutrition are part of the same problem.
2019-12-1610 minListen to The LancetThe double burden of malnutritionCamila Corvalan and Sandro Demaio talk about malnutrition around the world, and discuss how obesity and undernutrition are part of the same problem.
2019-12-1610 minListen to The LancetThe double burden of malnutritionCamila Corvalan and Sandro Demaio talk about malnutrition around the world, and discuss how obesity and undernutrition are part of the same problem.
2019-12-1610 min
Food FuturistsNutrition of protein alternatives - in conversation with Sandro Demaio...talking with Dr Sandro Demaio the CEO of EAT about the nutritional issues surrounding alternative protein choices.
This episode was recorded during the 2019 Global Table Melbourne Australia, Seeds&Chips. Produced in partnership with the University of Adelaide, Ramona Dalton Communications and Basem3nt Enterprises.
2019-11-0422 min
The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast#22 Eat For The World with Dr Sandro DemaioWelcome to a brand new episode of The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast - and today I welcome the amazing Dr Sandro Demaio - the CEO of EAT**a global, non-profit startup dedicated to transforming our global food system through sound science, impatient disruption and novel partnershipsThe Doctor’s Kitchen is about blending together the science with delicious recipes inspired by cuisines from across the world and today's discussion with Dr Sandro takes a slightly different path.We’re going to be primarily talking about the answer to the question posed by the EAT ...
2019-07-151h 20
Faces Of FoodSafeguarding Earth with FoodWe meet Dr. Sonja Vermeulen, Marine Biologist Christine Figgener and System Thinker Jeremy Oppenheim to discuss how our food system can save what's left of biodiversity.In season 2 we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health. For each episode, our hosts Dr. Hazel Wallace, The Food Medic and Dr. Sandro Demaio, CEO of EAT, set out to unpick the science and translate it into everyday action. Tune in for the solutions to one of our most pressing issues globally: How are we going to feed a growing population healthy food...
2019-06-2535 minFaces Of FoodNo Food to WasteWe need to half our food waste and loss in order to create a healthy and sustainable food system. We meet up with Zero Waste entrepreneurs Lauren Singer, Joost Bakker and Emilie Vanpoperinghe to discuss solutions.In season 2 we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health. For each episode, our hosts Dr. Hazel Wallace, The Food Medic and Dr. Sandro Demaio, CEO of EAT, set out to unpick the science and translate it into everyday action. Tune in for the solutions to one of our most pressing issues globally: How...
2019-06-2532 minFaces Of FoodThe Future of Food ProductionHow can we produce healthy food sustainability for a growing population? The technician behind the first slaughter-free burger, Peter Verstrate, founder of Local Dirt, Heather Hilleren and food scientist Prof. Jessica Fanzo brings solutions to the table.In season 2 we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health. For each episode, our hosts Dr. Hazel Wallace, The Food Medic and Dr. Sandro Demaio, CEO of EAT, set out to unpick the science and translate it into everyday action. Tune in for the solutions to one of our most pressing issues globally...
2019-06-2535 minFaces Of FoodThe Plant Way of LivingTwins and social media stars Stephen and David Flynn started the Happy Pear to inspire people to eat more vegetables. What can we learn from their way of living?In season 2 we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health. For each episode, our hosts Dr. Hazel Wallace, The Food Medic and Dr. Sandro Demaio, CEO of EAT, set out to unpick the science and translate it into everyday action. Tune in for the solutions to one of our most pressing issues globally: How are we going to feed a growing...
2019-06-2521 minFaces Of FoodMaking Leaders Act on FoodFormer advertising executive Dan Parker spent two decades working with ‘big food’ corporations – until obesity-related type 2 diabetes made him change direction. Together with Food Policy Professor Tim Lang, they discuss who should lead change; politicians, businesses or consumers?In season 2 we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health. For each episode, our hosts Dr. Hazel Wallace, The Food Medic and Dr. Sandro Demaio, CEO of EAT, set out to unpick the science and translate it into everyday action. Tune in for the solutions to one of our most pressing issues global...
2019-06-2538 minFaces Of FoodWhy Choose PlantsCulinary entrepreneurs Claus Meyer and Alice Zaslavsky are driving the movement of veggies forward. In this episode, they give their best advise on to make plants the new stars in the kitchen.In season 2 we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health. For each episode, our hosts Dr. Hazel Wallace, The Food Medic and Dr. Sandro Demaio, CEO of EAT, set out to unpick the science and translate it into everyday action. Tune in for the solutions to one of our most pressing issues globally: How are we going to...
2019-06-2531 minFaces Of FoodThe Planetary Health DietWhat is the planetary health diet and how will it benefit both people and planet? In the first episode of the Let's Rethink Food podcast, our hosts Dr. Sandro Demaio and Dr. Hazel Wallace meets up with the leading scientists and co-chairs of the EAT-Lancet Commission: Prof. Walter Willett and Prof. Johan Rockstrøm.In season 2 we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health. For each episode, our hosts Dr. Hazel Wallace, The Food Medic and Dr. Sandro Demaio, CEO of EAT, set out to unpick the science and translate i...
2019-06-2530 minFaces Of FoodThe Big PictureOn the eve of the global EAT-Lancet Commission launch, our hosts Dr. Sandro Demaio and Dr. Hazel Wallace go behind the scenes to meet Dr. Gunhild Stordalen. She initiated this groundbreaking journey when she discovered that science had no clear answer to a seemingly simple question – with huge implications for our common future.In season 2 we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet and Health. For each episode, our hosts Dr. Hazel Wallace, The Food Medic and Dr. Sandro Demaio, CEO of EAT, set out to unpick the science and translate it in...
2019-06-2506 min
Listen to The Lancet Global HealthYouth actionLiz Bennett discusses the need to involve young people in high-level decision making with the leading youth advocates Sandro Demaio, Batool Wahdani, and Robin Ellis-Cockcroft.
2019-06-2532 min
Let's Rethink Food01 - The Planetary Health DietWhat is the planetary health diet and how will it benefit both people and planet? In the first episode of the Let's Rethink Food podcast, our hosts Dr. Sandro Demaio and Dr. Hazel Wallace meets up with the leading scientists and co-chairs of the EAT-Lancet Commission: Prof. Walter Willett and Prof. Johan Rockstrøm.
2019-02-0830 minLet's Rethink Food00 - The Big PictureOn the eve of the global EAT-Lancet Commission launch, our hosts Dr. Sandro Demaio and Dr. Hazel Wallace go behind the scenes to meet Dr. Gunhild Stordalen. She initiated this groundbreaking journey when she discovered that science had no clear answer to a seemingly simple question – with huge implications for our common future.
2019-02-0606 min
The Food MedicS2 E2 - Bonus episode from The Future of Food ConferenceIn this bonus episode Hazel sits down with 4 experts from The Future of Food conference Ryan Andrews; Dr Rupy Aujla, Prof Gareth Leng, and Dr Sandro Demaio.Make sure to get involved in our challenge of the week with the #TheFoodMedicChallenge.Hear more from The Food Medic over on www.thefoodmedic.co.uk or on social media @thefoodmedic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2018-12-0540 min
BJSMKnowledge translation with Dr Sandro Demaio. Episode #354Knowledge translation with Dr Sandro Demaio. Episode #354
There are over 1.5 million papers published each year…but as many as 50% of them are never read by anyone other than their authors, referees and journal editors. How can we move research from
the laboratory, the academic journal, and the medical conference into the hands of people and organisations who can put it to practical use?
On this week’s podcast, Dr Sandro Demaio (@SandroDemaio) joins BJSM’s Daniel Friedman (@ddfriedman) to discuss how we can bridge the gap between evidence and practice in the real
world.
After leaving his role as the WHO’s...
2018-11-0219 min
BJSM PodcastKnowledge translation with Dr Sandro Demaio. Episode #354Knowledge translation with Dr Sandro Demaio. Episode #354
There are over 1.5 million papers published each year…but as many as 50% of them are never read by anyone other than their authors, referees and journal editors. How can we move research from
the laboratory, the academic journal, and the medical conference into the hands of people and organisations who can put it to practical use?
On this week’s podcast, Dr Sandro Demaio (@SandroDemaio) joins BJSM’s Daniel Friedman (@ddfriedman) to discuss how we can bridge the gap between evidence and practice in the real
world.
After leaving his role as the WHO’s...
2018-11-0219 min
BJSMTime to get real about childhood obesity with Dr Sandro Demaio. Episode #347Did you know that the worldwide prevalence of obesity nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016? In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults and more than 340 million children were classified as overweight
or obese. At the individual level and in our modern, obesogenic world, weight gain has become the norm—the biological and social path of least resistance.
On this week’s podcast, Dr Sandro Demaio (@SandroDemaio) joins BJSM’s Daniel Friedman (@ddfriedman) to discuss childhood obesity and public health nutrition policy.
After recently leaving his role as the WHO’s medical officer for NCDs and Nutrition, Sandro was appointed the CEO of EAT , a non-prof...
2018-09-0722 minBJSM PodcastTime to get real about childhood obesity with Dr Sandro Demaio. Episode #347Did you know that the worldwide prevalence of obesity nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016? In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults and more than 340 million children were classified as overweight
or obese. At the individual level and in our modern, obesogenic world, weight gain has become the norm—the biological and social path of least resistance.
On this week’s podcast, Dr Sandro Demaio (@SandroDemaio) joins BJSM’s Daniel Friedman (@ddfriedman) to discuss childhood obesity and public health nutrition policy.
After recently leaving his role as the WHO’s medical officer for NCDs and Nutrition, Sandro was appointed the CEO of EAT , a non-prof...
2018-09-0722 min
The Food MedicS1 E10 - Food Can Fix itIn the finale of season 1 of The Food Medic Podcast Hazel sits down with Dr Sandro Demaio, who is one of the leaders in the global health space, particularly when it comes to food. This episode is our longest and most robust covering topics from; non-communicable diseases, malnutrition paradox, nutrition at medical school, planetary health and sustainable diets, and childhood nutrition. You can find Sandro on Instagram and twitter as @sandrodemaio, and his book 'The Doctors Diet' is now available to purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more...
2018-08-1349 min