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sMater

Hosted by Mater · health · EN-AU

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About this Podcast:

sMater is a learning community 'by clinicians for clinicians', brought to you by Mater, one of Australia's leading healthcare providers.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

31%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about sMater

What is sMater about?

sMater is a learning community 'by clinicians for clinicians', brought to you by Mater, one of Australia's leading healthcare providers.

Who hosts sMater?

sMater is hosted by Mater. The show has published 47 episodes to date.

What has sMater covered recently?

Recent episodes include "sMater - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Post GLP-1 weight loss - Dr Diana Kennedy" (10 September 2026, 34 minutes), "sMater - Managing diabetes - Prof Josephine Forbes" (10 August 2026, 37 minutes), and "sMater - Heart Week - Dr Nick Aroney" (8 May 2026, 29 minutes).

How often does sMater publish?

sMater publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 47 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on sMater?

Booking probability for sMater is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. sMater requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. sMater's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch sMater?

The strongest fits for sMater are Educational Support Services. sMater has a health audience.

About the host

Mater hosts sMater, a health podcast with 47 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    sMater - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Post GLP-1 weight loss - Dr Diana Kennedy

    Sep 10, 202634 min

    GLP-1 medications, social media and greater health awareness are changing the face of plastic and reconstructive surgery. When should GPs refer to a specialist, and what options are available to patients? In this...

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    sMater - Managing diabetes - Prof Josephine Forbes

    Aug 10, 202637 min

    In this episode of sMater, Professor Josephine Forbes — internationally recognised diabetes researcher, President of the Australian Diabetes Society and Program Leader at Mater Research — explores the rapidly evolving...

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    sMater - Heart Week - Dr Nick Aroney

    May 8, 202629 minS2026

    Cardiovascular disease remains one of Australia’s leading causes of death — and general practice sits at the heart of prevention, early detection and timely escalation. In this Heart Week episode of sMater , host...

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    sMater - Influenza 2026 - Prof Paul Griffin

    Apr 30, 202627 minS2026

    What’s really driving Australia’s worst flu seasons—and what can clinicians do now? As Queensland heads into flu season, Professor Paul Griffin returns to sMater to unpack what’s new in influenza prevention and...

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    sMater - Gallbladder disease - Dr Harsheet Sethi

    Mar 31, 202628 minS2026

    Gallbladder disease is one of the most common reasons for abdominal pain presentations in general practice — but managing gallstones, gallbladder polyps and incidental findings isn’t always straightforward. In this...

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    sMater | Ovarian Cancer Patient Story | Dr Nim Cabraal with patient, Margaret Gooch

    Feb 26, 202633 minS2026

    On the latest episode of sMater, we explore the complex and often misunderstood journey of ovarian cancer through the powerful story of patient Margaret Gooch — and the expertise of Mater Gynaecological Oncologist Dr...

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    sMater - Endometriosis and the innovative role Botox can play - Dr Albert Jung

    Dec 10, 202515 minS2025

    In this episode of sMater, we explore endometriosis and the innovative role Botox can play in managing chronic pain. Mater Private Hospital Brisbane Gynaecologist Dr Albert Jung shares his expertise on why endometriosis...

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    sMater - Knee injuries in sport - A/Prof Mike Reid

    Oct 23, 202538 minS2025

    In this episode of sMater, Orthopaedic Surgeon A/Prof Mike Reid explores the rise of knee injuries in sport—especially among women and weekend warriors. From ACL reconstructions to meniscus preservation, A/Prof Reid...

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    sMater - A Patient's Breast Cancer Journey - Clemence Thompson

    Oct 17, 202532 minS2025

    In this episode of sMater , patient Clemence Thompson shares her personal journey through breast cancer care at Mater , offering insights from diagnosis to recovery. Clem reflects on the care, compassion, and clinical...

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    sMater - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Dr Cathy Franklin and Dr James McAuliffe

    Sep 8, 202529 minS2025

    This week, we have a new episode of sMater featuring Dr Cathy Franklin and Dr James McAuliffe from the Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism Health. The episode explores the complexities...

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    sMater - Groundbreaking epilepsy study - Prof Aileen McGonigal

    Aug 30, 202531 minS2025

    In this episode of sMater, Professor Aileen McGonigal, from Mater’s Epilepsy Unit, discusses the groundbreaking Australian Epilepsy Project—set to be the world’s largest epilepsy study. Discover how cutting-edge...

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    sMater - Advancements in neurosurgery | Dr Martin Wood

    Aug 30, 202524 min

    In this episode of sMater, Mater Neurosurgeon Dr Martin Wood discusses robotic-assisted spine surgery and how it is transforming outcomes by enabling minimally invasive procedures and improving surgical precision. He...

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    sMater - ADHD Diagnosis and Care - Dr James McAuliffe

    Jul 13, 202534 minS2025

    In this week's episode of sMater, psychiatrist Dr James McAuliffe unpacks the evolving landscape of ADHD—from childhood to adulthood—and the growing role of GPs in diagnosis and care. Tune in for practical insights and...

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    sMater - Refugee health | Dr Rebecca Farley

    Jun 15, 202539 minS2025

    As part of Refugee Week, Clinical Director of Mater Refugee Complex Care Clinic Dr Rebecca Farley joins sMater to delve into the complex nature of refugee health, from how to treat new arrivals to the importance of...

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    sMater - Bowel Cancer | Dr Nadia Maqboul

    Jun 5, 202531 minS2025

    Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, with approximately 280 new diagnoses each week. This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Mater Private Hospital Redland gastroenterologist Dr Nadia Maqboul...

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    sMater - RSV, long COVID and influenza | Prof Paul Griffin

    May 29, 202532 minS2025

    This week on sMater, Mater Director of Infectious Diseases Prof Paul Griffin joins us to talk about RSV, COVID and influenza. He shares invaluable insights on vaccination rates, evolving virus strains and what the...

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    sMater | New Menopause Measures | Dr Melanie Allan

    Apr 3, 202526 minS2025

    Women's health is now a "national priority". There is now a clear focus on improving access to menopause therapies, contraceptives and endometriosis and pelvic pain support. This week on sMater, Mater Gynaecologist Dr...

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    sMater | Glenn Gardener 3 | In-utero Treatments

    Mar 9, 202516 min

    The final episode in the three-part maternal fetal medicine series with Dr Glenn Gardener looks to the next frontier of complicated pregnancy treatments. The Director of the Mater Centre for Maternal Fetal Medicine...

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    sMater | Dr Glenn Gardener | Part 2 - Inutero Spina Bifida

    Feb 21, 202517 minS2

    This episode of the three-part mini-series with Dr Glenn Gardener delves into the success of in-utero spina bifida surgery at Mater's Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit. Dr Gardener successfully performed Australia's first...

  • Episode #28

    sMater | Dr Glenn Gardener | Part 1 - Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome

    Feb 7, 202518 minS2

    The first of a three-part series featuring maternal fetal medicine specialist, Dr Glenn Gardener, this episode explores diagnosis and treatment of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. TTTS affects identical twins who...

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