EdHealth Australia

24/07/2026

… And it’s the weekend! Time to catch up on Diabetes Chat Australia… or download for the commute, to listen to while doing the weekend chores or sit with a cuppa on the weekend! https://open.spotify.com/episode/414aZUS8i3NPcuGNiRwHpX?si=1FZNMoVmQpupLR5J2-VvUA

Diabetes Chat Australia · Episode

17/07/2026

Stronger Together, Living Out Loud: What We Wish People Knew
For Diabetes Awareness Week 2026,

Diabetes Chat Australia embraces the theme Stronger Together, Living Out Loud through two open, thoughtful and often humorous conversations.
Jayne Lehmann and Rebecca Bailey reflect on how diabetes awareness campaigns have evolved and why fear, stigma and judgement have no place in diabetes care. They also talk honestly about exercise, the gap between knowing movement is beneficial and actually fitting it into everyday life. Their conversation recognises that mental health challenges and past trauma can significantly affect motivation, confidence and a person’s capacity to prioritise self-care through exercise. Bec reminds us that people do not have to love exercise for it to make a difference, and that movement should be realistic, individualised and connected to what matters to each person.
Jayne is then joined by her daughter Charlotte, a registered nurse, who shares what she discovered after wearing a continuous glucose monitor through a workplace learning initiative. Their warm mother–daughter conversation explores curiosity, empathy and how lived experience can deepen a health professional’s understanding of diabetes.
Across both conversations, Jayne, Bec and Charlotte each share their own Diabetes Awareness Week wish by completing the sentence: “I wish people knew…” Their reflections invite us to listen more closely, challenge assumptions and better understand what living with, or supporting someone with, diabetes can really involve.
This episode is about speaking honestly, learning from one another and recognising that diabetes care must fit into real lives—not the other way around—especially if we are serious about providing equitable access to diabetes care and education across Australia. hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

23/06/2026

🎙️ We're live!

Today we're excited to launch the very first episode of Diabetes Chat Australia.

Episode 1: Start Low, Go Slow – Diabetes, Disability and Finding Your Voice

This podcast has grown from countless conversations about diabetes care, disability, health equity, advocacy and the challenges faced by people living with diabetes and those who support them.

In our first episode, we introduce ourselves and share why we decided to start this podcast. Along the way, you'll hear a rapid-fire "getting to know you" session, some mentoring moments, a few laughs, and the story behind Jayne's famous diabetes advice: "Start low... go slow!"

We also explore topics that matter deeply to us, including the importance of trauma-informed practice, the experiences of people with intellectual disability, and the impact that communication, language and advocacy can have on health outcomes.

One of the things we're most proud of is that this conversation is real. It's not scripted. It's not perfect. It's simply two passionate health professionals sharing ideas, learning from each other and asking questions that matter.

Whether you're a health professional, person living with diabetes, family member, carer, disability support worker or advocate, we hope you'll join us on this journey.

Thank you to everyone who has encouraged us to take the leap and press record.

🎧 We'd love you to listen, follow, share and tell us what topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes.


https://open.spotify.com/episode/1udbIdf6a5wms0lBmYKAxq

"It started with a conversation. Today we're sharing it with Australia." 🎙️💚

Diabetes Chat Australia · Episode

22/06/2026

🎙️ We're launching something new... and we'd love you to join us.
Welcome to Diabetes Chat Australia — a new podcast hosted by Jayne Lehmann and Rebecca Bailey, bringing together experience, curiosity, practical wisdom and a genuine passion for improving diabetes care.
To introduce ourselves, we're sharing a short 6-minute preview episode.
It's not heavily edited. In fact, that's the point.
This preview gives you a glimpse of what happens when Bec and I sit down to chat about diabetes, healthcare, disability, professional growth and the questions that make us think differently. You'll hear some of our natural conversation, our different perspectives, a few laughs, and the beginnings of what we hope will become a valuable learning community.
Whether you're a health professional, person living with diabetes, family member, disability support worker or simply interested in better health outcomes, we hope you'll find something useful, thought-provoking and enjoyable.
Future episodes will explore:
💚 Practical diabetes care
💚 Health equity and disability
💚 Clinical insights and emerging issues
💚 Mentoring and professional development
💚 Conversations with inspiring guests
💚 Real-world stories from across Australia
This is just the beginning, and we'd love your feedback.
🎧 Take a listen to our 6-minute preview and tell us:
What diabetes topics would you like us to chat about?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0c746IHQKrKeavzdhVaPSZ?si=f8c291b905cc4073

Diabetes Chat Australia · Episode

10/04/2026

I'm a tad excited ...with a new podcast launching soon! Bec Bailey, is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist from Queensland and she's joining me to co-host the 'Diabetes Educator' podcast. We'll be exploring the novice and expert sides of all things diabetes. Keep an eye out for the first edition ... it's bound to be a blast!