Best Nick Wilkinson Podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep1: Do we need a provisional diagnosis? It's not as simple as you think. 42:38

11h ago42:38

42:38

Welcome back to season 2 of the podcast with our new co-host Lou. Today we break down the provisional diagnosis. Do we need one? How do we make one? Are they harmful?By The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast

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Codie Sanchez on Buying Boring Businesses and The Secret to Wealth 49:15

2d ago49:15

49:15

About the Episode Can the path to financial freedom be paved with boring businesses? In this episode, Andrew sits down with Codie Sanchez, a founder, entrepreneur, and investor who's redefining success in the business world. Codie is the founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, a digital education company with over 7 million followers, and Main Stre…

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Amina's story with Amina Schipp 22:44

4h ago22:44

22:44

This week’s guest, Amina Schipp, talks about the grief and pain she felt over the preventable death of her 97 year old mother, Maria, in a residential aged care facility. She channelled this grief into becoming a powerful advocate for reform in the aged care sector. Amina discusses how she became an advocate and what drew her to the groups she part…

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The truth about after-death administration with Danielle Phillips 31:09

3d ago31:09

31:09

Guest presenter Danielle Phillips discusses her lived experience in becoming an executor twice in two years during the Covid-19 pandemic when she lost both her parents. She was thrown into a whirlpool of time sensitive form filling, phone calls, emails and document preparation, during a time when she just needed space and capacity to focus on the l…

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Estate planning with Joshua Auld 26:47

17d ago26:47

26:47

Guest presenter and estate planning solicitor, Joshua Auld, discusses the importance of having the correct documentation in place so that your estate is administered as per your directions in the event of your death. A will is the most important document in estate planning, and appointing a substitute decision maker is a very close second. Joshua d…

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What is a care plan? 12:46

15h ago12:46

12:46

Every person who is receiving a home care package should have a care plan that reflects their needs and goals, and includes the kind of support that will enable the older person to fulfil those needs or goals. The care plan should be completed with the involvement of the older person and their family member or carer, if indicated. The care plan sho…

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How to Become a Friend Billionaire with Nick Gray 1:27:59

14d ago1:27:59

1:27:59

Museum Hack Founder and Author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, Nick Gray joins the podcast for an exciting conversation on the power of hosting and the ways in which it changed his life. From giving a tour to the Saudi Arabian royal family to hanging out with a billionaire in Asia, he openly delves into all his fascinating adventures while sharing pr…

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How long do I have to wait for my Home Care Package? 13:43

1M ago13:43

13:43

The time a person waits for their home care package depends on what level of package a person is approved for and what priority they are given by the aged care assessment team (ACAT). Coral discusses the different priority levels, and the difference between approval and assignment of the home care package. She talks about how long the wait times ar…

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Susan's story with Susan Day 28:13

1M ago28:13

28:13

Susan and her siblings supported their parents as they aged. When the time came to access formal support, Susan discovered how confusing the process was and how long it took to get services. Susan discusses what she noticed between the two different assessment services and the outcomes. When it was time to sign up with a package provider, Susan res…

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Elder Abuse with MaryAnn De Mestre and Nick Donnelly 26:16

1M ago26:16

26:16

Elder abuse can take many forms; physical, financial, psychological and social harms. We speak mainly about financial abuse in this episode. Nick and MaryAnn talk about identifying the “red flags” and how to address them. It’s a fine line between advocating for the elder and pushing too hard. Experience in this area is so important. MaryAnn discuss…

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Downsizing your home with Melissa Freasier 26:34

2M ago26:34

26:34

A downsizing specialist helps people to declutter their homes. For a variety of reasons, people may need some guidance. Emotional attachment to items and family dynamics can cause resistance when it comes to downsizing. Knowing when to start this conversation and how to proceed in an orderly sequence will make this process less stressful. Professio…

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From Party Boy to Millionaire Bestselling Author: Mark Manson on the Business of Books 47:55

1M ago47:55

47:55

Most known for his book The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck, Mark Manson is a three-time #1 NY Times bestselling author and entrepreneur. In this episode, he tackles questions, less about his books, and more about the business of being a writer. Can authors really make a living? Is the pursuit of fame and fortune really as glamorous as it seems? Ma…

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Granny flat arrangements with Nick Donnelly 28:13

2M ago28:13

28:13

A granny flat arrangement is a lifechanging and lifelong commitment. Consider the implications of undertaking such an arrangement. Understand how the arrangement works and what you need to think about before entering into such an agreement. There are legal and financial implications for such an agreement. Getting sound legal and financial advice be…

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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON with special guest NICK ROTH 59:37

1M ago59:37

59:37

Nick Roth's "Hanky Panky" is, depending on how you view it, a single-location horror comedy, an alien invasion movie on an extreme budget, or both. Writer-director Nick Roth sits down with Jen to talk about the ins and outs of how he got it made, and the challenges of casting when one of your leads is a napkin. Check out the film for free on Tubi h…

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Package management options 14:23

2M ago14:23

14:23

There are a couple of main options for the management of your home care package funding. These are self-managed or fully managed. There is also a hybrid which is a supported self-managed option. We talk about the different management models and the pros and cons for each. Think about what to consider before you sign up with a provider based on how …

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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON - with special guest STAR TREK: PICARD'S MICHELLE HURD 1:04:46

2M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

Actor, activist and the heart and soul behind Star Trek: Picard's Raffi Musiker, Michelle Hurd has a lot to say about a lot of things, and a lot of stories to tell that are good for the soul. She talks about her activism, kindness as an ethos, some of her incredible family stories, and representation in popular culture. We laugh, we cry, it's bette…

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Dementia and cognition supplement funding 21:02

2M ago21:02

21:02

People are eligible for the dementia and cognition supplement if they are receiving a home care package and they demonstrate eligibility via one of the Department of Health and Aged Care’s prescribed screening tools. We discuss how much the supplement is worth and who can do the screening. We explain the different screening tools and when each woul…

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A reablement approach to living well at home 18:38

3M ago18:38

18:38

Having a home care package allows the older person to get services and support to keep them well and independent at home for as long as possible. These services and support can be so much more than “care”. Enlisting a team of clinicians who can help improve the older person’s strength, mobility and overall health can allow them to regain some indep…

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COME AT ME, CROW - TALKING WITH KIRA JANE BUXTON, AUTHOR OF "HOLLOW KINGDOM" AND CROW BEHAVIORAL SCHOLAR DR. KAELI SWIFT 48:04

2M ago48:04

48:04

Self-described nature nerd, "Hollow Kingdom" author joins us to talk about her fantastical, magical, poignant book about a zombie apocalypse told from the POV of a domesticated crow. She's joined by Dr. Kaeli Swift, science communicator and scholar of crow behavior. We talk about the book, how it's informed by science and nature, and how art and na…

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How to prepare for assessments 19:02

3M ago19:02

19:02

Before having an assessment for in-home aged care services, take the time to reflect on the amount of support you or an older loved one needs on a daily or weekly basis. Any support, formal or informal, paid or free, is important to note. Preparation is key to getting the level of support you or an older loved one needs. Having a list of all the su…

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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON with guest ADRIENNE WILKINSON ("Xena", "The Force Unleashed" "Star Trek") 59:11

2M ago59:11

59:11

Many of us saw Adrienne Wilkinson for the first time as Livia/Eve in "Xena: Warrior Princess" in the 90s, but since then, she's become a queen of mocap games, most notably "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed", and has appeared in the Star Trek series "Star Trek: Renegades", among many other roles. We chat about the craft of acting and her experience wi…

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Home care packages 47:35

3M ago47:35

47:35

There are four levels of funding for home care packages. The packages are used to help keep older people well and able at home for as long as possible. We discuss what the packages are worth, how the funding is allocated and the different package management options available. We chat about what the funding can be used for and the importance of a co…

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GEEK GIRLS STORY SALON WITH GUEST CARA GEE 50:33

2M ago50:33

50:33

Actor Cara Gee talks about life on the set of "The Expanse" and her upcoming role in Netflix's "Sweet Tooth." We learn about how she accessed her inner grit to embody Drummer, and the secret to how she made her scene with Shohreh Aghdashloo so incredible. Follow her on x at https://twitter.com/CaraGeeeee And don't forget to to check her out in Seas…

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Building a Software Company and Saying 'No' to Millions with Jason Fried. 1:08:05

3M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

In world where we’re constantly encouraged to want more, how do you find the courage to say no? Founder and CEO of 37signals (makers of Basecamp, HEY, and ONCE) Jason Fried joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation covering software products and services, saying ‘no’ to millions, learning drums, and more. Jason shares his unique perspective…

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Transition Care Program 14:51

3M ago14:51

14:51

If an older person has lost some function or independence after a hospital admission, they may be approved for the Transition Care Program (TCP). This is a program of up to 12 weeks of clinician-led support to help the older person regain their strength and wellbeing and safely transition back to living at home. TCP is approved while the older pers…

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From Architecture to Headhunting, A Million-Dollar Exit Story with Marshall Haas 47:39

3M ago47:39

47:39

Marshall Haas is the Co-founder of Shepherd (now Somewhere), who recently sold a majority stake in his company. Watch as we dive into the incredible journey from architecture to headhunting, leading to a million-dollar exit. Marshall offers valuable insights from his diverse ventures, including selling iPhone cases, running an Airbnb business, and …

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Discussion with a former ACAT assessor 24:21

4M ago24:21

24:21

When an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessor does an assessment of the older person, they look at the person holistically. They want to understand what services and support could help that person to continue to live in their own home. We discuss what the assessor is looking for, why they ask certain questions and why they may look around the o…

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How do I get help at home? 51:54

4M ago51:54

51:54

There are aged care programs that support older people to live in their own homes for as long as possible. We discuss eligibility for in-home programs and the information that you need to convey when you contact My Aged Care. We talk about what happens when you contact My Aged Care, providing consent, and becoming a regular representative. Learn ab…

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Have I been assessed by My Aged Care? 21:28

4M ago21:28

21:28

People often tell us they have had their My Aged Care assessment. This shows they do not understand where they are in the system. My Aged Care asks a series of questions. This is screening. This is not an assessment. The screening determines where this referral goes. Know the difference between screening and assessment. Know who is assessing you. D…

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Why do we do what we do? 18:33

4M ago18:33

18:33

After Dad passed away in January 2018, Coral began to write, starting with her blog “Dementia, my dad and me.” This was her way of dealing with the grief of Dad’s passing. This documented Coral’s journey with Dad over his final 8-10 years, his slow decline in cognition, his eventual diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, his final year of life and his eventual …

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Why a podcast about aged care? 18:40

4M ago18:40

18:40

Australia’s aged care system is complex and can disadvantage the people it’s meant to support. We teach people how the system works and how to get the support they need to stay living in their own home for as long as possible. Learn about My Aged Care, the programs of support that you can get in-home, the assessment teams, home care packages, what …

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Welcome to Your Aged Care Compass 2:03

4M ago2:03

2:03

Are you supporting an older loved one at home and ready to give up because it’s just too hard? Your Aged Care Compass is aimed at anyone who is caring for an older loved one who still lives at home and is wondering what support is available to them. We're Coral and Michelle, the sisters behind our business, See Me Aged Care Navigators. Coral is a r…

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From Hot Dog Stand to Millions: The Untold Story of Sam Parr 50:49

5M ago50:49

50:49

Andrew sits down with Sam Parr, a serial entrepreneur known for his successful ventures like The Hustle and the My First Million podcast. Sam shares his unconventional journey, starting from his humble beginnings with a hotdog stand and moving on to building thriving businesses. He opens up about the lessons he's learned along the way, mistakes he …

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S1 Ep25: Episode 25 - What would you do if.....your patient doesn't want to go to hospital? 38:27

6M ago38:27

38:27

Matt and Nick sit down to discuss this common challenge. What do you do if your patient refuses your advice? How to provide advice and break down the barriers to refusal How to assess capacity What do documents like power of attorney and an ARP really mean?By The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast

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S1 Ep24: Episode 24 - From student paramedic to chief executive of Ambulance Tasmania - A chat with Jordan Emery 1:01:04

7M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Mr. Jordan Emery path has taken him from NSW ambulance to an NGO in New York, before landing the top job in Ambulance Tasmania. We sat down with Jordan earlier this year to talk about paramedic culture, making mistakes and the idea of heart centered leadership.By The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast

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ART OF THE CHASE 59:36

7M ago59:36

59:36

Top-tier guest and friend of the show Ana K. Wrenn returns to put your host in the hot seat to discuss her own new book "Art of the Chase," a romantic thriller that's as sneakily jam-packed with learning as the Geek Girls Story Salon itself. To get your own copy of "Art of the Chase," go here: https://a.co/d/fB14BUI And of course, to get on the mai…

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S1 Ep23: Episode 23 - What would you do if.....your patient had a dysrhythmia. Clinical chats with Nick and Matt 46:05

8M ago46:05

46:05

We are back for our first episode in 2024. Time for Matt to pick Nick's brain about fast and slow dysrhythmias. Does electrode placement matter? How do I differentiate between SVT and VT? How do I manage these fast rhythms? When should I worry about atrial fibrillation? Do I need to be able to interpret all of the slow rhythms?…

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WRANGLING BUTTERFLIES - A CHAT WITH BELINDA BROMILOW OF HULU'S "THE GREAT" 54:03

9M ago54:03

54:03

To say that Jen was excited to talk to Belinda Bromilow, Aunt Elizabeth in Hulu’s “The Great,” is putting it very mildly. Elizabeth is one of the most complicated, mercurial and dare we say iconic characters in a series packed with them, and Jen and Belinda get into some of the nooks and crannies of how one finds their way into that type of charact…

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S1 Ep22: Episode 22 - Pilot to Paramedic with Captain Sean Golding 38:41

10M ago38:41

38:41

Today we sit down Sean Golding, an Australian commercial airline captain, paramedic and technical dive instructor. Not long after completing Australia's first non-stop flight from New York to Sydney, Sean found himself out of work due to covid. We talk about how Sean became a paramedic, how he handles medical incidents during long haul flights and …

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PLANTI-INTELLECTUALISM - CHATTING WITH STEPH MARTIN, CO-HOST OF THE PLANTY PLANTY ZOO ZOO PODCAST 48:21

9M ago48:21

48:21

Self described plant-mom Steph and her "proper zoo nerd" partner Connor have created a podcast that makes learning about nature fun by bringing new species of plants and animals to their audience with each episode as part of a fantasy zoo and botanical garden. Steph and Jen talk about how intellectual gatekeeping can discourage everyday people from…

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MISTRESSES OF THE UNIVERSE - AZA Comics' Jazmin Truesdale talks about her world of superheroines 50:37

9M ago50:37

50:37

You may have seen Jazmin Truesdale on any one of a few dozen Comicon panels or local news pieces, talking about her creation, the AZA Universe, which is populated by superpowered women maintaining peace in the galaxy and offers up some pretty flawless representation in the comics world, which is changing, but has been a traditionally male playgroun…

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ELEMENTS OF STYLE - TALKING PERSPECTIVE IN ART WITH COMIC ARTIST & CREATOR TYLER CROOK 1:13:54

11M ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Comic artist and creator Tyler Crook is behind some of the most gorgeous, instantly recognizable comics and graphic novels of today. We get down in the weeds with what defines an artist's style, why perspective is more important than technique, and why there should be more reprints of comics in black and white. We also talk a lot about how his coll…

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HORROR IS LIFE-AFFIRMING: A CHAT WITH "HARROW COUNTY" COMIC WRITER CULLEN BUNN 51:08

11M ago51:08

51:08

Cullen Bunn is the brilliant mind behind the amazing Southern Gothic horror comic "Harrow County," as well as "The Last Book You'll Ever Read," and some of the best Venomverse comics ever made. We talk about the hopeful undertones of the horror genre, creativity during COVID, and the surprising little spark that got him making up his own stories as…

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S1 Ep21: Episode 21 - What would you do if....you went to a sick respiratory patient. Clinical chats with Nick and Matt 47:24

11M ago47:24

47:24

Matt is back to pick Nick's brain. This time it's all about the respiratory patient. - Should I give adrenaline to a sick COPD patient? - What is the difference between CPAP and BiPAP - How do I figure out the BVM? - How do I measure RR in an unconscious patient? - What is the point of a BVM filter?By The Shift Extension Paramedic Podcast

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S1 Ep20: Episode 20 - Paramedicine in the 70's and beyond with Professor Peter O'meara 43:10

11M ago43:10

43:10

Today we sit down with Professor Peter O'Meara. Peter has been practicing paramedicine since the early 1970's and was one of the first to complete a profession focused PhD. We talk about his early career, the inception of paramedic degrees in Australia and where the future of professionalisation will take us.…

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S1 Ep19: Episode 19 - What would you do if......a guy fell off a mountain. Clinical chats with Nick and Matt 1:01:14

12M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

This is the first installment of our new case study "What would I do if". Matt poses a series of clinical questions on the topic of TBI and the general management of a trauma patient following a long fall. What should I take into a remote scene? Should I expose all of my trauma patients? Does everyone need a binder? How do I manage the agitated pat…

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TREASURES OF THE GODS -THE XENA MEMORABILIA COLLECTION OF XENA PRODUCER/WRITER STEVEN L. SEARS 30:58

12M ago30:58

30:58

Jen sits down with executive producer/writer of "Xena: Warrior Princess," Steven L. Sears, to peruse his impressive hoard of Xena treasures, hear some of the stories attached to them, and recall some favorite memories of an enduring TV classic.

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18: Episode 18 - The triple threat - Associate Professor Belinda Flanagan 46:30

12M ago46:30

46:30

We sat down with paramedic, nurse, midwife, and academic Belinda Flanigan. Belinda has had an incredible career in paramedicine from ambulance officer to now the head of the first school of paramedicine in Australia. We talk about her career, her life as a midwife, how her PhD changed practice and some advice for those looking to dip their toes int…

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S1 Ep17: Episode 17 - Clinical Guideline Manifesto with Matt Wilkinson - Stokes 40:05

1y ago40:05

40:05

Today we sit down with Matt, a paramedic, phd candidate and lead author of "The Clinical Guidelines Manifesto". The CGM is the most up to date comparison of ambulance service CPG's across Australia and New Zealand. We dive into the manifesto, how ambulance services create their own guidelines, and how we can improve the process of determining best …

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THE GENTILITY, THE HUMIDITY: TALKING WITH SOUTHERN GOTHIC HORROR AUTHOR CLAY MCCLEOD CHAPMAN 49:26

12M ago49:26

49:26

Clay McLeod Chapman is a busy guy: a comic writer for some of the most popular Marvel IPs on the planet, the Virginia-born author also has been cranking out Southern-style spooky novels that will leave you wanting to sleep with the lights on. We talk about why horror is the best sandbox for processing trauma and guilt, how ghosts and quarantine wen…

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