Flynn’s Talk

Flynn's Talk | Ep 13 - Care for animals; care for people

Cathy Warburton practiced as a veterinarian, specialising in emergency and critical care. Over time she became more and more interested in the people - her clients and colleagues - and now works as a well-being consultant. Cathy joins Jack & Cam to chat about resilience training, positive psychology and practicing self care. As always, if you or anyone you know is experiencing a crisis, there is help available. Contact 13 11 14, 24 hours, 7 days a week or in an emergency contact 000 in Australia.

Flynn's Talk | Ep 12 - Love your pet; love your vet

Our vets look after the health of our pets, but who is looking after them? Jack & Cam are joined by Dr Nadine Hamilton, founder and CEO of Love Your Pet, Love Your Vet, a charity set up to directly support the mental health of veterinarians. As always, if you or anyone you know is experiencing a crisis, there is help available. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, 24 hours, 7 days a week or in an emergency contact 000 in Australia.

Flynn's Talk | Ep 11 - Vets in the wild; responding to bushfires

We're back! Season 2 is here and we have a big episode to kick things off. Jeremy & Jack are joined by Dr Paul Ramos (@vetpaulramos) from National Geographic and Rob Leach (@wildlifenurserob) from Vets Beyond Borders - both wildlife specialists. We dive into what it means to work with wild animals, responding to national disasters like the Australian bushfires and why volunteering is so rewarding. Join, like, subscribe and enjoy the conversation. Some of the content in this episode may be confronting for listeners, in particular our discussion about bushfires and the effects on communities. Remember, if you or anyone you know is experiencing a personal crisis, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, 24/7, or in an emergency contact 000.

The sequel is here: Season 2 starts Aug 19

Well, it is the sequel that you've all been waiting for but took the studio a long time to green light! Flynn's Talk is back for another season, starting on Wednesday August 19. 

Flynn's Talk | Ep 10 - Vets role in One Health; career diversity

Veterinarians primary role is to look after the health of animals - and for many people that means our pets or livestock. Vets also play an important role in the health of humans via One Health programs - human, animal and environmental health experts working together to identify and control the spread of disease and promote well-being. Andrea Britton is our special guest, her diverse career has seen her working in Australia and abroad, investigating animal-borne diseases, antimicrobial resistance and many other important topics.

Flynn's Talk | Ep 9 - Studying during COVID; the vet med kid

Studying carries enough challenges and stress in normal times, let alone during a global pandemic. Final year veterinary science student Lianne Mellin (@vetmedkid) has experienced the full brunt of the corona virus. She joins us 'live from quarantine' and talks us through how her study has been affected, heading back home to NZ and her return to Australia to finish her studies at UQ.

Flynn's Talk | Ep 8 - Touched by suicide; are you okay as a vet?

Dr Kathy Lee has sadly been touched by suicide more than once in her life, a fact she realised was all to common among others. Kathy's a practicing veterinarian and now an R U OK? Community Ambassador, using some of her spare time - both inside and outside of the clinic - to help promote the message that a conversation could change a life. Remember, if you or anyone you know is experiencing a crisis, you can contact Lifeline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 13 11 14.

Flynn's Talk | Ep 7 - Changing careers; deciding 'how' you want to be

Joan Norton trained to be a veterinarian and became a passionate equine specialist. Her career path moved her around America and then brought her to Australia, where she now lives in Melbourne. Joan made the decision to leave the vet profession, went back to study and is now in a completely new career in the sport industry. She shares her story of feeling burnt out, identifying the need to change and what it took for her to re-direct her passion & skills.