LiSTNR LAUNCHES DR GOLLY AND THE EXPERTS – today
Uplifting journeys, great challenges, tenacity, compassion and hope – from the people who have had to become the experts – the parents and the patients
“And suddenly whoever were your gods, and whoever were your heroes, they are in that building wearing scrubs,” Australian sports broadcaster presenter, Hamish McLachlan, whose daughter Milla was diagnosed with West Syndrome at eight months old
It’s one thing to study and practice medicine for decades and be able to talk about different conditions when it comes to children’s health and development. It’s another thing entirely to live through the experience as a parent.
In a new LiSTNR original podcast, Dr Golly and the Experts, launching TODAY, April 26, Dr Daniel Golshevsky (Dr Golly) talks with ‘experts’ – parents who have, through necessity, become a specialist in their child’s – or their own – health journey, from diagnosis to day-to-day treatment and beyond.
The stories are sometimes painful, often heart-warming and always inspiring and told through the voices and hearts of high-profile Australians as they talk to Dr Golly, a Melbourne-based paediatrician and father of three. Given his unique position as former Chief Resident Medical Officer at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Dr Golly has treated many high-profile Australian families as they deal with medical conditions ranging from epilepsy, autism, eczema, sleep deprivation, croup and ADHD, and he has a rare talent as an expert, and as an expert translator. He’s a pleasure to listen to.
In the first episode Dr Golly speaks with Australian sports broadcaster and Seven Sport presenter, Hamish McLachlan, whose daughter Milla was diagnosed with West Syndrome at eight months old. This story tugs at the heartstrings and defines the power of hope.
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Dr Golly and the Experts leans into the fact that parents are often more knowledgeable on the specifics of their child’s – or their own – condition than a paediatrician or GP. Parents often need to become an advocate, keeping up with the latest research, trials and treatments in order to feel educated and empowered to make crucial decisions for their family’s health. In talking to parents, Dr Golly shares their challenges confronting a diagnosis, managing their own struggles, and finding solutions and treatment for their children, and themselves. Rich in storytelling and combined with Dr Golly’s evidence-based explainers, this podcast combines compelling interviews with information for parents battling significant parenting obstacles and long term medical issues.
