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World Extreme Medicine Podcast

World Extreme Medicine

We’re committed to ensuring extreme medicine education can reach all medical, healthcare and supporting professionals working in austere environments. With regular updates, our team brings you the latest from across the broad spectrum of extreme medicine disciplines, including expedition, space, remote, pre-hospital and humanitarian medicine as well as a range of topics across performance and non-technical skills. Enhance your ability to tackle challenges with new skills you can take home or out

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00:36:01

High-Altitude Medicine: Beyond AMS with Hannah Lock

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2025/10/28

In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker is joined by Hannah Lock, an emergency medicine doctor, expedition specialist, and seasoned mountaineer with experience across six continents. Together, they go beyond the basics of acute mountain sickness (AMS) to explore the lesser-known high-altitude illnesses and how they’re managed in the field.From HAPE and HACE to retinal haemorrhages, chronic mountain sickness, high-altitude cough, frostbite, and the impact of altitude

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00:30:20

From the Arctic to Space: Medicine Without Limits...

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2025/10/14

In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker speaks with Luke Apisa about his extraordinary journey from wilderness medicine to space medicine.Luke shares insights from treating climbers at 14,000 feet in Nepal, supporting ultramarathon runners in the deserts of Arizona and Utah, and helping to develop future medical capabilities for space exploration with NASA and SpaceX.From designing innovative altitude breathing devices to researching pulmonary edema treatment at high

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00:50:22

Kayaking Greenland on an Inuit Diet: Mike Keen’s...

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2025/09/30

In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, Eoin Walker sits down with chef, explorer, and researcher Mike Keen to unpack an extraordinary Arctic journey.Mike kayaked the entire 3,000km length of Greenland’s rugged west coast, surviving solely on a traditional Inuit diet of seal, whale, dried fish, and wild foraged plants. Working with researchers at King’s College London, he tested how an ancestral, high-fat, low-carb diet impacts health, endurance, and resilience in one of the most

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00:35:46

Mountain Medicine at 2800m: Ski Rescue, Hypothermia &...

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2025/09/16

In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker is joined by Luca Carenzo, intensive care consultant, and Federico Emiliano Ghio, critical care nurse and medical lead for high-altitude emergency services in Livigno, Italy, one of the busiest ski resorts in the Alps.From sub-zero slopes and altitude-induced illness to managing cardiac arrests at 2800m with no hospital in sight, Federico and Luca explore the real-time challenges of delivering care in extreme alpine

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00:28:47

Revolutionising Rural Healthcare: Inside Australia’s...

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2025/09/02

In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker speaks with Mardi Steere, Executive General Manager of Medical and Retrieval Services at the Royal Flying Doctor Service, about a groundbreaking innovation in rural healthcare delivery, the Virtual Emergency Centre (VEC).Operating in one of the most remote regions of Australia, the VEC integrates telehealth, remote diagnostics, and trained layperson intervention to deliver hospital-grade care in areas where no medical staff are

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00:35:24

Summit & Survival on Kilimanjaro: A Medical Student’s...

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2025/08/19

What happens when your first major expedition is one of the world’s Seven Summits?In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, emergency medicine doctor Ffyon Smith is joined by Kacylia Roy Proulx, a medical student at McGill University and President of her university’s Wilderness Medicine Society. Together, they explore Kacylia’s experience of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, from early trail excitement to summit-day exhaustion, team dynamics, and the real-time challenge of acute mountain

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00:42:46

What’s In Your Med Kit? Expedition Pharmacology with...

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2025/08/05

In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker is joined by expedition doctor, GP, and WEM faculty member Daniel Grace to explore the essential medications needed for remote and high-risk environments.From his recent work in Zambia, Daniel unpacks real-world pharmacology strategies: what drugs matter most, how to balance ideal vs. realistic care, and how to make limited supplies go further in the field.Together, they discuss:The non-negotiables in your expedition med

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00:48:06

95 Hours of Pain, Strategy & Grit: The Bretzel Ultra...

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2025/07/22

What does it take to finish one of the most extreme endurance races on the planet?In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker is joined by ultra-endurance athlete Sébastien Marlier, who recently completed the Bretzel Ultra Triathlon — a continuous event five times longer than a standard Ironman.With 19km of swimming, 900km of cycling, and 211km of running, this race demands everything from the human body — and mind. Sébastien unpacks his physical and psychological

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00:44:21

7/7 Bombings – A Paramedic’s Story from the Front...

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2025/07/09

In the final part of our 3-part series marking the anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, we hear from paramedic Sam Sinclair, who was deployed to Tavistock Square, the site of the fourth and final explosion.Sam shares his experience of arriving on scene, witnessing the scale of the devastation, and making impossible decisions under pressure. In this conversation with WEM’s Eoin Walker, he reflects on the lessons 7/7 taught him about teamwork, instinct, and how to carry the emotional weight of a

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01:15:21

7/7 Bombings – A Paramedic’s Story from the Front...

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2025/07/08

In Part 2 of our 20 year anniversary series on the 7/7 London bombings, paramedic Adam Desmond shares his deeply personal and unflinchingly honest account of responding to the attacks at King's Cross.Speaking with WEM’s Eoin Walker, Adam reflects on the chaos, the human cost, and the enduring psychological impact of working at the heart of one of the UK’s worst terrorist attacks. From navigating trauma in the underground tunnels to confronting system breakdowns and personal grief, this

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00:48:47

7/7 Bombings – A Paramedic’s Story from the Front...

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2025/07/07

In this special 3-part podcast series marking 20 years since the 7/7 London bombings, we begin with a personal testimony from paramedic & WEM podcast host Eoin Walker, who was just one year out of training when he found himself responding to the worst terrorist attack in UK history.In Part 1 hosted by Will Duffin, Eoin shares what it was like to arrive at the scene, navigate confusion and risk, and deliver care in an environment few are ever truly prepared for. From descending into the darkness

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00:39:48

Disaster Medicine in Gaza: Field Lessons from Hareen...

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2025/07/01

In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine podcast, Eoin Walker speaks with humanitarian health leader Hareen De Silva about his recent deployments in Gaza, Syria, and beyond. From mass casualty incidents and waterborne disease outbreaks to the psychological toll on healthcare workers, Hareen shares vital insights into what it takes to deliver medical care in conflict zones.We explore:The worsening humanitarian crisis in GazaLessons from Syria and UkraineMental health challenges for aid

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00:41:21

CRM, Cockpits & Compassion: Jan Becker on...

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2025/06/17

What do helicopters, humanitarian crises, and high-pressure hospital wards have in common? In this episode, we sit down with Jan Becker, CEO, helicopter pilot, midwife, and international educator, to explore the vital role of non-technical skills in high-stakes environments.From aviation to midwifery to emergency medicine, Jan unpacks Crew Resource Management (CRM), situational awareness, closed-loop communication, and how to lead without overpowering. We dive into decision-making under pressure,

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00:58:40

Shoulder Dislocations in the Wild: Kayaking, Kit, and...

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2025/06/03

In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, WEM's Sarah Spelsberg is joined by emergency physician and seasoned kayaker Robert Knopp to explore what happens when outdoor adventure meets unexpected injury.Together, they dive into shoulder dislocations in the wilderness; from real-life field reductions to improvised rescue gear, and what every paddler or outdoor leader should know before they head out.Whether you're a medical professional, adventure athlete, or just someone who

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01:38:07

From Perth to the Pilbara: Inside Remote Aboriginal...

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2025/05/20

Cara Sheppard is the Senior Medical Officer at Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS), an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in Western Australia's East Pilbara. In this episode, Marcus chats with Cara about what it really means to deliver healthcare in remote desert communities, where cultural safety, chronic disease, and deep-rooted systemic challenges intersect.From the realities of diabetes in young people to the complexities of rheumatic heart disease, spiritual beliefs,

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00:39:36

From the Battlefield to the Humanitarian Mission with...

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2025/05/06

In this powerful episode, Eoin sits down with Ryan Ahlgren — a wilderness and humanitarian medicine practitioner whose career spans some of the most challenging environments on the planet.From frontline trauma care during the ISIL occupation in Iraq, to medevac operations in Ukraine, to six-week stints deep in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, Ryan shares what it's really like to provide medical care in the face of heat, hardship, and uncertainty. He also discusses his recent role in Antarctica

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00:41:57

The Sky Isn’t the Limit: Shawna Pandya on...

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2025/04/22

Meet Shawna Pandya, Physician, Neuroscientist, and now Canada’s First Female Commercial Astronaut.In this inspiring episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, we sit down with Shawna to unpack her journey from childhood dreams of space to preparing for her Virgin Galactic mission.We explore:Her selection as part of the Virgin Galactic research crewThe science behind her mission, including microgravity, diabetes research & emergency medicine in spaceHow she balances medicine, research,

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00:49:18

Healthcare in First Nations Communities with Dr Sarah...

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2025/04/08

In this episode, we explore the deeply rooted and culturally rich world of First Nations healthcare in Australia with Dr Sarah Chalmers; Rural Generalist, former President of the Australian College of Remote and Rural Medicine (ACRRM), and President-Elect of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia.With over 15 years of experience working in East Arnhem Land and North Queensland, Sarah shares a powerful and personal insight into what it truly means to deliver care in remote First Nations

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00:45:40

Critical Care at 30,000 Feet – The Reality of...

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2025/03/25

🎧 A quick note on audio quality: Due to remote recording, some parts of this episode may not be as clear as usual. We appreciate your patience and promise the insights are well worth the listen!What happens when critical care leaves the hospital and takes to the skies?In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, we sit down with Mina Arsanious, an expedition doctor and anaesthetic registrar working in aeromedical retrieval with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in Australia.Mina

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00:43:21

Event Medicine in The Great Outback with Dr Prashan...

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2025/03/11

In this episode, we dive into the fast-paced world of event medicine in remote Australia with Prashan Kuruppu, a rural generalist anaesthetist and Member of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Assessment Committee, with extensive experience in Outback and retrieval medicine.From high-speed trauma and medical crises in extreme weather conditions to the unique challenges of remote evacuations and resource-limited environments, Prash shares firsthand insights into the

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