There’s a Doctor in the House
Dr Daniel Golshevsky is the host of Dr Golly and the Experts. Image courtesy of LiSTNR
DR GOLLY AND THE EXPERTS is a new podcast that has just been released by LiSTNR.
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.
Dr Golly and the Experts, is hosted by Dr Daniel Golshevsky (Dr Golly) who 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.
Hamish McLauchlan is interviewed in the first episode. Image courtesy of LiSTNR
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.
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.
In upcoming episodes Dr Golly speaks with Steph Claire-Smith, author and co-host of the @kicpod + KICBUMP and co-Founder of @keepitcleaner about childhood eczema, AFL players Jarrod Roughhead and Jordan Lewis on their fatherhood experiences, former AFLW player Moana Hope and model Isabella Carlstrom on breastfeeding issues, and bestselling author, podcast host and TEDx speaker Melissa Ambrossini on mixed families.
Listen to the first episode (above), or head to Dr Golly and the Experts - LiSTNR Podcasts
