Behind the Curtain

About Behind the Curtain

Join host Dr Sanjaya Senanayake as he sits down with special guests from across Canberra Health Services to hear about their passions and moments that have shaped their careers. Canberra Health Services delivers public health services to people across the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding Southern New South Wales (NSW) region of Australia.

Publisher

Canberra Health Services

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 May 2025

Latest episode

26 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jun 2025

   Jessica Puniard

   Jessica Puniard, Mortuary Services Supervisor, recounts her unexpected journey into the mortuary field, transitioning from nurse assistant to mortician in an interview.

2. 

   23 Jun 2025

   Kerryn Ernst

   Kerryn Ernst dispels breast cancer myths and describes supporting patients and families through treatment, emphasizing the McGrath Foundation's specialized care in this interview.

3. 

   19 Jun 2025

   Michael Chapman

   Dr. Michael Chapman explores the evolution of palliative care in Australia, focusing on its role in dementia and voluntary assisted dying, in this interview.

4. 

   16 Jun 2025

   Simon Jiang

   Dr. Simon Jiang recounts his transition from nephrology to genetic research, driven by a patient's autoimmune disease, leading to breakthroughs in autoimmune and kidney disease in this interview.

5. 

   12 Jun 2025

   Marrwah Ahmadzai

   Dr. Marrwah Ahmadzai shares her experiences as a doctor and the daughter of refugees, discussing challenges and her work promoting diversity in medicine in this interview.

6. 

   9 Jun 2025

   Alison Lally

   Dr. Alison Lally shares her innovative strategies for creating a more comfortable and accessible emergency department experience for neurodivergent children, driven by personal experiences in an interview.

7. 

   5 Jun 2025

   Sean Chan

   Dr. Sean Chan discusses the ethical challenges of evolving medicine and ECMO technology, highlighting the critical need for organ donation conversations in this interview.

8. 

   2 Jun 2025

   David Caldicott

   Dr. David Caldicott recounts his journey from virology to emergency medicine, highlighting his dedication to drug harm reduction and pill testing in this interview.

9. 

   29 May 2025

   Vanita Parekh

   Forensic Pathologist Dr. Vanita Parekh discusses her work protecting vulnerable populations and establishing sexual assault services in Canberra, highlighting her dedication to victim care in an interview.

10. 

    20 May 2025

    Richard Scolyer and Jane Dahlstrom

    Professors Richard Scolyer and Jane Dahlstrom discuss their pathology careers, medical research contributions, educational impact, and lasting friendship in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Behind the Curtain

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jessica Puniard
• Kerryn Ernst
• Michael Chapman
• Dr Simon Jiang
• Dr Marrwah Ahmadzai

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

579,722

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

64

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.