by Dr. Kenneth Cutbush
Inside the Shoulder is a podcast hosted by orthopaedic shoulder surgeon Dr. Kenneth Cutbush, exploring real stories from people across all industries. Each episode dives into life journeys, career paths, achievements, setbacks and the lessons learned along the way. Alongside these conversations, Dr. Cutbush breaks down shoulder health, injury, recovery and surgery in a clear, practical way. It’s an honest mix of human stories and medical insight designed to educate and inspire.
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July 23, 2026
<p>In Episode 18 of Inside the Shoulder, Dr. Kenneth Cutbush is joined by Brandon Ziegenfuss, a researcher whose career sits at the intersection of medicine, data science, and emerging technology.</p><p>With a background spanning biomedical science, statistics, and public health, Brandon has already contributed to over 10 peer-reviewed publications in shoulder surgery and orthopaedics, while continuing to build his clinical pathway into medicine.</p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><p>The journey from biomedical science and statistics into medicine. The realities of pursuing an academic and clinical career simultaneously. The growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare and research. How data, technology, and innovation are shaping modern orthopaedics. The importance of critical thinking and first principles in a rapidly evolving field</p><p>Brandon also shares insights into presenting research internationally, building academic networks, and the challenges of navigating competitive medical pathways.</p><p>This is a forward-looking conversation on where medicine is heading, and how the next generation of clinicians and researchers are preparing for it.</p>
July 9, 2026
<p>In Episode 17 of Inside the Shoulder, Dr Kenneth Cutbush sits down with <strong>Violet Sattari</strong>, a medical registrar, physician trainee, medical educator and coach, to discuss her remarkable journey from Iran to Australia.</p><p>Born in Iran, Violet moved to Malaysia with her family at just eight years old without speaking a word of English before eventually settling in Australia, where she earned a place at the University of Melbourne and is now training as a physician.</p><p>In this deeply personal conversation, Violet reflects on growing up between cultures, learning a new language, the importance of education in Persian culture, and the lasting impact of leaving her homeland. She also shares the emotional reality of having family still living in Iran during uncertain times, navigating identity across three cultures, and balancing ambition with compassion throughout her medical career.</p><p>This episode explores resilience, family, migration, identity and the sacrifices often made in pursuit of opportunity.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Growing up in Iran and moving overseas as a child</p></li><li><p>Learning English from scratch in Malaysia</p></li><li><p>Life between Persian, Malaysian and Australian cultures</p></li><li><p>The role of family, education and heritage</p></li><li><p>The emotional impact of having loved ones remain in Iran</p></li><li><p>Her pathway into medicine and physician training</p></li><li><p>Coaching aspiring medical students and junior doctors</p></li><li><p>Finding purpose through medicine</p></li></ul><p>Whether you're interested in medicine, migration, personal growth or stories of resilience, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on building a life across cultures. </p>
June 25, 2026
<p>What does it take to truly support patients on their worst days?</p><p>In Episode 16 of Inside the Shoulder, Dr. Kenneth Cutbush is joined by Terri-Lyn Bailey, whose journey in healthcare began at just 16 years old behind a pharmacy counter in regional Australia.</p><p>From managing difficult patient interactions early on to becoming a trusted voice for thousands of patients, Terri-Lyn shares how those formative experiences shaped her approach to communication, empathy, and care.</p><p>Over the past 20 years, she has played a critical role behind the scenes. Supporting patients through uncertainty, helping them navigate consultations and surgery, and providing reassurance when it’s needed most.</p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><p>– The realities of working in pharmacy at a young age– Handling challenging and confronting patient interactions– The transition from regional Australia to a career in Brisbane– The importance of empathy and communication in healthcare– The unseen role of those supporting both patients and surgeons</p><p>This is a conversation about the people who sit just outside the spotlight, and the impact they have every single day in healthcare.</p>
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Inside the Shoulder is a podcast hosted by orthopaedic shoulder surgeon Dr. Kenneth Cutbush, exploring real stories from people across all industries.
Each episode dives into life journeys, career paths, achievements, setbacks and the lessons learned along the way. Alongside these conversations, Dr. Cutbush breaks down shoulder health, injury, recovery and surgery in a clear, practical way. It’s an honest mix of human stories and medical insight designed to educate and inspire.
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