The official podcast of the Academy of Extreme Environment Medicine. Join Sunny, Bridge and Evie as they explore the people, stories and experiences shaping the emerging subspecialty of extreme environment medicine.
Join Evie and Bridget as they unpack the wild and untammed career of Dr Brooke - A must listen for anyone intersted in working knowing more about rural generalist medicine.
21 Aug 2026
S2 Ep9: When tropical medicine meets mountain medicine with Dr Paddy Timms
What happens when tropical medicine meets mountain medicine?
In this episode of PodExMed, we sit down with Dr Paddy, fresh back from South America, to explore a career that has taken him from ships to mountains, deserts and tropical jungles.
From remote clinics to extreme environments, Paddy shares what it really takes to practise medicine when the hospital is a long way away — and the environment itself becomes part of the patient.
Remote medicine, tropical medicine, mountain medicine and a career spent going where most doctors don’t.
14 Aug 2026
S2 Ep8: Fear the Snake with Matt
🐍 SNAKES, FEAR & THE TRUTH BEHIND THE MYTHS
What happens when your paramedic has a second life as a snake catcher and self-confessed toxinology nerd?
In this episode of PODExMedicine, Sunny and Evie chat with Western Australian paramedic Matt, who spends his time between treating patients and getting up close and personal with some of Australia’s most misunderstood creatures.
Matt takes us beyond the fear and fascination surrounding snakes, breaking down some of the myths, misconceptions and downright bush legends that have been passed around for generations.
This is a conversation about snakes, venom, human fear and the fascinating science of toxinology — and it might just change the way you look at these incredible animals.
Because sometimes the things we fear most are the things we understand the least. 🐍
9 Aug 2026
S2 Ep7: Deep, Dark & Dangerous - Underground & Underwater with Lee
⛏️ MEDICINE WHERE HUMANS WEREN’T BUILT TO SURVIVE
What happens when medicine takes you underwater and underground?
In this episode of PODExMedicine, Sunny and Bridget are joined by Lee to explore the fascinating world of medicine in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. From deep underwater to far below the surface, caring for patients in these environments comes with a completely different set of challenges such as limited access, unique physiology, isolation, and some seriously unforgiving environments.
If you’re fascinated by extreme environments, unconventional medicine and the future of prehospital care, this is one you won’t want to miss.
7 Aug 2026
S2 Ep6: 🚀 Mission Control: Medicine Beyond Earth with Dr Alicia
🚀What does the future of medicine look like beyond Earth? In this new episode Sunny and Bridget unpack the rapidly growing world of space medicine with Dr Alicia. If you’re interested in innovation, extreme environments, and where prehospital care could be heading next, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
16 Jun 2026
S2 Ep5: When Wild Things Happen with Dr Kate
Dr Kate is not your typical psychologist working from an office. Hear how she operates at the intersection of human performance, wellbeing, and psychology while abseiling into canyons, mountaineering in remote environments, supporting elite athletes, and working behind the scenes to keep some of Australia's biggest productions running when the unexpected happens.
19 May 2026
S2 Ep4: The expert at days off with Dr Molly Cargil
Adventurer Dr Molly Cargill is an expert at taking days off to find adventure. Listen as she disccuses a balance between work / life with Sunny and Bridget
5 May 2026
S2 Ep3: Exploring the Earth with Patrick Barrow
He’s explored the planet’s most remote corners 🌍, now hear how Pat has led teams 🧭, survived extremes ❄️🔥, and lived on beans 🥫
18 Apr 2026
S2 Ep2: Whats in your medical kit with Dr Penzy
She’s worked as a doctor and expedition leader in some of the most remote corners of the world 🌍❄️🏔️ But here’s the real question… 👉 What’s in her medical kit?
7 Apr 2026
S2 Ep1: Cameras, Conflict & Coping in Remote Medicine with Chene Clydesdale
In the Season 2 opener of PODEXMED, the official podcast of the Academy of Extreme Environment Medicine, hosts Sunny and Evie sit down with remote paramedic Chene Clydesdale to explore the realities of practicing in extreme and remote environments.
24 Jul 2025
5: S1E5 - What a landslide in Vietnam can teach you about leadership - Cat Potgieter
We sit down with Cat Potgieter, an all-star clinician who started her career leading school teams on expeditions around the world. We explore what these experiences taught her about leadership and how to look after a team.
13 May 2025
4: How to prepare for an Expedition - Dr Andrew Graham Part 2
Dr. Andrew Graham shares his 35 years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon and wilderness medic, offering insights on preparing for expeditions, particularly based on his extensive work on the Kokoda Trail; this is an interview.
13 May 2025
3: Medicine on the high seas with Dr Shannon Mulder
Dr. Shannon Mulder shares her experiences as an emergency medicine registrar providing care on cruise ships and as a retrievalist in the Australian Northern Territory in this interview.
13 May 2025
2: Endurance in the Jungles with Dr Andrew Graham - Part 1
Dr. Andrew Graham shares his experiences as an orthopedic surgeon and wilderness medic supporting endurance events and expeditions across challenging terrains, including the Kokoda Trail, in this interview.
13 May 2025
1: Jellyfish and remote medicine in the far north of Australia. - Mr Mark Ward
Paramedic Mark Ward recounts his experiences delivering remote medicine in northern Australia and details the dangers of box jellyfish stings in an interview.
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