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PodExMed

PodExMed 13 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

PodExMed is the official podcast of the Academy of Extreme Environment Medicine. Hosted by Sunny, Bridge, and Evie, the show delves into the people, stories, and experiences that define the emerging subspecialty of extreme environment medicine. Each episode offers insights into the challenges and innovations unique to providing medical care in extreme settings.

Episodes

S2 Ep9: When tropical medicine meets mountain medicine with Dr Paddy Timms
S2 Ep9: When tropical medicine meets mountain medicine with Dr Paddy Timms Aug 21, 2026 3472 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
S2 Ep8: Fear the Snake with Matt
S2 Ep8: Fear the Snake with Matt Aug 14, 2026 3576  🐍 SNAKES, FEAR & THE TRUTH BEHIND THE MYTHSWhat 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 beyo
S2 Ep7: Deep, Dark & Dangerous - Underground & Underwater with Lee
S2 Ep7: Deep, Dark & Dangerous - Underground & Underwater with Lee Aug 9, 2026 3265 ⛏️ MEDICINE WHERE HUMANS WEREN’T BUILT TO SURVIVEWhat 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 dif
S2 Ep6: Mission Control: Medicine Beyond Earth with Dr Alicia
S2 Ep6: Mission Control: Medicine Beyond Earth with Dr Alicia Aug 7, 2026 5844 🚀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. 
S2 Ep5: When Wild Things Happen with Dr Kate
S2 Ep5: When Wild Things Happen with Dr Kate Jun 16, 2026 3256 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.
S2 Ep4: The expert at days off with Dr Molly Cargill
S2 Ep4: The expert at days off with Dr Molly Cargill May 19, 2026 3243  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 
S2 Ep3: Exploring the Earth with Patrick Barrow
S2 Ep3: Exploring the Earth with Patrick Barrow May 5, 2026 2897  He’s explored the planet’s most remote corners 🌍, now hear how Pat has led teams 🧭, survived extremes ❄️🔥, and lived on beans 🥫 
S2 Ep2: Whats in your medical kit with Dr Penzy
S2 Ep2: Whats in your medical kit with Dr Penzy Apr 18, 2026 3542 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?
S2 Ep1: Cameras, Conflict & Coping in Remote Medicine with Chene Clydesdale
S2 Ep1: Cameras, Conflict & Coping in Remote Medicine with Chene Clydesdale Apr 7, 2026 3828  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. 
S1 Ep5:  Season 1 Ep. 5. What a landslide in Vietnam can teach you about leadership - Cat Potgieter
S1 Ep5: Season 1 Ep. 5. What a landslide in Vietnam can teach you about leadership - Cat Potgieter Jul 24, 2025 3461 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. 
S1 Ep4: Season 1 Ep. 4. How to prepare for an Expedition - Dr Andrew Graham Part 2
S1 Ep4: Season 1 Ep. 4. How to prepare for an Expedition - Dr Andrew Graham Part 2 May 13, 2025 2723 Today we sit down with Dr Andrew Graham. Andrew has worked as orthopedic surgeon and wilderness medic for the past 35 years. He has supported and completed numerous endurance events and adventure races in Australia, Morocco, Borneo, Fiji and New Zealand. Most notably he has provided medical support and completed expeditions across the infamous Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea over 15 times. 
S1 Ep3: Season 1 Ep.3 Medicine on the high seas with Dr Shannon Mulder
S1 Ep3: Season 1 Ep.3 Medicine on the high seas with Dr Shannon Mulder May 13, 2025 2572 Dr Shannon Mulder is a senior registrar in emergency medicine who began her career in South Africa, before transitioning to a career providing care on cruise ships. Her career has taken her to almost every continent in the world. Shannon now calls Australia home, and works as a retrievalist for the Central Australian Retrieval Service (CARS) in the Northern Territory. 

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