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In our first two episodes of the gut instinct series, we’ve explored the growing evidence that suggests how so much of what happens in the gut impacts diseases traditionally linked to the brain. We’ve also examined the booming multi-billion dollar probiotics and kombucha industries, and found they have little or limited effect on the gut. So what other ways can we treat the mind via our guts? Around a third of GPs now identify as integrative doctors who blend conventional medicine with lifestyle interventions.  We chat to Dr William Barnes, who is an Integrative GP and Functional Medicine Doctor. Headlines: - Cyber crime is surging - NSW communities hit with more floods - Brian Houston slams Hillsong board - Online child exploitation surging - Imran Khan survives assassination attempt   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Nov 202220min

Globally the kombucha and probiotics market is worth billions and it’s rapidly growing as people spend big on wellness and gut health. In part two of our three part series on gut health, we’ll be exploring if we’re being fooled by some of the extraordinary health claims these products make. Or maybe there's a tiny nugget of truth in the proclamations— and it's just been over-hyped. We talk to Jordan Stanford from the University of Wollongong, a dietician with a PhD investigating dietary interventions to improve gut health. Headlines: - Cassius Turvey vigils held across the country- Woman at centre of Hawthorn investigation pulls out- New gambling taglines- Taronga Zoo investigates escaped lions   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Nov 202221min

This series will examine the growing body of evidence between gut health and gut microbiomes to mental health, sleep disorders and in some cases even autism. Should we be changing our approach to mental health treatment which is so heavily geared toward quick pharmaceutical interventions? Professor Emad El-Omar is the director of the University of New South Wales Microbiome Research Centre and is also a professor of medicine. He chats with us about the ins and outs of our gut health. Headlines: - RBA hikes rates again and warns more on the way - Cold snap freezes the south east - Nine arrested after India bridge collapse - Rapper Takeoff shot dead - Gold Trip wins Melbourne Cup Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Nov 202217min

Australian workers have been getting a raw deal on wages.  Wages actually being stolen, that is, unlawful underpayment, and then there’s the terrible bargaining power that has seen real wages flat-line for the last decade.  That’s one of the issues the Labor party campaigned on to get into office, and now that they’re in office, it's proving hard to change.  Ben Schneiders has been investigating the wage problem for years, he’s an investigative journalist with The Age and author of “Hard Labour: Wage Theft in the Age of Inequality." Headlines: - Not enough police at South Korea’s crowd crush tragedy - Netball Australia has new sponsor  - Brazil elects new left-wing president - Jetstar under fire after woman crawled down aisle - Melbourne Cup set to be cold / RBA to hike interest rates / Will you pay for a Twitter blue tick?   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Okt 202222min

It was a dramatic week last week in the story of Ye-formerly known as Kayne West. The list of companies that have walked away from Kanye is huge, he says it cost him $2bn in one day. So is this the end of Kanye’s career?  Kanye West, or Ye has been a master of controversy; he loves to shock. But in the last month his attacks on Jewish people have brought serious consequences.  We’ll get a Jewish perspective on Kanye from author John Safran. Headlines: - 150+ dead in Seoul crowd crush- Twitter hit by trolling campaign- Pelosi attacker charged with attempted murder- Cassius Turvey vigils to be held- New Covid strain detected  Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Okt 202220min

Ryan Shelton is a hugely successful comedian, actor, writer, radio and television presenter.   In this conversation Jamila Rizvi and Ryan Shelton discuss following opportunities for success, discovering the power of vulnerability and Ryan’s own creative processes, where he has found honesty as the secret for his latest accomplishments.    THE WEEKEND LIST: WATCH: Hocus Pocus & Hocus Pocus 2 – Disney+   LISTEN: How Other Dads Dad With Hamish Blake – Podcast WATCH: Eat The Rich: The Game Stop Saga – Netflix GET: Holme Beauty   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Okt 202233min

Trends in funerary practices and how the recently departed are remembered are nothing new. From face moulds of the dead to making the rear window of your car a rolling memorial, the way someone is remembered has changed through time. But would you turn the tattoos of a dead family member into art? Kyle Sherwood does just that for a living and it’s proving quite popular.  Remembrance is a very individual act. But would you ever preserve the tattoos of a loved one who's passed? Headlines: - Lehrmann jury dismissed- Northern Rivers buyback scheme announced- Dutton issues budget reply - Socceroos protest Qatar human rights- Prince Harry’s book to be released in January Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Okt 202222min

Canberra might cop it a lot for being one of the most boring cities in Australia but it’s always been pretty progressive when it comes to social issues.  It’s the only place in Australia where the personal use of cannabis is legal. We recently shared with you here on The Briefing that it was hosting a trial of the first fixed pill testing site, and now the ACT government has passed legislation decriminalising small amounts of illicit drugs like cocaine, heroin and speed.  We speak to ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith who explains that under the new law - which comes into effect in a year, people found with amounts of certain drugs considered to be "personal possession", so that’s smaller than trafficable quantities, would be subject to a civil fine of $100, rather than criminal charges, and be referred for counselling. Headlines: - Inflation hits new high - Lehrmann’s lawyers accuse Scomo of prejudicing trial - WA commissioner sparks outrage in indigenous community  - Wallam scores match-winning goal  - Dr Who to move to Disney+ Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Okt 202221min