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The Specialist GP

Louise Kuegler
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Glp-1 Receptor Agonists
Gut Microbiome
Osteopenia
Diabetic Retinopathy
Vitamin D
Mastitis
New Zealand
Listening In Healthcare
Perimenopause
Oral Tobacco
Oral Nicotine Pouches
Burnout
Kindness In Healthcare
Low Energy Availability
Consent
Rickets
Gut Health
Leadership In Healthcare
Actinic Keratosis

Welcome to the first episode of The Specialist GP! I’m Dr Louise Kuegler — Specialist GP and medical educator. This podcast is a space where real listener-submitted clinical cases are explored with expert guests, turning them into practical, evidence-based guidance you can apply straight away in your consulting room. Each episode is designed to leave you with clear, actionable clinical pearls that... more

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Collaborative care is crucial in in under fuelling to prevent further deterioration and can prevent progression to an eating disorder.

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The Weight of the Future: Are We Getting Adolescent Obesity Treatment Right?

Samuel is a 15-year-old European boy who has always been overweight. Over the past year, he’s gained a further eight kilos, and his BMI is now in the obese range. He’s othe... more

This episode explores burnout in healthcare, its definitions, warning signs, systemic causes, and strategies for prevention. Dr. Louise Kuegler interviews Dr. Jo Prendergast, a psychiatrist and expert on mental health in medicine, to shed light on ho... more

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Recent Guests

Dr Megan Ogilvie
Reproductive endocrinologist specializing in menopause, PMOs, athlete hormone health and gender-affirming care
ERH Associates, Auckland; Fertility Associates (past)
Episode: Underfuelling- Early Intervention w Dr's Megan Ogilvie and Roger Mysliwec
Dr Roger Mysliwiec
Medical doctor specializing in psychosomatic medicine and eating disorders; co-director of New Zealand Eating Disorders Clinic
New Zealand Eating Disorders Clinic; Auckland Regional Eating Disorders Service (past)
Episode: Underfuelling- Early Intervention w Dr's Megan Ogilvie and Roger Mysliwec
Dr Jo Prendergast
psychiatrist, author, comedian and speaker
Episode: Clinician burnout w Dr Jo Prendergast
Wayne Cutfield
Pediatric endocrinologist at Starship Children's Hospital, professor at the Liggins Institute; co-leader of the Gut Bugs Research Team
Starship Children's Hospital; Liggins Institute
Episode: Antibiotics in Early Life: What Are We Changing for the Future? w Prof Wayne Cutfield
Benjamin Wheeler
Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology, pediatrician
University of Otago, Southern District Health Board
Episode: Sun, Stores, and Supplementation: Vitamin D in Pregnancy and Early Life w Prof Ben Wheeler
Rachael Niederer
Associate Professor, ophthalmologist specializing in diabetic eye disease
University of Auckland, Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland Eye
Episode: GLP- 1 RA and Eye Health w A Prof Racheal Niederer.
Dr Yvonne LeFort
Family medicine doctor trained in Canada; New Zealand's first board certified doctor in breastfeeding medicine
Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic, Auckland; RNZCGP; CCFP; Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Episode: Mastitis spectrum in the lactating indivdual w Dr Yvonne Le Fort.
Simon Mitchell
Professor of Medicine and expert in hyperbaric medicine/diving medicine
University of Auckland / Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist
Episode: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Panacea or Properly Indicated? w Prof Simon Mitchell.
Dr Chin-Yun Lin
Specialist Dermatologist and Accredited Mohs Micrographic Surgeon
Crawford Specialists; Skin and Cancer Foundation; Ormiston Specialists
Episode: Field treatments in sun damaged skin w Dr Chin-Yun Lin.

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Dr Louise Kuegler
Host of The Specialist GP

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Hugely important

    Louise and guests provide such important, relevant information in an engaging way. Loving it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kane W Power
    New Zealand3 months ago
  • Great resource

    Great content and very relevant to the everyday problems a GP encounters

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #cpienaar
    New Zealand7 months ago
  • Great new medical podcast!

    Have been enjoying these and using them in my practice. Great guests and topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChesB23
    New Zealand7 months ago
  • Great podcast

    This is an excellent podcast. Relevant questions are asked by a clearly well read interviewer and the pearls at the end are always on point. Well done Specialist GP.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skool mum
    New Zealand7 months ago

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An excellent podcast with relevant questions and practical pearls at the end.
Have been enjoying these and using them in my practice. Great guests and topics.
Great content and very relevant to the everyday problems a GP encounters, with great guests.
Louise and guests provide such important, relevant information in an engaging way. Loving it.

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The Weight of the Future w Prof Wayne Cutfield
Q: Is there a role for medications in treating obesity in adolescents, and which ones are currently considered?
GLP-1 receptor agonists are being considered, with recent expert recommendations suggesting eligibility for certain adolescents (over BMI thresholds with comorbidities); however, long-term weight maintenance requires pairing pharmacotherapy with lifestyle changes and behavioral support.
The Weight of the Future w Prof Wayne Cutfield
Q: What is the current prevalence of obesity in adolescence in New Zealand and how is it distributed by ethnicity?
Approximately 25-30% of teenagers are obese, with Pacific Island and Māori communities being disproportionately affected; obesity tracks from childhood into adulthood, making early, culturally aware intervention essential.
Clinician burnout w Dr Jo Prendergast
Q: What practical steps can individual clinicians take right now?
Try physiological breathing techniques for quick micro-recoveries, form informal peer support groups, seek professional supervision, and advocate for structures that allow honest conversations and protected recovery time.
Clinician burnout w Dr Jo Prendergast
Q: What can healthy workplaces do to prevent burnout?
Healthy workplaces model emotional honesty, avoid glorifying martyrdom, encourage leadership to step in when overwhelmed, protect recovery time, and support peer groups and supervision to maintain wellbeing.
Clinician burnout w Dr Jo Prendergast
Q: So Jo, what does burnout actually mean and how is it different from normal stress?
Burnout is an occupational phenomenon characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy, and unlike normal stress it persists despite rest, with recovery not simply achieved by a good night's sleep.

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The show centers on real clinical cases submitted by listeners and explored with expert guests to produce practical, evidence-based guidance for the consulting room. Episodes cover a broad range of medical topics—from primary care management of perimenopause and mastitis to wound, eye health, mental health risk assessment, and adolescent digital harms—always with clear, actionable pearls that clinicians can apply immediately. Noteworthy is the continuity of a practical, equity-focused lens and CME eligibility, suggesting a format well suited for ongoing professional education and real-world relevance in primary care settings.

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2. Dr Roger Mysliwiec
3. Dr Jo Prendergast
4. Wayne Cutfield
5. Benjamin Wheeler
6. Rachael Niederer
7. Dr Yvonne LeFort
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