World Extreme Medicine Podcast

World Extreme Medicine

Expedition Medicine

World Extreme Medicine

Drowning

Cold Water Shock

Diversity and Inclusion

Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine

CPR

Humanitarian Aid

Women In Medicine

HEMS (helicopter Emergency Medical Service)

Gender Inequality

Griggs Technique

Remote Medicine

Physiological Response To Cold

Survival Techniques

Selvaggio Blu Expedition

Paramedics

Devon Air Ambulance

Public Awareness and Prevention

Exercise Associated Collapse

We’re committed to ensuring extreme medicine education can reach all medical, healthcare and supporting professionals working in austere environments. With regular updates, our team brings you the latest from across the broad spectrum of extreme medicine disciplines, including expedition, space, remote, pre-hospital and humanitarian medicine as well as a range of topics across performance and non-... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	252	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Education

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High-Altitude Medicine: Beyond AMS with Hannah Lock

In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker is joined by Hannah Lock, an emergency medicine doctor, expedition specialist, and seasoned mountaineer with experience across six continents. Together, they go beyond the basics... more

28 Oct 2025 • 36 min

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From the Arctic to Space: Medicine Without Limits with Luke Apisa

In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker speaks with Luke Apisa about his extraordinary journey from wilderness medicine to space medicine.

Luke shares insights from treating climbers at 14,000 feet in Nepal, supportin... more

14 Oct 2025 • 30 min

YouTube

Kayaking Greenland on an Inuit Diet: Mike Keen’s 3,000km Arctic Challenge

In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, Eoin Walker sits down with chef, explorer, and researcher Mike Keen to unpack an extraordinary Arctic journey.

Mike kayaked the entire 3,000km length of Greenland’s rugged west coast, surviving ... more

30 Sep 2025 • 50 min

YouTube

Mountain Medicine at 2800m: Ski Rescue, Hypothermia & Innovation in Livigno

In this episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, host Eoin Walker is joined by Luca Carenzo, intensive care consultant, and Federico Emiliano Ghio, critical care nurse and medical lead for high-altitude emergency services in Livigno, Italy, one... more

16 Sep 2025 • 35 min

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Recent Guests

Luca Carenzo

Consultant intensivist with an emergency background

Episode: Mountain Medicine at 2800m: Ski Rescue, Hypothermia & Innovation in Livigno

Federico Ghio

CEO of a company providing private care emergency medical services with a background in critical care nursing.

Episode: Mountain Medicine at 2800m: Ski Rescue, Hypothermia & Innovation in Livigno

Mardi Steere

Specialist pediatric emergency doctor, working with the Royal Flying Doctor Service providing remote healthcare solutions.

Royal Flying Doctor Service

Episode: Revolutionising Rural Healthcare: Inside Australia’s First Virtual Emergency Centre

Sébastien Marlier

A seasoned Ironman triathlete and participant in the Bretzel Ultra Triathlon

Episode: 95 Hours of Pain, Strategy & Grit: The Bretzel Ultra Triathlon with Sébastien Marlier

Sam Sinclair

Paramedic who responded to the 7/7 attacks in London

Episode: 7/7 Bombings – A Paramedic’s Story from the Front Line | Part 3: Sam Sinclair

Eoin Walker

Critical care paramedic involved in the response to the 7/7 bombings

Episode: 7/7 Bombings – A Paramedic’s Story from the Front Line | Part 1: Eoin Walker

Jan Becker

CEO of a helicopter training academy, midwife, and humanitarian leader with experience in emergency responses and medical training

Helicopter Training Academy

Episode: CRM, Cockpits & Compassion: Jan Becker on Non-Technical Skills That Save Lives

Dr. Robert Knopp

Emergency medicine physician and avid kayaker

Episode: Shoulder Dislocations in the Wild: Kayaking, Kit, and Critical Decisions

Ryan Ahlgren

A 34-year-old Muncie Medicine physician assistant who has worked in various high-pressure medical settings across the globe.

Episode: From the Battlefield to the Humanitarian Mission with Ryan Ahlgren

Hosts

Eoin Walker

Host focused on sharing expert insights in extreme medicine and challenging medical environments, often conveying personal experiences as a critical care paramedic.

Dr. Sarah Spelsberg

An experienced medical professional with a background in diverse healthcare environments, sharing knowledge from various expeditions and medical challenges.

Will Cohen

Co-host who brings a dynamic approach to discussions, emphasizing practical advice and inspiring stories from extreme medical practitioners.

Marcus Dyer

Host known for engaging dialogue with guests about the nuances of medical care in extreme situations, sharing a passion for training and skills development.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings

Brilliant Find!
Stumbled across this podcast searching for broadcasts on ‘extreme’ - what an amazing array of topics and speakers. As far from your celebrity podcast as you can’t get with real people doing amazing work in some of world’s most incredible places! Thank you!! Keep up the great work!
Apple Podcasts
5
MedicExplorer
United Kingdoma year ago
Great Content
Great content, insights, and interviews. Often terrible audio mixing and quality. (Loud music, quiet guests. Feedback from zoom. Etc.)
I can’t wait to listen more as they get the quality/sound issues fixed. Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts
4
CarterTheSmith
United States2 years ago
Excellent!
I enjoyed the natural interviewing style, informed questions, great topics. Merci!
Apple Podcasts
5
Bee Kimura
United States2 years ago
Sound quality
Love the show but please invest in some decent equipment. The sound quality is often really poor compared to other podcasts.
Apple Podcasts
4
terriblewild
New Zealand3 years ago
Awesome content
I find these podcasts really inspiring, with a wide range of guests from astronauts to adventurers, who are all experts in their fields. Great hosts and great content. Well worth a listen.
Apple Podcasts
5
KLH1982
United Kingdom5 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its inspiring narratives and practical advice that can be readily applied in challenging scenarios.

Listeners appreciate the diverse array of topics and expert insights presented, calling it an informative resource for professionals in extreme medical environments.

Many find the interviewing style engaging, although some have noted audio quality issues that detract from the listening experience.

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From the Arctic to Space: Medicine Without Limits with Luke Apisa

Q: Can you speak to some of the most challenging cases you've encountered at 14,000 feet in Nepal?

Apisa highlighted that while he expected altitude-related medical issues, he was surprised by the prevalence of moral injury among local porters, who bear significant risks for climbers, often facing dangerous working conditions.

From the Arctic to Space: Medicine Without Limits with Luke Apisa

Q: What led you to veer away from a traditional emergency medicine path to pursuing wilderness and indeed space medicine?

Apisa expressed a long-standing interest in the outdoors and climbing but realized that to pursue wilderness medicine, he needed to integrate research into his passion, which ultimately guided him to a fellowship in the field.

Kayaking Greenland on an Inuit Diet: Mike Keen’s 3,000km Arctic Challenge

Q: What did you find during your trip regarding your body's adaptation to a high-fat, low-carb diet?

Mike experienced significant weight loss but felt great energy levels and did not feel fatigued during his journey. He later realized that his body adapted well to the ancestral Inuit diet.

Kayaking Greenland on an Inuit Diet: Mike Keen’s 3,000km Arctic Challenge

Q: What inspired you to embark on such an extreme challenge by kayaking the length of Greenland while surviving solely from a traditional Inuit diet?

As a chef, Mike Keen had been exploring evolutionary diets and nutrition, realizing how modern diets are failing us. He planned the trek as a spontaneous challenge while in Greenland, linking it to his interest in ancestral diets.

Revolutionising Rural Healthcare: Inside Australia’s First Virtual Emergency Centre

Q: Could you speak to any plans you have for scalability?

Mardi shares insights into ongoing auditing processes to evaluate the return on investment and plans for similar clinics across rural populations.

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1. Luca Carenzo
2. Federico Ghio
3. Mardi Steere
4. Sébastien Marlier
5. Sam Sinclair
6. Eoin Walker
7. Jan Becker
8. Dr. Robert Knopp

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