Let's Talk Health with Gerald Quigley
Gerald Quigley is a practising Community Pharmacist and Accredited Herbalist based in Melbourne. He is a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and a Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
Each week, Gerald shares his expertise as a media health commentator on Black Star Radio, helping listeners make sense of everyday health topics. He is also the co-host of the House of Wellness radio program, broadcast nationally each Sunday on the Nine Radio Network.
With decades of experience, Gerald’s passion is to empower people to make sensible, informed health decisions, so they can maintain and improve their quality of life — especially as they age.
Listen now to some of our favourite episodes of Let’s Talk Health with Gerald Quigley, covering topics like men’s health, kidney care, dementia, bowel cancer awareness, asthma management, and more. To listen to the full podcast head here.
And don’t miss Gerald live every Thursday on Black Star Radio — where he breaks down the latest in health and wellbeing.
Migraines – More Than “Just a Headache”
On Stars and Stories, MJ sits down with Gerald Quigley to unpack migraines — and why they’re very different from a standard headache.
Gerald explains that migraines can involve intense one-sided pain, nausea, vomiting, digestive upset, visual disturbances — and sometimes even no headache at all. (Yes, “silent migraines” are real.)
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Let’s Talk Health: Why Your Kidneys Matter with Gerald Quigley
Did you know you can lose up to 90% of your kidney function before you feel unwell? In this Stars and Stories episode, MJ is joined by pharmacist and master herbalist Gerald Quigley for a serious (and seriously important) chat about kidney health — and why now is the time to get yours checked.
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Stress and the Heart: The Cost We Don’t Talk About
On Stars and Stories, MJ is joined by Gerald Quigley for a timely conversation about heart health — and the very real impact stress is having on Australians.
With cost-of-living pressures weighing heavily on so many people, Gerald explains how ongoing stress can quietly increase the risk of heart disease.
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Let’s Talk Health: Dementia is Now the Leading Cause of Death for Australians with Gerald Quigley
Dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians. In this Stars and Stories episode, MJ is joined by pharmacist and master herbalist Gerald Quigley for an eye-opening conversation about dementia—now the leading cause of death in Australia. With nearly half a million Australians currently living with the condition (and that number expected to rise), Gerald highlights the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and early detection. While there’s currently no cure, Gerald shares the steps we can all take to reduce our risk and protect our brain health over time.
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Let’s Talk Health: What Is Your Headache or Migraine Telling You? with Gerald Quigley
In this episode of Stars and Stories on Black Star Radio, MJ is joined by pharmacist and Master Herbalist Gerald Quigley to talk about something millions of Australians deal with — headaches and migraines.
Whether you’re a regular sufferer or you care for someone who is, this conversation shines a light on how we can better manage pain, look out for warning signs, and seek the right support.
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Let’s Talk Health: Sleep Smarter, Not Longer with Gerald Quigley
Sleep isn’t just downtime — it’s actually one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. In this chat, pharmacist and Master Herbalist Gerald Quigley shares why sleep is a true superpower, especially when life gets busy or stressful.
He explains how sleep gives our body and mind a chance to rest, repair, and rejuvenate — the three R’s — and why that matters at every age.
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Let’s Talk Health: Men’s Health Starts Here — with Gerald Quigley
In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ sits down with Gerald Quigley, Community Pharmacist and Accredited Herbalist, for an honest chat about men’s health — and why the hardest part is often taking that first step.
Gerald reminds us that while many men put off going to the doctor, it's usually not until something serious forces us to act. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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Let’s Talk Health: Let’s Talk About Incontinence — with Gerald Quigley
In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ is joined by Gerald Quigley, practising Community Pharmacist and Accredited Herbalist, to discuss a health issue that’s more common than most people realise — incontinence.
Around 1 in 4 Australians experience some level of incontinence, which involves the involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control.
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Let’s Talk Health: Smoking — A Health and Wealth Hazard with Gerald Quigley
In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ is joined by Gerald Quigley, Community Pharmacist and Accredited Herbalist, to talk about why smoking and vaping are both health and wealth hazards — and what support is out there to help people quit.
Whether you're ready to quit or want to support someone who is — there’s help available, and change is possible.
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Let’s Talk Health: The Surprising Truth About Red Meat — A Conversation with Gerald Quigley
In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ sits down with Community Pharmacist and Master Herbalist Gerald Quigley to unpack the latest research on red meat.
Gerald shares insights into the benefits of red meat, particularly its importance as a source of iron for women. He also discusses which types of red meat are good for your health and which ones should be considered an occasional treat.
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Let’s Talk Health: The Secret to Slowing Down Our Biological Age with Gerald Quigley
In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ chats with Gerald Quigley about the concept of biological age and how lifestyle and environmental factors play a significant role in maintaining a healthy body.
Gerald explains that although we all have a biological body, factors like diet, exercise, and stress management can help reduce the effects of aging. He suggests making simple adjustments to slow down the aging process and feel better every day.
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