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From My Desk...
Each week, I’ll be sharing a little about what’s happening in my world—whether it’s in my role as a cardiologist, the work I’m doing with the Healthy Heart Network and our new Healthy Life Network, or even personal updates from my family and life. My goal is to give you a closer look at what’s been keeping me busy, while also sharing tips and insights to help you on your own heart health journey. I hope you enjoy these updates and find them helpful as you strive to live well and stay healthy.
What a fantastic week it’s been — filled with memorable moments, big steps forward, and a touch of adventure (and cold water!).
💝 Mother’s Day & Meaningful Moments
We celebrated a beautiful Mother’s Day with Chelle — a lovely pendant thoughtfully gifted by Ella, Sean, and Max, some well-earned pampering, and time together as a family. Simple moments, but deeply meaningful.
Thursday night was also special — Chelle and I shared dinner with Dad in honour of Mum’s birthday. A time to pause, reflect, and feel the lasting presence of an extraordinary woman in our lives.
🔥 Sauna, Friendship & a Splash of Cold
The highlight? A rejuvenating trip aboard the KUUMA sauna boat in Margate — a floating sauna with a twist: straight from the heat into the icy 13°C waters of the Derwent River. A family gift for Chelle and me, and an experience we’re already planning to repeat!
We also enjoyed a great evening with Madeleine and Malcolm — early members at OsteoStrong Hobart and long-time friends. It’s always a joy reconnecting with people who’ve helped build the foundations of our community.
🦴 Expanding the Team at OsteoStrong
We’re thrilled to share that Chelle and I are teaming up with two of our most valued friends — James and Moonmoon — to grow the OsteoStrong business in Hobart. Their energy, care, and alignment with our vision make this an exciting new chapter for our centre.
🧊 Cellar Starts & Home Progress
The final pieces of my office have arrived, and with Chelle’s help, the chaos has been tamed (mostly!). The last hurdle? Nearly a dozen boxes of wine waiting to move downstairs... because we’re building a small wine cellar, and construction kicks off tomorrow! Slowly but surely, the new house is becoming a home.
🌊 Paddle Reflections & Coaching Insights
Midweek, I got out for a paddle with my friend Dr. John Saul — crisp evening air, calm waters, and the quiet reminder to appreciate the simple moments (while also not falling in!). I also caught up with my Tony Robbins coach, Adam, who introduced me to the Five Love Languages — a powerful lens for understanding and deepening my relationship with Chelle.
📚 Cholesterol Explained – Nearing the Finish Line
We are so so close to wrapping up the final edits of Cholesterol Explained. We're on the hunt for a truly credible figure to write the foreword — someone with gravitas in the field to match the importance of the message.
🧲 PEMF Therapy & Younger Longer
The PEMF therapy business for post-joint surgery support is taking shape. Watch this space as we build an evidence-backed service aimed at recovery, healing, and inflammation support. Meanwhile, I'm looking forward to catching up with Guy Leech to see how the Younger Longer platform is progressing.
🎙️ This Week’s Podcast
If you haven’t already, catch up on the latest podcast covering Mono and Polly genetics and Cholesterol, yes, you can blame your parents
🎧 Listen to the episode here
🧠 Quiz Corner
Last Week’s Answer:
What is MK-4 in relation to vitamin K?
✅ C) A subtype of vitamin K2
This Week’s Question:
Which form of cholesterol is most likely to contribute directly to atherosclerosis?
A) HDL
B) LDL
C) VLDL
D) Triglycerides
(Answer next week!)
📢 Call to Action
The Younger Longer 14-Day Blood Pressure Challenge is almost ready for launch! Developed with Guy Leech, it’s a simple, actionable series to help take control of your heart health.
💡 Want early access? Just reply and let us know!
Thanks for being part of this journey — stay well, stay curious, and keep making the most of every moment.
