In this episode of Women Out Loud, teacher Wren Wilson and counsellor Melissa McKeegan join Dr Niamh Logue and Amy McElgunn for a powerful conversation about neurodivergence in women.
They explore late diagnosis, parenting neurodivergent children, the toll of masking, and why ADHD and autism often go unrecognised in girls. From school reports to sensory overload, this episode uncovers the reality behind the label—and the freedom that comes with understanding your brain.
Plus, the team talks about stigma, self-advocacy, and the cost of diagnosis in a system still catching up.
In this episode of Women Out Loud, Olympian Jenny Lyons and Geelong AFLW’s Kate Darby join Courtney Weybury and Amy McElgunn to talk sport, motherhood and what it takes to break barriers at every level.
They unpack what it means to return to elite sport after kids, the realities of head injuries in female athletes, why girls still struggle for equal opportunity, and how outdated rules are finally changing—thanks to women like them.
Plus, the hosts recap a big night at the Torquay Business Awards and share a candid Dolly Doctor segment on career pressure and invisible workload.
In this episode of Women Out Loud, GP Dr Niamh Logue, physiotherapist Courtney Weybury and nurse Amy McElgunn get candid about pelvic health, parenting and the ongoing juggle of work, life and relationships.
They unpack the realities of being a woman in business, painful sex after birth, why pelvic floor exercises matter during pregnancy, and what happens when no one talks about vasectomies.
Plus, a Dolly Doctor segment covering breast checks, libido and learning to speak up at the GP.
Timestamps:4:00 Women in Business9:50 Dolly Doctor11:00 Pelvic Floor24:30 Working Mums32:00 Vasectomies
Content warning: this episode discusses family and intimate partner violence. Support services are listed in the show notes.Detective Inspector Emma Bartel and Respect Victoria CEO Helen Bolton join hosts Amy McElgunn and Dr Niamh Logue to break down coercive control, what it is, how it shows up in relationships, and how Victoria’s legal system responds. They share practical advice for recognising early warning signs, supporting someone you’re concerned about, and where to find help locally. A must-listen for anyone working with or caring about women’s safety.
Emergency & Crisis Services
000 (Triple Zero)
Call if someone is in immediate danger.
Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre
24/7 statewide support and crisis accommodation.
Phone: 1800 015 188
Website: safesteps.org.au
1800RESPECT
24/7 counselling for domestic and family violence and sexual assault.
Phone: 1800 737 732
Website: 1800respect.org.au
Geelong Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre (SAFVC)
Specialist trauma-informed support for people affected by family violence and sexual assault.
Individual and family counselling
Court support
Education and prevention programs
Phone: (03) 5222 4318
After Hours Crisis Line: 1800 806 292
Website: safvc.org.au
Address: 59–63 Spring Street, Geelong West VIC
Barwon Multidisciplinary Centre (MDC)
A collaborative hub bringing together police, child protection, family violence, and sexual assault services.
Co-located partners:
Victoria Police SOCIT (Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team)
Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre (SAFVC)
DHHS Child Protection
Focus on coordinated, survivor-centred response
Address: 59–63 Spring Street, Geelong West (same building as SAFVC)
Website: safvc.org.au/barwon-md
The Orange Door – Barwon Region
Free access to coordinated family violence, child and family services.
Phone: 1800 312 820
Address: 35 Gordon Avenue, Geelong West VIC
Website: orangedoor.vic.gov.au/barwon
Dietitian Kate van Berkel joins the Dolly Doctor segment to unpack how we can keep language around food and bodies neutral, why it matters for people in recovery, and how speaking up even in the tea room can protect others. Recorded at TNG Studios.
One in 20 Australians live with an eating disorder, yet these conditions remain surrounded by myths and stigma. In this episode of Women Out Loud, GP Dr Niamh Logue, physio Courtney Weybury and dietitian Kate van Berkel discuss why eating disorders go far beyond food, what signs to look for, and how midlife can be a key risk period.
They explore the impact of restrictive diets, the power of shared meals, and where to find professional help.
Timestamps:
0:00 — What are eating disorders?
5:12 — Signs and symptoms to watch for
15:46 — How to support someone and where to get help
30:02 — Misconceptions, risk factors and personal stories
38:42 — Dolly Doctor: finding food neutrality and pushing back against food shaming
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
Butterfly Foundation (1800 ED HOPE)
Supportfor Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues | Butterfly Foundation
InsideOut Institute
MedicareEating Disorder Treatment Pathway - InsideOut Institute
Eating Disorders
Home- Eating Disorders Victoria - Services and Support for ED Recovery
Headspace
headspaceNational Youth Mental Health Foundation
Lifeline
LifelineAustralia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.
TOOLS
Eating Disorders Screener
InsideOutScreener - InsideOut Institute
Eating Disorder Questionnaire
Straight from our main Women Out Loud episode, this bonus grab is a true Dolly Doctor moment. Dr Niamh answers why women might be prescribed testosterone, what it does, and why chin hairs aren’t the end of the world. Recorded at TNG Studios.
In this clip from Episode 2 of Women Out Loud, Dr Niamh Logue and Courtney Weybury speak honestly about libido during perimenopause and menopause. From physical symptoms to emotional weight, they explain why women often feel like something is wrong with them, and why that narrative needs to change.
There’s no switch that flicks when menopause starts – and no two journeys look the same. In this honest moment from Episode 2 of Women Out Loud, Dr Niamh Logue and Courtney Weybury explain why the transition into perimenopause and menopause is so varied, and why compassion matters most. If you’re feeling “off” and wondering what’s going on, this is for you.
From perimenopause to hormone therapy, libido to brain fog — this full episode breaks down what’s really going on during menopause.
Dr Niamh Logue (GP), Courtney Weybury (Physiotherapist), and Amy McElgunn (Practice Manager & Nurse) from Surf Coast Women’s Health Group cut through the confusion with facts, real talk, and plenty of laughs.
Podcast Resources:
📌 Surf Coast Women’s Health Group – Patient Info
📌 Australasian Menopause Society
📌 The M Factor film
📌 Olive & Bee natural intimate cream
In the very first episode of Women Out Loud, GP Dr Niamh Logue, women’s physiotherapist Courtney Weybury and practice manager and registered nurse Amy McElgunn introduce themselves and share the story behind Surf Coast Women’s Health Group, the women-led clinic they built from the ground up. From burnout and broken systems to a bold vision for better care, they open up about why they started, what they’ve learned and how they’re shaking up the women’s health space.