S2 E2 with Dr Leila Usher

S2 E2 with Dr Leila Usher

From Blacademia by Blacademia

December 8, 2025 · 52 min

About this episode

In this episode, the host interviews Dr Leila Usher about her experiences and advocacy in women's health and Aboriginal issues.

In this episode I yarn with Wonnarua woman and fierce medical advocate - Dr Leila Usher Obstetrician & Gynaecologist; FRANZCOG, MBBS; HNELHD - JHH, NMH. Please note that this episode includes discussion of Women’s Business, systemic violence, birth and hospital trauma, as well as discussions of Aboriginal people and loved ones who have passed away.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Leila Usher

Topics covered

  • Women's Business
  • systemic violence
  • birth trauma
  • hospital trauma
  • Aboriginal people

Keywords

  • medical advocacy
  • Obstetrician
  • Gynaecologist
  • Wonnarua woman

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Wonnarua

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