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“The Emails, The Edits, The Expectations” – The Research Love Story
Jun 23, 2026
33m 13s
Research Podcast Series: AI in Research
May 26, 2026
31m 00s
The science behind the game: Inside cricket’s first sports medicine textbook
May 13, 2026
42m 35s
From Performance to Pathology: Altitude Medicine Unpacked
Apr 24, 2026
24m 00s
Research Podcast Series: Thrive, Don't just survive
Apr 10, 2026
34m 40s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/23/26 | ![]() “The Emails, The Edits, The Expectations” – The Research Love Story | Welcome to the Research Masterclass series, a collaboration between the SASMA Podcast and the Research Masterminds Success Academy. This series was created for clinicians, academics, and professionals who are curious about research but often find the academic world opaque, intimidating, or complicated.The aim of this series is to slow that conversation down. We want to unpack research in a way that is honest, grounded, and practical.In this fifth episode, we look at what really happens behind the scenes of a Masters or PhD journey.Beyond the proposals, deadlines, and late-night edits lies one of the most influential relationships in academia — the one between a researcher and their supervisor.In this insightful episode, Dr Aasha Parshotam sits down with world-renowned researcher Professor Benita Olivier and Sports and Exercise Medicine specialist and PhD candidate, Dr Dhavina Naidoo to unpack the realities of postgraduate research.From setting expectations and navigating difficult feedback to building resilience, confidence, and academic independence — this conversation explores the challenges, growth, and mentorship that shape not just your thesis, but your identity as a researcher.Whether you’re considering a Masters, deep in your PhD journey, or supervising the next generation of researchers, this episode is packed with practical advice, honest reflections, and lessons you’ll wish you heard sooner. | 33m 13s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Research Podcast Series: AI in Research✨ | artificial intelligenceresearch+4 | Professor Benita Olivier | SASMAResearch Masterminds Success Academy | — | AI in researchartificial intelligence+3 | — | 31m 00s | |
| 5/13/26 | ![]() The science behind the game: Inside cricket’s first sports medicine textbook✨ | sports medicinecricket+4 | Nick PereiraJohn W. Orchard+1 | Cricket AustraliaCricket Sports Medicine | — | sports medicinecricket+5 | — | 42m 35s | |
| 4/24/26 | ![]() From Performance to Pathology: Altitude Medicine Unpacked✨ | altitude medicineemergency medicine+3 | Dr Sean Gottschalk | — | Mount Kilimanjaro | altitudeexpedition medicine+6 | — | 24m 00s | |
| 4/10/26 | ![]() Research Podcast Series: Thrive, Don't just survive✨ | researchwork-life balance+3 | Professor Benita OlivierFranso-Marie Olivier | SASMAResearch Masterminds Success Academy | — | researchwork-life balance+3 | — | 34m 40s | |
| 3/15/26 | ![]() Research Podcast Series: Smarter Research Starts Here: Study Design & Proposal Development✨ | researchstudy design+3 | Professor Benita Olivier | South African Sports Medicine AssociationResearch Masterminds Success Academy | — | researchstudy design+5 | — | 35m 40s | |
| 3/4/26 | ![]() Sports Dentistry✨ | sports dentistryathlete health+3 | Dr Bhavik GandaDr Umair Mohammed+1 | South African Sports Dentistry ConferenceSouth African Sports Medicine Association | — | sports dentistryathlete health+5 | — | 30m 09s | |
| 2/25/26 | ![]() Research Podcast Series: I want to do research, where do I start?✨ | research trainingacademic world+3 | Professor Benita Olivier | SASMAResearch Masterminds Success Academy | — | researchtraining+4 | — | 29m 34s | |
| 11/5/25 | ![]() Building Sports Medicine in Mauritius: From Vision to Reality with Dr Adisha Bhola✨ | sports medicineexercise prescription+4 | Dr Adisha Bhola | Sports and Exercise Medicine Association of MauritiusMauritius Rugby Federation | MauritiusLondon+1 | sports medicineexercise prescription+5 | — | 19m 27s | |
| 10/13/25 | ![]() Inside the Cape Town Marathon: Event Medicine, Risk & Readiness with Dr Darren Green✨ | event medicinemarathon readiness+5 | Dr Darren Green | Mediclinic Corporate EventsER24+2 | Cape Town | Cape Town Marathonevent medicine+8 | — | 42m 14s | |
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| 10/1/25 | ![]() The Athlete’s Voice: Gio Aplon on Trust, Injury, and Medical Care in Rugby✨ | athlete mindsetsports medicine+3 | Gio Aplon | South African Sports Medicine Association | South Africa | Gio Aplonrugby+5 | — | 1h 00m 38s | |
| 9/15/25 | ![]() Building the Future of Sport & Exercise Medicine in South Africa – With Prof. Martin Schwellnus✨ | Sport and Exercise MedicineAthlete Care+4 | Prof. Martin Schwellnus | IOC Research CenterCollege of Sport and Exercise Medicine SA | South AfricaUCT+1 | Sport MedicineExercise Medicine+5 | — | 23m 02s | |
| 9/1/25 | ![]() Return to Rugby Postpartum: Navigating the Mother-Athlete Journey✨ | postpartum recoveryreturn to sport+4 | Dr. Izzy MooreJoanna Perkins+1 | English RFUWorld Rugby | — | postpartumrugby+5 | — | 50m 18s | |
| 8/4/25 | ![]() Pathways & Passions: Navigating Careers in Sports Medicine | In this inspiring episode, host Dr. Aasha Parshotam sits down with two trailblazers in South African sports medicine—Dr. Lervasen Pillay and Dr. Phathokuhle Zondi—to explore the diverse and dynamic career trajectories within the field. From grassroots beginnings to national and international leadership roles, the discussion delves into the motivations, mentorship, and mindset needed to thrive in sports medicine. Whether you're a student, a clinician, or someone curious about the profession, this conversation offers personal insights, practical advice, and a powerful reflection on purpose and impact in healthcare. | 28m 40s | ||||||
| 7/10/25 | ![]() Balancing the Line: Ethics in Sports Medicine | In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Janesh Ganda is joined by Professor Ross McKinney, a bioethicist, and Clint Readhead, General Manager of Medical at the South African Rugby Union, to explore the complex ethical landscape of Sports Medicine. Together, they unpack the challenges of dual loyalty, the evolving role of team doctors, and the tension between athlete welfare and performance demands. Drawing from real-world experience and ethical frameworks, this conversation offers valuable insights for clinicians, administrators, and anyone involved in high-performance sport. | 49m 26s | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | ![]() Inside the Concussion In Sports Group Conference: Key Takeaways with Prof Jon Patricios & Dr Leigh Gordon | In this insightful episode, Dr Daniel Tadmor hosts two leading voices in sports medicine—Prof Jon Patricios and Dr Leigh Gordon—for a debrief on the Concussion in Sports Group (CISG) conference. The trio unpacks major updates to concussion management, emerging research themes, and the clinical implications following the Amsterdam Consensus Statement. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or simply passionate about athlete brain health, this episode offers a sharp and accessible overview of where the field is headed. | 24m 11s | ||||||
| 5/2/25 | ![]() Balancing Science and Instinct: Nick Pereira and Dr. Wayne Lombard on High-Performance Sport in a Global Context | In this thought-provoking episode, Nick Pereira sits down with Dr. Wayne Lombard — an international sport scientist and researcher with deep roots in South African high-performance sport. Together, they unpack some of the biggest shifts, challenges, and opportunities in international sports medicine.From load management and return-to-play decisions, to how data and intuition must coexist in elite environments, Dr. Lombard shares insights from his years working within IPL cricket, Olympic Hockey and various national teams. They also dive into how South Africa’s unique sporting landscape shapes (and sometimes disrupts) global best practices.This is a must-listen for coaches, clinicians, athletes, and anyone passionate about performance and recovery at the highest level. | 29m 45s | ||||||
| 2/12/25 | ![]() Inside the Huddle: Visions and Goals for SASMAs future | In this first episode for 2025, Dr Kyle Winik, meets up with Dr Adrian Rotunno, our newly elected SASMA President for 2024-2026. Adrian highlights the importance of SASMA, his visions and goals for the next two years and how together by collaborating we can all make a difference in growing the field of Sport and Exercise Medicine. | 19m 20s | ||||||
| 11/12/24 | ![]() The Critical Role of Sports Dentistry in High-Performance Teams | In this insightful episode of The SASMA Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Umair Mohamed, a leading Sports Dentist, to delve into the often-overlooked yet crucial role of dental care in elite sports. Dr. Mohammed shares his expertise on the importance of oral health in athletic performance, discussing how issues like dental trauma, infections, and even minor oral problems can impact player performance and recovery.We explore the proactive measures a Sports Dentist takes to protect athletes, including custom mouthguards and dental screenings, and how their integration into a high-performance medical team can prevent injuries and contribute to overall player welfare. This episode is a must-listen for sports medicine professionals and anyone interested in understanding the comprehensive care required to keep athletes at the top of their game.For more information on the conference please visit : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-sports-dentistry-association-launch-event-tickets-930210854707 | 24m 02s | ||||||
| 10/29/24 | ![]() Unraveling the Complexity of Hamstring Injuries: Live from Rome | In this episode, Dr Kyle Winik is joined by Adam Weir, Hans Tol, and Rod Whiteley, all actively involved in the Sport and exercise medicine field to discuss hamstring injuries and an approach to a challenging injury in practice.This was recorded live from the IOC 15th Advanced Team Physician Course, in Rome, Italy.Through the episode they discuss an approach to a patient with a hamstring injury but also tackle some important questions about if there are any ways to speed up or predict an accurate return to play. | 14m 00s | ||||||
| 10/13/24 | ![]() Cancer and Exercise - Let’s beat it together | In this episode Dr Kyle Winik is joined by Dr Lervasen Pillay, a Sport and Exercise Physician who has a keen interest in Exercise and Cancer.Through the episode they discuss an approach to a patient battling cancer and try to give an approach to change the narrative that exercise can be used as a tool in cancer management.Join us at SASMA conference Day 1, for an Exercise and Cancer Workshop. | 22m 48s | ||||||
| 10/9/24 | ![]() The launch of the Sport and Exercise Psychiatry Group with Dr James Burger and Dr Bonginkosi Mafuze | An introduction to Sports Psychiatry: In this podcast dedicated to Mental Health Day, Dr Kerry-Ann Walton talks to Dr James Burger and Dr Bonginkosi Mafuze about the important and upcoming field of Sports Psychiatry. The aim of this podcast is to give the listeners an idea of the activities of a Sports Psychiatrist and hopefully encourage further discussions on other topics in the field.Links to articles discussed: Burger JW, Mafuze B, Brooker J, Patricios JS. Championing mental health: sport and exercise psychiatry for low- and middle-income countries using a model from South Africa. Br J Sports Med. 2024 May 2;58(10):519-521. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2024-108248Burger JW & Mafuze B. Getting psyched up: Developing the field of Sport and Exercise Psychiatry in South Africa. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 2023; 35(1). https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2023/v35i1a16352Claussen MC, Currie A, Koh Boon Yau E, Nishida M, Martínez V, Burger J, Creado S, Schorb A, Nicola RF, Pattojoshi A, Menon R, Glick I, Whitehead J, Edwards C, Baron D. First international consensus statement on sports psychiatry. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2024 Apr;34(4):e14627. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.14627 | 40m 56s | ||||||
| 10/3/24 | ![]() Pulse Check: Strengthening Hearts Through Movement | In this episode, a collaboration between SASMA and BASA, Dr Kyle Winik, is joined by Tayla Ross, a Biokineticist, and lecturer at UCT, currently completing her PHD and perusing her passion of “Developing a Public Sector Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.In this episode they discuss the importance of cardiac rehabilitation for all stages of cardiac disease and the approach to any cardiac patient. | 24m 19s | ||||||
| 9/23/24 | ![]() The (Un)Productivity Series : Part 1 | In this first episode of our productivity series, we talk about simple ways for academics and clinicians to manage their busy schedules better. Learn practical tips to help you stay on top of your work, make the most of your time, and avoid burnout. Whether you’re in the classroom or the clinic, these easy strategies will help you get more done and feel less stressed. Join us to discover how to work smarter, not harder! | 24m 47s | ||||||
| 9/9/24 | ![]() Broaching the intricacies of Gymnastic Medicine - with Dr Emily Sweeney and Dr Christian Schaap | In this episode we have a chat with this year’s American Medical Society for Sports Medicine(AMSSM) Global Exchange Program to South Africa candidate Dr Emily Sweeney. Doctor Sweeney is a Pediatric Sport Medicine Physician currently practising at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver. She will also be a speaker at the biannual SASMA Conference in October later this year. Being a previous elite level gymnast who retired at a young age due to a back injury, Doctor Sweeney has a unique perspective to gymnastic medicine. Despite retiring as an athlete she remained very involved with the sport and now serves as a practitioner to many gymnasts suffering with gymnastics related injuries and pathology. The discussion touches on numerous gymnastics medicine topics, like mental health, diversification of skills and lessons from the recent Paris Olympics. Some of the articles referred to in the episode: -Returning to Sports After Gymnastics Injuries: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-csmr/fulltext/2018/11000/returning_to_sport_after_gymnastics_injuries.7.aspx?WT.mc_id=EMxALLx20100222xxFRIEND-Health outcomes among former female collegiate gymnasts: the influence of sport specialization, concussion, and disordered eating:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00913847.2020.1850150?scroll=top&needAccess=true | 30m 33s | ||||||
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