Do I Have A Drinking Problem?

Why are women less likely to receive CPR than men? Is your drinking a problem? And why can you sometimes feel which ovary you're ovulating from? We've returned to usual programming and are bringing you fresh content to kick-start your new year. In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire speak to Professor Kate Conigrave, an Addiction Medicine Specialist and Public Health Physician, to unpack the reality of Australia's relationship with alcohol. They discuss how to identify if you have an alcohol dependency, the link between mental health and drinking, and the physical impact alcohol has on the brain and body. Plus, we look at the gender gap in cardiac arrest survival rates. We explain why bystanders are hesitant to perform CPR on women, the fear of "inappropriate touching" and why training mannequins need an update. And, in the quick consult, we drop into the Doctor's Office to answer Nadia's question about why her ovaries feel like they are "kicking her in the guts". We explain 'Mittelschmerz' (ovulation pain), why it happens and when pain levels signal a need for further investigation into conditions like endometriosis. If this episode raised any concerns for you, you can call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015. And if this episode triggered anything for you and you need someone to talk to, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here , email here or leave us a voice note here . Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room .

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Do I Have A Drinking Problem? is an episode from The Well by Well.

This episode is 35:57 long.

This episode was published on Jan 14, 2026.

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