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Six Hats

Dr Shamistra Barathan

Booking Overview

This is a women’s health and integrative medicine show combining solo educational episodes with regular interviews featuring qualified healthcare and wellbeing professionals. Credible candidates include physicians, allied health practitioners, ADHD and burnout specialists, metabolic health experts, and environmental health professionals; booking difficulty is likely low to medium because the show prioritizes subject-matter expertise over celebrity prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: Australia

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

shamistrab@gmail.com

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Host

Dr Shamistra Barathan - Integrative general practitioner with more than 20 years of experience helping women address weight management, hormone imbalances, gut health, anxiety, depression, chronic disease, fatigue, stress...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Qualified healthcare practitioners, health coaches, consultants, and specialists with credible professional expertise in a health or wellbeing subject.
Required Achievements:  
Established clinical or specialist practice, Professional credentials in a relevant health discipline, Published books or recognized expertise in a specialist area

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr Adaure Osuji - Obesity Biology, Insulin, Metabolism, Genetics, The Microbiome, Hyperinsulinaemia, Glucose Hyper-responders, Type 2 Diabetes, And Cardiovascular Health

Francine Freedman - Adult ADHD, ADHD In Women And High Achievers, Nervous-system Regulation, Burnout, Masking, Emotional Overwhelm, Procrastination, Dopamine-seeking Behaviours, And Supportive Productivity Systems

Dr Michael Wong - Early Signs Of Burnout In Men, Nervous-system Health, Hormones, Lifestyle Patterns, Exhaustion, Irritability, And Emotional Disconnection

Nicole Bijlsma - Mould Exposure, Indoor Air Quality, Moisture, Microbes, Biological Exposures, And The Effects Of Home Environments On Health

Recent Topics

Women's Health, Integrative Medicine, Hormones, Stress, Nutrition

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Six Hats
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Why We Need to Play Again: Movement as Medicine with Darryl Edwards

October 06, 2026

What if the secret to becoming healthier wasn’t exercising harder but learning how to play again? In this episode of the Six Hats Podcast, Dr Shami sits down with Darryl Edwards, movement coach, author, international speaker and founder of the Primal Play Method®. Darryl’s own story is remarkable. After spending almost two decades working in investment-banking technology and living an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, he began rethinking his relationship with exercise and...

Sexy Menopause: Reclaiming the Female Body, Pleasure and Power in Midlife with Lisa Fitzpatrick

September 15, 2026

Menopause is often discussed through the language of symptoms: hot flushes, poor sleep, weight changes, brain fog and declining hormones. But what about sexuality, pelvic health, pleasure, confidence and our relationship with our changing bodies? In this episode, Dr Shami speaks with pelvic and sexual health physiotherapist and author Lisa Fitzpatrick about what she calls “The Feminine Shift”, the transition through menopause and midlife and the opportunity it can create for women...

Is Obesity Really About Willpower? The Hidden Biology We've Been Missing with Dr Adaure Osuji

September 02, 2026

Obesity has long been explained as a simple equation of eating too much and exercising too little. But what if that story doesn't explain everyone's biology? In this episode, Dr Shami sits down with physician and author Dr Adaure Osuji to discuss her thought-provoking new book, Obesogenic: The Quiet Biology Driving Black Obesity in a World Engineered to Make Everyone Sick. Together, they explore emerging ideas about insulin, metabolism, genetics, the microbiome, and why conventional models of...

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Frequently asked questions

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Six Hats
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How do I get in touch with Six Hats?

Six Hats is hosted by Dr Shamistra Barathan. Its publicly listed email is shamistrab@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Six Hats?

The publicly listed email for Six Hats: shamistrab@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Six Hats have?

Podseeker estimates Six Hats reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Six Hats?

Six Hats typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Qualified healthcare practitioners, health coaches, consultants, and specialists with credible professional expertise in a health or wellbeing subject. Common among recent guests: Established clinical or specialist practice; Professional credentials in a relevant health discipline; Published books or recognized expertise in a specialist area. Recent guests include Dr Adaure Osuji, Francine Freedman, and Dr Michael Wong.

How hard is it to get booked on Six Hats?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Six Hats cover?

Recent episodes cover Women's Health, Integrative Medicine, Hormones, Stress, and Nutrition. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

shamistrab@gmail.com

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