Welcome to Kevin Harper’s podcast—where thoughtful musings and real-world healing meet the rhythms of rural life. Broadcast from the villages and townships around Ballarat in country Victoria, A Week at the Clinic offers a calm, intelligent look at healing in action—often over a pot of Earl Grey tea. Interwoven with these stories are broader reflections on heritage, community, music, and the curious wonder of country life. This is a further venture by Kevin Harper Esquire and Saint Dunstan’s ...
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Kevin & Rupert Look Back on the Week – 13 Sep 25
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7:13In this week’s edition, Kevin and Rupert sift through Britain’s turbulent political theatre, corporate tremors, and cultural milestones. From the resignation of Angela Rayner and the Mandelson scandal, to Merck and AstraZeneca pulling back on UK research investment, to sanctions on Russia and a royal passing — we take stock of what happened, why it…
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Absolutely Kevin - Mid-week edition -What is happening in Eastern Europe?
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6:51Absolutely Kevin Welcome to Absolutely Kevin—a podcast where wit meets wisdom, and tradition dances with tomorrow. Join Kevin Harper and his co-host Rupert Asecretis as they swap stories, dissect the day’s headlines, and muse on music, health, and life’s peculiar theatre. Expect a blend of thoughtful reflection, sharp humour, and a touch of Wildean…
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Absolutely Kevin returns with a lively mix of travel notes, table talk, and everyday adventures. This week Kevin and Rupert recount a whirlwind Sydney trip — from the elegance of Government House to the indulgence of escargot at Felix, with a stop at Truefitt & Hill for the perfect shave. Back home, the spotlight shifts to the kitchen: a proper bol…
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A week at the Clinic: S1 E8 -Laser Light and Lasting Change – Anne Penman on Smoking Cessation and Wellbeing
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31:46In this special episode of A Week at the Clinic, Kevin sits down with renowned therapist Anne Penman, whose pioneering work in laser-assisted smoking cessation has helped clients around the globe. Drawing on her decades of experience — and referencing our recent conversation with James Carroll of THOR Photomedicine — Anne shares her unique approach…
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Healing Light & Holy Steps – Mary-Lou’s Journey and a Glimpse of Glasgow
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17:08In this seventh episode of A Week at the Clinic, Kevin and Rupert reflect on the past, present, and future of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT): 🔦 Mary-Lou’s Story – a deeply personal account of pain relief, recovery, and preparing for the epic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. 🧠 Reflections on James Carroll – insights from last week’s conversatio…
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In this episode of A Week at the Clinic, we dive into the evolving world of photobiomodulation with James Carroll, a global pioneer in the field. Join host Kevin Harper as we explore how a once-niche therapy is becoming mainstream, and why we’re embracing the term photobiomodulation to reflect its future. AWATC S1 E5 – James Carroll on Photobiomodu…
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A Week at the Clinic – S1E4: Healing Knees in Dublin: Stem Cells and Light
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10:56In this week’s episode, Kevin Harper explores a promising new frontier in non-surgical joint healing — combining low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with stem cell regeneration to restore damaged knees. We take a journey across the Irish Sea to Dublin, where cutting-edge clinics and researchers are reimagining orthopaedic care. Rupert joins the conversa…
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A week at the Clinic S1 E3 - Sophie Speaks
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11:35🎙️ New Episode – A Week at the Clinic 🕕 Available from 6 p.m. tonight In this week’s episode, Sophie shares her story—her journey through laser therapy, the ups and downs, and what healing means when you least expect it. It’s honest, heartfelt, and unmistakably Sophie. With questions from Rupert and a voice that sounds very familiar (almost spookil…
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A Week at the Clinic – Season 1, Episode 2: Light, Healing, and Ballan Beginnings
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10:47In this episode, Kevin Harper welcomes Rupert Asecretis—his assistant and interviewer—to discuss the arrival of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in the town of Ballan. With clarity, warmth, and a few Wildean turns of phrase, Kevin explains how this gentle but powerful treatment works, who it’s for, and what sets the new Ballan clinic apart. From rura…
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A week at the Clinic - Introduction to the Podcast
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5:06Host: Kevin Harper Category: Health & Wellness / Holistic Medicine / Pain Management Each week, Kevin Harper shares a gentle reflection from his regional low-level laser therapy clinic in Victoria, Australia. With warmth, wit, and decades of experience, Kevin recounts real treatments for real people—ranging from Bell’s palsy to stubborn hip pain, v…
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A premiere performance of Peace We Are Singing — new lyrics by Kevin Harper, set to the beloved tune Morning Has Broken, arranged especially for the voices of The Ballarat Singers. Debuted live at the Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ the King, Ballarat, during the Ballarat Heritage Festival 2025. This original piece celebrates unity, calm streng…
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Interview with Steve Martin at ABC Ballarat - The Ballarat Singers singing Echos of Faith as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival 2025
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6:17🎙️ Kevin on ABC Ballarat this morning It was a pleasure to chat with Steve Martin on ABC Ballarat about our upcoming Echoes of Faith concert — part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival. We talked hymns, heritage, and hope — and why singing Jerusalem in a cathedral is one of life’s great joys. 🎧 Have a listen here: [insert link] Join us Friday, May 16 …
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Proposed changes at the Ballarat Railway Station - an interview with Paul GordonSmith
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43:19Here is the first of what may be many interviews with Paul GordonSmith as we explore the proposed changes at the Ballarat Railway Station. The current station, Heritage listed, and opened on 11 April 1862, does not comply with current disability access legislation. The station is only one year younger than Paul's family home in North Ballarat built…
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Ballarat's 3BA Interview for Ballan autumn Festival 2024
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6:21Kevin joins Ballarat's Radio 3BA fm, live in the studio, for a discussion about the 2024 Ballan Autumn Festival
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Voice FM interview for the Enduring Classics concert - A Touch of Spring
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15:21Kevin is joined by Robyn Antoine on Ballarat's 99.9fm Voice FM, being interviewed by Edwina Williams about the latest concert from Enduring Classics, A Touch of Spring. The concert is at 2:30pm on Saturday the 9th of September at the Ballarat Anglican Cathedral, in Lydiard Street South. Tickets are via Eventbrite or at the door. $30, and $25 for pe…
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Fiona Watson interviews Jason Wasley 'A touch of Spring'
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4:57For An Englishman Downunder , Fiona Watson interviews Ballarat based Tenor Jason Wasley, a principle performer for the Enduring Classics concert 'A touch of Spring. Held at Ballarat Anglican Catherdal, 2:30pm on Saturday 9 September. Australian tenor Jason Wasley received a scholarship in 1991 to attend the Victorian College of the Arts Opera Studi…
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Robyn Antoine from The Ballarat Singers - soprano
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15:44Another interview with a member of the Ballarat Singers. Robyn tells of her entry into singing and what being a member of the Ballarat Singers means to her. She joins Kevin, along with her husband Michele, at the George Hotel Ballarat, just before the Monday choir practice in Camp Street.
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Interviews with the Ballarat Singers Number 5 - Robyn Antoine - Soprano
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16:24Robyn joins Kevin, along with her husband Michele, at Ballarat's The George Hotel for a quick interview before the Monday choir practice for the Ballarat Singers. The 'George' is located in the heart of historic Lydiard Street, opposite the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery B.FAG.
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The Ballarat Singers and The Little Brass Band once again join together to present a free concert of traditional and contemporary Christmas carols at the Midland retirement Village this coming Saturday from 6pm. Here are some reminders for the choir along with a new recording of a piece the choir are rehearsing for later in the year. This recording…
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Interview with Steve Martin for Ballan autumn festival and the ‘around the world in 80 days’ concert during the festival weekend.
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Around the world in 80 minutes - Buy your tickets now !!
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1:12The Ballarat Singers and the Little Brass Band take us on a journey around the world in 80 minutes via music, performance and song. As part of the #BallanAutumnFestival theme of SuperHeroes, we will travel around the world at Superhero speed visiting well known places and experiencing their culture through the performance and audience participation…
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3BA radio interview with Kevin for BAllan Autumn Festival
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5:57Brett McDonald from Ballarat Radio Station 3BA discusses the Festival in Ballan happening Sunday 13 November from 9am in the Main Street of Ballan.
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Kevin puts a call out for tenors and basses to assist the Ballarat Singers during these uncertain times with colds, flu and Covid cases on the rise….
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An arrangement of Chestnuts Roasting by TLBB which will one of the opening numbers at our Christmas in July events.
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Raising the Roof - interview with Kevin on ABC radio
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6:13Kevin is interviewed by Steve Martin of ABC radio Ballarat for the upcoming him festival as part of the Ballarat Heritage Weekend Sunday, 29 May, 2:30 pm at St John’s Anglican church in Creswick.
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Last week the Ballarat Singers gathered - thanks to Megan and Bryan - at Cinema Eureka to see the video of the choir sining at Unwin's winery last December. The movie, produced by Bryan, was fantastic and we all had a great time - I tried to get some interviews before and after the screening. There were a few technical problems with the interviews …
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Progressing the Ballarat Sin-Gers under lockdown and C19 restrictions
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Kevin chats with Fi about the issues confronting public singing in a Covid-normal scenario and the expectation of PC language in the words of public performances. Kevin is in the Ballarat studio, Fi is at her Sturt St home.
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Interview (COVID safe via modern technology) with Fiona Watson
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After thunder and lightning overnight, many trees down on the roads there are still opportunities for storms during today
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Weather for Ballarat at lunchtime
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Ballan goes PINK to raise awarness of and money for the McGrath Foundation Breastcare Nurses.
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Open meeting re the Council’s decision to stop the funding and engagement of Visit Ballarat.
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Winding down the weekend with Gerry Egan at Gordon Bleu
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The first in a new series of weekly episodes from Saint Dunstan’s House
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4:02The week that was and the week ahead, plus is anyone missing a Pusey?
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