Gaz & Kev; Meet the Cast
Welcome to Gaz & Kev’s Waiting Room
Laugh first. Learn second.
Ever overheard a conversation in a doctor’s waiting room and thought…
“Where on earth did they hear that?”
Welcome to Gaz & Kev’s Waiting Room, where health myths, Google searches, AI advice and good old Australian conversations come together.
Meet Gaz and Kev, two mates trying to make sense of the confusing world of health. Gaz is always armed with the latest advice from his sister Cheryl, while Kev is never quite convinced. Add a busy doctor, an endlessly patient receptionist and me—Leah, the naturopath who steps in at the end to explain what the evidence actually says—and you’ve got the recipe for some entertaining conversations.
Inspired by the real questions I hear from patients every week, each episode combines humour with practical, evidence-based natural health information that you can actually use.
Because learning about your health shouldn’t be overwhelming… or boring.
How It All Started
People often ask where the idea for Gaz & Kev came from.
The inspiration came from my husband. Years of him listening to his mates—typical Australian larrikins—sharing stories, solving the world’s problems and confidently discussing everything from politics to health.
Like many Australians, they’d heard advice from a mate, read something online or seen the latest trend on social media. Sometimes they were surprisingly close to the truth. Other times… not so much!
Those conversations reminded me of the discussions I hear every day in clinic, so Gaz & Kev were born.
While the characters are fictional, the health topics are very real.
Meet the Cast
Gaz
“My sister Cheryl reckons…”
Friendly, chatty and always ready to help.
Gaz genuinely believes the latest health advice C
heryl has found online and happily shares it with everyone around him. He’s never trying to be funny—he honestly thinks he’s helping.
Kev
“Here we go…”
Quiet, practical and just a little sceptical.
Kev asks the questions many of us are thinking and isn’t afraid to challenge Gaz’s latest miracle cure.
Cheryl
The mysterious expert you’ve never actually met.
According to Gaz, Cheryl has researched absolutely everything.
Whether it’s Google, AI or social media, she’s always discovered another miracle health secret.
One day she might even make an appearance…
Dr White
A busy Central Coast GP who genuinely cares about his patients.
Like many doctors, he’d love to spend more time with everyone who walks through the door, but busy clinics and limited appointment times don’t always make that possible.
That’s where clear, practical health education can help people feel more informed before and after their appointments.
Receptionist
The friendly face who somehow keeps everything running smoothly.
She books appointments, keeps the waiting room moving and quietly watches Gaz and Kev solve the world’s health problems before they’ve even seen the doctor.
Leah
I’m Leah, a university-qualified naturopath and nutritionist based on the Central Coast.
Every Gaz & Kev episode is inspired by real conversations, common health myths and the questions I hear from patients every week.
At the end of each episode you’ll find Leah’s Take, where I explain what current evidence tells us and share practical naturopathic and nutrition advice to help you make informed decisions about your health