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A Doctor's View

Ever wondered what a doctor really thinks of the latest health crazes, the anti-vax movement and vegan diets? Join Dr Polyvios, a doctor who discusses everyday topics in health, fitness and mental wel... Read more

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The fat acceptance movement

The fat acceptance movement

A look into the myths about the 'Health At Any Size' message and the potential implications this movement is having to o... Read more

28 May 2019

25mins

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The Anti Vax Movement

The Anti Vax Movement

This episode focuses on the MMR vaccine and the complications and health implications that can arise from not vaccinatin... Read more

28 May 2019

20mins

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What happens on the day of an operation

What happens on the day of an operation

An overview of what happens on the day of an operation and what to expect.

30 May 2019

26mins

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A personal reflection on my experiences - Coronavirus (COVID-19)

A personal reflection on my experiences - Coronavirus (COVID-19)

After a night shift, I reflect on a some of the hidden pressures that healthcare workers can face as well as an update o... Read more

7 Apr 2020

28mins

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - A warning, a plea and a thank you

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - A warning, a plea and a thank you

An episode I wish I didn't have to publish. I shed an insight into how bad things looking in hospitals and discuss the d... Read more

22 Mar 2020

11mins

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Frank King | Always laughing. Always suicidal

Frank King | Always laughing. Always suicidal

Fighting a lifetime battle with depression Frank King has thought about killing himself more times than you can imagine.... Read more

12 Feb 2020

48mins

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Past traumas and current relationships. With Riana Milne

Past traumas and current relationships. With Riana Milne

Riana Milne is a Certified, Global Life & Love Coach, a Cert. Clinical Trauma & Addictions Professional, a Certi... Read more

11 Dec 2019

40mins

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Health system bureaucracy. With Dr Shan Hussain

Health system bureaucracy. With Dr Shan Hussain

Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health In... Read more

20 Nov 2019

41mins

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Plant based diets.... Not so scary

Plant based diets.... Not so scary

Joined by ‘Soul in the Raw’ founder Marina Yanay-Triner, a vegan blogger, educator and recipe creator, who uses a whole-... Read more

13 Nov 2019

38mins

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Gout - How diet can make a dramatic change

Gout - How diet can make a dramatic change

I am joined by Spiro Koulouris, a sufferer from gout. Spiro has dramatically improved his condition through lifestyle an... Read more

6 Nov 2019

34mins

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Video game addiction. Incite violent behaviour?

Video game addiction. Incite violent behaviour?

I discuss why it’s so easy for us to become addicted to video games and how to recognise the symptoms. I’ll also look at... Read more

30 Oct 2019

15mins

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Burnout - An expert's perspective

Burnout - An expert's perspective

A fascinating episode bringing together two prominent advocates for helping those suffering with stress and burnout.In N... Read more

15 Oct 2019

59mins

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Relationships, affairs and why exes are important

Relationships, affairs and why exes are important

A more controversial and highly opinionated look at relationships. I discuss affairs, why relationships fail and why hav... Read more

9 Oct 2019

20mins

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Cervical cancer and the screening programme (Smear Test)

Cervical cancer and the screening programme (Smear Test)

Explaining about cervical cancer, what causes it, who is at risk and do you really need to go for screening if you have ... Read more

2 Oct 2019

15mins

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Dementia – an overview and planning for the future

Dementia – an overview and planning for the future

On the back of being privileged to be invited to the Financial Times Health Live Dementia Summit, I have decided to dedi... Read more

24 Sep 2019

21mins

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How your psychology works and managing your life changes

How your psychology works and managing your life changes

In this episode, I chat with Dr Giles P Croft who is a psychology graduate and former NHS orthopaedic surgical trainee. ... Read more

17 Sep 2019

1hr 6mins

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Fizzy soft drinks. Health risk?

Fizzy soft drinks. Health risk?

In this episode I take a look at a recent study which has led to some dramatic newspaper headlines concerning fizzy soft... Read more

10 Sep 2019

12mins

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The memoir of a surgeon. Dr Haider Al-hakim

The memoir of a surgeon. Dr Haider Al-hakim

An entertaining, frank and candid conversation with Dr. Haidar Al-hakim otherwise known as ‘The Third Eye Doctor’. He is... Read more

3 Sep 2019

35mins

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Acne and my experience with Isotretinoin (Roaccutane)

Acne and my experience with Isotretinoin (Roaccutane)

In this episode I discuss acne vulgaris, dispel some of the myths surrounding this common skin condition and look at the... Read more

27 Aug 2019

31mins

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The menopause and HRT

The menopause and HRT

In this episode we look at the menopause. What is it? Why does it happen and what are the side effects? Also explored ar... Read more

21 Aug 2019

35mins

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