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Send us a textThis time Nik's joined again by Dr Rachel Morris, host of the 'You Are Not A Frog' podcast, former GP, coach and speaker specialising in resilience at work. They use the suspicion and social skills of 'The Traitors' to look at trust and team dynamics. Amongst other things, they talk about high stakes decision making, how human behaviour can change when we're under pressure, and how conflicting objectives cause issues within teams...Plus, the usual look at the medical news headlines and what's on our radar.Links:Wild MondayThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People- Stephen CoveyThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable- Patrick LencioniThe Fearless Organisation: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth- Amy EdmondsonConnect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues - David Bradford and Carole RobinYou Are Not A Frog episodes with Jane Gunn:OneTwoTwitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadarSend us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/BoggledDocs Email: boggleddocs@gmail.comLinks:https://linktr.ee/BoggledDocs DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

Send us a Text Message.This time Nik is joined by Dr Alastair Santhouse, a consultant neuropsychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital in London. SSRIs are on the agenda, as featured on the BBC's 'Panorama -The Antidepressant Story.'  They consider the efficacy and side effects of SSRIs, the challenge of withdrawal symptoms, and the evolving perspectives within the medical community. Why might some viewers get echoes of 'Dopesick' when  watching it?There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and what's on our radar.News Headlineshttps://www.dailystar.co.uk/health/old-age-retirement-generation-exercise-32716271https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/physical-activity-guidelines-older-adults/#:~:text=aim%20to%20be%20physically%20active,or%20a%20combination%20of%20bothRADARhttps://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/fertility-ozempic-pcos-pregnancyhttps://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/female-health/a60897097/menstrual-hygiene-day-2024/https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/how-to-spot-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-sepsisPanorama- The Antidepressant Storyhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001n39zRCPsych responds to BBC Panorama programme on antidepressants: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/latest-news/detail/2023/06/19/rcpsych-responds-to-bbc-panorama-programme-on-antidepressantsRCPsych 'Stopping antidepressants'https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/treatments-and-wellbeing/stopping-antidepressants  RCGP response to panorama on antidepressants:‘Prescription anti-depressants play a vital role in the treatment of mental health conditions, says College Chair'  https://www.rcgp.org.uk/News/BBC-panorama-investigationRed Whale Primary Care Pod covering Panorama on SSRIs:https://redwhale.buzzsprout.com/1137521/13163503-who-needs-a-holiTwitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadarSend us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/BoggledDocs Email: boggleddocs@gmail.comLinks:https://linktr.ee/BoggledDocs DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

This time Nik is joined by GP and illustrator, Dr Jamie Hynes. They discuss what we can learn from the film 'It's A Wonderful Life' and from his own RCGP video ' GPs A Wonderful Life'.  Amongst other things, they talk about what burnout can look like, cold contacts trying to get us to sell our stake in a partnership, and how continuity of care is lifesaving.There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and what's on our radar...New Headlineshttps://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1847884/kidney-failure-red-flag-ammonia-smell-in-urinehttps://www.dailystar.co.uk/health/tell-tale-sign-dementia-people-31713410https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/dec/20/risk-of-penile-fractures-rises-at-christmas-doctors-findhttps://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1843465/mulled-wine-high-cholesterol-blood-pressure#https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15674304/Radarhttps://www.attitude.co.uk/life/majority-of-lgbtqia-people-avoid-holding-hands-in-public-out-of-fear-study-finds-454534/https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/iv-vitamin-drip-combat-hangover-reviewhttps://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/what-to-do-if-you-fall-ill-over-christmas-and-new-yearhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0gzj4y9Gp's A Wonderful Lifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujqo2aizOaghttps://bjgp.org/content/69/682/e356#:~:text=Patient%20consultations%20with%20own%20GP,with%20the%20patient%27s%20own%20GP.https://www.bmj.com/content/356/bmj.j84https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/8/6/e021161https://www.bmj.com/content/318/7197/1515https://bjgp.org/content/72/715/e84Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadarSend us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/BoggledDocs Email: boggleddocs@gmail.comLinks:https://linktr.ee/BoggledDocs DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

This time Nik is joined by GP, broadcaster, author and ambassador lead at the National Academy for Social Prescribing,  Dr Radha Modgil. They discuss what we can learn from the BBC's 'Strictly Come Dancing'.  Amongst other things, they talk about loneliness, grief and the power of music.There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and what's on our radar.News Headlineshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12844937/Mariella-Frostrup-cholesterol-busting-jab.htmlhttps://www.dailystar.co.uk/health/women-health-gynaecological-cancer-types-31623197https://www.bodyform.co.uk/break-taboos/discover/eve-appeal-bodyform/https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1845102/heart-disease-symptoms-night-sleephttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/26/dementia-uk-music-projectsRadarAnastrozolehttps://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/health/a45778496/anastrazole-breast-cancer-post-menopause-women/Red Whale Primary Care Pod:https://www.gp-update.co.uk/podcastUltra Processed Foodshttps://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/diet-nutrition/a45822192/ultra-processed-foods/Loneliness helplineshttps://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/older-peoples-helplinesNorovirushttps://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/how-to-spot-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-norovirusStrictly Come Dancing & Social prescribinghttps://collegeofmedicine.org.uk/study-finds-dance-health-project-reduces-falls-in-the-elderly-by-up-to-58-per-cent/NASP- the national charity that champions social prescribinghttps://socialprescribingacademy.org.ukTwitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadarSend us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/BoggledDocs Email: boggleddocs@gmail.comLinks:https://linktr.ee/BoggledDocs DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

This time Nik is joined again by the Red Whale Women's Health team: Dr Lucy Cox and Dr Helen Barnes . They discuss 'Davina McCall's Pill Revolution' which was recently on Channel 4.  Amongst other things, they consider the side effects of hormonal contraception,  and also how it's important to dig a bit deeper to think about the reason that someone might tell us that certain services aren't available on the NHS- when they are!… There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and what's on our radar.Davina McCall's Pill Revolution:https://www.channel4.com/programmes/davina-mccalls-pill-revolutionBrook contraception advice;https://www.brook.org.uk/topics/contraception/RCOG statement on Davina McCall's 'Pill Revolution':https://www.rcog.org.uk/news/rcog-statement-on-davina-mccalls-pill-revolution/FSRH President features in Davina McCall's 'Pill Revolution':https://www.fsrh.org/news/fsrh-president-features-in-davina-mccalls-pill-revolution/FSRH response to new study on use of combined and progestogen-only hormonal contraception and breast cancer risk:https://www.fsrh.org/news/fsrh-response-to-new-study-on-use-of-combined-and-progestogen/FSRH CEU response to published study:Association of Hormonal Contraception with Depression:https://www.fsrh.org/documents/ceu-response-to-published-study-association-of-hormonal/association-of-hc-with-depression.pdf'You don't get to tell me that!' Naga Munchetty enraged at criticism of her painful memory:https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1454623/naga-munchetty-coil-pain-health-Twitter-backlash-BBC-5-Live-news-latest-update/ampTwitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadarSend us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/BoggledDocs Email: boggleddocs@gmail.comLinks:https://linktr.ee/BoggledDocs DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

This time Nik is joined by Zoë Williamson, the Bereavement Services Team Lead: Scotland for Child Bereavement UK. They discuss the heartbreaking, yet inspirational ITV documentary 'Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudie' in which actor Jason Watkins and his wife Clara Francis tell the emotional story of their daughter Maudie, who died suddenly from sepsis aged just two and a half in the early hours of New Year's Day 2011. Amongst other things, they discuss what support there is for parents and siblings who find themselves in this tragic situation. They also cover how we can talk to little ones about death, and how everyone has their own unique journey when it comes to grief .There's also the usual look at the news headlines and what's on our radar at the moment. News Headlineshttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/soup-and-shake-diet-can-reverse-diabetes-ttlnb7kkqhttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-truth-about-gel-manicures-beauty-facts-2023-9pvlw8x6mhttps://www.bad.org.uk/dermatologists-reiterate-artificial-nails-warning-and-risk-of-at-home-kits/Child Bereavement UKhttps://www.childbereavementuk.orghttps://www.childbereavementuk.org/Pages/Events/Category/festivals?Take=21RadarEmergency Phone AlertsWomen's health magazinehttps://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/a43640679/sunday-national-alert-test-domestic-abuse/Asthma on This Morning :Dr Nighat Arifhttps://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/as-heat-and-humidity-begin-to-rise-heres-how-to-cope-with-asthmaDr Philippa Kaye on Instagram: why you need progesterone with oestrogen for HRT if you have a womb https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrJIuCaI4MK/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Jason & Clara: In Memory of Maudiehttps://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1weekweek-13-2023-sat-25-mar-fri-31-mar/jason-clara-memory-maudiehttps://www.itv.com/watch/jason-and-clara-in-memory-of-maudie/10a1660Sepsis Trusthttps://sepsistrust.org/professional-resources/clinical/Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadarSend us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/BoggledDocs Email: boggleddocs@gmail.comLinks:https://linktr.ee/BoggledDocs DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

This week Cheshire GP Dr Ali Smith, who has an interest in autism joins Nik to talk about the recent BBC documentary series 'Inside Our Autistic Minds' with Chris Packham. They discuss how four autistic people created their own short films to reveal to their family and friends how they're truly feeling inside- what's really going on in their autistic minds. Amongst other things, they talk about lightbulb moments, masking and sensory overload.There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and what's on our radar at the moment.RadarThis Morning breast self examination https://twitter.com/drcakeykate/status/1640599883093557255?s=46&t=k1KgCXhurFPqMW660HXmaAJoint BMS FSRH RCGP RCOG SfE and RCN Women's Health Forum safety alert https://thebms.org.uk/2023/04/joint-bms-fsrh-rcgp-rcog-sfe-and-rcn-womens-health-forum-safety-alert/High doses of HRThttps://twitter.com/boggleddocs/status/1642442444477280258?s=46&t=k1KgCXhurFPqMW660HXmaARed Whale Pearl on HRT and requests to prescribe high doses by HRT clinicshttps://twitter.com/gp_update/status/1643931560675098624?s=46&t=k1KgCXhurFPqMW660HXmaAInside our autistic minds BBC iPlayerhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0bbnh47/inside-our-autistic-mindshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0bbnh47https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2637nQGtTK1D8YPkCSnlyDN/information-and-support-autismBBC morning live shared resources on autism including Ambitious about AutismAmbitious about Autism offers information for parents of children with autism and 16 to 25 year olds, including an on line forum.Phone: 020 8815 5444Visit the Ambitious about Autism websiteNational Autistic Society:https://www.autism.org.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw27mhBhC9ARIsAIFsETE7TE3F1Hd80NOAkp1sdZdxdOucvSW6DcgVw7csaTYZfHb5_sowbgcaArq_EALw_wcBFern Brady ‘Strong Female Character'https://www.waterstones.com/book/strong-female-character/fern-brady/9781914240447Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadarSend us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/BoggledDocs Email: boggleddocs@gmail.comLinks:https://linktr.ee/BoggledDocs DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

This week Nik is joined by Dr Caroline Greene who is a GP by background and lives in Cambridge. She's always had an interest in medical education, and has worked as a programme director supporting GP trainees. Now she spends most of her time working for Red Whale, developing their product and supporting their clinical team.They discuss the opiate crisis, how it originated across the pond and how it has impacted on the way we manage patients with chronic pain. They also talk about misbranding, misrepresenting data, and the destruction of relationships, careers, families and entire communities. Red Whale have kindly given us some of their chronic pain resources to share with you.There's also the usual look at the news headlines and in our new feature we see what's on our radar at the moment. News Headlineshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11881541/Six-warning-signs-stomach-cancer-revealed.htmlhttps://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1748362/frontotemporal-dementia-symptomshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-64987074Dopesick on DisneyPlushttps://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/dopesick/vaEHfF8OZHUPOn our radarhttps://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a42460848/epilepsy/https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/which-cough-medicines-have-been-withdrawn-from-sale-and-whyhttps://twitter.com/deeksj/status/1637866410616446979?s=46&t=k1KgCXhurFPqMW660HXmaAhttps://twitter.com/georgebellstarr/status/1637160554673451009?s=46&t=k1KgCXhurFPqMW660HXmaARed Whale resourcesChronic pain: communication skills and self-managementhttps://www.gp-update.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/Chronic-pain-communication-skills-and-self-management_March-2023_final.pdfChronic pain: opiates and dependence-forming medicationshttps://www.gp-update.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/Chronic-pain-and-dependence-forming-medication_March2023_final.pdfTwitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadarSend us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/BoggledDocs Email: boggleddocs@gmail.comLinks:https://linktr.ee/BoggledDocs DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

For this episode, Nik is joined by Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a GP based in Warwickshire with a very keen interest in lifestyle medicine. He's a lifestyle and physical activity champion for the RCGP, he's regularly on 'Steph's Packed Lunch' on Channel 4, he's also a Team GB AG Triathlete and  SWIM England clinical advisor. They talk about lifestyle medicine and physical activity and also the Netflix film " The Swimmers". Amongst other things, they discuss what drives someone to risk their life in an inflatable dinghy that isn't fit for purpose; how a strong sense of self can help you, even in the gravest situations; and how a young woman from Syria fled her country and ended up competing in the Refugee Olympic Team.There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and our new feature explores what's on our radar...UNICEF Earthquake appeal:https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/syria-turkiye-earthquake/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgfuMmdbP_QIVwevtCh1itQJgEAAYASAAEgIyhPD_BwERed Cross Earthquake appeal:https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/turkey-syria-earthquake-appeal?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgfuMmdbP_QIVwevtCh1itQJgEAAYAiAAEgLg-fD_BwERCGP Active Practice Charterhttps://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=12583RCGP Physical Activity Hubhttps://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=12610Resources from The Refugee Council:https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/get-support/services/therapeutic-wellbeing-resources/BMA Refugee and asylum seeker patient health toolkit: https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/ethics/refugees-overseas-visitors-and-vulnerable-migrants/refugee-and-asylum-seeker-patient-health-toolkitRCGPhttps://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/asylum-seekersFull show notes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1300702/12410927-swimming-against-the-tideTwitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadarSend us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/BoggledDocs Email: boggleddocs@gmail.comLinks:https://linktr.ee/BoggledDocs DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

Part 2 of our quick look back before we move forward with season 3. Thank you to all the wonderful guests who came on the podcast in 2022, and thank you for listening. Nik will count down the most listened to episodes of 2022 and play you a 5 minute taster clip to help you decide which one to listen to first, or listen to again! Can you predict who will be at number 1?Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadarSend us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/BoggledDocs Email: boggleddocs@gmail.comLinks:https://linktr.ee/BoggledDocs DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

Time for a quick look back before we move forward with season 3. Thank you to all the wonderful guests who came on the podcast in 2022. Over two parts, Nik will count down the top 10 most listened to episodes of 2022 and play you a 5 minute taster clip to help you decide which one to listen to first, or listen to again! Can you predict who will be at number 1?Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose #BDRadarSend us a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/BoggledDocs Email: boggleddocs@gmail.comLinks:https://linktr.ee/BoggledDocs DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

This week the podcast is being guest edited by the ST3s from Chesterfield and the Derbyshire Dales GP Speciality Training Programme. They have found some CPD in the most unlikely place: a Christmas movie that's been a family favourite for years! Nik is joined by guests Dr Georgia Lavender and Dr Hannah Newton, both ST3's from the editing team.Amongst other things, they'll be discussing social isolation and loneliness at Christmas, the mental health burden this winter, and even find time to refresh our memories about how cardiomyopathy might present.There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the past week in daytime TV. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmashttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Dr-Seuss-Grinch-Stole-Christmas/dp/B00FYNM9OShttps://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/ https://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/brighter/ https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/#supporthttps://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/cardiomyopathyTwitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs #BDdose Email: boggleddocs@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

This time, Nik is joined by Dr Selina Flinders who is a GP in North East Derbyshire and also the safeguarding children lead for her practice. They talk about the BBC drama ‘My Name Is Leon'. Amongst other things, they discuss the challenges of picking up subtle problems in our short primary care consultations; how it's important to see things from the child's point of view, and the red flags to look out for as things unravel in the  home. There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV. Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs#BDdoseEmail:        boggleddocs@gmail.comDog on a mop!! https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cg__QTYj4J6/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Selina song choices:Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think) - Jools Holland and guests https://open.spotify.com/track/0xOD2mFBUkHmRXkWJoywbf?si=W75hmP-HSTatuGLjgCeKdw&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aenjoy%2520youBorn of frustration - Jameshttps://open.spotify.com/track/0xOD2mFBUkHmRXkWJoywbf?si=W75hmP-HSTatuGLjgCeKdw&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aenjoy%2520youHeadlineshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/aug/29/statin-cholesterol-lowering-drug-does-not-commonly-cause-muscle-pain-researcher-sayhttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(22)01545-8/fulltext#cestitle150https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1656238/cancer-symptoms-signs-loss-of-bowel-control-bowel-cancerMy Name Is Leonhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00184brhttps://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.ukhttps://learning.nspcc.org.uk/media/1622/statistics-briefing-looked-after-children.pdfNICE  on Looked After Children https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng26/Free course on Adverse Childhood Experiences: https://www.fairhealth.org.uk/course/aces Boggled Docs song of the week is:Everybody's Free ( To Wear Sunscreen) by Baz Luhrmann https://open.spotify.com/track/1TQ6a2NEA8LmKfgf0yeBvT?si=2fyPgTcbReu3Uv6WOFZSvw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A30NOuZiJRlawF26dmWVaJoDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week, Chesterfield GP, GP Trainer and training programme director Dr Naren Senthil Nathan is back to talk to Nik, this time about the multi award winning film 'Lion' starring Dev Patel,  Sunny Pawar and Nicole Kidman. Amongst other things, they discuss the decision to look for your biological parents if you're adopted, how adverse childhood experiences can have far reaching consequences, and how a simple conversation in the coffee room at work can either alienate or embrace a colleague …There's also  the usual look at the week's medical news headlines, the week in daytime TV and your tweets...Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs#BDdoseEmail:       boggleddocs@gmail.comNaren's song choices:Don't Stop Me Now - Queenhttps://open.spotify.com/track/5T8EDUDqKcs6OSOwEsfqG7?si=F_1viXtoSqOvZCpkpif_4A&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Adont%2520Never Give Up - Sia https://open.spotify.com/track/1ssmjAYSU5PbmsjLq5yrNH?si=S_CzldLVROmYQcjjxkxKuA&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Adont%2520give%2520up%2520siaPrevious episode about Ubuntu:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1300702/8602088-how-ubuntu-are-you-a-35-minute-documentary-that-could-change-your-lifeHeadlineshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/aug/11/rise-in-popularity-of-anal-sex-has-led-to-health-problems-for-womenhttps://www.bmj.com/company/newsroom/doctors-reluctance-to-discuss-anal-sex-is-letting-down-young-women/https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/378/bmj.o1975.full.pdfhttps://www.brook.org.ukDaytime TVStoma Bearhttps://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1554407369139970048?s=21LionAvailable to stream on Netflix in the UK,Also to purchase on Amazon Prime video, Apple TV and Google Play movies and TV. Please check your local service providers wherever you are in the world. Barnardoshttps://www.barnardos.org.uk/Adoption UKhttps://www.adoptionuk.org/First4Adoptionhttps://www.first4adoption.org.uk/Boggled Docs song of the week:Billie Eilish “The 30th”https://open.spotify.com/track/5SHpuW2qjkQtFRpE6P9Nks?si=aWyj7iBmR_6cCUbJAjW2hwDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week, GP, mentor and primary care legend Dr Steve Pratt is back! He talks to Nik about what it's like to have a proper sabbatical, using the adventures of Youtuber Ed Pratt ( no relation!) as a springboard for their discussion. His 1000km challenge on a tandem, cycling England's hilliest coastline has more in common with primary care than you might think! Amongst other things, they discuss the amazing feeling when you can see a problem as an opportunity; how some patients might express their separation anxiety if you are planning some time away; and how taking a proper break can lead to life changing decisions…There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs#BDdoseEmail:       boggleddocs@gmail.comSteve's song choice:Empty Chairs At Empty Tables - Eddie Redmayne https://open.spotify.com/track/4DhKyhfimIJU6k4gvme5wA?si=ANktKJyhRAO26YElOfet2w&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aempty(Headlines and daytime TV in main show notes)Ed Pratt ‘1000km on a tandem bicycle! Ep.1. Cycling England's hilliest coastline'https://youtu.be/GiuWTDC7OwATaking a sabbaticalhttps://www.nhs24.scot/data/uploads/PDF/Human_resources/NHS%2024%20Career%20Break%20Policy.pdfhttps://www.bmj.com/content/316/7127/s2-7127.abstracthttps://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/295/6599/644.full.pdfhttps://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2018/03/16/samantha-anthony-career-breaks-should-be-supported-not-feared/Boggled Docs song of the week:‘Right by your side' by Betty Boo featuring David Grayhttps://open.spotify.com/track/5LYgFUzobPLoenrDO7pBL7?si=PxqlfkLAQtiImGtvFaVPqA&context=spotify%3Aartist%3A5hMCIlD2CIuOBcWPHuQXKJDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week Dr Ben Lovell is back! He's a twitter legend, author, associate professor of medical education and  consultant in acute internal medicine at UCLH, where he's also the postgraduate lead for acute medicine.  As it's Pride month, he talks to Nik about the Netflix drama 'Heartstopper' and the issues it deals with. Amongst other things they discuss coming out, the importance of role models and challenging stereotypes. There's also the usual look at the medial news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs#BDdoseEmail:       boggleddocs@gmail.comBen's song choice: Ghost- Indigo Girls https://open.spotify.com/track/2MEeX1MIF33VUw15pTmBfR?si=E_1rM3j5RIiQkL0_xBAGXA&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aindigo%2520girls%2520Headlines https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1631369/cancer-symptoms-nausea-after-eating-stomach-cancer-signshttps://www.dailystar.co.uk/health/wearing-your-belt-tight-could-27319275https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1631321/cancer-hair-loss-early-higher-risk-later-lifehttps://www.annalsofoncology.org/article/S0923-7534(19)38396-6/pdfDaytime TVHeadacheshttps://thismorningitv.page.link/KYKzJfCr7QTtUgWs9Polio https://thismorningitv.page.link/RQnTz6snG9q7xXrr5MS https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1540253563103985664?s=12MS Society Video https://twitter.com/mssocietyuk/status/1540253141987467266?s=12Heartstopper - Netflixhttps://www.itgetsbetter.org.uk/https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/coming-out-0https://www.brook.org.uk/your-life/coming-out/https://comingoutstoriespodcast.com/Boggled docs song of the weekWhy Am I Like This? Orla Gartland https://open.spotify.com/track/1VaB7rOe1mK60C2M9dUl2Y?si=-gXRC5YTTz-OTi9_jn57eA&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A7et01bfoS60LavCZOAFfzsDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week, North London GP Partner and GP Trainer Dr Jess Harland joins Nik again to discuss the recent BBC documentary 'Joe Wicks: Facing My Childhood'.  They discuss the far reaching effects that the illness of a parent can have on a child- something that is very relevant to primary care clinicians, especially in light of the pandemic. There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the past week in daytime TV.Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs#BDdoseEmail:       boggleddocs@gmail.comJess song choices:Harry Styles- As It Washttps://open.spotify.com/track/4LRPiXqCikLlN15c3yImP7?si=tQyQVO8UTgWs0xmewlECPQ&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aas%2520it%2520wasOneRepublic- I Ain't Worried https://open.spotify.com/track/73PAbYaVbnFG0tQ4aBfxeN?si=_VdOrX7fRHWGFhVP9XWSXg&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A3tjIKRAPBy5Qu4z8F5HmBzHeadlines https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/health-news/18775162/dna-tests-at-gp-surgery-to-spot-cancer-risk/https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1623145/lung-cancer-symptoms-finger-clubbing-signshttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jun/06/living-with-tourette-syndrome-tics-symptoms-skin-tearinghttps://www.thesun.co.uk/health/18704690/deborah-james-inspired-loo-roll-signs-bowel-cancer/Joe Wicks: Facing My Childhoodhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0c3qmzy/joe-wicks-facing-my-childhoodACEs:Video:https://youtu.be/0tyZnASq8aQhttps://www.youngminds.org.uk/https://www.themix.org.uk/https://ourtime.org.uk/Boggled Docs song of the week:Tobago and D'Lime- Jump In The Line https://open.spotify.com/track/1VC11olMGOQmLbam8FRpOF?si=BCCCiPMQQviVm6ks66RqcA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0I02Py2xStavRaa5vG0KmSDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week the podcast is being guest edited by the ST3s from Chesterfield and the Derbyshire Dales GP Speciality Training Programme.  Nik has a fantastic guest in GP ST3 Dr Nathan Gillick, and they discuss the Disney Pixar film 'Turning Red' and what we can learn from it. Amongst other things, they talk about neurodiversity- how a new diagnosis can be upsetting, and how compassion is so important to anyone who's had a challenge to their self image.There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the past week in daytime TV.Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs#BDdoseEmail:       boggleddocs@gmail.comNathan's song choicesDon't Stop Me Now- Queenhttps://open.spotify.com/track/6e3y6sczcHWehxZo528OZ7?si=gOOb8Lj5Q2yCNlXIKcK5PA&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Adon%25E2%2580%2599t%2520stopChopin: Nocturnes https://open.spotify.com/album/2aoSpTAjFaMvaZeruqnCVv?si=Jtv1z87cTM2uQ6pvBHXe_wTurning Redhttps://services.actionforchildren.org.uk/derbyshire/build-sound-minds/How to ADHDhttps://youtu.be/xMWtGozn5jUSome resources to help with patients who are, or who think that are autistic:ASC: https://psychology-tools.com/test/autism-spectrum-quotientA wider range of screening tools (with commentary):  https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests/TV programme:  https://www.channel4.com/programmes/are-you-autisticWomen and girls with autism:Article: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism/autistic-women-and-girlsScreening tool for women: https://tonyattwood.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/GQ-ASC-Adult-Women_.pdfTony Attwood – good mental health for women and girls with Autism https://youtu.be/-n6IWTRVGegWomen and Autism – what's the difference? https://youtu.be/yKzWbDPisNkBoggled Docs song of the week:Gold Forever - For TomBy The Wantedhttps://open.spotify.com/track/24iRfSjA1AQxAcbHbGees8?si=v_Q1PcOHT2KN1TXd4gYPLw&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A37i9dQZEVXbmp6lOPkp8pXBoggled Docs song of the week playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6r5YxW1QMhrUklupS7588M?si=SItx0fHmSsSIAkwMIEF0vADISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week Nik is joined by the Red Whale Women's Health team: Dr Lucy Cox and Dr Helen Barnes . They discuss 'Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and the Menopause' which was recently on Channel 4, and the potential impact of a TV documentary trumpeting very early research as a breakthrough. They look at what we do know about  HRT and cognitive function,  clarify the British Menopause Society's position,  and consider how HRT and testosterone, though very important, may not suit everyone. There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs#BDdoseEmail:       boggleddocs@gmail.comOuttake from the Women's Health course (someone gets a fit of the giggles):https://twitter.com/nikkendrew/status/1337328975878696961?s=21Lucy song choice:Cabaret - Liza Minnelli https://open.spotify.com/track/7AFy1aN1RQVgGOXzCtrK87?si=7SgLs0jcS9GeTkE7nPM-IA&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Alife%2520is%2520a%2520cabaret%2520%2520Helen's song choice:Tonight Belongs To You-  The cast of Netflix's ‘The Prom' https://open.spotify.com/track/2nGX74qdw2lLaNhBIC5ftf?si=IatTlYCdTFWqEgBcGgD_SA&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Atonight%2520belongBMS comment on Channel 4 programme: Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopausehttps://thebms.org.uk/2022/05/bms-comment-on-channel-4-programme-davina-mccall-sex-myths-and-the-menopause/Red Whale menopause GEMS https://www.gp-update.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/HRT-GEMS-May-2022.pdfRed Whale: Menopause, HRT and cognitionhttps://www.gp-update.co.uk/SM4/Mutable/Uploads/medialibrary/Menopause-HRT-and-cognition-May-2022.pdfUpcoming Red Whale Women's health events: Menopause Course                                                       20 May 2022Women's Health Course                                             29 June 2022Contraception and sexual health course           14 July 2022To book:https://www.gp-update.co.uk/webinarshttps://www.gp-update.co.uk/online-courses?tabFocus=tab1DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week, Nik is joined by East Lancashire GP and Red Whale presenter, Dr Mike Horsfield. They discuss the groundbreaking BBC show 'Your Body Uncovered with Kate Garraway' which uses cutting edge VR technology to allow patients to look inside their own bodies to see what's wrong with them. They focus on the debilitating condition of frozen shoulder, and consider its diagnosis and management. There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Twitter: @BoggledDocs Instagram: @BoggledDocs#BDdoseEmail:       boggleddocs@gmail.comMike song choice:Bicycle Race- Queen https://open.spotify.com/track/5FYslb39kAXnPmxSsJyzC5?si=WTMsYvvzSrSSG_KXRF70yQ&context=spotify%3Asearch%3AbicycDaytime TVAsthma inhalers https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1516418484116328461?s=21Hay fever https://thismorningitv.page.link/WLzdLN6aRhd24HD99Health headlines https://thismorningitv.page.link/C6LQqLar4hX4NmvD6Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and the MenopauseDavina explores how menopause can affect the mind as well as the body, with memory loss and brain fog decimating women at work. And the latest on hormone therapy and women and testosterone. https://www.channel4.com/programmes/davina-mccall-sex-mind-and-the-menopauseYour Body Uncovered With Kate Garrawayhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00151j8/your-body-uncovered-with-kate-garraway-series-1-episode-1GPCPD on Frozen Shoulder ( if you have a subscription) :https://gpcpd.com/handbook/GP%20Update/Musculoskeletal%20Medicine/Frozen%20shoulderNICE CKS Frozen Shoulderhttps://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/shoulder-pain/management/frozen-shoulder/Lancet 2020 UK FROSThttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31965-6/fulltextBoggled Docs song of the week is‘It's A Sin' from Years and Years https://open.spotify.com/track/1CBD8aOExhsuPedP2P0wVi?si=8pEMt_sbRjyeVHl_zzgMLA&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A37i9dQZEVXcT4ulmqdJzUpDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week Nik is joined by Dr Ian Wood and Dr Dimitri Gavriloff. Ian is a GP in Windsor, clinical director at EMIS and UK clinical lead at Big Health. Dimitri is a senior clinical psychologist and sleep medicine specialist, he works at the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute at the University of Oxford, and he runs a non-respiratory sleep disorders service at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They discuss the recent BBC documentary 'How To Sleep Well With Michael Mosley' and consider if we're in the middle of a sleep crisis and what treatments are available for our patients. There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Twitter:       @BoggledDocsInstagram: @BoggledDocsEmail:            boggleddocs@gmail.comIan song choice:Under Pressure - David Bowie and Queen https://open.spotify.com/track/5oidljiMjeJTWUGZ4TfFea?si=RxzcKYo0QqaOwLf5T94CoA&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aunder%2520pressureDimitri song choice:Rome wasn't built in a day - Morcheeba https://open.spotify.com/track/6lsumzVFKP9SnfKcuGwqVp?si=_y7Kt5LJTBqmO2UXbYSE2A&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Arome%2520Horizon: How to Sleep Well with Michael Mosleyhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0015y9l/horizon-2022-how-to-sleep-well-with-michael-mosleyNICE CKS Insomniahttps://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/insomnia/Sleep censushttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/10wh9mPTwTT740bz74MnY33/the-uk-sleep-censusThe Big Health NHS page with details of where Sleepio is available https://www.bighealth.com/nhs/ Sleepio https://www.bighealth.com/sleepio/ Oxford Online Programme in Sleep Medicine (CPD modules available) Oxford Two-Day Masterclass in CBT for Insomnia (Runs three times per year) Dimitri also regularly offers training for clinicians (e.g. GP trainees, clinical psychology trainees, nurse practitioners etc) that he does through his private practice (www.sleepwelloxford.com). National Sleep Foundation website has some good advice tooBoggled Docs song of the weekDover Beach by Baby Queenhttps://open.spotify.com/track/5BCYtpbTyUQSMRwDVPb5wk?si=kpiyknDzTci2jfDnEMJ3oAFull show notes are in the Buzzsprout transcript tab.DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week, Nik is joined again by Dr Lee David a GP and CBT therapist who works for NHS Practitioner Health.  They discuss the hard hitting and very moving Channel 4 documentary 'Nikki Grahame: Who Is She?' which is a tribute to the much-loved reality TV star who had a lifelong struggle with anorexia, which led to her untimely death in 2021. Amongst other things, they talk about how we can help patients and families affected by an eating disorder, when to refer a patient for help and what strategies we can use to help our patients whilst they are waiting for specialist input.There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Lee song choice:Take Care Of You - Ella Hendersonhttps://open.spotify.com/track/2kbyRDg6kl93XexpXSbZxw?si=MheTMHq8SaOQul04JvBkfA&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Atake%2520care%2520of%2520yiu10 Minutes to Better Mental Health: A Step-by-Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulnesshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Minutes-Better-Mental-Health-Step/dp/1787755568/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=YIEI4R7EU6YX&keywords=lee+david+cbt&qid=1649885822&s=books&sprefix=lee+david%2Cstripbooks%2C85&sr=1-1Headlineshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60989825Tweet from Beat:https://twitter.com/beated/status/1511633418769022978?s=21Beat : Advice for Eating Out with Calorie Labellinghttps://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/advice-for-eating-out-with-calorie-labelling/Nikki Grahame: Who Is She?Beat helplines:https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/SCOFF Questionnairehttp://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/866/SCOFF%20Questionnaire.pdfNICE CKS on Eating Disordershttps://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/eating-disorders/https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Disordered-EatingBoggled Docs song of the week:Anyone for you- George Ezra https://open.spotify.com/track/5iFQfP3AqVnHHS89LKQisL?si=3ssHyeq8Sz-gO1sKljrixw&context=spotify%3Aartist%3A2ysnwxxNtSgbb9t1m2Ur4jDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week Nik is joined by Dr Rachel Morris, host of the You Are Not A Frog podcast, former GP, Coach and Speaker specializing in Resilience at Work.  They use "The Apprentice" from BBC1 to look at team dynamics and leadership. Amongst other things, they talk about good and bad leadership, how failure is an opportunity to learn, and how listening to others might present us with a solution...There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Rachel's song choice:Drive it like you stole it - Sing Street https://open.spotify.com/track/4rMN8vnOmVvQSMkXp6OLfv?si=nrkqMiGVT6i6A8q4fDPulw&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Adrive%2520it%25205 Ways To Wellbeinghttps://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/mental-health-at-work/taking-care-of-yourself/five-ways-to-wellbeing/Rachel's hand out to download: https://www.shapestoolkit.com/thrive-plannerBMA counselling service: Free and confidential 24/7 counselling and peer support services open to all doctors and medical students (regardless of BMA membership), plus their partners and dependents, on 0330 123 1245. There is always someone you can talk to.Support for doctorsNHS Practitioner health: https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/Shout is the UK's first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It's a place to go if you're struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Practitioner Health have teamed up with SHOUT to create a confidential 24/7 text service for PH patients. If you need support after hours you can Text NHSPH to 85258.https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/shout-crisis-support-text-service The Apprentice BBC ‘The 5 dysfunctions of a team' by Patrick Lencioni https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/patrick-m-lencioni/five-dysfunctions-of-a-team/9780787960759?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsozcwo_49gIVAWHmCh3nOgY1EAQYAiABEgKHgfD_BwE‘The 5 dysfunctions of a team- field guide' by Patrick Lencionihttps://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/patrick-m-lencioni/overcoming-the-five-dysfunctions-of-a-team/9780787976378?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjOK42ZD49gIVyevtCh2d8AV6EAQYBCABEgItsfD_BwEThe Resilient Team Academy https://www.shapestoolkit.com/resilient-team-academyYou Are Not A Frog - https://www.buzzsprout.com/326936DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion about suicide.This week West Berkshire and media GP Dr Rachel Ward joins Nik to discuss the final 4 episodes of BBC Drama "This Is Going To Hurt" which is based on the Adam Kay book of the same name.  They discuss some of the controversy that has blown up on social media including comparing and contrasting child birth from the mother's and the clinician's perspective and how the NHS often has to pick up the pieces when things go wrong in other establishments. Amongst other things they also talk about struggling as a clinician in all stages of training and the challenges of juggling home and work life whilst trying to progress in your career.There's also the usual look at the week in daytime TV and the medical news headlines- which Rachel features in, because of her recent press conference for Rebuild General Practice with Jeremy Hunt.Rachel's song choice:Life is a rollercoaster: Ronan Keating https://open.spotify.com/track/5lQfI9cYzezWGvqwrWkzqh?si=f3MdJfUHSaGYDz7GjPuoWASamaritans: 24h confidential helpline. Tel: 116 123.  Website: https://www.samaritans.orgBMA counselling service: Free and confidential 24/7 counselling and peer support services open to all doctors and medical students (regardless of BMA membership), plus their partners and dependents, on 0330 123 1245. There is always someone you can talk to.Papyrus UK: helpline to prevent suicide in young people. Tel: 0800 068 41 41. Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is an organisation dedicated to preventing male suicide. Tel: 0800 58 58 58. Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/  Support for doctors NHS Practitioner health: https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/Shout is the UK's first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It's a place to go if you're struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Practitioner Health have teamed up with SHOUT to create a confidential 24/7 text service for PH patients. If you need support after hours you can Text NHSPH to 85258.https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/shout-crisis-support-text-service Link to Practitioner Health suicide resources page: https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/suicide-in-doctors-and-other-health-profBoggled Docs song of the week:What's Up? - Hannah Grace & Sonny Tennet https://open.spotify.com/track/0uvoH3WKfIUc1fOxPkRY2R?si=FLm9mBNoSgKwpdhT_56UjgDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. 

This week Nik is joined again by Dr Tara George, Derbyshire GP and Trainer, TPD Chesterfield GPSTP and podcast host of 'Bedside Reading'. They discuss the wonderful remake of 'All Creatures Great And Small' on Channel 5- a beautifully shot, heartwarming show that we all need in our lives right now. Amongst other things, they discuss what it's like to be the new kid on the block when you join a practice, and the drama triangle. There's also the usual look at the health headlines and the week in daytime TV.Tara's podcast: ‘Bedside Reading'https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bedside-reading/id1595451807Tara song choice:https://open.spotify.com/track/1hlveB9M6ijHZRbzZ2teyh?si=bsgu2cukSw-n21ZHBu_2rA&context=spotify%3Aartist%3A7b85ve82Sh36a3UAx74wutHeadlineshttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/breast-cancer-hope-as-new-drug-approved-5zv7qd3skhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/rapid-weight-loss-guru-michael-26404519https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/resistance-training-weights-premature-death-b2030046.htmlhttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/breakthrough-in-hunt-for-vaccine-to-save-children-from-rsv-0k9nzfq6rDaytime TVHealth headlines on This Morninghttps://thismorningitv.page.link/saYFM5XJtiVoBMDr6High Cholesterol https://thismorningitv.page.link/4RCaMCVCKhMRcCqT6All Creatures Great And Small - Channel 5 https://www.channel5.com/show/all-creatures-great-and-smallThe drama triangle:https://youtu.be/E_XSeUYa0-8Boggled Docs song of the week:Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now https://open.spotify.com/track/5EsPLgSs1UQIDJG0U00RuJ?si=5ofVHRY_RXa5KSsGnX79RgDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week Nik is joined by Dr Dave Hindmarsh who is an Army Veteran GP with an interest in education. They discuss the Apple TV + blockbuster of a show "For All Mankind": imagine a world where the global space race never ended, what would that alternate reality look like? What can we learn from observing it? What are the parallels between the astronauts and their families featured in the drama and patients we might consult with closer to home- especially those with a military background? There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines, and the week in daytime TV.Dr Dave HindmarshTwitter: @ GP_Templates https://www.gptemplates.co.uk/Dave's song choice:Surrey with the fringe on tophttps://open.spotify.com/track/7pf5qxEj94pZXArTdKPAR8?si=rSjORJIWTjya3M11KURDMA&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Asorry%2520with%2520the%2520Daytime TVMigrainehttps://thismorningitv.page.link/hj6u2Ls9ySKv53xz9Prostate Cancerhttps://thismorningitv.page.link/Wy6wkFtNexzTuuVc6Ovarian Cancerhttps://thismorningitv.page.link/CXBGAYzDrRDgsVaQ8Perimenopause https://thismorningitv.page.link/mtS5UB5DwBa6fg4G9This Morning health headlines https://thismorningitv.page.link/fgcUX5MfEfMB8yUQ8For All Mankind- Apple TV +https://tv.apple.com/us/show/for-all-mankind/umc.cmc.6wsi780sz5tdbqcf11k76mkp7https://www.warriorprogramme.org.ukhttps://www.sands.org.ukhttps://www.childbereavementuk.orghttps://www.lullabytrust.org.ukThe Boggled Docs song of the weekThe Proclaimers- I'm Gonna Be (500 miles) https://open.spotify.com/track/67iAlVNDDdddxqSD2EZhFs?si=ISYda6zkSMi0BSsFe0YrOQ&context=spotify%3Aartist%3A1A92IAcd7A6npCA33oGM5iDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. 

This week, Nik's joined by Dr Claire Kaye: executive coach specialising in career development and a former portfolio GP. They talk about the hottest drama on TV at the moment 'This is going to hurt' from the BBC. Has anything changed since any of us were on the wards? Only the first 3 episodes of the drama  are discussed this time! They discuss how we lose ourselves & our basic self care when we get busy, remembering traumatic events when we were training and what we can do to help ourselves and others in high stress situations. There's also the usual look at the news headlines and the week in daytime TV. Dr Claire Kaye:Instagram: drclairekaye_executivecoachingWebsite: www.drclairekaye.comLinkedIn: Dr Claire KayeClaire's song choice:Lose Yourself- Eminemhttps://open.spotify.com/track/7MJQ9Nfxzh8LPZ9e9u68Fq?si=1Ll38DxyTc2Tg6xKX7ZPkw&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Alise%2520yiurseDaytime TV Cervical screening:https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1493118137956450306?s=21The Instagram effect: https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1493508793476521987?s=12Prostate cancer risk: https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1494235563183984642?s=21https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1494286440729042945?s=21Support available for our NHS peoplehttps://www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/support-now/If you would prefer to speak to someone through text, you can access support by texting FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7Free and confidential 24/7 counselling and peer support services open to all doctors and medical students (regardless of BMA membership), plus their partners and dependents, on 0330 123 1245 :https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/your-wellbeing/wellbeing-support-services/counselling-and-peer-support-servicesPractitioner health:https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/the-best-place-to-work/retaining-the-current-medical-workforce/health-service/Health for health professionals Wales:https://hhpwales.nhs.wales/Boggled Docs song of the week:Toothpaste Kisses  - The Maccabees https://open.spotify.com/track/4BAWCedKFfdwxPFmFv4DMG?si=2gC_C6b5T96QOIJeFABRXQDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast. 

This week, TV and radio broadcaster, author and medical journalist Dr Philippa Kaye joins Nik to talk about the portrayal of Women's health on the small screen, using the 'Sex And The City' reboot ' And Just like That' as a starting point. They discuss good and bad examples that the Boggled Docs listeners have flagged up. Who has seen 'The Queen's Gambit' and 'I May Destroy You'?There's also the usual look at the health headlines and the week in daytime TV.Philippa's song choices ( from Annie) It's The Hard-Knock Lifehttps://open.spotify.com/track/3UvRjs5eyTkqB9MYWBqbuZ?si=hf57F63EQnSm-QLZmcmVZA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0MVa9A8tUgkPz1TJnX0C6CTomorrow: https://open.spotify.com/track/6vBMTR37tnbCE0lApwor1d?si=JI-IOcWMQgiyWYXLn38Tdw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0MVa9A8tUgkPz1TJnX0C6CHeadlineshttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/post-covid-your-heart-attack-risk-rises-these-are-the-symptoms-8p6299nm7https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1564807/pancreatic-cancer-tumour-symptoms-risk-factorshttps://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/little-known-dementia-warning-sign-26255892Daytime TV Gareth Thomashttps://twitter.com/packedlunchc4/status/1491463474404282371?s=12Dr Sara Kayat https://thismorningitv.page.link/qJrSjZKraxSsH4JE8Frontline 19https://twitter.com/packedlunchc4/status/1491766385919279105?s=21@Frontline_19  are providing support for people working on the NHS frontline.

This week, West London GP Dr James Thambyrajah is back to talk to Nik about the Netflix movie tick, tick...BOOM! What can we learn about relationships, burnout and the most precious commodity: time. There's also the usual look at the health headlines and the week in daytime TV.James's song choice:Requiem J Dilla https://open.spotify.com/track/1AarrQPpMlRTcvlbrraoAK?si=nRML9w_oR_2jmKlZZ7TJrQ&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Arequiem%2520jdHeadlineshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60289790https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1562582/diabetes-type-2-symptoms-apple-cider-vinegar-diet-treatmenthttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/if-i-needed-prostate-cancer-treatment-i-would-want-hifu-hdvmwdr9nhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60243152Daytime TVSADhttps://thismorningitv.page.link/M3Ktqz6bw3Zojcxz9HRT :Dr Nighat Arif BBC Breakfasthttps://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1488928941326884869?s=21Dr Amir Khan GMBhttps://twitter.com/gmb/status/1488768550407966720?s=21https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1488769246247145474?s=21Tick Tick Boom - Netflix https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81149184Burnout is harming GPs' health and patient care, doctors warnhttps://www.bmj.com/content/374/bmj.n1823.fullWounded HealerClare Gerada: Understanding burnouthttps://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m1595Boggled Docs song of the week:Why - Andrew Garfield https://open.spotify.com/track/7fYosFGeFuikOazxO8xrdm?si=OsqkkK3YTL-15gKh3NHJqw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A4d1XaejoQ5r4jdkV8k5SNJDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week Nik is joined by Dr Karen Harrison Dening, head of research and publications at Dementia UK. She is also a Professor of dementia nursing. Karen has over 40 years experience in nursing, most of those being in dementia care in a variety of settings and contexts. They discuss the film 'The Father' starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman : is this the best screen representation of dementia so far, or not? What can we learn from watching it?There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV. Karen song choice:Donna Summer- She works hard for the money https://open.spotify.com/track/3FlOciKDqFlTMPeC7t92Qy?si=c6gzpAYvStmEy8uflyiVkg&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0x3qYJCMrhJPgi7hTqxEl2Daytime TVThe worry blast off!https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1485908831184039938?s=21Gut health: https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1486272860893204483?s=21Osteoarthritis:https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1486631442541166593?s=21https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1486632434703777794?s=21Pneumonia:https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1487005463040475138?s=21https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1486999647470116877?s=21This Morning medical news headline:https://thismorningitv.page.link/LTegQZtQoHiPES3a9Lung Cancer:https://thismorningitv.page.link/Sp6wH63T4mo4VnZP7Dementia UK:www.dementiauk.orgContact Dr Karen Harrison Dening:karen.harrison-dening@dementiauk.org  The link to the survey is: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/working_with_dementia/ If you need advice or support around dementia, please contact Dementia UK's Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or helpline@dementiauk.orgBoggled Docs song of the week:Who Will Sing Me Lullabies by Kate Rusby:https://open.spotify.com/track/3fKkGpmzhuXGH0vxBXCDVW?si=qkSucTV3R_OQgYTk1HA5nA&context=spotify%3Asearch%3AWho%2520Will%2520Sing%2520Me%2520Lullabies%2520Kate%2520RusbyDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week, Nik is joined by Dr Ben Lovell- twitter legend, an associate professor of medical education and a consultant in acute internal medicine at UCLH, where he is also the postgraduate lead for acute medicine.  They discuss the reboot of "Sex And The City", HBO series "And Just Like That..."The conversation covers how even supportive parents and families can stumble as part of the journey of gender expression and identity of their loved one. They talk about pronouns, starting a brand new chapter later in life, television drama shorthand, and an infamous final scene on an exercise bike!All that , plus the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Ben song choice: Express Yourself- Madonna https://open.spotify.com/track/6ioBgySxoeQKALvAeLEmId?si=z57_heHNRmuzb3Gjk96Nog&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Amadonna%2520exHeadlineshttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/test-to-find-melanoma-a-year-earlier-9kgq50vrfhttps://www.unibas.ch/en/News-Events/News/Uni-Research/Magnesium-is-essential-for-the-immune-system--including-in-the-fight-against-cancer.htmlhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/eating-dark-chocolate-could-helppeople-25993994https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17403483/lime-viagra-four-times-more-potent/https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1552698/statins-side-effects-pain-mouth-throatNocebo statins:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-54951648Daytime TVDr Ellie Cannon https://thismorningitv.page.link/rNJiGvbzDhzDyudq8Prof Tim Spector https://thismorningitv.page.link/gey8dgUXYYwYhGww5Adele Roberts https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1484450424472096773?s=21And Just Like Thathttps://www.sky.com/watch/title/series/170d603a-d5c8-4489-b44f-0d7245d184f0Mermaids: ‘Helping gender-diverse kids, young people and their families since 1995':https://mermaidsuk.org.ukBoggled Docs song of the week:Fraggle Rock theme:https://open.spotify.com/track/5QIkpHVThnrfsK4wOOxRIP?si=IEMjFWcuTZKFw12u-gSc2g&context=spotify%3Asearch%3AfragglDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week Shropshire GP Dr Charlotte Hart joins Nik to discuss the trials and tribulations of the fantastic Netflix show 'Sex Education', which gives us all a greater understanding of what the younger generation are having to deal with in this age of social media. They look at lots of different themes including shame, and how it can be used to control people.There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines, and the week in daytime TV- including a new treatment for migraines that our patients might ask us about...Charlotte's song choice:Adele- Rolling in the deep https://open.spotify.com/track/4OSBTYWVwsQhGLF9NHvIbR?si=29Gw4cWdQK2p4gyiafxx-w&context=spotify%3Aartist%3A4dpARuHxo51G3z768sgnrYDaytime TVDr Philippa Kaye detox and de-stress:https://thismorningitv.page.link/FYrJTJD7HTP9rvG6ADr Punam Krishan sinusitis:https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1480833924079181825?s=21https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1480835242118336515?s=21Dr Guy Meadows, sleep:https://thismorningitv.page.link/JkkZFgHEBBL7W4gYADr Louise Newson, menopause:https://thismorningitv.page.link/9YAfY7zok4RS2NHdADr George Moncrieff, skin: https://thismorningitv.page.link/DenP8gu1eMySFVh28Dr Xand Van Tulleken, migraine:https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1481558621683077126?s=21NICE has outlined that fremanezumab can be used for migraine prevention in adults if (NICE TA 631, 2020):Chronic migraine (headache on ≥15d/m, with migraine features on ≥8d/m for >3m)AND ≥3 preventative drugs have failedAND the company supplies the drug at a discounted cost to the NHS (discount amount unknown).Treatment should be stopped if migraine frequency doesn't reduce by ≥30% after 12w.Sex Education on Netflix https://www.brook.org.uk/https://www.brook.org.uk/your-life/vaginas-and-vulvas/https://www.brook.org.uk/topics/contraception/https://www.brook.org.uk/topics/stis/https://www.fpa.org.uk/Boggled Docs song of the week:Breathe- Leslie Grace and the cast of ‘In The Heights' https://open.spotify.com/track/6eHA7Fw7JcrmhY5SZK9Rzx?si=PPv3sQlbSUOI1DeKAFgXNA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0F3HOT0E0Jj2MSnPm6tq4nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week, Chesterfield GP, GP Trainer and training programme director Dr Naren Senthil Nathan is back to talk to Nik, this time about the Netflix documentary '14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible'. They discuss the fearless and inspirational Nepali mountaineer Nimsdai Purja as he embarks on a seemingly impossible quest to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks in seven months. What can we learn from him and his leadership, and how can we apply it to our current situation in Primary Care?We also have the usual look at the week's medical news headlines, the week in daytime TV and your voice messages...Daytime TVDr Andy Cope happiness:https://twitter.com/packedlunchc4/status/1478094563491287041?s=21Greg Wallace:https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1478635802980753410?s=21Dr Punam KrishanBP: https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1478659808756748295?s=21Cholesterol:https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1478660793424125952?s=21Dr Ellie Cannonhttps://thismorningitv.page.link/MCnYEEE3Le9jtYF99BBC Breakfast Spinal Muscular AtrophyLink to video: https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1479513664541634565?s=12Full story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-59565966Dr Punam Krishan on headaches:https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1479387040710078464?s=21Twitter thread from Kate re cervical screening changes in Wales:https://twitter.com/drcakeykate/status/1479226561656238082?s=2114 Peaks Nothing Is Impossible: on Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81464765HACEhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430916/https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/high-altitude-pulmonary-edemaLeadership: https://bmjleader.bmj.com/content/early/2021/07/09/leader-2020-000402https://bmjleader.bmj.com/content/5/1/6Boggled Docs song of the week is:The Carnival - Gordon GiltrapWhich iconic TV show that we need back right now was it the theme tune to?! … https://open.spotify.com/track/0mwWQLfMOSJ9BRlTp5n0ul?si=7mZJDeb0TEy8NVzSyR8Jkg&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Athe%2520carnivalDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

For the first episode of  the new year, we look back at some of our episodes from last year and consider what they can teach us in terms of life goals for 2022. 

Thank you to all the wonderful guests who have come on the podcast this year. In the second of two parts, Nik will count down the most listened to episodes of the year and play you a 5 minute taster clip to help you decide which one to listen to first, or listen to again! Can you predict who will be at number 1?

Thank you to all the wonderful guests who have come on the podcast this year. Over two parts, Nik will count down the top 10 most listened to episodes of the year and play you a 5 minute taster clip to help you decide which one to listen to first, or listen to again! Can you predict who will be at number 1?

This week, Hampshire GP Dr Fiona Ritchie joins Nik for a festive episode to find out what CPD they can get out of 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'. It turns out rather a lot! Their conversation covers loneliness, child bereavement and even Lewy body dementia.There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV .Fiona song choice ABBA- As good as new https://open.spotify.com/track/71or1G6CbfIttRDnBnTTAL?si=xq1xDTwuTNeddw0rU7Zw6gHeadlineshttps://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1540239/dementia-symptoms-oily-fish-alzheimers-riskhttps://www.bmj.com/content/369/bmj.m2269https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/peanut-allergy-drug-promises-reduce-danger-sufferers-llszf3k66https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/pancreatic-cancer-warning-strange-telltale-25741329https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/4/2/e004215https://inews.co.uk/news/media/the-kindness-test-bbc-questionnaire-find-out-what-makes-people-kind-1175047Daytime TV Bone marrow transplant: Libbie meets Ethan: https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1470322614694465538?s=21http://anthonynolan.org/nivealfcThe Muppet Christmas Carolhttps://www.childbereavementuk.org/https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/wp-content/uploads/Conversations-through-Covid-19-final-1.pdfhttps://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/loneliness/about-loneliness/Oxfam pile of poo:https://onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/pile-of-poo/product/OU1007ML?pscid=ps_ggl_dsa&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI14Tfk_L59AIVDpftCh3mhQCKEAAYASAAEgJEZfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.dshttps://www.lewybody.org/Boggled Docs song of the week:From The Muppet Christmas Carol When Love Is Gone -Martina McBride https://open.spotify.com/track/3YXJYJGpVKXBTUz38l6DWc?si=y4AWkwr3R0iFJHmY5TFyvQDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week, West London GP Dr James Thambyrajah is back to talk to Nik about the award winning comedy on Apple TV+ 'Ted Lasso'. How does a comedy show deal with being lonely at Christmas? Surprisingly well!There's also the usual look at the health headlines and the week in daytime TV.James's song choice: BoHo Days from ‘tick, tick… BOOM!' soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/track/7k5agf3Bo48jyzXrvrMuhb?si=Y4cvwL0nQt69MOy_psW1YgHeadlines:https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1536279/diabetes-symptoms-risk-combining-antidepressant-cholesterol-lowering-drugshttps://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20515-common-drug-combo-increases-diabetes-risk/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/cant-get-no-sun-mick-jagger-uses-light-therapy-9dkprx790https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/seasonal-affective-disorder-(sad)Daytime TVDr Alex George #postyourpill https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1468919089292787716?s=21Underage lip fillers:Beauticians breaking the law on underage lip fillers - BBC NewsDr Rupy Aujla on proteinhttps://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1468153900041596930?s=21Dr Punam Krishan Hand, Foot & Mouthhttps://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1468513040073035779?s=21Dr Nighat Arif health headlines:https://thismorningitv.page.link/s7tbAQWGCieWZgP98Dr Xand Van Tulleken cellulitis:https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1468874680937418753?s=21Ted Lasso on Apple TV +James's BMJ blog: https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2018/12/18/james-s-thambyrajah-prescribing-compassion-christmas/Campaign to end loneliness:https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/the-challenge-of-christmas/Age UKhttps://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/brighter/Song of the week:Is it just me? (acoustic version) Emily Burns feat. JP Cooper https://open.spotify.com/track/2KJdJ2GPBhWBr0vugLCrOz?si=0fRJiI8gSfi234hqIEunfgDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week Nik is joined by Clare Bullen the Head of Clinical Services for England, Wales and  Northern Ireland at Child Bereavement UK. They discuss the new screen adaptation of Matt Haig's book "A Boy Called Christmas' which deals with child bereavement. How do we talk to children and young people when a parent or loved one has died? How do we find the words to help them to process what's happened and continue to grow as a person in the future? They talk about the importance of the truth, encouraging children to ask questions, and brave conversations...There's also the usual look at the week's medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Clare's song choice:https://open.spotify.com/track/265Anh9hGoozFigjUVLUeD?si=fODwQz1jSRu_VxRrFrjSrgDaytime TVPaddy and Christine McGuinness :https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1465672474943791109?s=21Pledge to end HIV by 2030https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1465930752235868161?s=21David Gandy suicide awareness https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1465299537141108740?s=12Dr Punam Krishan, UTIshttps://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1465653643454173186?s=21Dr Rupy Aujla salt:https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1465979787730694144?s=21Dr Xand Van Tulleken sleep:https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1466338974180466688?s=21This Morning health headlines with Dr Sara Kayat:https://thismorningitv.page.link/bUAY66NnSpyxhJdu5A Boy Called Christmas- Matt Haighttps://www.sky.com/watch/title/programme/7b031ea2-962e-4a5c-9cca-6a464fdb854aThe Truth Pixie - Matt HaigThe Invisible String by Patrice KarstChild Bereavement UK: Helpline: 0800 02 888 40https://www.childbereavementuk.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImNClruvX9AIVV-vtCh1omwPgEAAYASAAEgL2wPD_BwETweet from The Children's Grief Foundation Of Canada :https://twitter.com/thecgfc/status/1467856355167985674?s=21Widowed and Young: https://www.widowedandyoung.org.ukBoggled Docs song of the week:Kylie- Magichttps://open.spotify.com/track/0I4658wYMK45Ffx1IlKRjG?si=SQrt6u8wT2KeFkwCaDrzFADISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week Cheshire GP Dr Ali Smith, who has an interest in autism joins Nik to talk about the recent BBC documentary "Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism". They talk about how society can create a lot of  problems for autistic people. They also talk about masking and why there can be a gender related difference in time to diagnosis. There's the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Ali's song choice:https://open.spotify.com/track/6uk7QQiWRDjPHSiSMZlez8?si=jcvPKu2NRhmDa02El8BjMQHeadlineshttps://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1529721/Hiv-symptoms-signs-mouth-ulcers-soresAdele Roberts back on Radio 1 weekend breakfasthttps://twitter.com/boggleddocs/status/1464942073757548550?s=21Paddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autismhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0b7j7n6https://www.autism.org.uk/directoryhttps://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/how-to-talk-about-autismhttps://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/news/doctor-can-autistic-doctor(link to ADI Facebook group in this article)https://www.facebook.com/AutisticDoctors/Neurodiversity: 20 ways to be a neuro-inclusive recruiter:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/neurodiversity-20-ways-neuro-inclusive-recruiter-prof-amanda-kirby?trk=eml-email_series_follow_newsletter_01-hero-1-title_link&midToken=AQH80zB8dX4OyQ&fromEmail=fromEmail&ut=0yFPERrVy-Hq01NICE: Autism spectrum disorder in adults: diagnosis and management:https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg142NICE: Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: support and management:https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg170NICE: Autism spectrum disorder in under 19s: recognition, referral and diagnosishttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg128Ali and Nik are presenting a Red Whale GP Update Together live event online on 8.12.21If you'd like to book onto the course, for 6 course of CPD, here's the link:( You have to pay for this event)https://www.gp-update.co.uk/online-courses/OCGPNNHB140521?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIktXexqXG9AIVhO7tCh0ZqwNPEAAYASAAEgJ7xPD_BwEBoggled Docs song of the week:https://open.spotify.com/track/0OQXYoAMu9z5Gb20PVAlcx?si=Y8PnC1jlQjat5T3HazEmqwDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week Nik is joined by North Birmingham GP and training programme director Dr Pim Dhahan to talk about RuPaul's Drag Race UK. They discuss the many issues raised throughout the most recent season and those that have gone before. It doesn't matter if you are team Kitty, team Ella or team Krystal, this is a spoiler free episode!We also have the usual medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Pim's song choices:https://open.spotify.com/track/45yERYeqeu7DWnAuPsUIsm?si=cKcEiRmCTKCUI9vtrYoWpghttps://open.spotify.com/track/5zlXeawcAGQzhVTCZyrZz5?si=9THlSxNuQ0WrKVDdzg_K6ADaytime TVAdvances in diabetes management https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1460177922589872131?s=21Diabetes and mental healthhttps://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1460314153722138630?s=21Health Headlines on ‘This Morning'https://thismorningitv.page.link/vYMBtMToJpR5PM4z6Brain foghttps://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1460539934239035395?s=21Christmas coffee sugar content https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1460904224636780547?s=21Premature babies and the mental health impact on their parents:https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1460889318092951552?s=21https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1460878255712620547?s=21https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1460879550326489090?s=21RuPaul's Drag Race UKhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p07kt8b4/rupauls-drag-race-ukDocumentary: Paris is Burninghttps://www.tvguide.com/movies/paris-is-burning/2000331638/Stonewall:https://www.stonewall.org.uk/Mermaids:https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/I want PrEP now:https://www.iwantprepnow.co.uk/NHS gender identity clinic:https://gic.nhs.uk/Coming out:https://thebeyouproject.co.uk/resources/Boggled Docs song of the week:Here comes the sun - SYML https://open.spotify.com/track/6Qhn23W3lhkJoRQK2jc8Po?si=3gLk4UMqTnatVD2emPmgxQDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week Dr Rachael Watson from Abergavenny joins Nik to talk about how after being a GP for 30 years, she packed it all in to open her own bakery school, where she is now treating patients for chronic pain. Who better to talk to us about the impending final of 'The Great British Bake Off', and also her inspiring story?We also have the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Abergavenny Baker website: https://abergavennybaker.co.ukRachael on Instagram: https://instagram.com/abergavennybaker?utm_medium=copy_linkRachael's song choice:The Journey- Fat Boy Slimhttps://open.spotify.com/track/31CMBvZzjwh6Jm8D3pufhd?si=xNzCZLCCSWy07uK6S2RqSgAlan Gordon: “The Way Out: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Heal Chronic Pain”The Great British Bake Off - Channel 4Lorimer Mosely Why Things HurtDr Howard Schubiner MD Unlearn Your PainDr Tracy Jackson The Hardest Pill to SwallowAlan Gordon : Pain Reprocessing TherapyNICE guideline: Chronic pain (primary and secondary) in over 16s: assessment of all chronic pain and management of chronic primary painhttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng193Boggled Docs song of the week:You will be found- from the Dear Evan Hansen soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/track/1IXXCrh0B7CPzcbH3fzuFc?si=hOuEyUWpRcurw4AonM9S6gDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week our guest is Dr Veronica Grant , a Derbyshire GP and RCGP Veterans Champion. She joins Nik to talk about the BBC drama 'Danny Boy' and how actively serving in the military or being a veteran can impact on both our patients and their families. We also have the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Veronica's song choice:https://open.spotify.com/track/6iYV7ZAkboSjtawXVB3SCl?si=X7OyTEDZSEilBQWoUF8-yAHeadlineshttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/going-to-bed-at-11pm-linked-to-a-healthy-heart-g0qdc5zsxDo we need to be asking our TATT patients if they are taking an oral iron supplement?https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1519257/iron-deficiency-signs-pale-complexion-altered-taste-spoon-shaped-nailsMIND diethttps://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/eat-common-food-type-every-25416346https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-do-we-know-about-diet-and-prevention-alzheimers-diseasehttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210921172721.htmThe man who has lived as a hermit for 40 years:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-59174870Danny BoyNICE GUIDELINEhttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng116BMJhttps://www.bmj.com/content/351/bmj.h6161DTB https://dtb.bmj.com/content/52/4/44.fullhttps://learning.bmj.com/learning/returnHighwirePDF.html?doi=10.1136/dtb.2014.4.0249Danny Boy BBC:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000w21wMental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists:https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/Veteran friendly GP practices:To sign up to the veteran-friendly practice accreditation and access further training resources including webinars and podcasts click on the following link :rcgp.org.uk/veterans Song of the week:‘If I build a home on the moon'- Picture This https://open.spotify.com/track/0cGKskXcZu2Yy4WkwVOBaK?si=FiCTdkc8TOmJylPBX0TLnQDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week Chesterfield GP, GP trainer and training programme director Dr Naren Senthil Nathan is back, this time talking about the Netflix documentary 'Untold: Breaking Point'.  He discusses how striving for perfection whilst in the glaring spotlight of the world tennis stage led to a breakdown for an internationally renowned player. What can we all learn from this?We also have the usual medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.Naren's song choice:https://open.spotify.com/track/1rqqCSm0Qe4I9rUvWncaom?si=8ML_RLBLRgi5SrsjSsnjFQHeadlineshttps://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/men-no-idea-where-prostate-25329165https://www.dailystar.co.uk/health/vitamin-d-deficiency-symptoms-tell-25361320https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59148620Daytime TVDr Nighat Arif on BBC Breakfast https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1452511623562809348?s=21https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1452512496586313735?s=21ADHDhttps://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1452888474051399686?s=21https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59038116Dr Punam Krishan on breast cancer myths and self examination https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1453279598968463367?s=21https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1453345746900578310?s=21Dr Xand van Tulleken SADhttps://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1453649315851816966?s=21Dr Amir Khan e-cigarettes https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1453953802185297926?s=21Dr Philippa Kaye health headlineshttps://thismorningitv.page.link/Q53a2WW8ZzPmEBGKA“Untold: Breaking Point”  on Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81026434Mindhttps://www.mind.org.ukMind on anxiety https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/symptoms/NICE guidelines on anxietyhttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg113Boggled Docs song of the week:https://open.spotify.com/track/54T9q6T1LyWJrSMYOVDV58?si=MysNyavTQ1yfDzZexjsseADISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week, West Midlands GP, GP trainer and BBC Breakfast GP Dr Mohit Mandiratta joins Nik for a spoiler free chat about Squid Game on Netflix. What can we learn from the hottest drama around at the moment? Are you too old to play children's games?!We also  have the usual round up of the medical news headlines and what's been on daytime TV.Dr Mohit Mandiratta on twitter: https://twitter.com/doctormoman?s=21Squid Gamehttps://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81040344Help with debt:https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/help-with-debt/Help with addiction:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/addiction-and-dependency/addiction-and-dependency-resources/https://www.lifeworkscommunity.com/addiction-treatment/guide-to-uk-free-addiction-helplineshttps://www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/health-and-wellbeing-programmes/support-offers__trashed/substance-misuse-and-gambling-support/Help with gambling addiction:https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/gambling-addiction/Screen time:https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/health-impacts-screen-time-guide-clinicians-parentsEnd of life conversations:https://www.rcgp.org.uk/clinical-and-research/resources/toolkits/palliative-and-end-of-life-care-toolkit.aspxhttps://www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters/dying-matters-resourcesBoggled Docs song of the week:Fly Me To The Moon- The Macarons Project  From the Squid Game soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/track/0flo3KqhjkcuoB1G6Mhq7s?si=2sLU7ObbQZW61SK7WLA4mADISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

This week Gloucestershire GP Dr Sara Wood joins Nik to discuss the BBC series 'Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing' to explore why men are so bad at opening up about their health issues, and what we can do to help.There's also the regular medical news headlines and daytime TV sections.Social media:@Boggleddocs on Twitter and Instagram, please use #BDdoseYou can also find us on Facebook.BJGP article:https://bjgp.org/content/67/658/e336Risk assessment tools:https://bjgp.org/content/bjgp/67/658/e336/F2.large.jpghttps://bjgp.org/content/bjgp/67/658/e336/F3.large.jpgMalaria vaccinehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-58810551DAYTIME TVMike Tindall, Parkinson's : https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1448161811719761924?s=12Papyrus walk:https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1448552738439184384?s=21Evanna Lynch talking about eating disorders:https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1448552738439184384?s=21Elizabeth Hurley breast cancer awareness:https://twitter.com/gmb/status/1447834804809080835?s=21Dr Ellie Cannon antidepressants:https://thismorningitv.page.link/3422ajpuJcXGdg6w6Dr Philippa Kaye ‘the worst cold ever':https://thismorningitv.page.link/UkBjedRRmjHAwiM89Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing on iPlayer:https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b0b7r2k6/mortimer-whitehouse-gone-fishinghttps://menssheds.org.uk/DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

For the start of season 2, Derbyshire GP and trainer  Dr Tara George is back, this time talking about the new movie of the musical  "Everybody's Talking About Jamie".  We talk about finding our feet in the world, how cruel teenagers can be, coming out, and the effect of an absent parent on young people. As you'd expect there's laughter and tears!We've also got our regular look at the medical news headlines, and the week in daytime TV.Social media:@Boggleddocs on Twitter and Instagram, please use #BDdoseYou can also find us on Facebook.Tara's song choice:https://open.spotify.com/track/0f9Z8xAkUrFpnjd4w6TFQ1?si=4Ty4qjrCRCaa3Zt5vavD-w&dl_branch=1#Medtwitter rounduphttps://anatomymapper.comEverybody's Talking About Jamie Movie:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everybodys-Talking-About-Jamie-Harwood/dp/B09C16C53DUK Tour 2021/22https://www.everybodystalkingaboutjamie.co.uk/tour-dates-book-tickets/Original documentary:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b012p4kcDrag name generator:https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/features/rupaul-drag-queen-name-generator/HEADSSS assessment tool https://www.paediatricpearls.co.uk/headsss-tool/Bystander awareness https://dontforgetthebubbles.com/bystander-awareness-micro-aggression/https://rcgpportal.force.com/s/lt-event?id=a1U1i000006jOehEAE&site=a0d0Y00000AeOP6QANHelp with coming out:https://thebeyouproject.co.uk/resources/Boggled Docs song of the week:https://open.spotify.com/track/5VmpLtRycwbA54XsTffKq4?si=mG1p7GNHR3m0er-bKfpA9ADISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.  

This week West Berkshire and BBC Breakfast GP Dr Rachel Ward joins Nik for the last episode of the season.  They are both surprised to find that BBC comedy series 'Motherland' has  rather a lot of CPD to be found within it. Issues discussed include breast cancer, caring for elderly relatives and just trying to keep going when everything around you is falling apart!We also have the usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.

This week Nik is joined by Derbyshire GP Dr Tara George to talk about the recent BBC drama 'Three Families'. They explore stigma and discuss the stories of the three families featured in the drama as they cope with loss and being alone, in the context what it was like to live in  Northern Ireland before their abortion law was lifted in 2019.There's also the usual look at the medical news headlines and the past week in daytime TV.

This week Nik is joined by low carb GP Dr David Unwin and clinical psychologist Dr Jen Unwin to discuss the fascinating and worrying topic of sugar addiction in the context of ultra processed foods and the recent BBC documentary with Dr Chris van Tulleken "What are we feeding our kids?" Are we a nation of carb and sugar addicts?We also have our usual look at the medical news headlines and the week in daytime TV.

This week Nik is joined by Dr Naren Senthil Nathan to discuss the Netflix documentary 'The Playbook. Doc Rivers: A Coach's Rules for Life'. We discover Ubuntu which means "I am, because you are" and explore the concept that a person is a person through other people. What can we learn from this, and how can it help us to navigate the current primary care crisis?We also have the usual look at the medical news headlines, and the last week in daytime TV.