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In this episode, I sit down with Marie Louise, better known as The Modern Midwife, to explore how she transformed her clinical career into a trusted digital brand that empowers thousands of women through pregnancy.Tune in to hear:• How Marie-Louise became one of the UK's youngest midwives• Her journey from NHS wards to global influence• The early days of clinical content on Instagram• Why authenticity beats clickbait in healthcare communication• How she chooses brand partnerships that align with her values• The truth behind influencer life and content creation• Why celebrity endorsements aren't the secret to lasting successListen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/On01dkZC5jwJoin the mailing list to get the show notes for every episode here: https://thesalesaccelerationformula.com/podcast-show-notes#podcast #healthcare #ModernMidwife #entrepreneur #healthcareentrepreneur #nhs
In this heartfelt episode of the mi365 Podcast, Pete Cohen brings together a circle of lifelong friends — Billy Schwer, Andy Selling, and Michelle Humphrey — for an open and deeply human conversation about friendship, connection, and the importance of being in each other's corner. Alongside them is Toby, Michelle's 18-year-old son, standing at the beginning of his adult journey, surrounded by people who genuinely want to see him thrive. Together, they explore how friendships evolve over time, the balance between independence and connection, and the healing power of truly being seen, heard, and supported. In This Episode
SomX's James Somauroo and Curistica's Dr Keith Grimes dive into this week's healthtech news.00:00 - Intro01:02 - The NHS's “Wild West” of 10,000 Unchecked Health Apps
In this episode, Leon recounts a childhood cracked by coercive control, a slide from party drugs to 17 years on heroin, and the moment a tube platform changed his life. We unpack the tools that broke denial: a blunt warning, a rigorous NHS program, mindfulness, and the slow rebuild into purpose.• identity split between England and Scotland shaping early outlook• his mom's affair, and the treacherous life of violence and drugs that ensued• coercion and control dynamics in the home• adolescent self-medication and early substance experimentation• heroin's appeal as warmth and silence from trauma• functional using, secrecy, and eventual isolation• Hierarchy of drugs• near overdose, suicidal ideation• key worker's intervention and 12-week outpatient rehab• CBT, grief work, exposure therapy, and mindfulness practices• rebuilding with journaling, music, movement, and service work• acceptance, partial forgiveness, and the role of consistent allies• current mission: conversations on shadow work and healingIf you enjoyed the episode and would like to help support the show, please subscribe, rate and review- it really makes a huge difference.Send us a text Support the showAdditionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube. Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you'd like more stories going forward!If you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can also contact us on the following platforms: Website: www.multispective.org Email: info@multispective.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/multispectivepodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/multispectiveorg Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/multispective Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/multispectiveProducer & Host: Jennica SadhwaniEditing: Stephan MenzelMarketing: Lucas Phiri Fatty15 promotes healthy metabolism, balanced immunity, and heart health. 2 out of 3 customers report near-term benefits, including calmer mood, deeper sleep or less snacking, within 6 weeks. 20% off on purchases link and code: ...
RHLSTP Book Club #159 - A Particularly Nasty Case - Richard talks to ex-doctor and best-selling author Adam Kay about his first novel, a brilliant comedy thriller, A Particularly Nasty Case. They chat about getting the fabulous Andy Serkis to do the audiobook (and why Adam was reluctant to do it himself), how Adam has lots of fans in the 8-12 year age group (including Rich's daughter) but how this is definitely not a book for them, the delicate balance of writing a whodunnit where it's possible, but not easy, to guess the who whodunnit, how Adam weaves in some serious issues into this very funny book, how welcome is having a gay protagonist where their sexuality is more or less by the by, the classism and other issues that still pervade the NHS, dealing with mental health and the importance of actually being funny in a funny book. The book is a lot of fun and also involves corpses bottoms and dominatrices and proper jokes.Buy the book here - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/a-particularly-nasty-case-the-fastest-selling-debut-thriller-of-2025-from-the-author-of-global-phenomenon-this-is-going-to-hurt-adam-kay/c7ec730812058e04SUPPORT THE SHOW!See details of the RHLSTP LIVE DATES Watch our TWITCH CHANNELBecome a badger and see extra content at our WEBSITE Buy DVDs and books from GO FASTER STRIPE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o37zVP0Iasc 3 Nov 2025 Garland Nixon and Joti Brar Reproduced from @garlandn with thanks. https://www.youtube.com/live/s5PZ-dxlcpo Joti Brar: Today I spoke with Garland Nixon about the ramping up of attempts by the British state to silence all dissent on the question of zionist genocide and the Palestinian freedom struggle. As it resorts to ever more fascistic and heavy-handed policing against journalists, political figures and health workers in particular, we are seeing not its strength but signs of the regime's weakness and the system's decay. Why is the General Medical Council being weaponised? Why is the government doubling down and continuing to insist on its promotion of a concept of ‘antisemitism' that has been thoroughly exposed in the eyes of all thinking people? Why does it continue to insist that support for Palestinian resistance = terrorism? We talked about the case of Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, cleared by one tribunal of any activity that should prevent her from practising medicine, and then immediately called to a new hearing despite no new ‘offence' having been committed – essentially in response to the health minister Wes Streeting kicking up a stink about the verdict. What is the role of the official Palestine solidarity and trade union movement leadership in all this? Why is Dr Aladwan being vilified in the media and used as a test case by the ruling class? Why is Wes Streeting so desperate to make sure that the (zionist) IHRA's ‘definition of antisemitism' is rolled out across the entire NHS? What it it about medics speaking up for Palestine that has the ruling class so jumpy? And, as the detaining of our comrade and RT journalist Steve Sweeney shows us: how long before this entire machinery of islamophobic and genocide-enabling repression is aimed at the beating heart of the anti-imperialist movement – the communists? Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/
Working two full-time jobs: why would a nurse risk their registration?This week's episode of the Nursing Standard podcast discusses the case of a nurse who was suspended after secretly working two full-time jobs. RCNi content editor Alistair Mason and senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi also discuss the Nursing and Midwifery Council's proposed registration fee rise, and the government's recommendation that NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts should get a below-inflation 2.5% pay rise in 2026-27.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anna Wood, Editor at Startups Magazine, speaks to Dr Mark Cox, Co-Founder and CEO of Orli, about the inspiration behind founding Orli after witnessing patient crisis as an NHS doctor, giving children the tools they need to regulate their emotions in a fun way and winning the Social Impact Hero award at the Hustle Awards 2025.
The situation at Ronaldsway Airport and Air Traffic Control, NHS dentist provision latest, LegCo voting implications, Steam Packet 'Sail & Rail' clarification, Assisted Dying Bill Royal Assent & 'Douglas In Gloom'. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 7th November 2025
Working two full-time jobs: why would a nurse risk their registration?This week's episode of the Nursing Standard podcast discusses the case of a nurse who was suspended after secretly working two full-time jobs. RCNi content editor Alistair Mason and senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi also discuss the Nursing and Midwifery Council's proposed registration fee rise, and the government's recommendation that NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts should get a below-inflation 2.5% pay rise in 2026-27.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Maria Satchi sits down with Tina Rashid and Tharani Nitkunan to explore surgical leadership, gender bias, motherhood in surgery, and the pursuit of balancing high-pressure careers. For anyone who's ever wondered if they could lead without losing themselves, this episode offers real stories, honest reflections, and the reassurance that leadership can be both powerful and personal. Host: Maria Satchi Maria Satchi is a Consultant Urological Surgeon with subspecialist expertise in Men's Sexual and Reproductive Health. She qualified in 2009 from the University of Southampton in 2009 with a Bachelor or Medicine and Bachelor of Science with Honours degree. She has completed advanced training in male fertility, andrology and genito-scrotal reconstruction during the prestigious competitive fellowship at the Institute of Andrology, University College London Hospital. Early in her career she established a regional andrology and male fertility service, introducing advanced microsurgical techniques. In her current practice, she is the Clinical Lead for the Andrology and Male Factor Infertility Service at a tertiary referral centre. She sits on professional committees as an elected member of the British Association of Urological Surgeons' national Andrology and Genito-Urethral Surgery Committee and the Andrology Special Interest Group of the British Fertility Society. She currently serves on the advisory board of Fertility Alliance to improve public awareness and access to specialist care and was selected for the 2024 RCS Emerging Leader programme. She is published in the field of urology and andrology and is a member of the editorial board of Trends in Mens' Health and Urology. Guest: Tina Rashid Tina Rashid is a Consultant Urological Surgeon with extensive experience in gender surgery, and one of only a small number of surgeons in the UK practicing exclusively in this field. She leads the NHS gender surgery service at Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital and co-leads the service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust, having previously worked as a consultant at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and St George's University NHS Trust. She has been the National Clinical Lead for Gender Dysphoria Surgery at NHS England since 2022, where she is a strategic advisor focusing on national policy, workforce training, and service expansion. A passionate educator, she developed and leads the London Gender Surgery Fellowship Programme—the first of its kind in the UK—and, as a former Training Programme Director for Urology Higher Surgical Trainees, brings significant experience in training, education, and mentorship to support the next generation of surgeons. A Keith Yates Gold Medal recipient who has performed more than 1,500 lower feminising surgeries, she continues to champion equity, inclusion, and compassion within surgical leadership and practice. Her greatest lessons, however, have come from being a mother to two young children, who remind her daily of the importance of patience, perspective, and purpose—both in and beyond the operating room. Guest: Tharani Nitkunan Tharani Nitkunan has been a consultant urological surgeon since 2013 and specialise in female urology, paediatric urology and HoLEPs. She has been a clinical lead for five years, a BAUS trustee since the beginning of 2025, had various roles in education (foundation year 1 training programme director and member of the urology specialist advisory committee) and audit (BAUS audit steering group). She is a mother to two teenagers and a dog. Resources:sexism-in-medicine-bma-report-august-2021.pdf https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2808894 https://www.urologynews.uk.com/features/features/post/supporting-return-to-clinical-practice https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/article-abstract/2768006 https://publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/full/10.1308/rcsbull.2022.23?mobileUi=0 Produced by: Andrea Pearson
Living and working in the Galapogos, Mollie was living her dream life, but she was concerned about a growing number of health issues. A last-minute decision to go back home to see family ended up saving her life. Within hours of landing in the UK she was in A&E and tests resulted in a diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. In this podcast, Mollie talks about the struggles of intense chemotherapy, repeated infections, side effects, late effects and fertility. Her lymphoma experience has resulted in a complete change in her life, but one she embraces with the same energy and enthusiasm she has with everything in life. Lymphoma Voices is a series of podcasts for people living with lymphoma, and their family and friends. In each podcast, we are in conversation with an expert in their field, or someone who has been personally affected by lymphoma, who shares their thoughts and experiences. Lymphoma Action is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected by lymphoma. We are here to make sure that everyone affected by the condition receives the best possible information, support, treatment and care. Our services include a Freephone helpline, support group network, Buddy Service, medical information, conferences for those affected by lymphoma, and education and training for healthcare professionals. We would like to thank all of our incredible supporters whose generous donations enable us to offer all our essential support services free of charge. As an organisation we do not receive any government or NHS funding and so every penny received is truly valued. From everyone at Lymphoma Action and on behalf of those affected by lymphoma, thank you. For further information visit: www.lymphoma-action.org.uk
New Zealand has the third highest adult obesity rate in the OECD, and the rates are going up. One in three adult New Zealanders is classified as obese, and one in 10 children. Even if you take into account, yes, yes, yes, a lot of the All Blacks front row are considered obese if you use the BMI. And yes, you might have a slow metabolism or it's your hormones and there's nothing you can do about it, that's still a lot of fat people and a lot of associated health issues. The cost of obesity in this country is estimated as being between four and nine billion dollars per year. It's a huge range, four to nine billion, but it's where you classify the different illnesses, and it depends on which survey you look at. Even if you go at the lower limit, $4 billion is a hell of a lot of money to spend on something that doesn't need to happen. Cardiovascular disease alone costs more than three billion. The human misery too that comes with being obese for many kids and adults is another intangible cost. But now we have a drug for that. GLP-1 is the magic ingredient. It regulates blood sugar levels and slows down the rate at which food leaves the stomach, thus making people fuller for longer. And apparently, according to those who've used it, it turns off the chatter in your head, the constant thinking about food. Well, if I have this and then I walk for an hour and then I'll be able to have something else. Ooh. Ooh, I'm not hungry now, but ooh, imagine what I could have for dinner. Planning the next meal before you've actually finished the one in front of you. It's that constant food chatter. I think Oprah was the first one to talk about it, how she never realised until she took the magic drug, that you didn't have to listen to that noise in your head, that other people didn't have it. So the GLP-1-mimicking drugs seem to be a powerful tool. They're actually effective. And after decades of research and money being poured into weight loss drugs, this one seems to work. More importantly, this one doesn't have the side effects of the speed drugs that were given out in the 70s as diet pills. It was basically methamphetamine. Some people are losing around 15% of their body weight or more after just over a year on the semaglutide. Wegovy became available to New Zealanders in July. It's not publicly funded. It's a weekly drug and comes at an ongoing cost of about $500 a month. Should it be funded? David Seymour, the Associate Minister for Health, seems to think so. In the past he said, well, if you spend a buck to save five, why wouldn't you? Although as he points out, Pharmac's decisions are independent of any ministers. The NHS in Britain has done the sums. If the weight loss drugs were prescribed to everyone who needed them according to the stringent criteria, the prohibitively expensive cost would bankrupt the NHS even after taking into account the cost of the health problems that they would inevitably solve. So you would have to do the sums for this country to work out whether it would pay off in the long run. If that's what it does, if, you know, one buck is going to save us five long term. If a huge cohort, in every sense of the word, of New Zealanders is going to live a better life, a healthier life as a result of the investment, surely it's worth it? But to get buy-in, you would have to get the support of the majority of New Zealanders. One in three adult New Zealanders is classified as obese, two in three aren't. And they might say, well, I'm doing everything right for my body. I'm doing the exercise and I'm not greedy. Some might well see obesity as a moral failing. Throughout history, it's been seen as a moral failing. One of the seven deadly sins is gluttony. In Dante's Inferno, the gluttons are consigned to the third circle of hell. Gluttons are people with uncontrolled appetites who worship food as a kind of God, according to Dante. Therefore, the gluttons' punishment in the third circle of hell, instead of eating fine delicate foods and wines, they're forced to eat filth and mud and be rained upon by foul smelling rain. Cerberus, the dog, ravages them and mauls them. It's a miserable punishment. Gluttons have always been seen as moral failures. Which may, I think, have been fair at a time where resources were scarce, and if you were wealthy, you got other people to get food for you and you ate it at the expense of the poor. But these days, when the food industry is making money out of processed food designed to hook you in and give you an insatiable appetite for more, I think we can take the moral failing out, can't we? Most people know what to do. There's far more to it than just calories in, calories out and more exercise, and even the makers of Wegovy and Ozempic and the like understand that too. They say it's not going to work on its own. It's the same with bariatric surgery, you have to do so much more than just stop the food going in. There is much, much more to it than that. If we do the sums, the NHS says they've done them and the cost is too high. But if we do the sums for this country, and ultimately, we spend a dollar to save five, why wouldn't we? Why wouldn't we put everybody who wants the Wegovy onto it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, host Tim Brewer and guest cohost Rory Mustan sit down with John Deverill—former British Army lieutenant colonel, ex-GE Healthcare leader, and current NHS change-maker. John shares how the disciplines of military leadership translate into organizational agility, what healthcare can learn from the battlefield, and why most organizations evolve by accident rather than intentional design. From rethinking strategy as “what you actually do,” to building coalitions of the willing, to balancing tradition with innovation, John delivers a masterclass on leading through uncertainty. Whether you're running a hospital, a corporation, or a fast-growing team, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, strategy, and organizational resilience. John Deverill - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-deverill-a04a7b1 EODF - https://eodf.eu/ Functionly https://www.linkedin.com/company/functionly https://www.functionly.com/ Org Design Podcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/orgdesignpodcast https://www.functionly.com/org-design-podcast
Sarah is away so Steve is on his own for a shortened episode which considers two key pre-Budget considerations for the NHS and welcomes a special guest to talk long-term conditions and the benefits of physical exercise.Deborah Alsina from The Richmond Group and CEO of Arthritis UK discusses why the Chief Medical Officer described physical activity as a 'miracle cure' for those battling poor health. And the pair consider how the Government's 10 Year Health Plan - and neighbourhood health ambitions - can help.And much to her surprise, Deborah steps in to join Steve for this week's Pod Surgery which considers vaping overtaking smoking for the first time and a new breath test for pancreatic cancer trial. You heard it here first!Find us and follow us on our social media channels via our LinkTree page and get in touch podcast@stevebrine.comThanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Margaret Atwood's 64-year career she has published world-renowned, prescient novels like The Handmaid's Tale, Cat's Eye, Alias Grace and Blind Assassin, and now a memoir. Margaret joins Nuala McGovern to discuss Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts and reflect on her life, her work and the power of knowing her own mind. We also reflect on the impact Margaret Atwood has had on writers and academics. Author Naomi Alderman and academics Dr Rosamund Portus and Dr Megan Douglas join Nuala to discuss how Margaret has encouraged and inspired their work across literature, science and beyond. Health Secretary Wes Streeting in an interview in The Guardian today says an “ugly” racism reminiscent of the 1970s and 1980s has become worryingly commonplace in modern Britain and NHS staff are bearing the brunt of it. In recent weeks, organisations representing nurses, social workers and carers - many of those being areas are dominated by women - have been sounding the alarm saying their members are encountering unprecedented levels of racism. We talk to Patricia Marquiss, Director for England at the Royal College of Nursing, Nadra Ahmed, Executive Chairman of the National Care Association and Harvey Gallagher from the Nationwide Association of Fostering Providers.Is having a boyfriend now embarrassing? Writer Chanté Joseph recently explored this idea in an article for Vogue and on social media, observing a noticeable shift in how people - particularly heterosexual women - present their relationships online. Instead of posting clear photos of their romantic partners, many are choosing subtler signals: a hand on a steering wheel, clinking glasses, or even blurring out faces in wedding pictures. But why the change? Even Zohran Mamdani, the new Mayor of New York, was asked whether it's still okay to use the term boyfriend. Chanté joins us.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Simon Richardson
Send us a textA cold November forecast isn't just about the weather. We unpack the rumoured tax rises and talk plainly about value: why working people are told to pay more while getting less from basics like transport and the NHS. From there, we zoom in on power dynamics how leadership shields or exposes you and what it really means when institutions police tone instead of tackling racism. If you've ever been told “it was the situation, not you,” this conversation gives you language, strategy, and a line in the sand.The business runway is packed with lessons. Toys R Us shows what happens when you outsource the customer relationship and “win” money but lose time. Plant Made's new ownership underlines the hard rules of capital, fulfilment, and scaling at a pace your operations can actually serve. And there's a masterclass in talent placement as Skims taps Diarrha N'Diaye to build beauty and fragrance proof that cultural fluency and product excellence win globally. We also track MAC's push into Sephora US and what legacy brands must do to earn attention in a Fenty shaped market.Money talks, and sometimes it walks. The Target boycott demonstrates how collective spending choices force corporate pivots, while “courses without capital” feel like optics. On the career front, we challenge the trap that trades flexibility for lower-skilled work. The better path, make them fall in love with your impact, then negotiate time, place, and scope without downgrading pay or progression. You'll leave with practical framing to assess managers, hold boundaries, and architect your next move like a business protecting its core.Enjoyed this conversation? Follow, rate, and share with a friend who needs renewed leverage this month. Drop your thoughts in the reviews and tell us where you're drawing the line.Sponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com Cc: toyawashington10@gmail.comTikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks www.toyatalks.comhttps://toyatalks.com/ Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star Stationary Company: Sistah Scribble Instagram: @sistahscribble Website: www.sistahscribble.com
英國當前的財經環境與政策挑戰問:英國工黨政府目前面臨的經濟環境是什麼?答:英國正處於高通脹(尚未回落)和低增長/經濟表現不佳的環境中 。在這種不利背景下,財相李韻晴卻暗示即將實施加稅措施 。問:英國政府的財政狀況有多嚴峻?答:截至目前,30年期政府債券的孳息率高達 5.7%,是 1998 年以來的最高點 。整體公共債務佔 GDP 的比例為 95% ,且預計到 2026 年將升至 105% 。問:政府債務負擔沉重的關鍵因素是什麼?答:通脹和利率上升時,新的融資成本不斷增加 。 財政開支結構與問題核心問:英國政府開支中,哪些項目是最大的、難以削減的「三座大山」?答:最大的、基本上屬於法律責任(non-discretionary)的開支項目包括 :* 社會保障/福利 (Social Protection):約 3,840 億英鎊 。* 醫療 (NHS):約 2420 億英鎊 。* 公共債務的利息支出:每年約 1,112 億英鎊,佔總體開支的 8% 。問:政府支付的債務利息支出規模有多大?答:僅債務利息支出已經超過國防和教育開支 。問:加稅是解決英國財政問題的有效方法嗎?答:現有環境下,單純加稅並不能解決問題 。英國的稅收佔 GDP 比例已達 37.7% ,這導致在英國投資的動機不足,競爭力衰落 。政府必須面對削減開支的艱難政治決定 ,特別是涉及社會福利、醫療和養老的承諾 。結構性困境與出路問:英國經濟長期低增長的結構性問題是什麼?答:除了高開支和高稅率外,英國面臨長期低增長與競爭力衰落的問題 。這表現在固定資產投資和人力資本投資 (Capital Investment) 上的缺乏 ,以及教育制度變為產業化後對社會流動性造成的潛在障礙 。問:英國目前的狀況與歷史上的財政危機有何不同? 答:1976 年 IMF 救助後,英國在 1970 年代末期有戴卓爾夫人改革。1990 年代末期工黨修正主義與和平紅利的危機相比 ,2025 年的英國正處於全球化逆轉的狀態,競爭力更為關鍵 。當前的挑戰是,英國政府缺乏像美國那樣的經濟深度和容納衝擊的能力 。問:從自由市場經濟學角度來看,英國財政的出路何在?答:真正的出路在於將稅收佔 GDP 的比例減少(即降低 37.7% 這個數字),與此同時大幅減少開支 ,尤其是針對 NHS、Pension 和 Social Protection 等高福利承諾進行改革 。 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leesimon.substack.com/subscribe
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As economic, societal and environmental conditions deteriorate, social tensions are escalating. Some politicians use fear to fuel their own extreme agendas and it's increasingly popular to blame others for the ills of the world. Nationalism and discrimination are at their worst in decades. This has significant negative impact on workplace cohesion as many feel increasingly marginalised. Yet in contrast, scientific research shows the extent to which successful innovation – much needed in most organisations today – comes from diversity of thought. And different perspectives come, of course, from a rich diversity of lived experience. In this episode, Amraze Khan shares his experience of working in EDI and examines the increasingly urgent need for inclusion at work. Amraze Khan (He/Him) Amraze is the Head of EDI at Manchester Metropolitan University, where he leads the vision, supporting the University to become intentionally inclusive for its 4,500 staff members and around 40,000 students. He has worked in EDI for nearly a decade, with experience in senior leadership roles across various industries comprising of the NHS, within Charities and Local Government. Prior to this, Amraze worked in senior communication roles in the NHS and Civil Service. Outside of work, Amraze is a proud Yorkshireman, a carer, father to two cats, a Trustee at Rochdale Mind, an avid blogger, and podcaster. Find Amraze on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amraze-khan-mcipd-miepd-94a1a56b/
This week Matt Hall sits down to sit with sales & mindset strategist, coach and creator of Irresistible Selling, Maria Bayer. Her programme and community help business owners from the wedding industry to create a million dollar mindset, stand confidently in their worth, and book high-paying clients they love. Follow Matt Hall at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthallofficial/ Follow Maria Bayer at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariabayer1/ Join the Success School membership here: https://join.successschoolgroup.co.uk/ss This episode is sponsored by Dr. Tania King-Mohammad - The High Ticket Woman, #1 bestselling author of The High Ticket Method, and one of the most sought-after high-ticket sales experts in the game. If you're listening right now, you already know you're built for more. So here's your next move: grab her book The High Ticket Method click here, then head to Instagram @freedomwithtania where she's dropping the kind of strategies and activations that will change the way you sell forever. Dr. Tania King-Mohammad - The High Ticket Woman and your go-to high-ticket sales expert. Go connect with her today, and thank me later. This episode is also sponsored by Laura Robson and Back Pocket Office. Laura is a systems strategist and certified launch & funnel specialist who helps coaches, consultants and creators build business systems that give them more freedom. Laura is here to help sort all your tech and funnels for your so that you can focus on sales, marketing and delivering... and not have to stress about making sure the tech automations and systems are working. With over 14 years experience of workflow automation in the NHS and healthcare IT, she now brings that expertise to the online business world. Through Laura's signature Strategy–Build–Launch service, she can help you design and build the systems that keep your business running smoothly – from mapping out a clear customer journey to building the tech that supports it. Her approach is calm and collaborative – with a focus on creating beautifully simple systems that give you time back. So if tech has been the thing holding you back, Laura can help you build an online business that works for you. Find out more at www.backpocketoffice.co.uk or connect with Laura on the instagram here.
Claire Pedrick and Karen Foy have been around in the coaching world for decades. Today they are at The Coaching Inn for a catch up and to celebrate the launch of Karen's book 'Breaking the Coaching Code'. Lots of learning. Lots of laughter. The first person to email Karen and tell her how many times we mentioned the book title through the episode will win a free signed copy. To win or to order your signed copy of Breaking The Coaching Code, email info@thecoachtribe.com Contact: Contact Karen through Linked In Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners. Further Information: Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop. Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email. Keywords: coaching, authenticity, personal growth, Karen Foy, Claire Pedrick, Breaking the Coaching Code, coaching journey, personal wisdom, coaching myths, evolving coaching, NHS, coaching practices, AI in coaching, coaching authenticity, coaching stories, coaching evolution, coaching insights, coaching transformation, coaching innovation, coaching wisdom We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.
"The way we've conceived cities for the past 100 years has been far too extractive, far too one-dimensional. We need cities that are more productive, multi-dimensional, and adaptable." Ludo Pittie leads WSP's 75-strong UK landscape and urban design team, guiding the company's landscape strategy and design thinking, and is also driving a global WSP exploration of ‘the Future Ready Landscape' which strives to anticipate future needs, and embed adaptable design practices to create sustainable places that are ready for today and tomorrow. Urban spaces should be biophilic interconnected systems that prioritise human and ecological wellbeing. This goes beyond traditional sustainability, we need regenerative design, an approach that doesn't just minimise harm, but actively restores and enhances natural systems. The 15-minute city concept reimagines urban living. "It's about providing essential social needs locally," Ludo explains. "Access to schools, food production, healthcare – all within a 15-minute radius. It's about creating communities that can truly thrive." Covid-19 unexpectedly accelerated this perspective. Locked down populations rediscovered local green spaces. At the same time our connection to nature has diminished by 60% over two centuries. The pandemic became an unexpected reset button, highlighting the critical importance of accessible, high-quality green environments. But transforming cities requires more than good intentions. We need for innovative financial frameworks that recognise nature's intrinsic value. Natural capital approaches are emerging, attempting to quantify ecosystem services previously taken for granted. "We haven't been putting a monetary sign on what nature provides," he says. "We've just extracted and taken nature for granted." Plus, the economic benefits of more nature and biophilic placemaking helps provide equal access to high-quality green spaces, which we know can improve public health, reduce NHS pressures, mitigate climate impacts, and create more resilient, socially cohesive communities. Practical examples are already emerging. Projects like Manchester's Greater Manchester Environment Fund and initiatives in Copenhagen and New York demonstrate how cities can integrate nature-based solutions. In New York, green infrastructure plans showed returns ten times higher than traditional engineering approaches, at a third of the cost. The future of urban design isn't about uniformity, but about "hyper-local solutions to global system change". Each city, each neighbourhood needs its own nuanced approach, respecting local ecology and cultural distinctiveness. In addition, we should be designing public spaces that balance people, planet, and place; continuing interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly with ecologists and water engineers; and maintaining a spirit of continuous innovation and learning. Community engagement is paramount. Successful urban restoration isn't imposed from above but co-created with local residents. Emerging stewardship models, like community interest companies managing green spaces, show promising alternatives to traditional top-down management. Looking towards 2050, we have cause to be optimistic. "We've never had so many mechanisms at our disposal," he says. Regenerative design could be the bridge connecting different disciplines, creating holistic solutions to complex urban challenges. Just imagine a world where everyone has a view of nature from where they live, with high-quality green spaces within a 10-minute walk. This would fundamentally reshape our relationship with urban environments. Ludo will be speaking at the Biophilic Design Conference on 17 November, Click here to find out more and book your online and in person tickets (plus watch on catch up!): https://journalofbiophilicdesign.com/biophilic-design-conference To find out more about some of the project that Ludo was speaking about in the podcast look at: https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/hubs/future-ready-landscapeshttps://www.wsp.com/en-gb/projects/islington-council-and-wsp-explore-pathways-to-finance-nature-in-citieshttps://www.wsp.com/-/media/insights/uk/documents/wsp-biodiversity-in-the-city.pdfhttps://www.tcpa.org.uk/areas-of-work/new-towns/long-term-stewardship/https://barkingriverside.london/https://commonland.com/4-returns-framework/https://naturetownsandcities.org.uk/https://mayfieldpark.com/https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/projects/earls-court-developmenthttps://www.c40.org/case-studies/c40-good-practice-guides-copenhagen-cloudburst-management-plan/https://www.nyc.gov/site/dep/environment/cloudburst.pagehttps://www.nyc.gov/assets/dep/downloads/pdf/water/stormwater/green-infrastructure/nyc-green-infrastructure-plan-2010.pdf - key take away: “the overall cost of the Green Infrastructure Plan would be approximately $5.3 billion, $1.5 billion less than the $6.8 billion required for the Grey Strategy”.“After a 20-year period, DEP estimates that New Yorkers would receive between $139 million and $418 million in additional benefits through reduced energy bills, increased property values, and improved health”
GPs Rebecca and Sarah are joined by Dr. Jonathan Hoare, gastroenterologist at St Mary's Hospital in London, to unpack the risk factors for upper GI cancers, including lifestyle, diet, and Helicobacter infection. Together, they share clinical stories highlighting alarm symptoms such as dysphagia, approaches to history taking, and discuss best practice for investigating new indigestion. The episode covers the long-term safety of PPIs, Barrett's oesophagus management, and how empowering patients plays a vital role in cancer diagnosis and care.If you loved this episode and would like to hear more like this, please send your review to the-christie.gatewayc@nhs.net and share the series with a colleague.GPs Talk Cancer is the podcast series from GatewayC. GatewayC is the free early cancer diagnosis resource funded by the NHS and is part of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. View the full shownotes for this episode at Podcast - GatewayCProduced by Louise Harbord from GatewayC and Listening Dog Media.DISCLAIMER: We know this podcast might be of interest to anybody, however it is aimed at primary care health professionals. All patient cases are based on real stories from our clinical practice as GPs. They are fully anonymised with no identifiable patient data. All featured statistics are accurate at the time of recording. All views expressed by guest speakers are their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel discusses the use of injectable mistletoe as a cancer treatment in conjunction with the standard treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy. Nina was working as a doctor in the UK's NHS when she discovered in her early thirties that she had breast cancer. That was a decade ago, but that experience helped focus her mind on the reality of being a cancer patient and of the importance of treating the whole person not just the disease. Injectable mistletoe therapy is used widely in hospitals in Germany with up to 60% of patients having it as part of their cancer care, but it is rarely used in the UK or the states. Yet results and published data suggest it can help a patient's fatigue, general quality of life and may even be able to help improve white cell count, which could be critically important for chemotherapy patients who sometimes have to delay further treatment if their therapy causes their white cell count to drop too low. Nina has now had patients who have been on the treatment for years and is keen to persuade the British authorities to adopt it as recommended, cost effective cancer treatment . You can find out more about this podcast on its website and if you would like to support it you can do so via Patreon at or via PayPal. The host of the podcast, Liz Tucker is an award winning medical journalist and former BBC producer and director. You can follow Liz on X and read further information about the podcast on her Substack newsletter. Medical Matters with Liz Tucker has been selected by Feedspot as one of the top 15 UK Medical Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_medical_podcasts/
Fatal crashes caused by young drivers inflict untold suffering on survivors and the loved ones left behind. But what about the trauma experienced by first responders? They are part of the so-called ripple effect caused by the aftermath of tragedies on UK roads - and their stories are rarely told. Niall is joined by Sky correspondent Dan Whitehead, who spoke to NHS workers about their experiences. Producers: Tom Gillespie and Araminta Parker Editor: Mike Bovill
Episode 98Leadership Essentials: Resilience - Creating strength that enduresSUMMARYIn this episode of The Lonely Leader Podcast, James Rule explores a leadership essential we all need in our professional role and personal life - resilience. Drawing from his personal journey and world leaders in sport, business, and the military, James unpacks what it truly means to lead with strength, adaptability, and grace under pressure.Whether you're navigating a professional setback, leading a team through uncertainty, or simply striving for sustainable success, this episode will help you create unshakeable resilience from the inside out.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe three biggest misconceptions about resilience that hold leaders back.How to build resilience not just for the crises, but for everyday high performance.Eight actionable takeaways to help you strengthen your mindset, resilience and ability to lead through adversity.Real world examples from J.K. Rowling, and Admiral James Stockdale.“Resilience is not just for surviving the worst day of your life. It's for thriving every day of your life.” – Dr. Rick HansenABOUT THE HOST James is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SME´s the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.His twenty year career in elite sport initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.As a high performance coach James specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment we need to take a holistic view of high performance. EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXTEpisode 93 - Inside The Lonely Leader: My story, my philosophy, my purposeEpisode 71 - Holiday Illness: A warning sign you cannot ignore Episode 54 - The Power of Rest: Unlocking high performance through recoveryCONNECT & CONTACT Website www.thelonelyleader.co.ukThe Lonely Leader's LinkedIn James' LinkedInInstagramEmail: hello@thelonelyleader.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to the Create With podcast! In this episode, Kieran joins us live from Amsterdam after hosting our first-ever Create With AI meetup in the Netherlands. This one's packed with inspiring stories of people building profitable apps from "boring" industries - including someone who quit their corporate job after their employer became their first customer!What We Cover:Amsterdam Meetup Highlights:- Maarten Munster's journey: Building a SaaS while working corporate, getting his employer as first customer, then quitting to run it full-time with 30 customers- Why parking exemptions in the Netherlands became a profitable niche with zero competition- Diederik Martens on automation philosophy: When to automate, when to keep humans in the loop- Meeting people from hospitality, teaching, and other "non-tech" industries discovering AI for the first timeThe Hidden Opportunity in Your Day Job:- Why the hotel industry (and other "boring" sectors) are goldmines for app ideas- Lisa's planning app story: Zero technical background, took out a business loan, now has 30-40 local authorities as customers- The NHS staff roster tool built in 30 minutes with Lovable that's going regional- Why hanging around in tech circles actually limits your opportunitiesLinkedIn Outreach That Actually Works:- Using Prosp.ai for automated but authentic connection requests- Why LinkedIn outreach beats cold email (no domain warming, no blacklists)- Getting two sales calls booked while driving across the country- The irony: Are we all just bots talking to each other now?The Reality of Vibe Coding:- What seasoned developers really think about AI coding tools- Why prototypes are easy but production apps still need understanding- The winning combo: Bubble for UI + vibe-coded Cloudflare services for specific tasks- ChatGPT Atlas browser using Claude (yes, really!) - first impressionsTimestamps:0:00 Introduction from Amsterdam0:43 Amsterdam meetup recap & inspiring attendee stories2:57 Martin's parking exemptions SaaS: 30 customers = freedom4:07 Why your "boring" job is actually perfect for spotting opportunities5:06 The hotel industry attendee's untapped potential7:29 The NHS staff roster tool going regional (built in 30 mins!)9:35 Dentists & construction workers building their own apps11:26 Lisa's planning app journey: No tech background, just determination13:33 Typoro V2 & removing the paywall16:11 LinkedIn outreach strategy & why it works18:50 How to find your target customers on LinkedIn21:14 Building AI-powered widgets with ChatGPT23:23 When vibe coding works (and when it doesn't)25:32 Experienced developers' honest take on AI coding limitations27:52 The Bubble + Cloudflare services model33:42 ChatGPT Atlas browser early impressions36:17 Final advice: Ship something small this weekKey Takeaway:Don't feel stuck because you're not "in tech" - your industry experience is actually your superpower. The best app ideas come from spotting inefficiencies in your daily work, and tools like Bubble and Lovable make it easier than ever to prototype solutions without traditional coding skills.Upcoming Events:
Breaking The Coaching Code: How Great Coaches Transcend The Rules with Karen FoyWhat if great coaching isn't about mastering the rules, but learning when and how to transcend them?In this heartfelt and grounded episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I'm joined by Karen Foy, a Master Certified Coach, Coach Educator, Supervisor, and Mentor with over two decades of experience shaping the next generation of coaches. Karen's journey began in nursing, where her natural compassion and care for others first took root. Her love of psychology led her into the NHS, where she moved through policy and service development before discovering the transformative potential of coaching. She has since served as Programme Director for Accredited Programmes at Henley Business School, where she remains a Visiting Tutor and Honorary Fellow, continuing to inspire coaches and changemakers worldwide.Together, we explore the themes in her new book, Breaking the Coaching Code: How Great Coaches Transcend the Rules, and the deeper invitation it offers to those of us who coach to move beyond frameworks and techniques, and instead cultivate trust in our own wisdom, presence, and humanity. Karen speaks with rare humility and openness, sharing how her own path has been a lifelong process of “walking people home” to their unique selves, while continuing that same journey within her own life. We discuss concepts such as enoughness, compassion, the evolving nature of retirement, and what it truly means to live and work with integrity in a world that often demands perfection.This is a conversation filled with heart and hard-won wisdom, one that will resonate deeply with every coach, guide, and changemaker who believes that our presence, not perfection, is what truly ignites change.Key TakeawaysWhy great coaching begins where the rules end; trusting your own wisdom and humanity.The journey from nursing to coaching and what it reveals about care, service, and transformation.How to embrace “enoughness” and coach from your unique authenticity, not expertise.What the “second half of life” teaches us about purpose, letting go, and contribution.How small acts of compassion and presence ripple out to create a kinder worldLearn More About Today's GuestKaren Foy Associates & The Coach Tribe website ****→ http://www.thecoachtribe.com/Karen on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenfoy/Karen's new book → Breaking The Coaching Code: How Great Coaches Transcend The Rules by Karen Foy, https://amzn.to/42syIbKExplore Sacred Changemakers:Start your journey → SacredChangemakers.comDiscover Your Resonance Code → quiz.SacredChangemakers.comJoin our community → SacredChangemakers.com/communitySubscribe to The Coaching (R)evolution Newsletter → https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-coaching-r-evolution-7371571227230101504Books by Jayne Warrilow:‘Becoming: Poems From The Thresholds Of Change' →
In this episode of Every Student Every Day, Superintendent Dr. James Franchini sits down with APHS National Honor Society officers Kaylee Mieczkowski and Hazel Miller, new inductees Abby Houser and Jordan Bernstein, and first-year NHS adviser Gabe Smith.The group discusses the meaning of membership in the National Honor Society, the importance of its four pillars—scholarship, service, leadership, and character—and how students balance academics and community involvement. They also share favorite service projects, personal growth experiences, and the excitement of this year's induction ceremony.Find us wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Just search for "Every Student Every Day".
Far right rallies have been held across the UK, culminating in a large parade in London where Elon Musk spoke. At the same time, politicians from across the political spectrum are following the talking points of far right parties - and shifting their policies rightward, even the Labour home secretary has said she wishes to double the period migrants have to be in the UK before they can become citizens. That has made a group of medics decide it's time for doctors and other healthcare professionals to use their voice and speak up - against the demonisation of migrants into the UK, and for their fellow NHS staff. They are demanding that those in positions of power do so too. Some of those medics join us on the podcast today; Alistair Stewart, consultant psychiatrist in Manchester Omnya Ahmed, resident doctor in London Jordan Rivera, occupational therapist in London Also this week, doctor, researcher, comedian and Matt Hutchinson is adding author to his list, and has released the book “Are You Really the Doctor? My Life as a Black Doctor in the NHS” - he joins Shivali Fulchand to talk about balancing all of this bits of his career - and how standup comedy has helped him maintain his career in the NHS. Reading list Everybody's business: call to all NHS staff to oppose the influence of racism and the far right
How many times have you come across expired pills in your medicine cabinet and wondered whether they we still safe to use? It's pretty common, and often we consider using the medicine anyway, because we don't have a prescription to get more, for example, or simply don't want to waste what we already have. In early 2022, Censuswide conducted a survey on behalf of online pharmacist Chemist4U. It found that 36% of the UK residents surveyed said they had taken expired medicine in the past. That goes against official advice found on the NHS website though, which reads: “Medicines have expiry dates so you know when to use them by. After the expiry date medicines may not be safe or as effective.” Is safety compromised more for some types of medicine than others? What's the best way to store medicines to preserve their active ingredients? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What makes someone a cat person? What is an endemic? Why are more and more people paying to find love? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Crossing Channels, Richard Westcott talks to Jack Newman, Angélique Acquatella and Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg about the forces that shape inequality today. Drawing on economics, politics and public policy, our guests examine why gaps persist, look at the roles of technology and trade, explore evidence on health inequalities in the UK, and discuss the delivery gap between national ambitions and local capacity. They share examples of when place-based approaches can work, what gets in the way, and how institutions can support more inclusive growth.Season 5 Episode 2 transcript: MS Word / PDFListen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform: For more information about the Crossing Channels podcast series and the work of the Bennett School of Public Policy and IAST visit our websites at https://www.bennettschool.cam.ac.uk/ and https://www.iast.fr/.With thanks to:Audio production by Alice WhaleyAssociate production by Burcu Sevde SelviVisuals by Tiffany Naylor and Pauline AlvesMore information about our podcast host and guests:Podcast hostRichard Westcott is an award-winning journalist who spent 27 years at the BBC as a correspondent/producer/presenter covering global stories for the flagship Six and Ten o'clock TV news as well as the Today programme. Last year, Richard left the corporation and he is now the communications director for Cambridge University Health Partners and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, both organisations that are working to support life sciences and healthcare across the city.Podcast guestsAngélique Acquatella is an Assistant Professor at the Toulouse School of Economics. She received her PhD in Economics at Harvard University. During her doctoral studies, she was an NBER Aging and Health Fellow and a National Science Foundation Fellow. Angélique's research looks at the optimal design of healthcare policy, within two main substantive areas: public health insurance systems and pharmaceutical payment policy. She is interested in policy designs that advance health equity, minimise risk for the most disadvantaged individuals, and incentivise socially valuable investments. Jack Newman is a public policy researcher specialising in decentralisation and place-based policy. He is an Affiliated Researcher at the Bennett School of Public Policy, and a Research Associate at the University of Manchester, investigating the changing spatial footprint and governance structures of the NHS. In recent years, Jack has researched spatial inequality, local institutions, and healthy urban development at the Universities of Bristol, Cambridge, Manchester, Surrey, and Leeds. Pinelopi (Penny) Koujianou Goldberg is the Elihu Professor of Economics and Global Affairs and an Affiliate of the Economic Growth Center at Yale University. She holds a joint appointment at the Yale Department of Economics and the Jackson School of Global Affairs. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, recipient of Guggenheim Memorial Foundation and Sloan Research Fellowships, and recipient of the Bodossaki Prize in Social Sciences. Pinelopi is an applied microeconomist drawn to policy-relevant questions in trade and development.
In this podcast accompanying the November issue of DTB (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/63/11) David Phizackerley (DTB Editor) is joined by Syba Sunny (DTB Clinical Editor). David and Syba discuss the editorial that argues that NHS budgets should not be used to ensure that pharmaceutical companies invest in the UK (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/63/11/162). They talk about a DTB Select article that summarises a systematic review and meta-analysis of trials that assessed patients with a reported penicillin or beta-lactam allergy who underwent direct oral penicillin challenge (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/63/11/163). They finish by discussing the main article that explores the intersection of medication errors, prescribing errors, harms resulting from the use of medicines and some legal consequences (https://dtb.bmj.com/content/63/11/168). Please subscribe to the DTB podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your mobile device and computer. Also, please consider leaving us a review or a comment on the DTB Podcast iTunes podcast page. If you want to contact us please email dtb@bmj.com. Thank you for listening.
Anna Wood, Editor at Startups Magazine, speaks to Dr Mark Cox, Co-Founder and CEO of Orli, about the inspiration behind founding Orli after witnessing patient crisis as an NHS doctor, giving children the tools they need to regulate their emotions in a fun way and winning the Social Impact Hero award at the Hustle Awards 2025.
Can AI truly transform how patients access healthcare? In this episode, Ben is joined by Dr Hannan Chaudery, Chief Technology Officer of GP Triage, to explore how autonomous AI is reshaping patient care across the NHS. Hannan explains how GP Triage's innovative system prioritises appointments based on clinical urgency, easing the pressure on receptionists and clinicians while improving patient outcomes. With the NHS now requiring online consultations, GP Triage's AI powered triage is leading the way in managing surging demand efficiently and effectively, and adapting seamlessly to the needs of each individual practice. Introduction (00:08) Autonomous AI triage (00:18) Are requirements increasing demand? (01:08) More about Dr Hannan Chaudery.. (02:02) More about GP Triage Ltd.. (02:58) The tools learning (05:42) The risks.. (06:35) Your tool doesn't make mistakes? (07:59) Giving patients the choice (08:53) Evolving your tool over time (12:29) The accuracy of the tool (13:26) Coverage in England and beyond.. (14:48) Implementing change.. (15:40) How do you define success? (17:34) Online vs telephone (20:22) How it all works and what it costs.. (22:00) What's next? (24:31) Visit the GP Triage website here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.
Anna Wood, Editor at Startups Magazine, speaks to Dr Mark Cox, Co-Founder and CEO of Orli, about the inspiration behind founding Orli after witnessing patient crisis as an NHS doctor, giving children the tools they need to regulate their emotions in a fun way and winning the Social Impact Hero award at the Hustle Awards 2025.
We're joined by representatives from the MHRA to discuss how NHS patients will be able to access medicines up to 6 months faster through an aligned MHRA and NICE pathway. Watch the webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVBVYTUc2Q4
In this episode, I'm joined by Claire Buckley, who opens up about her lifelong struggle with food, emotional eating, and the constant “food noise” that shaped so much of her life. Claire talks about how she first realised her relationship with food felt different from those around her, the frustration of seeking help through traditional weight loss groups, and the deeper emotional cycle that kept her feeling stuck. She shares honestly about panic attacks, shame, and the sense of failure that came with every new attempt — and how finding the right support, along with her experience using Mounjaro, has helped her quiet the noise and begin to rebuild trust with herself. It's a powerful, relatable conversation about self-awareness, compassion, and what it really means to find peace with food. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back + introducing guest Claire Buckley 01:00 Life update — hospital visits, house move & a wake-up call on health 03:00 How the jab helped reduce cravings during an emotional week 04:00 Introducing Claire's story — trauma, fibromyalgia & chronic pain 05:00 Hypnosis in action — 15 minutes to pain-free after 10 years 06:00 Claire's TikTok community & breaking stigma around the jab 07:00 Living with constant “food noise” and never feeling full 10:00 Anxiety, panic attacks & barriers to NHS weight support 12:00 Emotional eating — subconscious habits and binge cycles 14:00 Weight-loss groups, frustration, and the diet rebound trap 17:00 Finding balance — calorie tracking and gentle flexibility 18:00 Understanding fullness cues — the hypnosis perspective 21:00 Rock-bottom moment and discovering Mounjaro 23:00 First jab experience — fear of needles and relief 24:00 The next morning — quiet mind and reduced food noise 26:00 Eating intentionally — planning, protein & control 27:00 Retraining the brain — new relationship with hunger 28:00 Host reflection — mindset shifts and health transformation 29:00 Life after the jab — maintaining results and balance 30:00 Outro — follow Claire on TikTok & subscribe for Part 2
Get a free audit of your indemnity cover here >>> https://quote.allmedpro.co.uk/dental-indemnity-2025-new-proposal-dwi/———————————————————————Collect unlimited free verifiable CPD for UK Dentists here >>> https://www.dentistswhoinvest.com/videos/should-i-or-should-i-not-get-life-insurance-with-anick-sharma———————————————————————What if the fastest path to financial independence isn't chasing a bigger pot, but transferring the right risks? We dive into life insurance for UK dentists with specialist adviser Anick Sharma to show how smart cover can protect your family, reduce tax, and keep your investments compounding without interruption.We start by reframing insurance as the oxygen mask for your plan. Rather than a sunk cost, the right policy ring‑fences the downside so your portfolio stays invested through life's shocks. That stability narrows assumptions, shrinks the required emergency buffer, and can pull your financial independence date forward. We break down how to size cover for real‑world needs—mortgage, school fees, household cash flow—so a bereavement doesn't force asset sales or a scramble for income.Structure is everything. We compare level, decreasing, and inflation‑linked terms, and explain when two single‑life policies beat a joint plan to avoid leaving the survivor uncovered. For limited company owners, we highlight the power of a Relevant Life Plan: employer‑paid, typically deductible, and without a P11D benefit in kind. We also tackle inheritance tax planning and why placing policies in trust can keep proceeds outside the estate and available quickly to your loved ones. Along the way, we pinpoint common pitfalls—only insuring the mortgage, ignoring NHS death‑in‑service, letting premiums drift, or failing to review after major life changes.———————————————————————Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice. For that, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed on this channel may no longer be current. The information provided is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. Investment figures quoted refer to simulated past performance and that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results/performance.Send us a text
An audio version of the 'Your guide to NHS cervical screening' leaflet. A full transcript of this episode is available on our website - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/your-guide-to-nhs-cervical-screening/ Please get in touch if you have any questions regarding this episode - england.contactus@nhs.net
Send us a textPressure has a way of revealing what systems are really made of. We start with a bruising week and widen the lens: from alleged deodorant burns and the surge in hair relaxer lawsuits, to NHS resident doctors preparing to strike for pay and staffing, to the silent epidemic of “polite” horrible bosses who weaponise calm and call it leadership. The through line is accountability—of brands, employers, and all of us—to act with care when our choices touch other people's bodies, budgets, and futures.I share why our website will go offline briefly as we rebuild the back end, refresh masterclasses, and add guidance on using AI well. Too many of us try to outsource thinking to ChatGPT and get caught out; I'll show you how to use AI as an assistant, not a replacement. We speak frankly about the real cost of creating quality products as a small business, why discounts aren't a birthright, and how fair pricing keeps the lights on. If you love great stationery and practical career tools, you'll see how that vision is taking shape.Then we get tactical about work. The shouty boss is out; the nice-nasty manager is in. They smile, check on wellbeing, and quietly move the goalposts. Here's how to protect yourself: keep a burn folder, track patterns, mirror the politeness while holding firm boundaries, and use precise language when you push back. Employment protections are expanding, but your evidence is the bridge between harm and remedy. I also open up about ADHD and dyslexia—time blindness, memory gaps, and the systems that help me build: tightly scoped lists, device-based reminders, visual planners, and long blocks for deep work.We close with a sober look at a fatal hit-and-run and the duty that comes with a licence: if you're impaired, don't drive; if you hit anything or anyone, stop. Let the courts weigh evidence, not viral clips. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs these tools, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your support helps us keep building smarter careers and kinder workplaces.Justice for YubinGoFundMehttps://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-yubinSponsorships - Email me: hello@toyatalks.com Cc: toyawashington10@gmail.comTikTok: toya_washington Twitter: @toya_w (#ToyaTalksPodcast) Snapchat: @toyawashington Instagram: @toya_washington & @toya_talks www.toyatalks.comhttps://toyatalks.com/ Music (Intro and Outro) Written and created by Nomadic Star Stationary Company: Sistah Scribble Instagram: @sistahscribble Website: www.sistahscribble.com
According to the NHS, approximately 1,600 babies are born every day in the United Kingdom. But what often goes unspoken are the nine months leading up to this event—the periods of anxiety, doubt, and self-discovery that mothers inevitably experience. A study published in Evolution, Medicine & Public Health journal in April 2023, found that 62% of women grapple with a panic-inducing fear of pregnancy and childbirth. Psychologists refer to this phenomenon as tocophobia. So, where does tocophobia come from? What are its symptoms then? And how can a woman overcome it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How did flat Earth conspiracy theory start? Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet? What's the best way to choose my toothpaste? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Buciu's story reads like something from another era. From endodontics in Romania to amalgams in Northern Ireland, his path through dentistry mirrors a deeper journey through loss, resilience and reinvention. When your mum dies at 14 and you're watching it happen, something shifts inside. When you arrive in a new country with £3,100 in your pocket—half of it borrowed—you learn what matters. Alex talks about communication trumping clinical skill every time, about choosing kindness when you're capable of violence, and why he'd rather be a brilliant generalist than a mediocre anything-else. There's philosophy here, hard-won wisdom, and the kind of honesty that only comes from someone who's genuinely fought for everything they have.In This Episode00:02:15 - Qualifying in Romania and building an endodontics practice 00:03:10 - The shock of NHS dentistry 00:08:40 - Why leave Romania 00:18:45 - Finding mentor Kieran 00:20:05 - Arriving with £3,100 00:26:00 - How to choose courses wisely 00:26:45 - The occlusion eureka moment 00:32:05 - Why not endodontics in the UK 00:37:35 - Moving to Peterborough 00:42:45 - Building from zero patients 00:44:00 - Favourite courses and lecturers 00:52:40 - Communication beats clinical skill 00:58:15 - Growing up under Ceaușescu 01:08:25 - Losing his mother at 14 01:14:20 - Volunteering in trauma 01:17:10 - Near-death experiences 01:24:50 - Blackbox thinking 01:35:40 - Fantasy dinner party 01:41:55 - Last days and legacyAbout Alex BuciuAlex qualified in Romania in 2004 and built a successful endodontics-focused practice before moving to Northern Ireland in 2018, later settling in Peterborough. He works as a private associate, focusing on restorative dentistry, occlusion and TMD, with a particular passion for continuous education and patient communication. Despite significant personal challenges, including arriving in the UK with minimal resources, he's built a reputation as an excellence-driven clinician who believes communication matters more than clinical perfection.
Einstein was called “slow” at school, J. K. Rowling collected a dozen rejections, and Walt Disney was once fired for “lacking imagination.” We love stories of perseverance—but what's the cost of never letting go? In this conversation, psychoanalyst Adam Phillips argues that our obsession with endurance can have hidden, corrosive effects. He invites us to consider giving up not as failure, but as a creative act: a way to revise who we are, resist the tyranny of completion, and make room for lives that fit.Adam Phillips is a leading British psychoanalyst and acclaimed essayist, celebrated for bringing psychoanalytic ideas into everyday life with clarity and wit. He is the author of more than twenty books, including On Kissing, Tickling, and Being Bored, Darwin's Worms, Going Sane, On Balance, Attention Seeking, and On Wanting to Change. He has served as a child psychotherapist in the NHS and is the general editor of the new Penguin translations of Sigmund Freud. Health journalist Claudia Canavan hosts.Don't give up on sending us an email at podcast@iai.tv with your thoughts or questions on the episode!To witness such debates live buy tickets for our upcoming festival: https://howthelightgetsin.org/festivals/And visit our website for many more articles, videos, and podcasts like this one: https://iai.tv/You can find everything we referenced here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Stand-up and Strictly superstar Chris McCausland joins Alan for a laugh-out-loud chat about spies, underpants mud bombs and holiday chaos! ✈️ From applying to MI5 to nearly missing a flight from Rome, Chris shares travel tales, his early days on the comedy circuit and growing up in Liverpool. His hilarious new book "Keep Laughing" is out now. Plus, how Eddie Izzard inspired both him and Alan to become comedians, and the twist on traditional games he plays with his daughter on the road. 00:00 intro 01:35 Chris's book Keep Laughing 01:55 How both Alan and Chris became stand ups thanks to Eddie/Suzy Izzard 04:44 Blastaway and alcopops growing up 05:23 Chris playing Kerplunk, Connect Four, I-spy and Ear-Hear with his daughter 07:10 Chris explains what dustbin mange is 08:38 Chris applied to be a spy 10:11 The comedy tour circuit Alan and Chris did back in the day 12:00 Chris's travel show seeing the Wonders of the World - Niagara Falls 14:22 How Covid made them have time off, clapping for the NHS and selfie hair cuts 17:04 Chris's Liverpool's history and hidden gems 18:33 Birmingham's historic parts and Alan turning scouse after seeing John Bishop 19:42 Chris's holiday disasters - the German Festival to see The Deftones 22:06 Nearly missing the flight back from Rome 24:30 Chris explains Underpants mud bombs. 25:23 Alan does his research and has read the book, unlike other interviewers.. 28:03 Since Chris lost his sight he's more of an adrenaline junkie 30:58 Chris's wife is Brazilian so what did Chris think of Brazil? 34:10 Making our descent and the quick fire round #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #ChrisMcCausland #ComedyPodcast #TravelPodcast #StandUpComedy #BritishComedy #HolidayStories #PodcastUK #FunnyMoments Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life's A Beach' everyone's favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices