Dr Gavin Francis is an award-winning writer and GP. His latest book explores how - and why - we get better, revealing the many shapes recovery takes, its shifting history and the frequent failure of our modern lives to make adequate space for it.



We dive into his learnings as a doctor and how despite such a hectic career, he’s found time to pursue his passion for writing and teaching.



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Episode 55 - Dr Gavin Francis

Thank you for joining me on this podcast! My name is Dr Meenal Viz and I'm an NHS doctor and activist.

My love for sharing stories and using that as a medium to help people is one that brings me a lot of joy and it all ties in with the one dream I had as a child - to serve the global community.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I campaigned for the protection of healthcare workers and was recognized internationally for my activism and campaigning.

Through this podcast, I speak to the greatest thinkers of our generation. Each and every one of us has the potential to create change - I hope this podcast brings you the ray of hope you've been looking for.

Personal Journals

Society & Culture

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Education

Training

Language Courses

Higher Education

K-12

Educational Technology

Relationships

Self-Improvement

Zion Lights is an environmental activist and previously worked with Extinction Rebellion to advocate for climate change. 



Zion is an expert in science communication and she noticed how a lot of the messaging around climate change can be alienating and threatening - one of the main reasons why she left Extinction Rebellion.



We discuss alternatives to living a greener life and why big corporations are spending billions to manipulate the reality of the impact of climate change. 

Episode 70: Zion Lights

Christine's life turned upside down in 2009 after she gave birth to her first child. She found it difficult to juggle her new life as a mother and continue to excel in her career. 



Things didn't get any easier as her family grew.



Christine decided the only way to find answers was to conduct research on how mothers balance their life at home with their careers. The results were shocking - the truth was, most mothers struggled and Christine wasn't alone.



The Mother of All Jobs was published in 2018 and it brings together the wisdom of the women who opened up about everything into a manifesto for happy professional families. Her book shines a light on the damage social media can have on new mothers and brings them hope that having children and a successful career is possible. 



Follow Christine on Instagram and Twitter.

Episode 69: Christine Armstrong

Lauren Currie is the founder of Upfront - a movement that seeks to change confidence in women around the world. 



We discuss the realities of building a brand straight from scratch and the personal cost this all comes with. 



Lauren grew up in a working class family in Glasgow and through her hard work and sacrifices, she's built a life where she can enjoy the revolution she is creating and soak in quality time with her family. 



UPFRONT has just opened its doors to Bond 6 - this is one course that can change your life forever. Trust me, I've taken part in it myself! 



Sign up here - use promo code MEENAL10 for a 10% discount!



Lauren also has her own podcast, UPFRONT Moment with Lauren Currie where you can find more tools to navigate your own confidence revolution. 








Episode 68: Lauren Currie OBE

This live podcast was recorded at the Byline Festival in Notting Hill - I was joined by Dr Julia Grace Patterson, Lord Victor Adebowale, and Lorraine Collins. 



Dr Julia Grace Patterson is the founder and chief executive of Every Doctor, a campaign group advocating for better working conditions for NHS staff and her team have worked tirelessly to protect the well-being and future of doctors and nurses across the country. 



Lord Victor Adebowale is the chair of the NHS Confederation and has worked extensively in the field of health inequalities. 



My third panelist, Lorraine Collins is a psychotherapist and qualified cognitive-behavioral therapist. Her work in mental health proved to be extremely challenging throughout the pandemic.



We all believe there are many lessons to be learned since the start of the pandemic.



More importantly, is enough being done or are we just receiving empty promises from our ministers and leaders?



Make sure you follow and support Dr Julia Grace Patterson, Lord Victor Adebowale and Lorraine Collins - they're doing some incredible work!



A huge thank you to the team at Byline and Byline Festival for all their hard work to make this happen!

Episode 67: Live at Byline Festival

Patsy Stevenson was detained at the Clapham Common vigil for Sarah Everard - the moment that changed her life forever. Her photo went viral online and overnight, her life changed forever.



She is now dealing with the Metropolitan Police and taking her case to the High Court, all of which comes at a great personal cost.



We discussed violence against women, receiving death threats, and her newfound passion for activism.






Episode 55 - Dr Gavin Francis

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