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The following episode is a discussion with Nasir Kharma, a Foundation year doctor in London, known for his YouTube channel @KharmaMedic.

In this podcast, Nasir shares his experience of becoming a doctor, the ups and downs of it. 

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References

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0025817219882298

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34936534/

Timestamps:

0:00 Coming up 

2:40 Are junior doctors glorified secretaries?

5:10 Difficult conversations with patients 

9:44 Mental health and patient attachment 

12:24 Multitasking secrets

18:04 Excitement of Teaching Medical Students

21:54 Being agreeable and sensitive

26:14 Is Medicine a way of life?

31:02 The stigma of the Doctor “God”

35:07 Positivity Placebo effect 

37:35 Age Gap 

40:16 From Medical Student to Doctor 

48:50 Can you make it without Coffee? 

59:34 Exploiting the power of social/environmental cues 

53:08 Workplace bullying in Foundation year Doctors

1:00:08 What parental advice do you cherish?

1:02:14 Advice to Medical Students

1:06:00 Self-compassion 

1:10:25 Christmas Gifts

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In this genuine and heartfelt Podcast, Professor Christos Lionis, a primary health educator, leading researcher and clinician, discusses evidence-based models of care for compassionate communication, preventative medicine and behaviour modification. Essential tools such as the Narrative Medicine model and the understanding of spiritual, religious and cultural values are explored. We also learn secrets from the Cretan lifestyle and Diet, such as health-promoting Cretan Herbs & Oils and the fundamental value of a Compassionate Community.

Find Professor Christos Lionis research work: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christos-Lionis

Professor Christos Lionis is a medical doctor and Professor with a strong interest in primary care and public health education, practice, and research. He is currently the number 1 scientist in the world in the field of General Practice, with an H-index of 58. Professor Lionis currently serves the Clinic of Social and Family Medicine (CSFM) at the Faculty of Medicine, the University of Crete, as Professor of General Practice and Primary Health Care and Director. He also is a member of the Executive Board of various professional organisations, including that of WONCA (Working Party on Mental Health), where he is currently elected as Chair. He has been awarded as an Honorary Fellow for the Royal College of General Practitioners, the World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians (WONCA) and the European Society of Cardiology. 

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Timestamps
00:00 Coming Up
00:41 Intro
4:59 The secret of Storytelling: Narrative Medicine 
7:48 Is General Practice in Crisis?
9:10 Addressing the research gap in Primary Care
17:05 Listening & Understanding Patients as a Tool for Disease Prevention 
26:40 Learning from the Cretan lifestyle and Diet
31:05 Evidence-Based benefits of Cretan Herbs in Upper Respiratory Infections 
34:53 Is good care high-technology / high-cost care?
38:15 Balancing an academic and clinical career
43:00 A heartwarming message to the Next Generation

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Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Akash Patel provides person-centred, practical advice for longevity, injury prevention and mindfulness. He talks about compound/isolated exercise, dynamic/static stretching, balance training and their role in injury prevention. Mr Patel shares simple and easy methods to identify injuries rapidly. As a Surgeon in London, he breaks down the critical success factors in his everyday routine to battle long and high-stress working hours. The top non-operative and operative management modalities regarding common Orthopaedic injuries are also discussed (Meniscus tears, ACL tears, and Osteoarthritis). 

Mr Akash Patel is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital in London, a distinguished and prized researcher and associate professor at UCL. Mr Patel has a keen interest in sports, exercise and surgical education.

Timestamps:
00:00 Coming up
00:34 Intro
3:05 Why Orthopaedics 
11:00 3 characteristics of Orthopaedic surgeons
12:50 Coping with longs Hours and high stress 
20:14 Maintaining a healthy physical lifestyle 
24:05 Principles for sports injury prevention 
30:24 Osteoarthritis
31:19 Sports-Specific Training 
36:19 Compound Vs Isolated Exercise
40:34 Dynamic Vs Static Stretching
43:00 Personal experience of back injury 
44:20 Going to the gym with no experience 
45:00 Is “No pain, No Gain” a Myth?
50:20 Advice to the Elderly
53:30 Common Orthopaedic Injuries and Treatment 
1:00:58 Stem cells, PRP and Hyaluronic acid
1:02:28 Types of Orthopaedic surgeries and their success rates

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Counseling Psychologist Dr Andreas Anastasiou explains how we can better prepare ourselves for relationships. He gives advice about creating and maintaining a meaningful and happy relationship while identifying a toxic one and exiting. Through his clinical experience, he shares how we can identify and handle the common phenomenon known as "battered woman syndrome". Marriage, divorce and Parenting are also addressed. The current difficulties for parents are highlighted, such as the screen pandemic, and the question of raising difficult kids is questioned. A must-watch for all who are either preparing to enter or are currently in relationships. 

Dr Andreas Anastasiou has a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He has worked as a psychologist in several settings in the United States, including a Veteran’s Affairs hospital, counseling centers, and state agencies. As Associate Professor at Mary Baldwin University in Virginia, USA, he served as chair of the psychology department for four years. He repatriated to Cyprus six years ago and, since then, has been an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Nicosia, where he also served as Chair of the Social Sciences Department. He has served as a Board member of the Cyprus Psychological Association. In addition, Andreas maintains a private practice in counseling psychology. His research focuses on gender differences in the communication of empathy, conflict resolution, and multicultural issues.

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Timestamps

0:00 Coming up
0:40 Intro 
1:45 Preparing ourselves to be good partners
3:02 We must not compromise?
7:44 Things you should compromise for
9:23 If you have to do hard work, your relationship sucks?
10:31 Signs that a relationship is not working
11:23 Battered woman’s syndrome
16:58 what to do if you are in this situation 
18:14 Who is the Aggressor and why?
23:10 Divorce statistics 
25:27 Affects of Divorce on children 
27:32 Criticism in relationships 
28:53 Giving feedback in relationships
31:10 How to know if you need help in your relationship 
33:40 Common parenting problems and solutions
38:07 Gender differences in the relationship
41:57 Is Conflict in front of your children a bad thing?
43:53 Dealing with difficult kids
47:46 Massage to Parents

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Sir David Haslam, professor, general practitioner and ex-chair of NICE, BMA and RCGP, explores the pivotal importance of general practice for patients and healthcare systems. In reference to his new book "Side Effects," he reflects on how the NHS is failing and provides solutions on a systemic and individual level. Drawing from his experience, he breaks down the essential qualities of a successful leader and shares his way of dealing with imposter syndrome. The values, stories and timeless wisdom communicated in this discussion awaken a voice of inner responsibility we all share for our health and healthcare system.

Sir David Haslam is a British medical doctor, writer and administrator. He is a Professor of General Practice with 36 years of practising experience. He has been President of the Royal College of GPs and the British Medical Association and a past Chair of NICE (The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). Sir David is currently Chair of the Trustee Board of the cancer charity Young Lives vs Cancer’s. Over the last few decades, he has published over 2000 articles as well as 13 books in both the lay and medical press. He has been listed for the last ten years as one of the most influential people in the NHS by the Health Service Journal.

Side Effects: How Our Healthcare Lost Its Way – And How We Fix It: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Side-Effects-How-Healthcare-Lost/dp/1786495368
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Timestamps

00:00 Coming up
00:30 Intro
2:15 Why general practice
3:27 Generalist vs Specialist
6:02 What does a general practitioner do?
7:50 Does everyone need a GP? 
10:14 How often should you see your GP?
11:56 Practical tips for a healthy life 
14:40 Educating young people on prevention
17:15 A day in the life of a GP
19:50 Burnout
21:20 Is the NHS giving appropriate attention to GPs?
23:06 Sir David's Book "Side Effects"
25:45 What should the NHS try to achieve?
27:06 What matters to patients?
28:56 The role of compassion 
30:43 Multimorbidity and Polypharmacy
34:35 Medicalising Loneliness
36:18 Underfunding 
38:00 Advice for Leaders
42:24 Evidence-based Compassion
44:20 Anyone who doesn’t doubt themselves shouldn’t be a leader
45:17 Dealing with self-doubt 
46:56 The beauty of Writing 
52:32 Personal Questions
55:52 Advice to younger self

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Counseling Psychologist Tina Pavlou talks about drug abuse and addiction. She debunks numerous Myths about crystal meth, marijuana, and decriminalisation. Tina raises awareness of the rapidly rising numbers of synthetic drug abuse. She also shares inside treatment knowledge from one of the best rehab centres in the world, the therapeutic centre of Agia Skepi. If you are a student exploring the realm of drugs, an adult questioning your addiction, an addict and even a parent worrying about your child, this podcast is for you.

Tina Pavlou is a clinical psychologist, clinical Director at the Therapeutic rehab Community of Agia Skepi in Cyprus and mother of 4. She has over 25 years of clinical experience in drug abuse and addiction.

Cyprus Therapeutic community Agia Skepi
Phone: 357 22347720
Website: https://www.agiaskepi.org
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Timestamps

0:00 Coming up
0:37 Intro 
3:30 Agia Skepi rehab centre 
4:56 Covid and Rise in drug addiction
6:30 Why do people experiment with drugs
8:55 Crystal meth on the rise
9:55 Synthetic marijuana myths 
12:34 Psychosis side effects
16:15 Marijuana and Procrastination
20:45 Alcohol abuse in adolescence 
24:45 Decriminalise Marijuana?
27:36 Cannabis and creativity 
30:00 Synthetic and non-synthetic marijuana
31:12 THC and CBD ratio
33:20 Ketamine and hallucinogens for depression
35:28 Am I addicted?
39:37 Agia Skepi Rehabilitation treatment and Success rates
43:30 Therapeutic community model and the role of spirituality
47:17 Message to Young people who are currently in drug abuse 
48:00 Message to people who have never used drugs
48:45 Message to parents

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Having to deal with death daily, Dr Nicholas talks about his remarkable experiences as a palliative medicine consultant. Sharing people's needs and fears whilst dying reveals a deeper meaning to life, and forgotten values are highlighted. He outlines the importance of honesty and compassion when announcing to patients that they will die. He also explains the difference between treatment withdrawal, euthanasia, and assisted suicide. This is one of those podcasts that concerns all of us facing the vivid truth of death. 

Dr Nicholas Herodotou is a Palliative Medicine consultant with 14 years of specialist experience. He is currently working in Luton & Dunstable NHS Hospital, private practice OSD healthcare, and One Healthcare hospitals. He is also an honorary lecturer at UCL Medical School and was awarded a 'Top Teacher' award by the students. 

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Timestamps 
0:00 Coming up on this episode 
0:35 Intro 
1:40 What is Palliative Medicine? 
5:45 Withdrawing treatment
8:13 Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide 
12:43 Existential Crisis
13:55 Am I going to die, doctor? 
14:55 Shocking patient incident
18:30 What makes people want to die? 
20:55 Artificial feeding tubes 
24:49 Having the Capacity to make decisions 
29:18 Incorporate your patient's beliefs
33:20 How do you cope with your patients' deaths? 
37:15 Advice for Medical Training 
40:08 How and why I went into Palliative care 
43:18 Do I take my work home? 
47:19 How do you know if someone is dying? 
48:45 Lighter Questions 
51:16 Learning to live in the Present

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Osteopathy, its origins, what they do and who they treat.

Do you spend most of your life sitting? Are you struggling with back pain? If yes then this episode is for you

Nicholas Hookway is an award winning graduate who qualified from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine with a Distinction in his Masters in Osteopathy.

In this episode he talks about Osteopathy, its origins, what they do and who they treat. He talks about the reasons behind the rising Postural Pandemic and shares practical tips to combat it. Nicholas has keen interest and has published work in gate and posture. He debunks misconceptions around the field, “are osteopaths the same as physiotherapists and chiropractors?”, while answering important questions like “is there any evidence for osteopathy?”. Stick to the end for some hidden personal gems.

00:00 Intro

00:54 A definition of Osteopathy

04:01 Most common presenting complaint

04:25 Postural Pandemic on the rise  

06:05 Practical tips to Fix your posture

12:17 Improve Health by Changing your Lifestyle 

13:10 Knowing your limits

17:18 When Patients rely on you

18:30 Difference between an Osteopath, Physiotherapist and a chiropractor?

24:25 Is there any evidence for Osteopathy?

26:14 The future of Osteopathy

27:50 Preventing Injury & Weekend Warriors

32:48 Osteopathy Misconceptions

35:08 Osteopaths DON’T replace Doctors, they work together 

37:30 Founding and History of Osteopathy

39:00 Is osteopathy painful?

40:23 Personal Questions

43:39 Don’t take life too seriously 

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What does it mean to be a nurse? What’s their role in Hospitals? Are we treating them with Respect?

NHS Nurse Stefanie Hookway talks about the challenges and opportunities in nursing such as losing patients but also being with them in their last moments. She dives into the daily routine and responsibilities of different types of nurses. Through examples of personal experiences, she shares how she deals with compassion fatigue and what motivates her. Her interactions with Doctors and Patients are also discussed to discover if Nurses are given the Respect and Gratitude they deserve. 

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00:00 Intro

01:50 Nursing and what it entails

06:20 Why did you become one?

08:00 Dealing with Patient Death

11:00 Preventing compassion fatigue 

11:28 How much do NHS Nurses get paid?

12:30 Different Types of Nurses

13:54 Qualities of Good Nurses 

16:00 Arrogance leads to mistakes

17:30 Are nurses respected?

19:00 What Patients don’t tell their doctors 

20:14 Difference between a healthcare assistant and a nurse

24:40 Importance of enjoying your work

26:40 Patient and Nurse Interaction

31:50 Misconceptions in Nursing

35:50 Personal questions

41:14 Advice to young nurses and doctors

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I’m I stressing too much? Why can’t I sleep at night? How do I stop Overthinking? Do I want to escape from the life I am living?            

If you’ve asked yourself these questions then this Podcast is for you! Psychologist Dr Andreas Anastasiou shares practical ways of identifying and building resilience to stress, toning down the overthinking through his personal and his client's experiences. He also explains why people-pleasing behaviour and lack of self-exploration can be destructive and offers ways to overcome them. Lastly, he shares some very personal and touching stories from which we can all learn.

Dr Andreas Anastasiou has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He has worked as a psychologist in several settings in the United States including a Veteran’s Affairs hospital, counseling centers, and state agencies. As Associate Professor at Mary Baldwin University in Virginia, USA, he served as chair of the psychology department for four years. He repatriated to Cyprus six years ago and, since then, has been an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Nicosia, where he also served as Chair of the Social Sciences Department. He has served as Board member of the Cyprus Psychological Association. In addition, Andreas maintains a private practice in counseling psychology. His research focuses on gender differences in the communication of empathy, conflict resolution, and multicultural issues.

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00:00 Intro
00:50 What is resilience and how do you build it
02:15 It’s normal to be stressed
05:16 How do you know if your stress is unhealthy?
07:50 Practical ways to take care of yourself 
11:10 Overcoming Overthinking
14:30 The Method of Bullshit
16:30 The world is full of good people
21:28 People Pleasing 
23:42 Are people changing?
25:10 How a phycologist deals with stress
28:38 Create a life which you don’t want to escape from

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