Med Conceptions

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Exploring the Intersection of Psychology, Trauma, and Spirituality 🌟 Join us for an enlightening episode of the Med Conceptions Podcast featuring Professor Renos Papadopulos.  We are honored to feature Professor Renos K. Papadopoulos, PhD, a distinguished clinical psychologist, Jungian psychoanalyst, and family psychotherapist. Professor Papadopoulos is the Director of the Cen...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Tune in for a captivating conversation with Professor Faye Gishen, Director of UCL Medical School,  as she reveals what sets UCL students apart, the vital role of soft skills in medicine, and her inspiring journey from doctor to dean. We discuss the importance of advocating for doctors in policy-making, the value of a portfolio career, and her thoughts on the changing foundation...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Dive into the world of eye care with Dr. Pranesh ( @pranesh ) an experienced ophthalmologist and medical educator at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. Explore the essentials of vision health, discover when to seek expert advice, and unravel common misconceptions about eye care. Dr. Pranesh, also a passionate YouTube educator, offers valuable insights for eye care professionals a...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Dive into Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Ahmad Mahmood, a Cardiology Registrar from London, as he shares his recipe to successfully publishing a Meta - Analysis every month. We explore the deeper aspects of research, team management, organisation and member inspiration. We also look into the psyche of healthcare professionals, and the thin line between success and overdriv...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Embark on a riveting journey with Dr. Ahmad Mahmood, a Cardiology Registrar from London, whose dedication extends beyond the hospital into the realm of Disaster Medicine. Traverse through tales of resilience, geopolitics, personal challenges, and the heart of global medical outreach: 🌍 Turkey-Syria Earthquake (2023) tales 🌍 Shocking Family Survival Stories 🌍 Kashmir Earthqua...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Join us for a thrilling dive with Dr. Stelios Serghiou (MD PhD) into the hidden realms of biomedical research and health tech! From the halls of Stanford University to the innovative labs at Google, explore the highs and lows of scientific innovation as we unveil truths about transparency, reproducibility, and research scandals. 🔬 Research Chaos & the Transparency Crisis...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Embark on an enlightening journey with Avgoustinos Mesaritis, a seasoned nutritionist and naturopath, as we explore the fascinating world of nutrition and supplements. Discover evidence-based insights, gain practical advice, and unravel the truth behind these dietary and health topics: 🥦 Nourishing Fat Loss: Debunking FAD diets and mastering calorie counting 🥦 Building Muscle...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Join us for an eye-opening chat with Dr. Mark Cox, a distinguished medical doctor and host of the "Straight Talking Doctor" podcast. In this episode, we dive into mental health. Dr. Mark shares insights on recognizing when we need help, building robust support networks, and the pressing issues in today's complex world. We also explore his innovative startup, &quo...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️Discover a holistic journey led by Dr. Eline Pedersen, a Chiropractor specializing in birth trauma, paediatrics, and pregnancy. Learn evidence-based insights, unravel birth trauma's impact, and gain practical advice from an award-winning Speaker and mother of two. Unveil her personal hospital and transformative home water birth experiences: 🌿 Evidence-based pregnancy and n...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the extraordinary journey of Prof Kypros Nicolaides, a global leader in fetal medicine, in this enlightening podcast. Founder of the Fetal Medicine Foundation and Fetal Medicine Centre, his groundbreaking work redefines diagnostics and surgery. Discover compassionate patient care, surgical excellence, and the profound intersection of medicine and politics. Tune in to be...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/MedConceptions References https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0025817219882298 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3493...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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". Marri...

Send us Fan Mail 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 essentia...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 betwee...

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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, sh...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail Why should I care about Politics? Can we cure Corruption? Are we heading towards Anarchy?  In this episode, Dr George Kentas an Associate Professor of International Politics and Governance talks about the relationship between Politics and Population Health through examples such as the 1974 Turkish Invasion of Cyprus and the poor health of the German population before both WW’s. He...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr Demos Michaelides a Consultant Radiologist and Cambridge Medical School Graduate talks about the different methods of Imaging their uses and risks. He answers many questions on misconceptions such as, whether or not X-rays cause cancer ? He also talks about the future role of Artificial Intelligence in radiology and dives deep into why he became a radiologist. M...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr Kyriakides talks about biostatistics and Public health, while highlighting the pivotal importance of data presentation and the power of saying “I don’t know..”. He also introduces the Olive Wellness Institute and talks about the many health benefits of Mediterranean Nutrition, Olive oil, Olives, Olive leaf extract and the Olive tree itself.  Dr Tassos C. Kyriak...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about building lasting relationships, maintaining mental health amidst a pandemic and fighting social media addiction. Dr Andreas Anastasiou also gives us an insight into what a career in psychology entails and answers the question ‘why divorce rates are so high?’.  Dr Andreas Anastasiou has a Ph. D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Pittsbur...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about when the pandemic will come to an end and if any other lockdowns are on their way. Vaccines' safety and side effects are discussed, as are possible booster shots and upcoming potential antivirals. The question of why some people go through covid asymptomatically and others much worse is answered. We also talk about how mRNA vaccines work and the...