A Doctor's View

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Why do people keep doing things they know are harming them? If addiction was simply a matter of willpower, nobody would smoke, gamble away their savings, drink themselves into hospital, or spend hours scrolling through videos they don’t even enjoy. In this episode, I explore the science of addiction, the role of dopamine, why craving...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode of A Doctor’s View , Dr Polyvios explores the dramatic rise in ADHD diagnoses and asks a difficult question: are we finally recognising a condition that has always been there, or are we beginning to medicalise the chaos of modern life? From social media and dopamine-driven distraction to private clinics, self-diagnosi...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode of A Doctor’s View , Dr. Polyvios sits down with Viktor from Tough Muscles to explore how calisthenics — simple bodyweight strength training — can transform not just your physical health but your mental well-being too. From boosting focus during stressful exam periods to finding calm after intense hospital shifts, dis...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Have you ever wondered why you struggle to decide what to have for dinner after a long day at work? That mental exhaustion has a name—decision fatigue—and it affects everyone, but takes a particularly heavy toll on healthcare professionals. Decision fatigue refers to the deteriorating quality of our choices after prolonged periods of...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Ready to debunk the myths, lies, and half-truths about obesity and healthy living? Listening to this episode will challenge the 'health at any size' idea that obesity and health can coexist. I dive into a dissection of the 'obesity paradox' and 'fat but fit' - a term that has been doing rounds on social...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Ever felt the weight of perfectionism bearing down on you, be it personal or professional? Join me, Dr. Polyvios, as I engage in a profound discussion with Dr. Samantha Anthony about perfectionism and the corresponding burnout it can provoke, particularly in the healthcare field. With a personal touch, Dr. Anthony uncovers her own st...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode I revisit the topic of acne and relive the experience of taking Roaccutane (Isotretinoin). I discuss some myths around acne and the various treatment options. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/1Xe20F_fK14 Thank you for listening! email: adoctorsview@gmail.com instagram: @adoctorsview X: @DrPolyvios

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! This episode focuses on an important topic that is becoming more and more prevalent. An eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia is a severe psychological eating disorder where an individual restricts their food intake to lose weight or avoid weight gain. Recorded at The London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image,...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! A look at how perfectionism can be a destructive personality trait and why it can leave me feeling superficial and  guilty when working as a doctor. I discuss the difficult scenarios medics are often exposed to and how as healthcare professionals we become 'numb' to the emotion that should follow the horrific scenes we see...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! **CONTAINS SPOILERS** In this episode I give my thoughts on the recent TV series based on the book "This is Going to Hurt" by Dr Adam Kay. In my opinion it was a masterpiece and will change the public perception of what a doctor does and has to go through. Thank you for listening! email: adoctorsview@gmail.com instagram: @a...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode we look at studying medicine at an international university vs a traditional medical school. I'm joined by Dr Josh Ramjist a graduate from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada  to talk about these differences as well as offer advice to those looking to study or practice medicine abroad.    W...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! For this episode we are joined by a medical colleague in the USA. Dr Philip Ovadia is a board-certified Cardiac Surgeon and founder of Ovadia Heart Health. Once a morbidly obese heart surgeon, struggling to lose weight Dr Ovadia learnt about the importance of metabolic health. This helped him lose over 100 pounds. Dr Ovadia has since...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! We are joined once again with our friend Dr Haidar Al-Hakim for a candid discuss. We discuss the evolution of physician psychology within medicine, hierarchies, the importance of change within ourselves to help us become more balanced and content. Listen to Dr Haidar Al-Hakim's podcast: Surgical Spirit podcast click here Thank y...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! A discussion with our friends at Doctor’s in Distress; a charity which is dedicated to supporting healthcare workers suffering within the NHS and prevents suicide within the profession. With 3 guest speakers we discuss: The consequences of not looking after the mental health of our healthcare workers Increased burnout Healthcare work...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode I take a look at imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome leaves you feeling like you don’t deserve your success. You feel as if you have achieved everything through luck, easy obstacles and without merit. This can make you constantly afraid of being ‘found out as a fraud’, prevent you from applying for a better position...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! I left surgery to pursue a career in anaesthetics or anaesthesiology for our friends in the USA. In this episode aimed at medical students and Foundation Year Doctors I talk about why I left surgery, my general experience when it comes to choosing a specialty and why I think it’s important to take lots of things into consideration be...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! From amateur gym goer to winning a professional bodybuilding competition, all on top of being an intensive care nurse. With an inspiring story of how you really can achieve anything you put your mind to, Lauren shares her story as well as providing an insight to the hidden world behind the camera and how social media posts aren’t alw...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Danny Hiles, received a liver transplant which saved his life. He was diagnosed with Wilson's disease which is a rare autoimmune disease. He shares his story about receiving his diagnosis and what it means to be an organ recipient. Danny's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7XGBd1JjV7U2ddoGeFooiQ Danny's I...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Join me, Dr Polyvios for an opinionated view on popular health topics and an insight into medical life.    *Disclaimer* Please note that all opinions and the content of this Podcast represent those of the host and the show's guests. The content of this podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and should no...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! How many times have you heard someone complain about a situation and then following with “I just have a hard time saying no.”? Insecurities and anxiety often result in unhappiness and depression, but do we actually recognise this as a reason for why we might be unhappy? In this episode I look at anxiety and more specifically ‘people-...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Mental health and wellbeing affects us all. Never has this been more true than over the last few months, especially for key workers and nurses on the front-line during the covid pandemic. Hollie Lawrence is a student nurse who has created a group called ProVent, a safe area where healthcare workers can discuss openly and confidential...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! A special episode. A roundtable discussion hosted by Dr Haidar Al-Hakim host of the Surgical Spirit podcast joined by Dr Shan Hussain host of Enduring Health podcast, Dr Suhail Hussain a portfolio GP and senior tutor and myself discussing a range of topics that are not usually talked about within the medicine including racism in the...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In view of the recent lockdown one thing that a lot of us have probably noticed is just how much tea and coffee we are drinking. This episode looks at the physiological effects of caffeine on the brain and how the effects of adenosine and dopamine help to explain why we love our morning cup of coffee so much. But is our love of caffe...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Joined by Amandip Sidhu of Doctor’s in Distress and Dr Katie Carpenter, a newly qualified junior doctor to discuss the different stresses on mental well-being that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can have on medical staff and why we should still be vigilant when looking out for our colleagues and indeed our own mental health. We...

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! After a night shift, I reflect on a some of the hidden pressures that healthcare workers can face as well as an update on the current situation within hospitals. I give my thoughts on the of the coronavirus testing program for NHS staff and take a look at some of the articles that I believe may be offering a false sense of security r...