Bedside Reading Podcast

Bedside Reading

Health EN ↓ 257 episodes

A medical humanities podcast where we explore themes from fiction, memoir and other non traditional non-textbooks which help to make us better at what we do. Hosted by Dr Tara George, a GP and medical educator, in each episode a different guest explores a book that has changed their practice. Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/bedsidereading.bsky.social Facebook or Instagram @bedsidereadingpodcast. If you'd like to recommend a book or to come on the podcast as a guest please email: bedsidereadingpodcast@gmail.com. Episodes hosted by Tara George, edited by Levi Gee

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The Atlas of Love 21.12.2021 30:39

Send us Fan Mail This week Tara talks to Zuhriya Muazu a Doncaster GP about Laurie Frankel's "The Atlas of Love". They talking about being good enough, what families look like in the modern world and how much human beings have the capacity for love and change.

When Breath Becomes Air 14.12.2021 33:30

Send us Fan Mail This episode Tara talks to Rema Jyothirmayi about When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. They talk about doctors as patients, the importance of role models, making choices for yourself and choices for others and how different palliative care seems to be in the US compared to the UK. Make yourself a cup of tea and sit down for a reflective listen

5 books for your Christmas list 07.12.2021 36:28

Send us Fan Mail Today Tara and Ana Sampson explore some great ideas for books for everyone’s Christmas list. We talk about motherhood, the secret world of the hospital, pretentious gifts, and the power of nature among many other relevant topics. Find Ana @anabooks on Instagram and twitter or her website https://www.anasampson.co.uk Her stunning recent anthology “Night Feeds and Morning Songs”...

Cloudstreet 30.11.2021 32:09

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Tara talks to Henry Goldstein, adolescent physician and one of the founders of the incredible paediatric FOAMed organisation Don't Forget the Bubbles about Tim Winton's thought provoking and absorbing novel Cloudstreet. They talk about the fact that reading fiction can only ever improve your skills as a clinician, the power of narrative, the value of look...

Stronger 23.11.2021 34:22

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Tara talks to Naren Senthil Nathan about Gareth Thomas' Memoir "Stronger". They discuss whether you need to be a sports fan to enjoy a sporting memoir (not for this book!), stigma, ignorance, HIV education and good communication

Imaginary Friends 16.11.2021 32:03

Send us Fan Mail In this launch episode Tara talks to Liz Herrieven about Matthew Dicks' novel "Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend". They discuss imaginary friends, what we need vs what others think we need, getting "stuck", getting unstuck and the importance of being loved. Liz also shared the wonderful mnemonic TEACH for improving communication when talking to children with...

Trailer and welcome to bedside reading 14.11.2021 0:49

Send us Fan Mail welcome to bedside reading, I can't wait to start sharing books and ideas with you, the podcast goes live on Tuesday 16th November, here's a tiny taster to whet your appetite