Humans of Healthcare Podcast

In this episode, applied theatre practitioner Georgia Bowers, shares her experience of working in a care home during the Covid-19 pandemic. She talks about the benefits and challenges of producing theatre workshops with the strict safety restrictions imposed by the pandemic.

In the first episode of this new series exploring how people use the arts as a means to help their mental health and wellbeing, Emma Storr shares some of her poetry inspired by her time working as a GP, as well as some of her thoughts on writing. BMA Wellbeing Support Service: confidential counselling and peer support for all doctors and medical students, available 24/7. Call 0330 123 1245

In this episode Joe talk to Alison Conyer's who is the Head of the Learning Difficulties and Autism Service with in the Leeds teaching Hospital Trust, about how that service works and how it has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this episode Amelia talks to Dr. Maddy Dann about her experience of burnout whilst working as a A&E doctor. You can find her on Instagram or on Twtitter @maddylucydann, where you can also find links to her YouTube channel.

In this episode Joe talks to Dr. Imogen Bicknell, who is an FY2 doctor working in Pinderfields Hospital, about her experiences of burning out as a junior doctor during the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the resources mentioned in the episode is the Take Time counselling service for doctors, here is a link to their website - https://heeyh-deanery-live.azurewebsites.net/sites/default/files/take_time1.pdf

In this episode Ameilia tralks to Lizzie Mitchell, about her experience becoming a healthcare assistant during the pandemic, and the stresses of entering a role in the NHS from a non-clinical background.

In this, the first episode of a new series of Humans of Healthcare, Joe talks to Dr. Megan Evans about her experience practicing medicine abroad with various different charities including Floating Doctors in Panama.

In this series, we explore what burnout is, how it manifests, why it happens and ways of recovery. In this episode we hear from Harriet Kinahan, a medical student from The University of Manchester, on her experience of burnout and her decision to take a year out before her final year of medical school. If you are looking for more information or support, head to time.leeds.ac.uk/resources/humans-of...

In this series, we explore what burnout is, how it manifests, why it happens and ways of recovery. This week we hear Dr Rehna Kahn talk about how she manages stress and avoids burnout, whilst juggling her multiple roles as an ophthalmologist, as a mother, and as Head of School for Ophthalmology and Associate Director for Student Support at the University of Leeds. If you are looking for more infor...

In this series, we explore what burnout is, how it manifests, why it happens and ways of recovery. This week we hear from Andrea McGoverin, Associate Director for Student Support for the MBChB, who shares two different models for avoiding burnout. If you are looking for more information or support, head to https://time.leeds.ac.uk/resources/humans-of-healthcare/

In this series, we explore what burnout is, how it manifests, why it happens and ways of recovery. This week we hear Dr Anamika Parmar talk about her experience of burnout from a doctor’s perspective and how she coped with it. If you are looking for more information or support, head to https://time.leeds.ac.uk/resources/humans-of-healthcare/

In this new series we are posting short 'reflective rambles' from various people looking at what challenges the recent Covid-19 pandemic brought them and how have they overcome those challenges. In this episode we check in with Professor Trudie Roberts to see how she is dealing with the anxiety of coming out of lockdown. If you are interested in recording your own 'reflective ramble' please contac...

In this ramble, Florence shares her experience of joining the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Bank and working in the A&E Department during the pandemic. This year UK National Mental Health week is Monday 18 to Sunday 24 May 2020 and the theme is kindness. Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health and mental health problems and inspire action to promote...

Funmi talks to Dr. Joseph Thompson who is an AFP F1, about perseverance and personal growth through failure. This year UK National Mental Health week is Monday 18 to Sunday 24 May 2020 and the theme is kindness. Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health and mental health problems and inspire action to promote the message of good mental health for al...

In this new series we are posting short 'reflective rambles' from various people looking at what challenges the recent Covid-19 pandemic brought them and how have they overcome those challenges. In this episode we hear from one of our post 3rd Year intercalating medical student, Ahmed Kouta, about attempting to find blessings in these testing times. If you are interested in recording your own 'ref...

In this new series we are posting short 'reflective rambles' from various people looking at what challenges the recent Covid-19 pandemic brought them and how have they overcome those challenges. In this episode we hear from one of our 4th Year students, Syme Bhopal, about his experience of life in lockdown. If you are interested in recording your own 'reflective ramble' please contact us via email...

In this new series we are posting short 'reflective rambles' from various people looking at what challenges the recent Covid-19 pandemic brought them and how have they overcome those challenges. In this episode we check in with Professor Trudie Roberts to see how she is doing after four weeks on lockdown. If you are interested in recording your own 'reflective ramble' please contact us via email a...

n this new series we are posting short 'reflective rambles' from various people looking at what challenges the recent Covid-19 pandemic brought them and how have they overcome those challenges. In this episode we hear from one of Humans of Healthcare's new hosts Amelia Websdale on her experience of adjusting to life after having her studies interrupted by the lockdown. If you are interested in rec...

n this new series we are posting short 'reflective rambles' from various people looking at what challenges the recent Covid-19 pandemic brought them and how have they overcome those challenges. In this episode we hear from Dr Alex Nevard, a Registrar in Emergency Medicine on his experience of preparing for the Covid-19 response and coping with the barrage of information. Alex is currently on pater...

Funmi talks to John Dalton, Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, about different approaches to finding the balance between being a human and being a professional. John draws on pieces of poetry and literature to try and offer some insight in to dealing with the emotional stresses of being a doctor.

In this new series we are posting short 'reflective rambles' from various people looking at what challenges the recent Covid-19 pandemic brought them and how have they overcome those challenges. In this episode we hear from Professor Trudie Roberts about how she has been adjusting to life working from home. If you are interested in recording your own 'reflective ramble' please contact us via email...

Funmi talks to Dr. Etienne Ciantar, who is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist as well as being Head of Forth Year at the Leeds School of Medicine, about his journey into his specialty and achieving a healthy work life balance.

In this episode, Funmi talks to James about how he dealt with a difficult case, and reflects what he learned from the situation.

In this episode Funmi talks to Michelle Ellwood about her experiences growing up in foster care, getting comfortable with authenticity and imposter syndrome.

In this mini episode, Funmi introduces an exciting new project, and lets you know you how you can get involved.