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Dr Syeda Ali is a consultant psychiatrist specialising in forensic psychiatry and women’s mental health. Syeda has worked as Medical Director and lead psychiatrist for a women’s secure psychiatric service in the North West of England, where many patients have experienced sex-based violence and complex trauma. She’s also a contributor to discussions on femicide, sex-based violence and women’s menta...

We’re joined by Lauren Williams, a women’s health physiotherapist with a specialist interest in postnatal recovery, pelvic health, pregnancy-related pain, and helping women return confidently to exercise and everyday life after childbirth. We’ll be exploring some of the things women are very commonly told after pregnancy — and why much of the advice around postnatal recovery may not be enough. Lau...

In this episode we are joined by Joanne Lockwood-Smith – Nurse Consultant in a Major Trauma Centre in central London who has spent her career at the front line of trauma care. Joanne has been a key voice in advocating for better psychological support for the survivors of traumatic injuries - an area that has often been underfunded and overlooked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

What’s it like to deliver life-saving care in a war zone? NHS consultant anaesthetist Dr Elma Wong shares with Dr Barry Lambert her frontline experiences with Médecins Sans Frontières in Yemen, Gaza and the West Bank, revealing the realities of medicine under fire and the resilience it demands. https://msf.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Elizabeth Dick is a Consultant Radiologist and Professor of Practice at Imperial College London, where she is Associate Director of Medical Education. She is internationally recognised for her work in Emergency and Trauma Radiology, having been instrumental as the Radiology lead in the development of Major Trauma Centres across London and the UK, which have halved mortality rates for maj...

In this episode we look into one of the most influential but least understood institutions in British healthcare: NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. We are joined by Dr Raju Reddy, Chair of one of NICE’s Technology Appraisal Committee. A consultant anaesthetist by training and MBA-qualified, Dr Reddy sits at the heart of decisions that affect billions of pounds in NHS spe...

Professor Elizabeth Dick is a Consultant Radiologist and Professor of Practice at Imperial College London. A former President of both the British and European Societies of Emergency Radiology, she is also a passionate educator and advocate for social mobility in medicine. Her award-winning ‘Getting into Medicine’ and Virtual Work Experience programmes at Imperial College NHS Trust have opened path...

Alan has worked as lead consultant psychotherapist to major private manufacturing businesses and emergency services. He has spoken at the World Congress in CBT regrading mental health and work. His specialist interest in burn-out has developed over the last 5 years.   In this episode we’re delving into something most of us spend our lives avoiding – our awareness of mortality. How does the kn...

Today we’re taking a closer look at a part of healthcare that quietly supports millions of us — yet often operates behind the scenes: Occupational Health. Whether you’re someone navigating a return to work, facing long-term illness, or just wondering what happens when “work and health” collide — this episode is for you. Medstars Founder Dr Barry Lambert is joined by Dr Jay Desai — a GP and Occupat...

We are delighted to share a very different kind of episode. We’re not here to speak with a clinician, but with someone whose life was profoundly changed by personal loss—and who responded with compassion, strength, and action. Rachel Ollerenshaw is the founder of  Molly Olly’s Wishes , a charity inspired by her daughter Molly, who sadly died at the age of 8 from a rare kidney cancer. In the y...

Dr Sophie Tomlin is a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Barberry Centre, part of the Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. She leads a team that provides specialist treatment for people with eating disorders—and she’s here to help us cut through the myths, stigma, and silence that still surround these illnesses. LINKS: Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder by Janet Trea...

We’re talking about a topic that affects millions of women — and by extension, millions of men too: the menopause. But instead of talking about it from a clinical or purely female perspective, we’re flipping the script a bit. Our question today is: What should men know about menopause — and how can we help? To help us answer that, we’re joined by Dr Andrew Coward, an experienced GP and menopause s...

Dr Catherine Coward is a highly experienced General Practitioner and women’s health specialist, with over 30 years of clinical practice. Throughout her career, she has successfully balanced the demands of medicine with raising a family of four, embracing both personal and professional challenges with passion and resilience. Dr Coward holds the Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care from the Britis...

Dr Barry Lambert talks to one of the UK's leading pain management specialists Dr Hoo Kee Tsang to understanding what is pain and why it is necessary all the way through to how to prevent and treat chronic longer lasting pain, including the use of opioids and medical cannabis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Mahnaz Hashmi is joined by Dr Simon Heyland, a consultant psychiatrist in medical psychotherapy, to explore the power of talking therapies. We’ll be delving into how talking therapies can support mental health conditions like trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as physical health conditions and overall wellbeing. We’ll also discuss how to choose the right therapy, tackle common misconcepti...

Dr Barry Lambert is joined by Prof Tarun Kuruvilla, a Consultant Psychiatrist and leading researcher with decades of experience in dementia care. Prof Kuruvilla helps us better understand what is dementia, how to prevent it and we explore the power of early diagnosis and treatment advances. We discuss practical steps to take if you or a loved one are diagnosed with dementia and understand that the...

Dr Erin Turner is a consultant psychiatrist who specialises in working with young people with mental health problems in Birmingham, particularly those with psychosis. Professionally, she is interested in the overlap between mental illness and neurodiversity, and how to navigate the healthcare system to get a timely diagnosis and specialist support. She has personal experience herself, as a parent...

Sam Sears is a senior chef and Ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project. Our aim is to understand the mental health challenges affecting those working in the hospitality industry, a sector well-known for its high-pressure environment and long hours.   The Burnt Chef Project is an international organisation with over 200 ambassadors across the world which aims to support those working in hos...

Today we are exploring why so many of us are so exhausted at work – and what we do about it. We’re joined by Alan Dovey, a Consultant Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and workplace mental health specialist who is the director of Working Minds. Alan has worked extensively with emergency services such as the fire brigade and police services, corporate sectors including as mental health advisor...

Steff left a career as a lawyer to become a personal trainer and run a successful gym . Having battled with her weight and mental health, she shares her journey to regaining control and inspiring others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Mahnaz Hashmi, Consultant Psychiatrist – understanding mental health challenges As a Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, Mahnaz argues her most important roles are to advocate for patients with severe mental illness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health conditions amongst non-psychiatric health professionals. Although society has made great steps forward in speaking out about mental...

In October 2012 Dr Fiona Reynolds was visiting Pakistan to help advise on the intensive care aspects of liver transplantation but in the process found herself central to the care of Malala Yousafzai. Dr Reynolds shares her memories of 2012 as well helping run one the Uks largest Children’s Hospital – Birmingham Children’s hospital as its Medical director. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

We speak to Consultant Anaesthetist and Medstars co-founder Dr Barry Lambert about how anaesthesia works and what happens to you when you are under. For many being put under general anaesthetic can feel like the scariest part of going for surgery. In this episode Barry talks through the facts and why it is incredibly safe. This is a great listen if you are awaiting for surgery or a parent with a c...