Rad Chat

**Trigger Warning** Discussion around Radiotherapy treatment experience and how better we can support patients.  Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Dr. Liz O'Riordan as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 2).   To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:  1) Reflect upon your practice within the MDT and how you can utilise the opportunities to en...

**Trigger Warning** Discussion around cancer treatment, advice given to patients and the website Ticking off Breast Cancer.  Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Sara Liyanage as part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (Part 1).   To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points:  1) Reflect on how you use the patient voice within your own continual professional de...

Discussion about working at Prostate Cancer UK, impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and improvement projects. Jo McNamara and Naman Julka-Anderson catch up with Amy Rylance as part of the Leadership series (Part 5). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) Do you know who is in a high risk group of developing prostate cancer? 2) How could you open up conversations with your family...

Discussion about breaking down barriers and career progression as an Allied Health Professional, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and getting involved with humanitarian work. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Rachael Moses OBE as part of the Leadership series (Part 4). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) If you feel comfortable, reach out to a friend from...

Discussion about experiences of LGBTQ+ patients and healthcare professionals, and Queering Cancer. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Amanda Bolderston as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (Part 2). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) How does your own identity influence your practice, your academic work or your research? 2) What do y...

Discussion about working as the Students and new Professionals Officer at the Society and College of Radiographers. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Nichola Jamison as part of the Leadership series (Part 3). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) How do you think you could adapt your approach to working alongside a newly qualified radiographer joining your t...

**Trigger Warning** Discussion about working at NHS England within Equality, Diversity and Inclusion along with shared personal stories. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Shareen Pavaday as part of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion series (Part 1). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) Think about a time where you have recognised your clinical and profes...

Discussion about the Society and College of Radiographers, Radiography Workforce and European Federation of Radiographer Societies. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Charlotte Beardmore as part of the Leadership series (Part 2). To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points: 1) Have you thought about seeking out a mentor, how would you go about this and how might this...

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara answer questions from the public. Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/   LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat   Twitter: https://...

Discussion about male sexual dysfunction and therapeutic radiographer led research.  Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with William Kinnaird as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 3). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points:  1) Reflect upon how you currently support patients and the daily discussions you have. How can you change your practice...

Discussion about BRCA mutation and BRCA chat charity. Naman Julka-Anderson catches up with Christen Williams. To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on what the BRCA gene does and what happens if it develops into a BRCA mutation. 2) Reflect on how you could help raise awareness of the BRCA mutation. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.l...

Discussion about being a Clinical Fellow for the Chief Allied Health Professionals Officer (CAHPO) (England) and Thriving with Dyslexia. Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Janice St. John Matthews as part of the Leadership series (Part 1). To use this podcast as CPD look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect upon how you could support a student with dyslexia within the clinical se...

**Trigger Warning** Discussion around a radiographer led sexual care clinic. Naman Julka-Anderson catches up with Loryn Caulfield as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 2). To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) Reflect on what you have learned from this podcast and whether it will impact on your practice. 2) Consider your experience of communicating...

**Trigger Warning** Discussion around sexual care for patients.  Naman Julka-Anderson catches up with Samantha Evans as part of the Education and Workforce Development series (Part 1). Reflective points and tips:  1) Do not assume your patient isn't interested in enjoying sex because they're older, have cancer, single or have a disability.  2) Do not assume the sexual orientation of your patient. ...

Discussion about the RePAIR project. Naman Julka-Anderson catches up with Mandy Tuckey and Nicky Hutton who are RePAIR champions to discuss what the RePAIR project is, what they have been doing in their roles and what the future holds for them. To use this podcast as CPD look at the reflection points: 1) What strategies have you used to help learners in your department to achieve their full potent...

Radiotherapy Skin Care Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/   LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat   Twitter: https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en   © Rad Chat 2025....

Which healthcare professionals could you meet during your radiotherapy treatment pathway? Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/   LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat...

What is a Therapeutic Radiographer Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/   LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat   Twitter: https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en   © Ra...

Discussion around recruitment, retention and attrition within therapeutic radiography as a profession.  Naman Julka-Anderson chats with Macmillan Clinical Fellows Hazel Pennington and Joanna McNamara and Shannon Johnson who is a STEM ambassador. Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadCha...

What is radiotherapy? How does radiotherapy work? Why will I have been prescribed radiotherapy?  Our most listened to episode. Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/   LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk   Tik T...

Introduction to your hosts Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/   LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat   Twitter: https://twitter...

Introduction to the first therapeutic radiographer led oncology podcast Please like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library. Our links: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/radchat   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/   LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat   Twitter: https:/...