The Choice Space

In support of #NHSDAAD – NHS Domestic Abuse Awareness Day on 10 December 2025  Domestic abuse is an issue that affects people across every part of society – including those who work in healthcare. Many clinicians quietly carry experiences of fear, control or unpredictability while still showing up to care for others. Rates of domestic abuse are thought to be around three times higher in health pro...

When the gut–liver–brain connection becomes disrupted, energy, mood and long-term health can all feel harder to sustain. Changes in the microbiome can influence immunity, inflammation and even how the brain processes stress. In this episode, Dr Lee David speaks with Professor Debbie Shawcross – hepatologist and leading researcher in chronic liver disease – about how the gut, liver and brain commun...

When sleep becomes unpredictable, every part of life feels more difficult. Tiredness can drain patience, confidence and emotional steadiness – and for many adults, sleepless nights create a cycle of worry and frustration that’s hard to break. In this episode, Dr Lee David speaks with occupational therapist and CBT-i specialist Louise Berger about how adults can understand their sleep more clearly...

When sleep is broken, everything feels harder. Fatigue affects patience, confidence and emotional balance – and in early parenthood, rest can feel like a distant dream. In this episode, Dr Lee David speaks with sleep consultant and mum of three Caroline Jones about finding realistic, compassionate ways to support both infant and parent sleep. They explore how small changes, shared support and self...

When life changes – through a cancer diagnosis, treatment and the slow rebuild that follows – it can feel like a wave knocks you off your feet. In this episode, Dr Lee David speaks with Dr Darelle Gengasamy about the moment everything shifted, the surge of despair, the pull of purpose and the everyday choices that helped her find steadier ground. They explore the shock of diagnosis, the need to fi...

When the mind feels crowded — with worries, doubts or intrusive thoughts — it can be hard to find calm or clarity. These thoughts are far more common than many people realise, whether they appear as part of anxiety, OCD or simply everyday life. In this episode of The Choice Space , Dr Lee David speaks with CBT therapist Josh Munn about how to find space when your mind feels busy. They explore why...

When life changes — through serious illness, trauma or invisible disability — it can feel like the ground has shifted beneath us. In this powerful episode, Dr Lee David speaks with Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee about her journey through diagnosis, grief and identity loss, and how she found strength, self-compassion and a renewed sense of purpose.  They explore the concept of post-traumatic growth, what...

What changes when we stop trying to fit in and start allowing ourselves to be who we really are?  In this episode of The Choice Space Podcast , Dr Lee David talks with Liz Evans, The Untypical OT  – occupational therapist, parent and advocate for neurodivergent families. They explore how to live authentically with dyslexia, the emotional impact of late diagnosis and the sense of relief that comes...

What would change if you gave yourself permission — to rest, to say no, to ask for help or to feel what you truly feel? In this episode of The Choice Space Podcast , Dr Lee David talks with psychiatrist and therapist Dr Caroline Walker , founder of The Joyful Doctor and author of Permission: How to Feel, Heal and Thrive in a Challenging World . They explore why many people struggle to give themsel...

What happens when achievement stops feeling fulfilling and starts draining every ounce of energy? In this powerful conversation, former paediatrician Dr Jess Morgan joins Dr Lee David to explore the hidden early signs of burnout, why it can be so hard to slow down and how to rediscover a more sustainable way of living and working. Jess shares her personal journey from NHS medicine through burnout...

In this episode Dr Lee David is joined by psychologist Dr Lindsey Roberts to explore how perimenopause and ADHD intersect — from burnout, sleep disruption and emotional swings to masking, hyperfocus and the boom-and-bust cycle. Lindsey shares her late-diagnosis story, the role of joy, creativity and time outdoors, and why flexible, person-centred workplace support matters. Together they look at pr...

In this engaging conversation, Lee and Dr Nik Kendrew delve into self-doubt, the complexities of imposter syndrome and the pressures of perfectionism. They explore practical strategies for managing anxiety, the importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome, and the value of community and connection in overcoming challenges. Through personal anecdotes and insights, they highlight th...

In this short trailer episode, I’m introducing The Choice Space — a podcast for busy people who want to pause, reset and make wiser choices in the middle of everyday life.  You’ll get a flavour of what’s coming — from solo episodes to expert interviews — all grounded in real-life experience, clinical insight and tools that actually work. And we'll discover how even a small pause can open up m...