A Doctor's View
Welcome to a Doctor’s View with Dr Polyvios. bit.ly/38imdBi
A podcast discussing everyday topics in health and today’s society, with an insight into medical life and its challenges from a light-hearted but opinionated doctor’s perspective.
25/01/2023
⭐️ New Podcast Episode ⭐️
Had a fantastic discussion at The London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image with Dr Bryony Bamford, Founder and Director and Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Christina de Beukelaar, The London Centre’s Lead Dietitian. We spoke at length about:
- Why eating disorders are so hard to treat.
- The common personality traits seen in eating disorders.
- Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED).
- The role a dietitian plays in treating eating disorders, a psychological illness.
- What is refeeding syndrome and why is this such an important risk in eating disorder patients?
- What an initial consultation and process with a patient looks like.
- How treatment plans vary for different eating disorders and different ways of controlling weight such as laxatives, purging and over-exercises.
- Treating eating disorders with patients who have strict vegan diets.
- Thoughts on showing calories on restaurant menus.
- How the pandemic impacted the number suffering with eating disorders.
- How social media is contributing to the rise in eating disorders.
- Advice for parents or people coming to terms with an eating disorder.
- How to seek help.
Full Episode in bio or here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/342848/12014811
A look at how perfectionism can be a destructive personality trait and why it can leave me feeling superficial and guilty when working as a doctor. I discuss the difficult scenarios medics are often exposed to and how as healthcare professionals we become ‘numb’ to the emotion that should follow the horrific scenes we see everyday.
I also discuss the recent NHS nurses strike in England and provide an insight into the reasons why they have made the decision to go on strike.
New episode link in bio or: https://www.buzzsprout.com/342848/11939858
A fascinating chat with Dr Ovadia, a cardiac surgeon who is explains the importance of improving your metabolic health and how to do it.
Full episode here bit.ly/3BcBuTB or bio.
05/02/2022
Reaching number one in Cyprus for on Apple Podcasts. Thank you to all my fellow Cypriots!
We are joined once again with our friend Dr Haidar Al-Hakim for a candid discuss. We discuss the evolution of physician psychology within medicine, hierarchies, the importance of change within ourselves to help us become more balanced and content. Full episode here: https://bit.ly/3IUXmp4
New episode: https://bit.ly/3pqD6DS
A discussion with our friends at Doctor’s in Distress; a charity which is dedicated to supporting healthcare workers suffering within the NHS and prevents su***de within the profession. With 3 guest speakers we discuss:
The consequences of not looking after the mental health of our healthcare workers
Increased burnout
Healthcare workers leaving the profession
Poor mental health and in some cases su***de amongst all healthcare professionals
The current GP crisis
The damage of the healthcare workers as heroes narrative
Increased pressure on an already burned out and perfectionist workforce
Healthcare workers are already reluctant to ask for help – if they’re called heroes/heroines this inhibits this further.
Doctors in Distress
In this episode I take a look at imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome leaves you feeling like you don’t deserve your success. You feel as if you have achieved everything through luck, easy obstacles and without merit. This can make you constantly afraid of being ‘found out as a fraud’, prevent you from applying for a better position and constantly belittling your own abilities.
I also discuss the reasons as to why imposter syndrome is affecting more and more people progressing through their academic life as well as why I believe it affects a number of healthcare workers.
Link in bio for full podcast episode. Or here https://bit.ly/ipstrsdr
14/05/2021
Thank you to all the ODPs for the incredible work that you do and always keep us anaesthetists out of trouble!
New podcast: I left surgery to pursue a career in anaesthetics In this episode aimed at medical students and FY doctors I talk about why I left surgery and why I think it’s important to take lots of things into consideration before choosing a specialty. Full episode link in profile ☝🏻or bit.ly/ADVmed
15/03/2021
From amateur gym goer to winning a professional bodybuilding competition, all on top of being an intensive care nurse. With an inspiring story of how you really can achieve anything you put your mind to, Lauren shares her story as well as providing an insight to the hidden world behind the camera and how social media posts aren’t always what they seem. She also talks of the dangers and misconceptions regarding fad weight loss regimes, insecurities and learning to be comfortable in your own skin.
Link in bio ☝️or https://www.buzzsprout.com/342848/8139699
Danny Hiles, received a liver transplant which saved his life. He was diagnosed with Wilson's disease which is a rare disease. He shares his story about receiving his diagnosis and what it means to be an organ recipient. Link in bio!
06/12/2020
It’s been a difficult year for all. Podcasting has been a challenge; I apologise to all my listeners for the sporadic and unreliable schedule. But... still going with new episodes out soon! Thank you all for the support!
Wrapped for Podcasters The standout moments of the year. Shout out to all the fans on Spotify.
03/07/2020
Are you a people pleaser? ... new episode out now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/342848/4414871-always-pleasing-others-cause-of-unhappiness
An incredible interview with Hollie Lawrence, student nurse and founder of ProVent. Stress and burnout amongst nursing staff during these troubled times is affecting more and more nurses each day. Remember that you are not alone.
Full Episode here
bit.ly/ADVProVent
Happy ODP Day!
A special group of people who save lives and anaesthetists everywhere and without whom my job would be impossible. Thank you for all the help and much needed guidance!
13/05/2020
Happy International Nurses Day!
A massive thank you to all the nurses. I cannot put into words what they go through each day.
08/05/2020
In view of the recent lockdown one thing that a lot of us have probably noticed is just how much tea and coffee we are drinking. I explain the physiological effects of caffeine on the brain and how the effects of adenosine and dopamine helps to explain why we love our morning cup of coffee so much. But is our love of caffeine harmful? And how much is too much? Join me in my latest episode to find out!
Link in bio or: https://bit.ly/198coffee
Thank you both. Was an interesting discussion.
08/04/2020
Relocated to a hotel to protect family whilst working in ITU. So here is my new podcasting studio! New episode out now!
https://bit.ly/2UQ2bd4
27/03/2020
Spoke to the lovely Ciara Roberts . She shares her story of how receiving a kidney transplant at the age of 14 was the catalyst to change her perspective on life.
Today she uses and as her tools and is now helping others in stressful jobs to change their lives for the better.
Full episode in bio link 👆
Or here: https://bit.ly/CiaraYoga
An episode I wish I didn't have to publish. The situation is dire. I shed an insight into how bad things looking in hospitals and discuss the differences between coronavirus and flu and why we should pay attention to the warning signs and the advice given.
For full episode click link in bio or here...
https://www.buzzsprout.com/342848/3080716
A look at within medicine including attire and how patients are addressed. Plus… With depression and ***de rates within the NHS continuing to rise, I talk about my past experiences with bullying and discuss the use of bullying as a 'training tool’. Full episode in link below or in bio
http://bit.ly/professionNHS
04/03/2020
It might be a small badge but what it stands for is immeasurable. Look after each other and when you ask someone at work tomorrow “how are you?” Care about the answer... it could be life changing.
Talking and and how shift-work can impact us as well advice for on night shifts is
Dr Mike Farquhar whose work has led to the “HALT: Take A Break” Campaign and an award for his contribution to the campaign.
full episode link in bio! Or here: http://bit.ly/_sleep101
Fighting a lifetime battle with Frank King has thought about killing himself more times than you can imagine. A writer for The Tonight Show for over 20 years and a TED Talks speaker, Frank talks about his story. What was his tipping point? Why is he still alive?
Listen to his fascinating story on your favourite Podcast platform using the link in my bio. Or here: http://bit.ly/38imdBi
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12/02/2020
Fighting a lifetime battle with Frank King has thought about killing himself more times than you can imagine. A writer for The Tonight Show for over 20 years and a TED Talks speaker, Frank talks about his story. What was his tipping point? Why is he still alive?
Listen to his fascinating story here: Listen here: bit.ly/38imdBi
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Frank King | Always laughing. Always suicidal - A Doctor's View Fighting a lifetime battle with depression Frank King has thought about killing himself more times than you can imagine. Frank has led an extraordinary life. He wrote for The Tonight Show for over 20 years, and his journey with chronic suicidality...
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