Best Dr Amile Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 25: The Millennial Midlife Crisis with Amil Niazi 1:02:55

4d ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Canadian writer and The Cut columnist Niazi joins us to discuss what happens when an entire generation follows their dreams, whether our economic instability is real or imagined, and having children (even a third!) while fighting against upgrade culture. Also, we stan Better Things, and, what if it is all going to be okay? Links: * MOFITA summer bo…

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Episode 24: Boys Are Not Like Dogs with Ruth Whippman 1:01:00

12d ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Sarah and Miranda are joined by , author of Boymom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity to talk about how boys need more but get less, the boys who are dying to talk about their feelings, and the radical power of a board book about a boy and his bags. Plus, do we say “no” to toxic-masculinity media or just say “yes” to better t…

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MOVIE CLUB: Mamma Mia (Or Is It DADDA Mia?) With Garrett Bucks 1:01:45

19d ago1:01:45

1:01:45

A juicy, earnestly silly over-think of Mamma Mia and Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again (Sarah’s preferred Mamma Mia) in which Sarah’s friend joins us with a spicy-hot take on the three (three!) dads of Mamma Mia. When Bucks is not thinking about the rich, layered texts that are Mamma Mia and Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again, he keeps busy doing Dad Stuff,…

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Episode 23: We Can't Have Nice Things 30:17

29d ago30:17

30:17

Sarah flew to Iceland, only to be immediately taken down by a stomach flu. Meanwhile, back at home a Covid-like virus knocked Miranda’s family out for 14 days. So we called an emergency recording session of Mother Of It All just to vent about it all together. Why can’t parents have nice things, like occasional vacations or a week or two without abs…

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Episode 22: Screen Time with Phil Maciak 1:22:59

1M ago1:22:59

1:22:59

Sarah and Miranda host their first dad, cultural critic , and dig into screen time, shame, nostalgia, hugs, and multi-level marketing for second-graders. Links: * Phil’s book, Avidly Reads Screen Time * Phil on Instagram * Phil’s review of Season 2 of the Bear in The New Republic * The NOLA Pelicans’ King Cake Baby mascot * The Anxious Generation b…

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Episode 21: The Mothers of the Mother of it All 1:10:02

2M ago1:10:02

1:10:02

Sarah and Miranda are joined by their moms, Bev and Linda, to talk about modern motherhood, what has and hasn’t changed in a generation, “Folly Fridays,” and whether mothers ever truly get their flowers. Links: * Terry Brazelton * Lydia Kiesling’s Golden State Get full access to The Mother Of It All at motherofitall.substack.com/subscribe…

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Episode 20: 'Matrescence' Is Not A Dirty Word with Lucy Jones 1:12:04

2M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Sarah and Miranda talk to Lucy Jones, author of the book Matrescence, out May 7th, about how becoming a mother is truly a biopsychosocial evolution, how motherhood in nature is more often about chaos and violence than dyads and instincts, Kafka’s Metamorphosis, and our favorite Bluey episodes. Links: * Order Lucy’s book, Matrescence * Alexandra Sac…

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Episode 19: Who's The Beef?! Sarah & Miranda Talk Vasectomies, Turning 40 & The 3rd Kid Question 54:24

2M ago54:24

54:24

A little one-on-one time with Sarah and Miranda! A fun chit-chatty check-in about vasectomies, the third kid question, the weird pressure of turning 40, why Sarah "doesn't get" Hawaii, mole moms, hopping on the 'crone train, and calendar reminders gone wild. Plus, a big announcement! How To Catch A Mole by Marc Hamer Poser by Claire DedererKrtek Th…

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Episode 18: Dr Becky and The Parenting-Optimization Era, with Kathryn Jezer-Morton 45:37

3M ago45:37

45:37

Columnist and sociologist Kathryn Jezer-Morton returns to give the inside scoop on her recent profile of Dr. Becky. Sarah, Miranda and KJM dive deep into what’s great (and maybe no so great) about the advice Dr. Becky doles out, and Kathryn explains what ultimately surprised her most about spending time with Dr. Becky and the “Good Inside” parent c…

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Episode 17 : Rebecca Kronman on Parenting and Psychedelics 1:07:45

3M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Sarah and Miranda are joined by Rebecca Kronman, a licensed clinical social worker and co-founder of Plant Parenthood, a community that explores the intersection of psychedelics and the family. She talks about the importance of set and setting, the false dichotomy between healing and joy, and about how psychedelics help some parents heal intergener…

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MOVIE CLUB: Tully & The Power of Postpartum Ghost Stories with Janet Manley 51:13

3M ago51:13

51:13

LitHub contributing editor Janet Manley joins us to talk about the postpartum comedy with a horror twist that started it all, 2018’s Tully. We discuss how the conversation around the postpartum period has changed in six years, what the New York Times got wrong about this film, and what we would go back and offer our postpartum selves. Links: Janet’…

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Episode 16: Gaza, American Motherhood & Activism with Lydia Kiesling 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

With author and essayist Lydia Kiesling, we talk about the conflict in Gaza, which has taken the lives of tens of thousands of our fellow mothers and their children. We explore the ways that motherhood has the potential to awaken activism, about feeling frozen, helpless or overwhelmed, as well as how we can take our tender hearts and protective ins…

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Episode 15: Marriage & the Divorce Discourse with Emily Gould 1:07:30

4M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Author and New York Magazine writer Emily Gould joins Sarah and Miranda to discuss her controversial personal essay, The Lure of Divorce, published in The Cut last month. We tackle the current divorce discourse, the work it takes to support our own mental health, what it’s like to write so intimately and so publicly at the same time, and whether it…

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Episode 14: Mothering, Race & Identity with Priya Joi 1:03:27

4M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

Sarah and Miranda are joined by Priya Joi, a Barcelona-based science journalist and the author of the memoir M(other)land: What I’ve Learned About Parenthood, Race, and Identity. Joi was born in the UK, spent part of her childhood in India, and is raising her own daughter in Barcelona. In this episode we explore how motherhood made questions of rac…

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MOVIE CLUB: Baby Boom with Jo Piazza 52:43

4M ago52:43

52:43

We’re giving our listener’s a little treat – a free February Movie Club episode! Author and podcaster Jo Piazza comes on the pod to break down the beloved 1987 working-mom classic, Baby Boom. We talk overt vs. covert misogyny, why it’s time to retire the phrase “having it all,” and of course, the brilliance of style acumen of Diane Keaton. Subscrib…

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Episode 13: How Social Media Storytelling Has Changed Our Understanding Of Motherhood, Childhood & What Makes A Good Life with Kathryn Jezer-Morton 1:08:47

5M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Sociologist and writer Kathryn Jezer-Mortonjoins Sarah and Miranda to talk about the intersection of motherhood and what she calls “technological storytelling,” or, the way we construct our identities in the age of social media. We talk about her recent piece on the “core memories” trend as a microcosm of our desire to control our kids’ perception …

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Episode 12: Grief, Writing & A Mother's Oceanic Love with Tamarin Norwood 58:18

5M ago58:18

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Precise, poetic and deeply moving, Tamarin Norwood's much-anticipated book, The Song of the Whole Wide World: On Grief, Motherhood and Poetry, chronicles her experience of having a son, Gabriel, who lived just 72 minutes. In this episode, she joins Miranda and Sarah to share and reflect on passages from her gorgeous book, talk about the ultimate "t…

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Patreon Movie Club Sneak Peek 3:08

5M ago3:08

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Every month for our Patreon members we release a special Movie Club episode where we take on movies through the lense of motherhood, and motherhood through the lense of movies. This month, we discuss the Oscar nominations with Tracy Clark Flory. Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to hear the full episode! --- Send in a voice message: http…

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Episode 11: The Wisdom of Disabled Parenting with Jessica Slice 1:07:51

5M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Author and speaker Jessica Slice talks to Sarah about how disability culture has taught her to reject perfectionism, how internalized ableism makes parenting harder for all of us, and the beauty of building a family where everyone accepts and expresses their needs. Links: Jessica’s website and Substack newsletter Disability Visibility, edited by Al…

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Episode 10: A Better Birth with Rebekah Wheeler 1:02:50

6M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Midwife, birth trauma healer, and beloved big sister Rebekah Wheeler breaks down what we get wrong about birth trauma, why there is no wrong way to give birth, and what we can do to truly support people through the birth process. Also, Sarah confronts her about never letting her borrow her Oasis t-shirt in middle school, and Miranda gets some free …

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Episode 9: Resisting Covert Grind Culture: Evie Ebert On Resolution Season 1:05:47

6M ago1:05:47

1:05:47

In which Miranda & Sarah define the many reasons they love Evie Ebert’s motherhood writing, and Evie responds to all the flattery by giving an exceptionally satisfying answer to our “where are your kids right now” question. Then we dig into resolution culture, wondering out loud if maybe (MAYBE) we’re done treating resolution season as the super bo…

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Episode 8: Motherhood Is Sobering: Drinking, The Holidays & Mothering, with Angela Garbes 56:56

7M ago56:56

56:56

Miranda and Sarah welcome Angela Garbes, author of Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change and Like A Mother, to the show this week to talk about drinking, sobriety, and the fuzzy, fine lines that we trace around substance use in motherhood. Though it feels like sober curiosity — or full on sobriety — is on-trend, a recent CDC study indicated t…

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Episode 7: The Mother Culture Origin Story 59:42

7M ago59:42

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It’s the Mother Culture Origin Story! Sarah and Miranda (that’s us) divulge a little more about who we are, what we’re doing here, how we found each other, and why motherhood continues to earn its place as the focal point of our most obsessive curiosities. We talk pregnancy, anxieties, traps, tenderness, and how we think about what happened to us w…

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Movie Club: Home Alone with Nancy Reddy 1:02:14

7M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

The lovely writer Nancy Reddy joins Miranda and Sarah to talk (and cry a little bit) about the infamous John Hughes Christmas movie extraordinaire, Home Alone. We get into the weeds of Kate McAllister’s power-mom parenting choices, realizing that this bananas plot line actually feels pretty relatable, WTF a “hyper mom” might be, and the gray areas …

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Episode 6: Are The Holidays Fun? It’s The MC Holiday Special with Guest Sara Petersen! 55:00

7M ago55:00

55:00

Switch on the twinkle lights, it’s the Mother Culture Holiday Episode! In which Sara P. (author of Momfluenced and the beloved substack, In Pursuit Of Clean Countertops) shares hot tips for Santa training your kids, Sarah W. finds out about Elf On A Shelf’s Jewish cousin. Then, Miranda tries to make everyone talk about big questions — like who and …

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Episode 5: Are We Watering Down Feminism with Katherine Moos? 1:09:56

7M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

What do we really mean when we say capitalist patriarchy, gender politics, or even, feminism? Sarah and Miranda bring on a badass professor of feminist economics to school us on all this, plus the good, bad, and ugly of how this shows up in modern motherhood discourse. Katherine Moos is a professor of feminist political economy at UMASS Amherst. Sh…

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Episode 4: The Woman in Me in Us (The Britney Episode) with Amanda Montei 59:53

8M ago59:53

59:53

Miranda and Sarah are joined by Amanda Montei, the author of the recently published Touched Out: Motherhood, Misogyny, Consent and Control, to talk about the Britney Spears memoir and what it means for moms. Links: Amanda Montei in her Substack Newsletter Mad Women Jessica Grose in the New York Times Amanda Hess in the New York Times Lyz in Men Yel…

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Episode 3: Would More Freedom Make Our Kids Happier? 1:18:49

8M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

A recent paper in the journal Pediatrics suggested that parents hover more than they think they do, and that the increases in kids’ anxiety and depression might be related to that lack of independence. Miranda and Sarah explore the implications of this way of thinking about our kids’ well-being, the possibility that they themselves ‘helicopter’ mor…

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Episode 2: When Teachers Strike 1:12:00

8M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

The Portland teachers are going on strike and Miranda is in her feelings about it. Luckily, Sarah invited educator and mother Andria Kemp-Sellers on to talk about the possibilities of growing closer in conflict, the resilience of young children, and the joys of civic engagement. Sarah’s newsletter about the Oakland Teacher’s Strike Why US Teachers …

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Episode 1: Can We Reject The Crushing Time Pressure Of Motherhood? 1:07:59

8M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

Miranda and Sarah discuss Oliver Burkeman's book, Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, and their own struggles with attention, loss, and letting go. Links: Olver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks Allison P Davis on friends with kids Why I Don’t Feel Guilty for Not Playing with My Kids Sarah’s parenting column, Good Enough Parent Alison Go…

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The Trailer 2:38

8M ago2:38

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We are Miranda Rake and Sarah Wheeler, two friends, mothers and professional writers on the parenting beat. Mother Culture is our place to go deep into the culture of modern motherhood and have the conversations that truly challenge, feed and excite us. Expect warmth, humor and over-considered takes on hot topics, fresh takes on old ones, expert gu…

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S3 E1: Three Techniques to Negotiate With Your Patients 14:27

4y ago14:27

14:27

In my first episode, I talk to you about my latest bingeing obsession. Nope not Netflix, but Masterclass! Recently I've been listening to Chris Voss' take on what it means to be a successful communicator. I discuss the three techniques of Mirroring, Labelling & Mastering Delivery. These are all methods I've tried in my consultations with patients a…

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Season 3 Trailer 1:09

4y ago1:09

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Life After The Letters is back with a new format and solo host! Dr Amile will be back and sharing her reflections as a junior doctor in the NHS. New episodes every Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S2 E13: Mr David Sellu on Finding Justice Amongst Injustice 1:11:59

4y ago1:11:59

1:11:59

Mr David Sellu is a surgeon and the author of the auto-biographical book Did He Save Lives?. In this candid book, he chronicles his journey as a well respected doctor with an impeccable record. We learn of the tragic circumstances that resulted in a patient death and a conviction of manslaughter. Having spent 40 years of his career working as a Con…

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S2 E12: Dr Robin Fawcett on Being a Doctor, Being a Patient & Being led by the Human Experience. 1:02:36

4+ y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Dr Robin Fawcett is an American-trained GP based in the UK. She is known for her holistic approach to wellness and her personal journey as a breast cancer patient. She joins Amile & Suba to share her unique perspective and unpredictable career trajectory. From being a child with dreams of being an Astronaut to dealing with difficult health situatio…

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S2 E11: Dr Joanna Poole on The Petty Tortures of Junior Doctors 51:35

4+ y ago51:35

51:35

Many of you will remember the article that went viral earlier this year detailing the everyday 'petty tortures' inflicted on NHS doctors. Dr Jo Poole, an anaesthetic trainee, recounted her experiences of being treated poorly in a blogpost that went gained traction and then went on to form that article. After she shared her blog, she received hundre…

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S2E10: Dr Thomas Curran on Perfectionism and The Need For Authenticity. 54:37

4+ y ago54:37

54:37

In this episode, Amile & Suba sit down with social psychologist and 'perfectionism' expert, Dr Thomas Curran. He's a Professor at the LSE and has recently done a TED talk looking at today's obsession with Perfectionism. We talk about how our favourite flaw needs to be examined & taken seriously as a causative factor for mental illness. We think abo…

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S2E9: Dr Lafina Diamandis on Property Investing For Doctors (And Other Busy People) 53:20

5+ y ago53:20

53:20

For this episode, Amile sat down with a champion of diverse medical careers, property investment and co-owner of EurekaDoc, Dr Lafina Diamandis. Though the converstaion could have gone in several directions, they focussed on the minefield of Property Investment. They talk about the importance of leveraging your resources & realising that mindset is…

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S2E8: Dr Suba on Work, Life and F3 in New Zealand 48:17

5+ y ago48:17

48:17

For the first time this season, Amile and Suba sit down over a Skype phonecall to chat about life as doctors out of training. They focus on Suba's brave move to New Zealand where she is working as a doctor in Auckland. They talk about the professional maturity they have developed, working life abroad & also reveal the career direction Suba wants to…

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S2E7: Dr Seema Yasmin on Journalism, Imperfect Heroes and The Power of Storytelling. 1:00:09

5+ y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

In this episode, Amile sits down with the accomplished (and very cool) Dr Seema Yasmin. She grew up in East London, studied Medicine at Cambridge and has since found herself working across the world in various capacities. Though a doctor by name, she is a storyteller by nature. Her CV reads like no other. She worked as a CDC Epidemiologist during t…

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S2E6: Dr Tijion Esho on Building An Empire & Snapchat Dysmorphia. 54:06

5+ y ago54:06

54:06

In this week’s episode, Amile & Suba head out of the recording studio to meet their next guest at his clinic on London’s Harley Street. Dr Tijion Esho is an award winning cosmetic doctor specialising in non-surgical techniques. He has clinics in London, Newcastle & Dubai and developed sold-out lip care products. In addition to his media and cosmeti…

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S2E5: Dr Jacyntha Khera on Grief and Dealing with Death. 1:01:17

5+ y ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Dr Jacyntha Khera is an Anaesthetic and ITU Doctor who lives and works in London. Early in her training, she experienced the death of two close family members within months of each other. Amile sits down with Jacyntha to discuss the ways in which she dealt with her grief whilst working. They explore her personal journey and how she's learnt to take…

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S2E4: Jamie Saunders on Physician Associates, bridging the gap & the need for regulation. 51:31

5+ y ago51:31

51:31

Jamie Saunders worked as a senior radiographer before studying to become a Physician's Associate. He toyed with the idea of becoming a doctor, but soon realised that the PA role better suited his desires and career aspirations. In this episode we explore the role and history of physician associates in the UK and abroad. We look at their real-life i…

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S2E3: Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe on Aesthetic Medicine, chasing happiness & building the @skndoctor brand. 57:16

5+ y ago57:16

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This week we sit down with Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe. She's a business owner, a junior doctor and goes by the name @skndoctor. In this episode, she talks about her breaking point in medicine & what caused her to put herself first in her search for happiness and job satisfication. We learn about her experience with burnout, self care and starting a business…

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S2E2: Dr Maya Zosmer on Homelessness, Humanitarian Work and Vulnerable Patients 56:51

6y ago56:51

56:51

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Dr Maya Zosmer. Despite having doctor parents, her path to medicine was anything but straightforward. She started out in Architecture before the pull to medical school took its hold on her again. During her time as a doctor, she has found her passion in caring for some of our most vulnerable patients bot…

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S2E1: Dr Hazel Wallace on Lifestyle Medicine and @TheFoodMedic journey. 1:07:44

6y ago1:07:44

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This week, Amile sits down with the inspiring multi-hyphenate, Dr Hazel Wallace. As well as working as an NHS doctor, she's a qualified PT, blogger, podcaster and best-selling author. You may know her online as @TheFoodMedic. They discuss her journey to medical school and the growth of her platform, The Food Medic. This episode covers lifestyle med…

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S1E9: Let's talk about Dr Google. 48:15

6y ago48:15

48:15

We planned this episode, but completely went astray from our outline! The internet has completely changed the health game. We can access services more easily and more affordably. We also have information at our fingertips. Patients have become more empowered & doctors have become better communicators. In this episode, we look at the communities who…

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S1E8: Dear Baby Doctor. 1:03:26

6y ago1:03:26

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This episode is one of our favourites to have recorded! Having completed our foundation training, we sit down to reflect on the past two years & answer the questions YOU sent in. Suba remembers that one time when she was the laughing stock of the hospital. Amile talks about the moments of loneliness she felt during her first year of work. They shar…

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S1E7: Abortion, The Irish Referendum & Conscientious Objections 45:30

6y ago45:30

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Amile & Suba discuss the history leading up to the Irish Abortion Referendum of 2018. They look at the landmark cases that shaped the law & examine their own beliefs. *Trigger Warning- we talk graphically about the nature of a medical and surgical abortion* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S1E6: Is burnout inescapable? 56:56

6y ago56:56

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Burnout is the experience of feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. In the second look at the crossover between mental health and the medical profession, Amile & Suba discuss this phenomenon. They look at why doctors are getting burnout & how we can cultivate a kinder culture at work. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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