Best Society for Endocrinology Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 16. Against All Odds: The Inspiring Journey of Prof. Joseph Mucumbitsi 28:49

3d ago28:49

28:49

In this episode, Dr. Nondumiso interviews Professor Joseph Mucumbitsi, a retired pediatrician and cardiologist from Rwanda. Professor Mucumbitsi shares his inspiring journey of becoming a doctor, overcoming challenges, and making significant contributions to healthcare in Rwanda. He discusses the importance of resilience, mentorship, and patient ca…

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Episode 15. Rural Roots, Global Impact: Professor Silver Bahendeka's Lifelong Mission 35:49

1M ago35:49

35:49

Professor Silver Bahendeka from Uganda shares his remarkable journey from a remote village to becoming a top diabetes expert in East Africa. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, listening to patients, and maintaining a patient-centered approach. Prof. Bahendeka also discusses the challenges and changes in the medical field, including the imp…

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Episode 14. Dr. Thando's Journey: From Small Town to Healthcare Leadership 39:56

2M ago39:56

39:56

Dr. Noluthando Nematshwarani, a medical doctor and corporate healthcare leader shares her journey and insights in this episode. Growing up in a small town in South Africa, she was inspired by her mother, a nurse, and the local GPs to pursue a career in healthcare. She has a passion for driving positive change and believes that being a doctor is her…

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Episode 13 . Nomadic Healing: Dr. Kristine Goins' Journey from Burnout to Balance 47:02

3M ago47:02

47:02

Dr. Kristine Goins is a trailblazer in the world of physician empowerment. She is the founder of Nomad MD, a company that helps doctors embrace freedom and fulfillment by teaching them how to work less and live anywhere. Dr. Goins' journey from prestigious medical residencies to a lifestyle of freedom and adventure as a digital nomad showcases her …

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Episode 12 . Prescribing Love : Dr Kome Oseghale's Guide to Marital Wellness 49:32

2M ago49:32

49:32

Dr. Kome Oseghale, a board-certified pediatrician, shares her journey from Nigeria to the United States and her experiences in balancing a successful medical career with a thriving marriage. She discusses the challenges she faced as an immigrant also opens up about the difficulties she encountered in her marriage and how she discovered the power of…

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Episode 11. From Rural Roots to Corporate Coach: Dr Loyiso Mpuntsha's Journey to Leadership Coaching 42:40

2M ago42:40

42:40

Dr. Loyiso Mpuntsha shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a big family in the Eastern Cape of South Africa to becoming a medical doctor. She discusses the influence of her grandmother and the lessons she learned about healing and helping others. Dr. Loyiso also talks about the importance of spirituality and the calling to medicine. She sh…

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Episode 10. Dr Maryann Mugo's Quest for Excellence in Endocrinology 34:52

3M ago34:52

34:52

Dr. Maryann Mugo, an experienced endocrinologist, shares her journey from Kenya to the United States and her experiences in medical school and residency. She discusses her early interest in medicine, the challenges she faced in medical school, and the importance of mentorship. Dr. Mugo also provides strategies for managing stress and burnout, inclu…

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Episode 9. Doc$ & Sense: Dr Ndubuisi Egwim's Personal Finance Strategies for Doctors 31:06

3M ago31:06

31:06

Dr. Ndubuisi 'Andy' Egwim , a seasoned family physician and personal finance expert, shares his journey and insights on personal finance for doctors. He discusses the importance of starting a side hustle in medical school and changing the money mindset of doctors. Dr. Egwim emphasises the agency and freedom that comes with financial security and sh…

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Episode 8. Prescription for Success: Dr Xongi Mabaso's Journey to Corporate Excellence 27:55

4M ago27:55

27:55

In this conversation, Dr. Nondumiso Makhunga-Stevenson interviews Dr. Xongi Mabaso, a pharmaceutical executive.Dr Xongi Mabaso , a distinguished physician and pharmaceutical executive, shares her journey and insights on leadership, networking, and work-life integration. She emphasizses the importance of community focus and mentorship, particularly …

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Episode 7. From White Coat to Real Estate: Dr Chiagozie Fawole's Path to Entrepreneurship 36:09

4M ago36:09

36:09

Dr. Chiagozie Fawole is a physician who has successfully ventured into the real estate industry and other ventures. She shares her journey and insights on how to create additional income streams through real estate investments. Dr. Fawole emphasises the importance of financial freedom and wealth creation, and how real estate can be a powerful tool …

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Episode 6. Pioneering Mindfulness and Integrative Medicine with Dr. Michelle Bailey 29:06

4M ago29:06

29:06

Dr. Michelle Bailey, a retired pediatrician and executive medical director, shares her journey in medicine and the importance of work-life balance and mindfulness. She discusses her childhood, decision to become a doctor, and the challenges she faced as a medical student and young mother. Dr. Bailey also highlights her passion for integrative medic…

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Episode 5. From Genocide Orphan to Oncologist Leader: Dr Damas Dukundane’s Journey of Healing 1:15:59

4M ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Dr. Damas Dukundane shares his inspiring journey of resilience and compassion in the medical profession. From his traumatic childhood experiences in Rwanda to his dedication to serving others, Dr. Dukundane's story is a testament to the power of forgiveness and the importance of personal growth. He highlights the significance of kindness and puttin…

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Episode 4. Beyond Borders: A Global Health Odyssey with Dr Doris Macharia 24:41

5M ago24:41

24:41

Dr. Doris Macharia, a senior vice president at an international non-profit organisation , shares her journey in global health and development. She discusses her childhood, the influence of her parents' dreams, and her decision to pursue medicine. Dr. Macharia reflects on the self-doubt she experienced in medical school and offers advice for current…

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Episode 3 . Breaking Barriers in Fertility Care with Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey 40:40

5M ago40:40

40:40

Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, shares her journey and advocacy for reproductive justice. She discusses her early life, influences, and decision to become a doctor. Dr. Jackson-Bey highlights the importance of addressing misconceptions and myths surrounding reproductive health, particularly among Blac…

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Episode 2.Heartbeat of Excellence: The Journey of a Cardiologist with Prof Nqoba Tsabedze 26:50

5M ago26:50

26:50

In this episode, Dr. Nondumiso Makhunga-Stevenson interviews Prof. Nqoba Tsabedze, a pioneer in the field of cardiology. They discuss Prof. Tsabedze’s childhood, his decision to study medicine, and his journey through medical school and specialisation. This conversation explores the topics of stress and burnout in healthcare professionals, the impo…

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Episode 1. Welcome to Doctors of The Baobab 7:04

5M ago7:04

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Doctors of the Baobab is a podcast series that explores the stories and experiences of doctors from Africa, the diaspora, and of African descent. The podcast draws inspiration from the baobab tree, symbolizing the resilience and diversity of the medical community. Each episode features a guest doctor who shares their insights and transformative imp…

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S3.6 How can future technology help my hormones? 43:32

10M ago43:32

43:32

Could 3D printed pancreases be the cure for type 1 diabetes? Will AI take over in the IVF clinic? How and why have researchers created a remote controlled adrenal gland? Simon Hanassab, Dr Vicky Salem and Professor Polina Anikeeva are separating science fact from science fiction and seeing how future technology could solve today’s hormone problems.…

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S3.5 Is my soya latte messing with my hormones? 38:16

11M ago38:16

38:16

Should I be concerned about growth hormones in a cow's milk cappuccino? Are the plant oestrogens in a soya latte affecting my risk of cancer? Will almond milk damage my thyroid? Professor Tim Key and Dr Sarah Bath are spilling the tea (milk, no sugar) and looking at the hormonal impact of plant and cow’s milks. Full transcript and references availa…

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S3.4 Have I got a thyroid problem? 28:58

11M ago28:58

28:58

Do you ever feel tired and sluggish, and find yourself putting on a few pounds? Or perhaps you’re anxious, irritable, and no matter how much you eat, you're just not gaining weight? Does Dr Google think your thyroid is to blame for all your woes? Dr Pete Taylor, Professor Annice Mukherjee and Professor Kristien Boelaert are tackling the misinformat…

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S3.3 Is my diabetes my fault? 38:39

11M ago38:39

38:39

Is type 2 diabetes really a “lifestyle disease”? Why do some people develop diabetes even though they’re eating healthily while many obese people escape the disease? How can your environment shape your diabetes risk before you’re even born? Dr Inês Cebola, Dr Shivani Misra and Dr Lorna Smith are on a myth-busting mission tackling the misconceptions…

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S3.2 Can my pet pick up my stress? 31:47

11M ago31:47

31:47

Do animals recognise when we are feeling the pressure? How can dogs help us when our stress hormones fail? And how has studying stress in horses helped us understand human hormones? Claire Pesterfield, Michelle Sutherland, Dr Clara Wilson and Dr Ruth Morgan let the cat out of the bag as we ask, “Can my pet pick up my stress?” Full transcript and re…

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S3.1 Are my hormones making me horny? 33:50

11M ago33:50

33:50

What’s the difference between sexual desire and arousal? How does the contraceptive pill affect your sex drive? Which hormone has recently been found to boost sexual arousal in both men and women? Professors Kristen Mark, Alex Comninos, and Julie Bakker share the ins and outs of hormones and horniness. Please note, this episode may not be suitable …

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Series 3, coming soon... 1:42

12M ago1:42

1:42

Hormones: The Inside Story is back for a brand new series! Series 3 will tackle health misinformation head on, busting myths around common hormonal conditions, including diabetes and thyroid disfunction. The series will also reveal some of the surprising ways that hormones impact all our lives, exploring the role of hormones in our diet, sexual des…

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S2.6 Can I hack my hormones to improve my mood? 24:17

2+ y ago24:17

24:17

Do happy hormones exist? Is there a chemical recipe for improving your mood and is oxytocin really the biological basis of love? Professor Cathy Fernandes, Professor Gareth Leng and Professor Andrew Steptoe tackle how hormones can affect our mood. More info: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for Endocrinology…

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S2.5 Is there really a fertility crisis? 23:05

2+ y ago23:05

23:05

Is humanity approaching a catastrophic decline in fertility. Are hormone-hijacking chemicals to blame for falling sperm counts? Should we be concerned and what can we do about it? Dr Channa Jayasena, Dr Suman Rice and Professor Rod Mitchell discuss how concerned we should really be and whether there's anything we can do about it. More info: yourhor…

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S2.4 Menopause vs. ”Manopause” 24:31

2+ y ago24:31

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The menopause marks one of the biggest natural shifts in hormones for women and can bring with it a number of unpleasant symptoms. But is there a testosterone-based equivalent in men - the "manopause"? In this episode, Dr Annice Mukherjee, Dr Channa Jayasena and Dr Andrea Ford consider the impact of sex hormone changes on our health as we age. More…

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S2.3 Can I hack my hormones to beat ageing? 23:31

2+ y ago23:31

23:31

Are there really chemicals inside us that could lead to some age-defying interventions in the future? Could our hormones hold the map to the fountain of youth? Dr Andrew Steele, Professor Paul Stewart and Professor Janet Lord explore how our hormones affect the aging process. More info: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the S…

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S2.2 Does when I eat affect my weight? 22:00

2+ y ago22:00

22:00

Does when you eat affect your body weight? Do meal-timing based diets like intermittent fasting really work? How are your hormones involved and do these new diet fads stand up to scientific scrutiny? Listen to Professor Sadaf Farooqi, Professor Jonathan Johnstone and Dr Shazia Hussain to find out more. More info: yourhormones.info Produced by First…

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S2.1 Will taking hormones make me taller? 21:41

2+ y ago21:41

21:41

Ever had a moment at a crowded gig or in a cramped airplane seat when you wished you could change your height? We investigate how hormones affect our height destinies, and what they have to do with the legend of the Irish giants with experts, Professor John Wass, Professor Márta Korbonits and Professor Helen Storr. More info: yourhormones.info Prod…

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Series 2 coming soon... 2:04

3y ago2:04

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Hormones: The Inside Story is back for a brand new series, exploring everything from how hormones impact our height to whether they hold the key to defying aging. Subscribe now wherever you find your podcasts. From the Society for Endocrinology and First Create The Media.By Society for Endocrinology

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Season 2 Episode 3 "Leaving Psychosis" 14:19

3y ago14:19

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So what is the true meaning of love? Is this something you have ever really considered or is love just love to you? Of course it is "just love", why would it be anything different? The difference is many people don't love themselves. Especially people from there LBGTQI+ community who have some of the largest statistics relating to addiction, suicid…

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Season 2 Episode 2: Living with Psychosis 19:00

3+ y ago19:00

19:00

Living with Psychosis. It’s been ages since the previous episode. I could say I’m sorry, but I’m not. Listening to the final cut, I wasn’t ready for you to hear. It’s so personal and for the first time in a long time, I lost my confidence. I listened to myself reading a journal no-one was ever supposed to hear, now about to be on a podcast. So, her…

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Season 2, Epiode 1:Entering Psychosis 13:44

3+ y ago13:44

13:44

Living with psychosis was the scariest and most spiritual of my life. It was also the loneliest of times. Lonely, because drugs are designed to be consumed with people, not alone, especially at the consumption level I was snorting up my nose. Psychosis brought my deepest fears in life, to life, but only in my mind. Slithering massive snakes; parano…

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episode 6 - endocrinology 9:12

3+ y ago9:12

9:12

I can’t believe I’m late for an appointment I was an hour early for. That’s so me at the moment. The late part, not the early. How could I have thought the location was opposite, when it was the 5th floor and there were no buildings five floors high opposite. I call the receptionist. We’ve got a history concerning unnecessary blood test repeats, so…

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episode 5 - trauma 11:28

3+ y ago11:28

11:28

LBGTQI+ people experience varying degrees of trauma, sometimes masked with addiction, self-harm and suicidal ideation. I masked my trauma with copious amounts of alcohol, drugs and being the party king. Always know you are never alone and suport is always just a phone call away. I hope you get value from this podcast. These will serve to be introdu…

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episode 4 - janine (little bubbie) 9:43

3+ y ago9:43

9:43

Our first love will always hold a special part to our heart. It's through this connection that we first learn about intimacy and discover ways to make each other feel love. The first love and intimate partner for an intersex person is massive and can make or break future intimate relationships. I avoided intimate encounters throughout High School a…

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episode 3 - families 9:24

3+ y ago9:24

9:24

Families are said to be the centre of our universe - not necessarily for intersex people, who can live their lives - knowing they don't fit in, but don't know why. It can take years to discover why we are different and for some it will take their life - either from old age or from suicide. Being different is part of me and I'm so proud of that fact…

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episode 2 - acceptance 6:18

3+ y ago6:18

6:18

Hi I'm Mike and I'm Intersex. It's a recent discovery that saw me launch a podcast telling the world in episode 1 - substance. Getting used to being Intersex takes time to process. During that process I lost my voice, so yes it has been a long time between episodes. What have I learnt about Intersex, between the last episode and now? Mike talks abu…

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S1.6 Are everyday chemicals harming my health? 26:47

3+ y ago26:47

26:47

There are chemicals all around us, but can they interfere with our hormones? Endocrine disruptors have been linked with a number of health problems, so for the final episode in the series we look at where these chemicals are found and whether we should be worried. More info: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for E…

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S1.5 Is modern life overloading our stress levels? 25:04

3+ y ago25:04

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We all know what it's like to feel stressed, perhaps this year more than most, but what are our stress hormones really doing to our minds and bodies? More info: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for EndocrinologyBy Society for Endocrinology

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S1.4 Should we have the steroid Olympics? 24:34

3+ y ago24:34

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Doping scandals are a regular feature in sporting events, but how do the hormones involved boost performance and why are they banned? Plus, a short history of doping. More info: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for EndocrinologyBy Society for Endocrinology

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S1.3 Should I take a vitamin D supplement? 26:31

3+ y ago26:31

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Vitamin D, the hormone in disguise, is currently in the spotlight as the world's favourite supplement, but is it really all it's cracked up to be? More info: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for EndocrinologyBy Society for Endocrinology

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S1.2 Can I hack my hormones to beat jet lag? 25:21

3+ y ago25:21

25:21

We explore the hormones behind our sleep-wake cycle, how they can get out of sync and why some athletes are totally immune to jet lag. More info: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for EndocrinologyBy Society for Endocrinology

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S1.1 Are my hormones making me fat? 27:54

3+ y ago27:54

27:54

How do our hormones impact our eating habits and will scientists ever make a diet pill? Plus, the tale of the Labradors and the impossible sausage. More info: yourhormones.info Produced by First Create The Media for the Society for EndocrinologyBy Society for Endocrinology

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episode 1 - substance 10:17

3+ y ago10:17

10:17

By Mike Carroll

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Coming soon... 1:42

4y ago1:42

1:42

Hormones: The Inside Story is a new podcast uncovering the truth behind our hormones and how they secretly run the show. From the Society for Endocrinology and First Create The Media.By Society for Endocrinology

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