Saving Lives In Slow Motion

The world seems to be full of ‘coaches’ but what is coaching and how can it help us?I look at some examples in this episode and how it can help develop us by helping us create change to develop ourselves.Links:My GP trainer Ed Peile: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/staff/peile/GROW model: https://www.performanceconsultants.com/grow-model'SMART’ goals: https://coachfoundation.com/blog/smart-coaching-modelDavid Rock (ARIA model): https://davidrock.net/The Coaching Habit: https://boxofcrayons.com/boc/the-coaching-habit-book/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medical imaging AI:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landig/article/PIIS2589-7500(20)30160-6/fulltextGenerative AI: https://generativeai.net/AI driven CBT: Leafyard.com/healthfixAI and skin cancer diagnosis: https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/artificial-intelligence-helping-to-speed-up-skin-cancer-diagnosis-in-leicester-leicestershire-and-rutland-integrated-care-system/AI and symptom assessments by Ada: https://ada.com/AI support for doctors: https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2023/07/17/this-ai-chatbot-has-helped-doctors-treat-3-million-people/?sh=569b58aa4ceaCan AI be dishonest? https://www.instagram.com/p/CqjNUobpedJ/?hl=en-gbSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is therapy and why do we need it, if at all?In this episode I look at the common types of therapy as well as touch on some alternative types and how they work and what they hope to achieve. The key is that the therapy has to fit with the person. The origins of therapy: https://www.talkspace.com/blog/psychotherapy-history-of-therapy/Therapeutic relationships: https://www.family-institute.org/behavioral-health-resources/importance-relationship-therapistCBT: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/talking-therapy-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/Psychodynamic psychotherapy: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/therapy-types/psychodynamic-therapyPlay Therapy (Samantha Boyle) https://www.plays2talk.co.uk/what-is-play-therapy-1Avatar therapy (Professor Julian Leff’s work): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22720248Dungeons and Dragons (role play therapy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuDJ-x9HWycReference to mental health in Cambodia (now much improved): https://www.voanews.com/a/cambodias-mental-health-services-critically-neglected/2775810.htmlThe Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296Leafyard - an online CBT based mental health app (partnership): Leafyard.com/healthfixSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHS is a jewel in the crown of British culture offering free healthcare for all at times of need. But it has come under stress in recent years. In this episode I take a look back at what the NHS has achieved and why it is so important.The birth and history of the NHS: https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/health-and-social-care-explained/the-history-of-the-nhsContinuity of care: https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2468#:~:text=A%20new%20research%20paper%20tells,a%20reduced%20risk%20of%20death.The cost of hospital care (bills): https://www.buzzfeed.com/daniellaemanuel/expensive-medical-bills-americaNHS staff sickness: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/29/nhs-staff-sickness-rate-england-record-highNHS in charts and infograms: https://www.health.org.uk/news-and-comment/charts-and-infographicsProfessor Stephen Hawking on the NHS:https://www.facebook.com/RoyalSocietyofMedicine/videos/10154984279978693New NHS roles in the community: https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/expanding-our-workforce/The future of the NHS?:https://www.nhsconfed.org/publications/renewed-vision-nhsSave your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midlife can be a hard time of life to navigate, but why is that the case?When we are younger and trying to establish ourselves we look forward to midlife but when we get there it can feel uncomfortable.I explore why this is the case and what we can do about itLinks:The midlife crisis: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/midlife-crisis/Another take: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/09/14/truth-midlife-crises-painful-many-confront/The happiness curve and the midlife dip: https://www.inc.com/magazine/202303/ali-donaldson/need-some-help-heres-how-to-hire-a-remote-assistant.htmlChange during midlife: https://hbr.org/2008/02/the-existential-necessity-of-midlife-changeEmotional healing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/rethinking-mental-health/201309/10-tips-emotional-healingU3A: https://www.u3a.org.uk/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medical ethics is involved in every aspect of healthcare yet it is invisible.In this episode I look at why it is important and some of the nuances that make it a hard topic to grapple with.Links:Ethical principles via the Clinical Ethics Network: http://www.ukcen.net/ethical_issues/ethical_frameworks/the_four_principles_of_biomedical_ethicsThe story of baby Charlie Gard: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40554462Ethical guidance for doctors: https://www.bmj.com/careers/article/ethical-guidance-for-doctorsPrivate medicine: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health-specials/private-healthcare-must-fuse-ethics-with-efficiency-8052382/Duty of candour: https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-guidance-for-doctors/candour---openness-and-honesty-when-things-go-wrong/the-professional-duty-of-candourAnother recent example of medical ethics in the press: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/12/woman-in-uk-jailed-for-28-months-over-taking-abortion-pills-after-legal-time-limitRationing in healthcare: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41581-021-00404-8Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I look at the concept of intelligence, what it means and whether it even matters on a practical level. What are the different types, how is it measured and are there ways that we improve our IQ? IQ testing - a discussion: https://theconversation.com/the-iq-test-wars-why-screening-for-intelligence-is-still-so-controversial-81428Howard Gardner’s work: https://pz.harvard.edu/resources/frames-of-mind-the-theory-of-multiple-intelligencesVirginia sterilisation act 1924 based on a flawed eugenics theory: http://www2.vcdh.virginia.edu/lewisandclark/students/projects/monacans/Contemporary_Monacans/racial.htmlJason Arday: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/feb/23/jason-arday-to-become-youngest-ever-black-professor-at-cambridgeYoung chess grandmasters: https://khelnow.com/olympics/2023-02-top-five-youngest-grandmasters-in-chess-history#Multitasking and it’s harms: https://www.lifespan.org/lifespan-living/multitasking-and-how-it-affects-your-brain-healthThe cleverest man to have ever lived? William Sidis: https://interestingengineering.com/culture/william-james-sidisImproving intelligence: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/you-can-increase-your-intelligence-5-ways-to-maximize-your-cognitive-potential/Mensa (high IQ society): https://mensa.org.uk/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I look at the effects of the pandemic which still linger. How has it affected us and our health and outlook? It’s been over 3 years since COVID-19 enveloped the planet and there have been myriad effects on people which have affected us in overt and subtle ways.Big picture effects of the pandemic:https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications/covid-decade-understanding-the-long-term-societal-impacts-of-covid-19/The COSMO study: https://www.suttontrust.com/cosmo-the-covid-social-mobility-and-opportunities-study/The effect of the pandemic on young people: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/an-isolated-generation-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-children-and-young-peopleGlobal perspective from Chatham House: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2022/05/how-build-better-world-post-covid-19Rebuilding relationships:https://facultyadvancement.duke.edu/how-can-we-rebuild-relationships-after-covidPTSD and COVID: https://www.ptsduk.org/the-link-between-covid-19-and-ptsd/Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neurodiversity is becoming more of an important aspect of our lives as people are increasingly becoming more neurodivergent. In this episode I look at examples, the origins of the term neurodiversity and what it means for our lives now and moving forward. And I hope you like the quote at the very end of the show. Judy Singer: https://www.forbes.com/sites/drnancydoyle/2022/08/26/hidden-figures-in-neurodiversity-judy-singer/?sh=4ab1f6765446The spectrum and what it means: https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/autism-awarenessSpiky profiles: https://stimpunks.org/glossary/spiky-profile/Dr Asperger: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/aftermath-hans-asperger-exposeMorrisby tests: https://www.morrisby.com/Psychometric testing: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/interview-tips/psychometric-testsOne example of hiring initiatives in the work place: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/professionals/neurodiversity-hiring-initiative.htmlThe Gaps Diet: https://www.gapsdiet.com/Scattered Minds: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scattered-Minds-Origins-Attention-Disorder/dp/1785042211/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AWYVNX2OO5IO&keywords=scattered+minds&qid=1685032359&s=books&sprefix=scattered+minds%2Cstripbooks%2C97&sr=1-1Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pain affects almost all of us at some point. But some types of pain is experienced more severely than other types. In this episode I look at the factors which affect pain and our perception of it and what we can do handle it better.Nociceptors: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-are-nociceptors-2564616The nail in the boot: https://www.painscience.com/biblio/source-of-boot-nail-guy-a-popular-medical-anecdote-about-pain-without-injury-nociception.htmlCOMT gene variation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4151110/Pain and attitudes in Chinese culture: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1084822314547962Chronic pain review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6676152/CBD oil and pain: https://www.healthline.com/health/cbd-oil-for-painLifestyle based approach to chronic pain: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pain-Free-Mindset-Control-Overcoming-Chronic/dp/1785043390/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1T1RG5XNM3Q6X&keywords=the+pain-free+mindset&qid=1685171099&sprefix=the+pain-free+mindset%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1Latest pain research in chronic pain by Prof Shirvalkar: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/05/425386/has-science-cracked-code-chronic-painFibromyalgia overview: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK540974/#:~:text=Fibromyalgia%20is%20a%20chronic%20pain,as%20emotional%20and%20physical%20trauma.The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja-ebook/dp/B0B2VTFFVS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11YZREGJ7IJRN&keywords=health+fix+kindle&qid=1684931474&s=books&sprefix=health+fix+kindle%2Cstripbooks%2C83&sr=1-1. (Kindle price 99p throughout June 2023)!Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.