The Doctor Will Hear You Now

The Doctor Will Hear You Now

Dr. Zoe is a practicing GP you may have seen on your telly but, in this podcast series, it’s not going to be business as usual. Zoe is stepping out of her white coat, setting aside the stethoscope, and handing the microphone to the patient. In each episode of this series, this podcast will explore a health condition which is riddled with stigma and misinformation. By passing the microphone (literally!) to a well-known name, join Zoe to learn their story. Plus, with the help of our wonderful series sponsor Bupa, each episode will also feature a professional who has expertise in the field. Together, we’ll all leave each episode with a greater understanding. This podcast series is sponsored by Bupa. Bupa's purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. As the UK’s leading health insurer, Bupa’s experts join Zoe and her guests in each episode to add their own clinical perspective to the discussion. Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever it is you're listening now. Make sure to Subscribe or Follow, Rate and Review to help others find the podcast. The Doctor Will Hear You Now is an Insanity Studios production.

Episodes

July 25, 2023 59 mins
To wrap up this series, Dr Zoe chose a topic which is a talking point across media, news, and even conversations with our friends - where do we start with our gut health?!

Joining this week is actress and former Strictly star Catherine Tyldesley to talk us through her journey to discovering more about her gut health. Plus, expert Naimh Hennessy joins to give her brilliant, achievable advice.

Niamh Hennessy is...
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A guest that Zoe had in mind since before even recording this series, Zoe is thrilled to be sitting down with Christine McGuinness to discuss her experience of both ADHD and Autism.

Zoe hears about Christine's unique experience of both raising neurodivergent children and recognising the qualities in herself. Plus, Zoe & Christine are then joined by expert Rajeev Dhar to open up the conversation further.

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    July 11, 2023 49 mins
    Emmanuel Sonubi is a comedian who had heart failure live on stage during a gig. How did this happen to a man who appeared as healthy as you can be? And what was his road to recovery following this?

    Emmanuel Sonubi will be performing brand new show, Curriculum Vitae at this years Edinburgh Fringe from August 2nd – 28th at Underbelly, The Dairy Room. Tickets available here.

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    Today is the first time Zoe features another Doctor on The Doctor Will Hear You Now, but this week's guest is here to talk about their own personal, not professional, experience.

    Dr. Alex George joins Zoe to open up about his experience of body image and a complicated relationship with food, and we're so grateful to him for doing so. Plus, they are then joined by expert Helen Murphy to add her own expertise to the con...
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    June 27, 2023 53 mins
    Dr. Zoe sits down with the name behind some of the most recognisable vocal talents in the UK for a conversation around Crohn's Disease. Joining Zoe this week to discuss her journey to diagnosis (as she approaches forty years with the disease no less!) is Carrie Grant.

    Then, the pair are joined by Dr. Devinder Bansi to bring his own expertise to this topic.

    You can find Carrie's book here.

    For more in...
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    This week, Zoe takes on the topic of mental health, specifically through the lens of being a Mother.

    Joining this week is psychotherapist, and Mum herself, Anna Mathur. In this episode, Anna sets aside her own expertise to speak about her own authentic experience of her own mental health. Plus, Zoe is delighted to welcome back Dr Petra Simić, Medical Director for Bupa Health Clinics, who we met in the Bowel Cancer epi...
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    June 13, 2023 50 mins
    This is the only episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now that features the big "C" word. 

    Joining Zoe this week is the incredible Charlene White to discuss her experience of bowel cancer, including the diagnosis and sad passing of her mother. Together they discuss the stigma, prevention, how we find it hard to talk about death, and so much more.

    Plus, joining this week is Dr Petra Simić, Medical Director for ...
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    When Zoe sat down to plan this series which focuses on health conditions full of misconceptions and misinformation, endometriosis had to be top of the list.

    It's as common as asthma, and yet an incredibly huge number of people haven't heard of the condition. Dr. Zoe is joined by TV broadcaster Michelle Ackerley to hear her journey to diagnosis and beyond. Later on in the episode, we welcome back Dr Sam Wild (who you m...
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    May 30, 2023 44 mins
    On this week's episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now, Dr. Zoe is joined by world-renowned athlete, Adelle Tracey. Adelle's life has been significantly shaped by dementia as her Grandmother Patricia was diagnosed with it, and sadly passed away a couple of years later. 

    Also joining Adelle is Fran Vandelli from Bupa who has worked in dementia care for many years. Fran will share her professional and personal perspecti...
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    May 23, 2023 47 mins
    Dr Zoe is delighted to be joined by broadcaster, and now author, Lisa Snowdon to unpack menopause. Lisa takes Zoe through her experience of symptoms, diagnosis, and journey to reaching peace with her menopause.

    Also joining the pair is expert Dr Sam Wild to bring both her expertise and personal experience with surgical menopause following her hysterectomy.

    Whether you are currently experiencing menopause, w...
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    Coming soon: The Doctor Will Hear You Now with Dr Zoe Williams.

    Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever it is you're listening now.

    Make sure to Subscribe or Follow, Rate and Review to help others find the podcast.


    The Doctor Will Hear You Now, is an Insanity Podcasts production.
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