Episode 22: Hand-Picked Highlights of Season Two

This episode concludes Season Two of All About Doctors Radio; it has signified a real insight into the lives and times of some really fantastic colleagues out there. By just having the opportunity to get under the skin of these amazing professionals, I really get to understand what makes them tick, and the factors and elements that make them who there are. I am rapidly learning that the most effective of us have multiple layers to us, and it's not all about work, but the ability to reach down into our toolkit and pick out a tool just for the right occasion. On the episode the young and insightful Dr Albert Koomson talks about how sport has been important to him in sailing his ship through the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Pauline Morris, founder of Doctors Caring For Doctors talks about dealing with our wayward perceptions of apparent 'failure' as well as accepting others into our lives. Dr Neil Potter, Kent Local Medical Committee representative talks about his hopes for the future of the NHS. Founder of medic wellbeing organisation Medizom, Ross McKean, gives thoughts as to how being allowed to care for patients personally in his early years gave him important skills now as a GP, as well as the possible dangers of social media. Dr Richard Laurent, recently retired GP and great friend, discusses the sinister translocation of acute into chronic stress un the life of a GP.Finally, Dr David Unwin, the British GP who has helped pioneer reversal of type 2 diabetes with low carbohydrate eating, talks about his thoughts on retirement, and the biggest u turn in medical history at 55 years old! We conclude the episode with some stirring and sobering contemplations from David regarding not only a world he knew with out diabetes and obesity, but also an important message for our profession and colleagues out there.I hope you enjoy this carousel of soundbites from these wonderful individuals, and creates a nice springboard and platform for Season Three.