In the season 6 finale we are joined by our co-founders Dr Daniel Gearon and Chris Cherry. They are two individuals that have been with You Okay, Doc? from the beginning. This fascinating episode gives a snapshot on how YOD was started, including the very first crowd funder - a tough mudder! This is a behind the scenes episode and gives a candid view on the working relationship between Chris  and Dan, which at the very core is why YOD is a success.   Dr Daniel Gearon is a surgical trainee, NHS clinical entrepreneur and recently has completed his Masters with the Judge Business Schoo ..read more

Greg O'Shea is an Olympian, TV personality and all round athlete. Greg represented his country, Ireland at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics playing Rugby 7s and was the winner on the show 'Love Island' in 2019.  If that wasn't enough, Greg now is a presenter of The Six O'Clock show and is pursuing a number of ultra endurance events. Amongst all these achievements, Greg has been open about his personal struggles with mental health, his voice in this area is powerful and he is a real change maker in the mental health arena. His insights, openness, and willingness to talk about mental health in combi ..read more

Chris Cherry is a man that needs no introduction in the You Okay, Doc? world, but just in case. Chris is a co-founder of You Okay, Doc? a UKCP psycotherapist, with over 30 years of experience across the sector. In the 90's Chris set up the men's group and has featured in an array of media including BBC Radio 4 and the BBC News for his work.  A talented therapist, a kind man who has given all of his time to YOD - this episode gives insight into this world, his therapeutic practce and the foundations of You Okay, Doc? Chris and Tom Mitchell (our co-host) navigate a variety of topics and ad ..read more

We are super honoured to have Dr Sula Windgassen as our guest this episodes.  Dr Sula needs no introduction, but just in case,  Sula is a health psychologist, cognitive behavioural therapist, EMDR therapist and mindfulness teacher with over 10 years of working with people who have chronic illness in the NHS, academia and private practice.   If that is not enough, Sula has completed not one, but two doctoral qualifications and has experienced the impact of persistent bladder and pelvic symptoms and is a passionate advocate for women's health.  There is so much to be learnt f ..read more

The 3 peaks YOD squad, regroups and debriefs on the weekend!  From cramping quads, iron men trustees, olympic athletes and the mountaineering GOAT - Jenny Baker, this episodes describes the secret sauce that made the weekend a success. From 17 strangers meeting for the first time in Cambridge to a supportive, vulnerable and connected group at the end of the weekend. 3 peaks was our goal, but everyone came away with a richer experience - we enjoyed the journey, learnt from each other, passed on the egos and endured the pain to complete the challenge.  Download, rate, subscribe and sh ..read more

Cambridge University Professor Giles Yeo MBE  is the guru of how our brains control our bodyweight - coined "The Weight Loss Scientist" by the Diary of the CEO, he is the go to person about genes and our relationship with food. Prof Yeo has also hosted several BBC documentaries, is a best selling author, radio presenter and in his spare time a brilliant singer!   Prof Yeo and Tom Mitchell effortlessly churn out practical advice for working professionals and eating habits, while also addressing  topical issues surrounding weight stigma, our stress response - are you an eater of ..read more

Julia Samuel MBE is a leading psychotherapist, patron for You Okay, Doc & Nurse? and best selling author, including Sunday Times bestsellers of Grief Works, This Too Shall Pass & Every Family Has A Story.  She has taught us so much and we can't wait for you to learn from her too.  This episode is jam packed with golden nuggets as Julia and Tom navigate into topics on judgement, connection, mental health illness, the role of social media and mental health, and learning to accept that life can be difficult.  Julia and Tom also dive into the sacrifice that doctors make for ..read more

In this YODPOD, we get inspired by our conversation with YOD Ambassador, GP & Coach, Dr Alexander Lai.  We discuss:  Dr Alex's personal journey to becoming the mental health advocate for medics he is today - and all the changes he feels so passionately about making for NHS staff An honest account of navigating a personal difficulty during GP training, his experience of accessing support through occupational health & more - and the personal anxieties of taking time out of training His huge variety of mental health roles including for the Royal College of GPs, becoming a ment ..read more

In this YODPOD, we get inspired by our conversation with YOD Ambassador, GP & Coach, Dr Alexander Lai.  We discuss:  Dr Alex's personal journey to becoming the mental health advocate for medics he is today - and all the changes he feels so passionately about making for NHS staff An honest account of navigating a personal difficulty during GP training, his experience of accessing support through occupational health & more - and the personal anxieties of taking time out of training His huge variety of mental health roles including for the Royal College of GPs, becoming a ment ..read more

In this episode, Team YOD were privileged to speak to one of the leading voices in mental health today - the CEO of the Mind charity, Paul Farmer.  We explore:  Where society's mental health is today, drawn from Mind & YOD's experiences - & who the  vulnerable sections of society are The huge increased demand for NHS mental health services resulting in a waiting list of 1.6m+ people  The impact of this on GP demand & workloads - and how they can most effectively address this both in virtual & face-to-face consultations  Why doctors still struggle to s ..read more