The YODPOD
Episodes
Navigating career change: from doctor to founder & professional athlete with Dr Luke Treharne
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Luke Treharne is both a medical doctor and professional rugby player, best known as the captain of the Wales Rugby Sevens team. Balancing life on a...
Redefining Work-Life Balance in Medicine - with Dr Kiran Bains.
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode, Dr Kiran Bains joins Tom Mitchell in a rich conversation on redefining work-life balance, protecting your mental health as a doctor an...
Kate Beed — Remembering Liz: Suicide, Grief & Duty to Care.
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning — Suicide & MiscarriageThis episode discusses suicide, miscarriage, grief and trauma. Please take care while listening.In this...
Dr Natasha Binnie - Breaking the Mental Health Stigma In Healthcare.
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Natasha Binnie is no stranger to the You Okay, Doc? community. In 2024, she completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge with us, and today she se...
Manley Hopkinson — Leading with Compassion in Extreme Environments.
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're joined by the infamous Manley Hopkinson. Manley needs no introduction, he's an adventurer, explorer, yachtsman - having circumnavigate...
Dr Jo Larkin — Lessons Learnt From Sports Medicine
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jo Larkin is a Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine and works as the Global Medical Director for Sale GP, an international Grand Prix of F50 r...
Climbing Mt Toubkal, North Africa's Highest Peak - Disconnecting to Connect.
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re kicking off Season 6 with a cracker. Our resident host — Patron of You Okay, Doc?, former England Rugby 7s Captain and Olympic Silver Medall...
Dr Dan Gearon & Chris Cherry - The You Okay, Doc? Founders Story.
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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?...
Greg O'shea - Love Island to Mental Health.
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greg O'Shea is an Olympian, TV personality and all round athlete. Greg represented his country, Ireland at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics playing Rugby ...
Chris Cherry You Okay, Doc? Co-Founder - building a healthy relationship with yourself.
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 psycoth...
Dr Sula Windgassen - Deepening Connections
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 psy...
3 Peaks Special
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 3 peaks YOD squad, regroups and debriefs on the weekend! From cramping quads, iron men trustees, olympic athletes and the mountaineering GOAT - J...
Professor Giles Yeo MBE: Everything in Moderation Except Moderation.
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cambridge University Professor Giles Yeo MBE is the guru of how our brains control our bodyweight - coined "The Weight Loss Scientist" by ...
Julia Samuel MBE: Secrets to Vulnerability and Connection.
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Samuel MBE is a leading psychotherapist, patron for You Okay, Doc & Nurse? and best selling author, including Sunday Times bestsellers of Gr...
Bonus Episode - Dr Nicholas Andreou - The future of flexible working in the NHS
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of the YODPOD, we speak to Dr Nicholas Andreou, who is the co-founder of Locum's Nest. Join us as we discuss:Dr Nicholas&ap...
Mental Health Advocacy in Medicine: Ft. Dr Alexander Lai, YOD Ambassador
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this YODPOD, we get inspired by our conversation with YOD Ambassador, GP & Coach, Dr Alexander Lai. We discuss: Dr Alex's personal journ...
Surviving to Thriving - How I overcame mental health stigma to seek support: Ft. Dr Stephanie Slater
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking to YOD Ambassador, Dr Stephanie Slater. We explore: Dr Stephanie's inspirational and honest a...
Challenging Attitudes, Beliefs & Systems for Medics' Mental Health: ft. Former WHO Mental Health Director, Prof. Shekhar Saxena
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brand new YODPOD episode with Prof. Shekhar Saxena: former WHO Mental Health Director & YOD Patron! Being one of the world's leading voices ...
Presenteeism, doing your best & how to stay mentally well in medicine with Prof Nick Glozier
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris Cherry & Dr Katrina Sheikh are joined by Professor Nick Glozier. Nick is a consultant psychiatrist specialising in epidemi...
Doctors' Mental Health in the USA - Our Journey: Ft. J Corey Feist
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We were privileged to host the inspirational J Corey Feist from all the way over in the USA. In loving memory of his sister-in law, New York doctor, D...
Our Mental Health - Post Pandemic: Ft. the CEO of Mind charity, Paul Farmer
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Harvard Medical School Psychiatry Associate Professor Elyse Park on resiliency & stress
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode YOD resident psychotherapist and founder Dr Dan Gearon are honoured to joined by Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital...
You Okay, Nurse? special edition: The mental health of Critical Care Nurses & how YON will help - ft. the BACCN & Drager
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Following the hugely exciting launch of You Okay, Nurse? , we were proud to come together with two truly inspirational change-makers for nurses in thi...
Healthcare systems and supporting workers' wellbeing: Ft. Dame Clare Gerada
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Team YOD were privileged to come together with the brilliant Dame Clare Gerada - who shares so many of YOD's values and aims. Dame Gerada is a...
Suicide in Doctors - In loving memory of Dr Liz Sizer
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Suicide in Doctors - A deeply moving and powerful YODPod episode. That is all we can say. Dr Elizabeth Sizer tragically died by suicide in 2016. Sh...
The GP Life and Wellbeing Tips: Ft. Dr Punam Krishan and Dr Mike Banna
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of our new YODPod Series! We start the series with two INCREDIBLE guests discussing 'The GP Life and Wellbeing Tips&...
Looking after Ourselves, Like We Do Our Patients: With GP Dr Tesh
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's YODPOD with our very own YOD ambassador, Dr Tesh Amarasinghe!We are excited for you to listen to the brilliant and honest ...
Navigating Change as a Doctor: The perspective of Emergency Medicine Consultant, Dr Meenal Galal
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this week's YOD Pod. We are very excited to bring you one of our inspirational Trustees, Dr Meenal Galal, as this episode&...
Achieving your goals with Cystic Fibrosis Ultra Endurance Athlete Sophie Grace Holmes
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's YOD pod. We are very excited to bring you a discussion with the inspirational Sophie Grace Holmes who discusses her cyst...
'What I Wish I Learned At Medical School' - The Hidden Mental Health Curriculum
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this week's YOD pod! We are so pleased to host two of our new YOD ambassadors in this week's episode; Dr Ally Jaffee w...
How To Be A Good Leader & Create a High Performance Culture: Ft. Prof. Damian Hughes
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's very special YOD pod! We are excited to bring you one of our idols, Professor Damian Hughes, co-host of The High-Performan...
Wimbledon Special! Ft. Pascal Collard: US Tennis Coach to Top 20 World Ranked players
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this week's tennis-themed YOD pod for our Wimbledon special to kick off Season Three of the YODPOD! In this week's con...
Embracing changeover
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this week's YOD pod. In this weeks conversation with our host and resident You OKay Doc Trustee and therapist Chris Cher...
Optimising the Mind & Body of A Medic, with Dr. Rupy Aujla, Tom Mitchell & Katie Warriner
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this episode of the YOD pod. In this episode, we have the edit of the You Okay, Doc? Microstep webinar on ''Optimising ...
How To Have A Good Day: In the Medical Profession - Caroline Webb, Mr Aman Coonar & Dr Mark Seaman
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this episode of the YOD pod. In this episode, we have the edit of the You Okay, Doc? Microstep webinar on ''How to have...
How to start a Mental Health Revolution for healthcare workers - with Paul Farmer, CEO of Mind
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this episode of the YOD pod. In this episode, we have an edit of the first webinar we put on for the Microsteps series. Here re...
The Mental Health of our Medical Profession, with Prof. Dinesh Bhugra & Dr. Jonny Mutch
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this episode of the YOD pod. In this episode, we have the edit of the You Okay, Doc? Microsteps webinar on ''The Mental...
Military Vs Medicine - Part 1, with Prof. Neil Greenberg (Microsteps Webinar Series)
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this episode of the YOD pod. In this episode, we have the edit of the You Okay, Doc? Microstep webinar Part 1 of Military Vs Medi...
COVID-19 Feelings
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this week's YOD pod. In this weeks conversation with our host and resident You OKay Doc Trustee and therapist Chris Cher...
The Huddle Webinar with Julia Samuel MBE: Confronting grief, loss and change in today's world
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this episode of the YOD pod. In this episode, we have the edited version of the first You Okay, Doc? webinar series that ran betw...
Microsteps: COVID-19 and mental health: The Medic within the medical system
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this episode of the YOD pod. In this episode, we have the edit of the You Okay, Doc? Microstep webinar on ''COVID-19 an...
Reflections on microsteps; Team work
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this week's YOD pod. In this weeks conversation with our host and resident You Okay Doc Trustee and therapist Chris Cher...
Career chat 2020
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to this week's YOD pod. In this weeks conversation with our host and resident You OKay, Doc? trustee and therapist Chris Ch...
Discussing Burnout
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 15 of the YOD pod. In this episode, we start to discuss what we see burnout as and some of our thoughts and feelings around this....
Guilt Part 2
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 14 of the YOD pod! We are going back to the feeling of guilt, but in this episode, we also talk about it as an important emotio...
Conversations and mindfulness
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the YOD pod, its episode 13. In this podcast we welcome fellow ambassador and paediatric registrar Jonathan to the conversation. In ...
Shift Work
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to episode 12 of the YOD pod. Chris is back in the steering wheel and we are discussing shift patterns as a doctor and some of the ways...
Happy 1st Birthday You Okay, Doc!
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 11 of the YOD pod. This week is slightly different and we are celebrating the 1 year anniversary of You Okay, Doc? In this podc...
Changeover 2020
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 10 of the YOD pod. In this week's podcast we are discussing changeover. Changeover is a huge part of starting our journey ...
Sangfroid; The discussion
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 9 of the YOD pod. This week's podcast is a discussion on the last of the ''Emotional and Mental Health in the age ...
Pillars of strength; The Discussion
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 8 of the YOD pod. This podcast is an open discussion around our recent webinar with Julia Samuel MBE. As the discussion evolved...
''Authentically Agile''; The Discussion
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 7 of the YOD pod! Here we have a discussion around our recent webinar featuring Tom Mitchell. We've titled it ''...
Adversity; The Discussion
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 6 of the YOD pod! This episode is a discussion around the theme of adversity building on the recent You Okay, Doc? webinar with M...
Resilience; The Discussion
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 5 of the YOD pod! This episode is a discussion around the theme of resilience, building on the recent You Okay, Doc? webinar with...
Guilt Part 1
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 4 of the YOD pod! This episode is part 1 of Guilt, here our conversation is based around the guilt we feel as doctors from a day ...
Uncertainty Part 2
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 3 of the YOD pod! This episode is part 2 of uncertainty, we all took a lot away from this discussion where we look at managing un...
Uncertainty Part 1
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 2 of the YOD pod! Thank you for having a listen. Uncertainty is prevalent in every aspect of medicine, from medical school and ...
Kindness and Mental health
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode one of the YOD pod. This week is a conversational piece hosted by charity trustee and psychotherapist Chris Cherry with founder o...