Why Medics Matter
Episodes
Do You Have Imposter Syndrome? The 5 Types Affecting Doctors
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Why Medics Matter, Amie and Simon look further at imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and burnout among medical professionals. Toget...
The Perfectionism Trap: Why Imposter Phenomenon Can Lead to Doctor Burnout
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like a fraud at work, or believed that your clinical success was just a stroke of luck? You are not alone alone. In this episode o...
How to Embrace Clinical Uncertainty
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Simon and Amie undertake a candid reflection following their interview with Dr. Jason Hancock.They tackle one of the most challenging ...
Mastering Clinical Uncertainty: Why Curiosity is an Integral Skill for Every Doctor
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In an era of AI and increasing data is clinical uncertainty a thing of the past? Simon and Amie are joined by Dr Jason Hancock, a Consultant Psychiat...
How to Be an Active Bystander: The 4 D’s of Challenging Workplace Harassment
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we stay silent when we witness inappropriate behaviour at work? In this episode Simon and Amie look at the psychology of the bystander effect ...
Beyond the Banter: A Doctor’s Guide to Sexual Safety.
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"I’ve been a doctor for 20 years, but for the first 15, I’d never heard of sexual safety in the workplace... why are we talking about this no...
"It Wasn't Like That When I Was a Trainee..."
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"It Wasn't Like That When I Was a Trainee..."Have you ever caught yourself saying this on the ward? You’re not alone!Simon and Amie r...
Bridging the Gap; Generational Intelligence in Medicine
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Amie and Simon are joined by Dr. Toni Brunning to explore the fascinating world of Generational Intelligence.Is the generational ga...
Let's talk about Shame.
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amie and Simon talk about shame and culture, and the importance of being open and honest and developing compassionate communities. Remember, you matt...
Unpacking Shame in Medicine
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and honest episode of Why Medics Matter, we step into the uncomfortable territory of shame in medicine. It’s the feeling that keeps us ...
The Medical Training Review: Phase 1 Diagnostic Report - A Debrief
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The first phase of the The Medical Training Review was published in October 2025. Amie and Simon reflect on the review and how things might look for ...
The Art of Communication
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2! Simon and Amie are joined by Dr Vijay Nayar to explore one of the most critical skills in medicine, communication.In this episod...
The Best of 2025!
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the end of the very first year of Why Medics Matter and to celebrate, Simon and Amie have curated some of their favourite moments from the incr...
Optimising Your Job Plan
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simon and Amie explore the all important job plan. They reflect on how to negotiate it, optimise it, and build a job plan that works for you.https://w...
Becoming a Consultant: What No One Tells You
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The transition to becoming a Consultant or SAS Doctor is one of the biggest steps in a medical career. In this episode, Simon and Amie are joined by D...
Do you know the difference between specialty and specialist SAS roles?
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simon and Amie reflect on the importance of autonomy and identity for SAS doctors. We discuss how labels can empower and limit us and how autonomy an...
Celebrating SAS Doctors - The unsung heroes of Medicine
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s SAS Week, and Simon and Amie are joined by Dr Swetha Maddula Batambuze, SAS Chair at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.Together, they refle...
Improving Resident Doctor's Working Lives
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the 29th August, NHS England published the 10 Point Plan to improve resident doctors’ working lives. Simon and Amie discuss the ten points and as...
What makes an effective educator and supervisor?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Professor Namita Kumar, Rheumatologist and Postgraduate Dean for North East England and North Cumbria, shares practical tips on becom...
Learning to Say No
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we find it so difficult to say no?Amie and Simon discuss the power of saying no and provide useful tips to help with those difficult conversati...
Setting Boundaries in Medicine
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boundaries in medicine are vital for our mental fitness.In this episode, Simon and Toni reflect on the increasingly blurred lines between work and hom...
Coaching: More Than Just a Conversation
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amie and Simon dive into the transformative power of coaching and the surprising ways it can elevate your career. From the art of act...
Coaching for doctors
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between coaching and mentoring?Simon is joined by Dr Susy Stirling, an Associate Dean in Yorkshire and H...
Valuing Educators
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon and Toni have an honest conversation about what it really means to feel valued as an educator. They share stories from their ow...
Inspiring Leadership: Shaping the Future of Medical Education
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great leadership starts in education. In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Jo Szram to explore how we can grow the next generation of medical ...
Mental Fitness - Stop Weaponising Resilience
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Amie and Simon unpack the idea of ‘resilience’ — and why it’s time to stop using it as a weapon. We explore how building...
Doctors as Humans, not Heroes
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Jess Morgan, paediatrician and mental health advocate, to explore why it’s time to move beyond the ‘hero’ ...
Dissecting Professional Identity
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever made a medical error?Join Simon and Amie as we reflect on what making an error can do to our professional identity. For additional resou...
Unlocking the potential of the SAS Grade
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simon and Amie return for another insightful episode, joined by our special guest, Dr Jamie Read—Dean of Lincoln Medical School and an experienced S...
Dissecting Emotional Intelligence
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore emotional intelligence and its vital role in personal and professional success. Learn to recognise, understand, and manage emoti...
Demystifying Leadership in Healthcare
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the key skills and strategies needed in healthcare leadership with Dr Yvette Oade MBE. Yvette shares her leadership journey and provides actio...
Dissecting Difficult Conversations
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amie and Simon as they dissect the critical elements of difficult conversations, offering clarity and confidence to transform confrontation into ...
Demystifying Difficult Conversations
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive deep into the art of tough talks with Dr Anna Baverstock. Discover tools and insights that turn daunting conversations into opportunities for g...
Why Medics Matter: Trailer
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Give us a couple of minutes and we'll fill you in on what Why Medics Matter is all about - listen to our short trailer for an insight into the po...