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A Doctor's View
by Dr Paul Polyvios
A Doctor’s View takes a deeper look at common medical and health-related issues, approaching each topic with clarity, honesty, and a thoughtful, reflective style. Hosted by Dr Polyvios, the podcast connects clinical insight with everyday experience — exploring the medical facts, the psychology behind them, and how they shape everyday life. A calm, engaging space for anyone who wants to understand health and the human experience more clearly — all from a light-hearted but opinionated doctor’s perspective. Instagram: @adoctorsview Twitter: @DrPolyvios Email: [email protected] *Disclaimer* Please be aware that all opinions and content expressed in this podcast do not constitute professional medical advice. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding a
Episodes
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Addiction: Why We Keep Doing Things That Hurt Us
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Why do people keep doing things they know are harming them? If addiction was simply a matter of willpower, nobody would smoke, gamble away their savings, drink themselves into hospital, or spend hours scrolling through videos they...
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The ADHD Explosion
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode of A Doctor’s View, Dr Polyvios explores the dramatic rise in ADHD diagnoses and asks a difficult question: are we finally recognising a condition that has always been there, or are we beginning to medicalise the…
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Stronger Body, Calmer Mind: The Mental Power of Calisthenics
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode of A Doctor’s View, Dr. Polyvios sits down with Viktor from Tough Muscles to explore how calisthenics — simple bodyweight strength training — can transform not just your physical health but your mental well-being…
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Invisible Exhaustion: How Decision and Noise Fatigue Drain Us
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Have you ever wondered why you struggle to decide what to have for dinner after a long day at work? That mental exhaustion has a name—decision fatigue—and it affects everyone, but takes a particularly heavy toll on healthcare...
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Challenging the 'Obesity Paradox': The Truth Behind Being 'Fat but Fit'
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Ready to debunk the myths, lies, and half-truths about obesity and healthy living? Listening to this episode will challenge the 'health at any size' idea that obesity and health can coexist. I dive into a dissection of the 'obesity...
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Perfectionism, Burnout, and Productivity: A Deep Dive into Healthcare Challenges and Solutions
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Ever felt the weight of perfectionism bearing down on you, be it personal or professional? Join me, Dr. Polyvios, as I engage in a profound discussion with Dr. Samantha Anthony about perfectionism and the corresponding burnout it…
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Acne and Roaccutane (Isotretinoin) - My Experience - A Doctor’s View
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode I revisit the topic of acne and relive the experience of taking Roaccutane (Isotretinoin). I discuss some myths around acne and the various treatment options. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/1Xe20F_fK14 Thank you for...
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Eating Disorders and Body Image | feat. The London Centre
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! This episode focuses on an important topic that is becoming more and more prevalent. An eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia is a severe psychological eating disorder where an individual restricts their food intake…
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Perfectionism, medicine, and skewed reality
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! A look at how perfectionism can be a destructive personality trait and why it can leave me feeling superficial and guilty when working as a doctor. I discuss the difficult scenarios medics are often exposed to and how as healthcare...
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Watching 'This Is Going To Hurt'. A Doctor's View
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! **CONTAINS SPOILERS** In this episode I give my thoughts on the recent TV series based on the book "This is Going to Hurt" by Dr Adam Kay. In my opinion it was a masterpiece and will change the public perception of what a doctor…
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Studying medicine at an international university and working in the USA
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode we look at studying medicine at an international university vs a traditional medical school. I'm joined by Dr Josh Ramjist a graduate from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada to talk about these...
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Metabolic health and losing weight | Dr Philip Ovadia
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! For this episode we are joined by a medical colleague in the USA. Dr Philip Ovadia is a board-certified Cardiac Surgeon and founder of Ovadia Heart Health. Once a morbidly obese heart surgeon, struggling to lose weight Dr Ovadia...
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Psychology of medicine with Dr Haidar Al-Hakim
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! We are joined once again with our friend Dr Haidar Al-Hakim for a candid discuss. We discuss the evolution of physician psychology within medicine, hierarchies, the importance of change within ourselves to help us become more…
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Consequences of burnout in medicine
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! A discussion with our friends at Doctor’s in Distress; a charity which is dedicated to supporting healthcare workers suffering within the NHS and prevents suicide within the profession. With 3 guest speakers we discuss: The...
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Imposter syndrome and perceived failure
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode I take a look at imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome leaves you feeling like you don’t deserve your success. You feel as if you have achieved everything through luck, easy obstacles and without merit. This can make...
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Choosing a specialty in medicine and why I left surgery
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! I left surgery to pursue a career in anaesthetics or anaesthesiology for our friends in the USA. In this episode aimed at medical students and Foundation Year Doctors I talk about why I left surgery, my general experience when it...
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From nurse to bodybuilder
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! From amateur gym goer to winning a professional bodybuilding competition, all on top of being an intensive care nurse. With an inspiring story of how you really can achieve anything you put your mind to, Lauren shares her story as...
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Organ donation - A recipients view
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Danny Hiles, received a liver transplant which saved his life. He was diagnosed with Wilson's disease which is a rare autoimmune disease. He shares his story about receiving his diagnosis and what it means to be an organ recipient....
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A Doctor’s View
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Join me, Dr Polyvios for an opinionated view on popular health topics and an insight into medical life. *Disclaimer* Please note that all opinions and the content of this Podcast represent those of the host and the show's guests.…
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Always pleasing others – Cause of unhappiness?
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! How many times have you heard someone complain about a situation and then following with “I just have a hard time saying no.”? Insecurities and anxiety often result in unhappiness and depression, but do we actually recognise this as…
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Nursing on the front-line. When feeling alone doesn't mean you are
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Mental health and wellbeing affects us all. Never has this been more true than over the last few months, especially for key workers and nurses on the front-line during the covid pandemic. Hollie Lawrence is a student nurse who has...
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When controversy meets laughter - a roundtable discussion
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! A special episode. A roundtable discussion hosted by Dr Haidar Al-Hakim host of the Surgical Spirit podcast joined by Dr Shan Hussain host of Enduring Health podcast, Dr Suhail Hussain a portfolio GP and senior tutor and myself...
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Caffeine - Harmful? How much is too much?
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In view of the recent lockdown one thing that a lot of us have probably noticed is just how much tea and coffee we are drinking. This episode looks at the physiological effects of caffeine on the brain and how the effects of…
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Mental burnout when working on the front line. Feat. Doctors in Distress
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Joined by Amandip Sidhu of Doctor’s in Distress and Dr Katie Carpenter, a newly qualified junior doctor to discuss the different stresses on mental well-being that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can have on medical staff and…
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A personal reflection on my experiences - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! After a night shift, I reflect on a some of the hidden pressures that healthcare workers can face as well as an update on the current situation within hospitals. I give my thoughts on the of the coronavirus testing program for NHS...
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New Kidney. New life. Coping with stress using yoga - Ciara Roberts
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! After undergoing a kidney transplant at young age, Ciara Roberts, author of Wholly Aligned, Wholly Alive discovered new ways to cope with the stresses involved with such a treatment as well as new challenges she would have to face…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - A warning, a plea and a thank you
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! An episode I wish I didn't have to publish. I shed an insight into how bad things looking in hospitals and discuss the differences between coronavirus and flu and why we should pay attention to the warning signs and the advice…
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Professionalism and bullying - my experience
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! A look at my experiences of professionalism and bullying within the NHS. This episode looks at the reasons why what we wear to work is important as well as discussing the controversial topic of whether a doctor should introduce...
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Sleep, health and night shifts
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Sleep is essential for all of us and a good sleep cycle is key part of health. Regular poor sleep puts you at risk of serious medical conditions, including obesity, heart disease and diabetes as well as a shortened life expectancy.…
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Frank King | Always laughing. Always suicidal
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Fighting a lifetime battle with depression Frank King has thought about killing himself more times than you can imagine. Frank has led an extraordinary life. He wrote for The Tonight Show for over 20 years, and his journey with...
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IBS. Do you have it? Are you sure?
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! First episode of the new series. I talk about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). What is it? What causes it? What can we do about it? What are the Red Flag symptoms? I will also talk my own personal experience with IBS and the dangers…
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Season 2 - Overview
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! This year, for this season, I'll be focussing on how to make our lives better and healthier. I’ll be meeting people who have changed their lives for the better; taking time out for themselves and adopting new lifestyles be it in the...
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Dr Haidar Al-Hakim on different personalities and taboo topics
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Dr Haidar Al-Hakim otherwise known as ‘The Third Eye Doctor’ is a surgeon, a speaker, an author and a life coach. He joins us once again for the season finale. We discuss the different personality types within the medical…
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Past traumas and current relationships. With Riana Milne
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Riana Milne is a Certified, Global Life & Love Coach, a Cert. Clinical Trauma & Addictions Professional, a Certified Mindfulness Coach, #1 Bestselling author, the Host of her Podcast called Lessons in Life & Love™, an Educational...
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Post night shift rant: Breatharians and political correctness
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! After a long few night shifts, I took to the internet to see what was in the news. It turns out Oxford University have banned clapping. This frustrated me… then after a video on breatharians; talking about how we can live off the...
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Health system bureaucracy. With Dr Shan Hussain
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Dr Shan Hussain is an author, general practitioner, health coach, wellness advisor and ambassador to the World Health Innovation Summit as well as a podcaster and radio presenter. He joins me today to discuss some of the…
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Plant based diets.... Not so scary
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Joined by ‘Soul in the Raw’ founder Marina Yanay-Triner, a vegan blogger, educator and recipe creator, who uses a whole-food plant-based diet as a key to changing her clients lives for the better. An honest and very realistic...
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Gout - How diet can make a dramatic change
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! I am joined by Spiro Koulouris, a sufferer from gout. Spiro has dramatically improved his condition through lifestyle and dietary changes. He tells us how. Spiro's website: Gout & You: www.goutandyou.com Spiro's Facebook page:...
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Video game addiction. Incite violent behaviour?
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! I discuss why it’s so easy for us to become addicted to video games and how to recognise the symptoms. I’ll also look at some of the underlying problems that we need to look out for as to why someone has become addicted. Finally…
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Burnout - An expert's perspective
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! A fascinating episode bringing together two prominent advocates for helping those suffering with stress and burnout. In November 2018 a kind and compassionate cardiologist who excelled in his work and was loved by both patients and...
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Relationships, affairs and why exes are important
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! A more controversial and highly opinionated look at relationships. I discuss affairs, why relationships fail and why having ex partners is not a bad thing. Thank you for listening! email: [email protected] instagram:...
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Cervical cancer and the screening programme (Smear Test)
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Explaining about cervical cancer, what causes it, who is at risk and do you really need to go for screening if you have no symptoms? In this episode I explain all these things and why it is important to go for your cervical smear...
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Dementia – an overview and planning for the future
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! On the back of being privileged to be invited to the Financial Times Health Live Dementia Summit, I have decided to dedicate this episode to dementia and hopefully answer some questions the patients with newly diagnosed dementia may...
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How your psychology works and managing your life changes
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode, I chat with Dr Giles P Croft who is a psychology graduate and former NHS orthopaedic surgical trainee. He left clinical practice to create a career in Health Informatics. He has spoken to audiences about career…
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Fizzy soft drinks. Health risk?
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode I take a look at a recent study which has led to some dramatic newspaper headlines concerning fizzy soft drinks and in particular, diet drinks. Should we take this at face value or is more information needed?…
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The memoir of a surgeon. Dr Haider Al-hakim
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! An entertaining, frank and candid conversation with Dr. Haidar Al-hakim otherwise known as ‘The Third Eye Doctor’. He is a surgeon, a speaker, an author and a life coach. He talks to me about his earlier life and how he became an...
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Acne and my experience with Isotretinoin (Roaccutane)
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode I discuss acne vulgaris, dispel some of the myths surrounding this common skin condition and look at the various treatments available including Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) and what happened to me when I took it....
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The menopause and HRT
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode we look at the menopause. What is it? Why does it happen and what are the side effects? Also explored are the treatment options available for women both pre and post-menopausal including Hormone Replacement Therapy...
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Social media and health
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! A look at social media and its sociological effect with respects to mental health. Are the headlines true? Does the use of social media really cause depression and what are the dangers of spending too much time on social media…
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The devastating effect of burnout - A real life story
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! This episode focuses on the tragic story of a doctor whose life was tragically cut short as a consequence of burnout. I join his brother Amandip Sidhu who shares the events leading up to his death and together with his charity...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A Doctor’s View takes a deeper look at common medical and health-related issues, approaching each topic with clarity, honesty, and a thoughtful, reflective style.
Hosted by Dr Polyvios, the podcast connects clinical insight with everyday experience — exploring the medical facts, the psychology behind them, and how they shape everyday life.
A calm, engaging space for anyone who wants to understand health and the human experience more clearly — all from a light-hearted but opinionated doctor’s perspective.
Instagram: @adoctorsview
Twitter: @DrPolyvios
Email: [email protected]
*Disclaimer* Please be aware that all opinions and content expressed in this podcast do not constitute professional medical advice. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding a
HOSTED BY
Dr Paul Polyvios
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