In this episode Helen is joined by Shivani, who graduated in Medicine in 2021. Shivani looks back on her experiences of 5th... more

Niamh graduated in Medicine in 2021 and was Wellbeing rep for LivPsych last year. Last Christmas, she wrote a blogpost about the “12 Days of Wellbeing”, including the Ultimate Boxing Day Sandwich: https://mindinconversation.wordpress.com/2020/12/23/niamhs-12-days-of-wellbeing/ If you’re a... more

Medical students have made a vital contribution to the COVID vaccination programme in Liverpool There have been lots of challenges along the way,... more

After a break in podcast episodes, we’re back with a second series. Things are very different to when we were releasing podcast... more

Helen discusses resilience with Dr Warren Donnellan. Warren talks about the ecological model of resilience and identifying the resources that... more

In this episode, Helen is joined by Etienne, a third year diagnostic radiography student who has worked and been on... more

In this episode, Helen talks to Danny Blair, a Lecturer in Radiotherapy at the University of Liverpool. They discuss the... more

In this episode, Helen is joined by Dr Dean Burnett, a neuroscientist and author. They talk about the effect on... more

Helen is joined by Professor Vicky Karkou, Director for the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at Edge Hill University.... more

In this episode, Helen is joined by Professor Laurence Alison and Emily Alison, to revisit the topic of resilience (episode... more

In this episode, Helen is joined by Luke, a junior doctor who worked as a sub-FY1 in the NHS at... more

In this episode Suzi speaks to Tom West, head of operations in one of the University’s institutes, about how he... more

Suzi and Helen look back on the highlights and challenges of starting a podcast in a pandemic. Find out why... more

Medical students and graduates share what they wish someone had told them when they started medical school. We’ve made this... more

In this episode, Helen is joined by Dr Richard Latten, Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Deputy Director of the Wellbeing... more

In this episode Helen is joined by Dr Julie Hanna, Director of Studies for the Occupational Therapy programme at the... more

In this episode Suzi is joined by junior doctor and comedian Matthew Hutchinson to talk about conspiracy theories around covid,... more

Helen is joined by Dr Teodora Manea Hauskeller, Lecturer in Clinical Ethics at the School of Medicine, University of Liverpool.... more

Suzi is joined by Vicky Thornton, who is the Head of Nursing at the University of Liverpool, to talk about... more

In this episode, Helen is joined by Carys, who has just graduated in medicine and has been shielding during COVID-19.... more

Suzi is joined by Professor Pauline Slade, a clinical psychologist and researcher at the University of Liverpool. Suzi and Pauline... more

Helen is joined by Imogen, who has just graduated in medicine. She talks about her experience of working as a... more

In this episode, Helen is joined by Hannah, a 3rd year student nurse. Hannah talks about how she felt well-supported... more

Suzi is joined by Dr Paula Byrne, the lead for PSM on the medical degree at the University of Liverpool.... more

In this episode Helen talks to Shantanu, a second year medical student who founded the Be Free campaign. He has... more

This episode is especially for medical students revising for exams postponed by COVID-19 (but it may be useful to other... more

In this episode, Helen is joined by Megan, a 3rd year student nurse. She talks about her expectations and experiences... more

In this episode, Suzi talks to Professor Kate Bennett, an expert in grief and bereavement research. They discuss what it’s... more

This episode revisits strategies to recharge your mental health: Medical and Nursing students share the things they’ve been doing during... more

In this episode, Helen is joined by Sophie, who worked in the NHS during COVID-19 as a final year medical... more