Fresh Heart Podcast
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Join Zarrin as she speaks to invited guests, experts and filmmakers about their health journeys.
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S2 Ep29: Food as a Tool For Change
November 18, 2022 16:30 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBRobin Van Creveld is the founder of Community Chef, a social enterprise passionate about making good food accessible for all. We recorded this conversation about a year ago, however Robin’s message is increasingly relevant. He believes in the power of food as a tool to engage hard to reach communities. He has taught thousands of people including vulnerable individuals often excluded from such opportunities. His students have seen benefits to their physical health, mental health and built l...
S2 Ep28: The big C, fertility and Hope
August 25, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBTHIS IS A SPECIAL CONVERSATION Emily is one of life’s unsung heroes. She is a coach (and quite frankly, one of the best out there!), a mum, a wife, an entrepreneur and an author. On the surface, it all seems perfect. What many people don’t know is that shortly after getting married, she found out she had bowel cancer. Following that, she went on a difficult and traumatic fertility rollercoaster. She talks to Zarrin about her journey. It’s moving, devastating, inspiring and hopeful. I guar...
S2 Ep27: Living with Chronic Pain | How Nathalie Finds Small Wins Living With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
November 19, 2021 20:52 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBZarrin speaks to business-owner, wife and mother Nathalie Larcombe, who shares her experiences of living with chronic pain caused by Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. This is a connective tissue disorder that affects the body's ability to make collagen, impacting everything from hair growth to joint pain to organ function. Nathalie shares her insights of handling childbirth, continuous pain and injury and having to advocate for herself when dealing with the medical issues caused by her condition. This...
26: Dr Kimberly Saddler | Navigating atrial fibrillation as a triathlete
July 26, 2021 19:08 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWe are delighted to share the final episode of this season with you and what an episode. We spoke to Dr Kimberly Saddler, general practitioner, sports fanatic, triathlete and all-round role model. In her late twenties, Kimberly developed a heart rhythm abnormality called atrial fibrillation or AF. As a GP the AF gave her a unique insight into the patient journey. She talks openly about how it affected her exercise tolerance and how she got back to training. It’s such a wonderful and bro...
S2 Ep26: Dr Kimberly Saddler | Navigating atrial fibrillation as a triathlete
July 26, 2021 19:08 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWe are delighted to share the final episode of this season with you and what an episode. We spoke to Dr Kimberly Saddler, general practitioner, sports fanatic, triathlete and all-round role model. In her late twenties, Kimberly developed a heart rhythm abnormality called atrial fibrillation or AF. As a GP the AF gave her a unique insight into the patient journey. She talks openly about how it affected her exercise tolerance and how she got back to training. It’s such a wonderful and bro...
25: Dr Orlena Kerek | Creating healthy habits
July 05, 2021 07:35 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBDo you know what you need to do for good health, but have difficulty actually doing it? If so, you’re not alone! That’s why we’re delighted to welcome Dr Orlena Kerek to discuss how you can create healthy habits. (Spoiler alert – it’s not about discipline.) Orlena trained as a paediatric doctor and is now an advocate for family health. She is also an empowerment mentor, a pioneer, an educator and mother to 4 beautiful children. She wants you to create healthy habits so you feel f...
S2 Ep25: Dr Orlena Kerek | Creating healthy habits
July 05, 2021 07:35 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBDo you know what you need to do for good health, but have difficulty actually doing it? If so, you’re not alone! That’s why we’re delighted to welcome Dr Orlena Kerek to discuss how you can create healthy habits. (Spoiler alert – it’s not about discipline.) Orlena trained as a paediatric doctor and is now an advocate for family health. She is also an empowerment mentor, a pioneer, an educator and mother to 4 beautiful children. She wants you to create healthy habits so you feel f...
S2 Ep24: Brian Simpson | My heart attack, from surviving to thriving
June 21, 2021 10:11 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn 2016, Brian suffered a life-changing heart attack. This came as a huge shock as he was just 48 years and in excellent physical health. He then set out to change the way he was showing up in the world. In 2017, he set out on a solo motorcycle trip searching for his purpose in life. He now calls himself the heart attack thriver and uses his social media platform to support others with heart conditions to go from surviving to thriving. He says, “I look at my heart attack as a gift. It’s...
24: Brian Simpson | My heart attack, from surviving to thriving
June 21, 2021 10:11 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn 2016, Brian suffered a life-changing heart attack. This came as a huge shock as he was just 48 years and in excellent physical health. He then set out to change the way he was showing up in the world. In 2017, he set out on a solo motorcycle trip searching for his purpose in life. He now calls himself the heart attack thriver and uses his social media platform to support others with heart conditions to go from surviving to thriving. He says, “I look at my heart attack as a gift. It’s...
S2 Ep23: Dr Harriet Holme | Eating to create health
June 07, 2021 16:06 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWe are delighted to welcome Dr Harriet Holme to the Fresh Heart Project. Harriet is a wealth of information. She is a registered nutritionist and a former experienced paediatrician. She is also an author, host of the Eating for Health podcast and a lecturer in nutrition. Harriet is passionate about sharing science-backed, credible information to empower you to eat for your health. We cover so much ground from food misinformation to taking supplements to the issues with restrictive ...
23: Dr Harriet Holme | Eating to create health
June 07, 2021 16:06 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWe are delighted to welcome Dr Harriet Holme to the Fresh Heart Project. Harriet is a wealth of information. She is a registered nutritionist and a former experienced paediatrician. She is also an author, host of the Eating for Health podcast and a lecturer in nutrition. Harriet is passionate about sharing science-backed, credible information to empower you to eat for your health. We cover so much ground from food misinformation to taking supplements to the issues with restrictive ...
22: Dr Rupy Aujla | Atrial fibrillation and rising through vulnerability
May 17, 2021 11:08 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWelcome to this episode of the Fresh Heart Project. We are delighted to bring you the second part of my interview with Dr Rupy Aujla. Rupy is an NHS general practitioner, a cookbook author and founder of the Doctor’s Kitchen. This episode is much more personal as Rupy opens up about his own health journey. Rupy was a newly qualified junior doctor when his life changed. He developed atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder which causes an irregular heartbeat, often running ...
S2 Ep22: Dr Rupy Aujla | Atrial fibrillation and rising through vulnerability
May 17, 2021 11:08 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBWelcome to this episode of the Fresh Heart Project. We are delighted to bring you the second part of my interview with Dr Rupy Aujla. Rupy is an NHS general practitioner, a cookbook author and founder of the Doctor’s Kitchen. This episode is much more personal as Rupy opens up about his own health journey. Rupy was a newly qualified junior doctor when his life changed. He developed atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder which causes an irregular heartbeat, often running ...
S2 Ep21: Dr Rupy Aujla | Why food is medicine
May 03, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWe are incredibly excited to share this episode of the Fresh Heart Project as we welcome the one and only Dr Rupy Aujla to the show! Did you know that eating well has medicinal effects? It not only protects your heart, but it can change your brain, alter your mood, support your immune function AND reduce inflammation. This is Rupy’s powerful message. His mission is to educate us on the beauty of food and the effect it has on our health. Rupy is an NHS general practitioner, founder o...
21: Dr Rupy Aujla | Why food is medicine
May 03, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWe are incredibly excited to share this episode of the Fresh Heart Project as we welcome the one and only Dr Rupy Aujla to the show! Did you know that eating well has medicinal effects? It not only protects your heart, but it can change your brain, alter your mood, support your immune function AND reduce inflammation. This is Rupy’s powerful message. His mission is to educate us on the beauty of food and the effect it has on our health. Rupy is an NHS general practitioner, founder o...
5: Mohsen Mirza | Creating community and happiness after heart surgery
April 19, 2021 20:58 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBMohsen Mirza retired from his global, high level IT job with much excitement. What followed was a heart attack and major heart surgery. Through his recovery, Mohsen discovered the magic of community and simple lifestyle changes to power health. Mohsen shares his journey with us in this episode. Join us for a story of unexpected illness and finding peace in recovery. For more information about the Fresh Heart Project please visit our website www.freshheartproject.com. Remem...
20: Mohsen Mirza | Creating community and happiness after heart surgery
April 19, 2021 20:58 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBMohsen Mirza retired from his global, high level IT job with much excitement. What followed was a heart attack and major heart surgery. Through his recovery, Mohsen discovered the magic of community and simple lifestyle changes to power health. Mohsen shares his journey with us in this episode. Join us for a story of unexpected illness and finding peace in recovery. For more information about the Fresh Heart Project please visit our website www.freshheartproject.com. Remem...
S2 Ep20: Mohsen Mirza | Creating community and happiness after heart surgery
April 19, 2021 20:58 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBMohsen Mirza retired from his global, high level IT job with much excitement. What followed was a heart attack and major heart surgery. Through his recovery, Mohsen discovered the magic of community and simple lifestyle changes to power health. Mohsen shares his journey with us in this episode. Join us for a story of unexpected illness and finding peace in recovery. For more information about the Fresh Heart Project please visit our website www.freshheartproject.com. Remem...
S2 Ep19: 9 steps to managing your stress with Lucile Allen-Paisant
April 01, 2021 15:48 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWe are delighted to welcome Lucile Allen-Paisant to the show. In 2016, after a gruelling schedule of working 6 -7 days a week Lucile experienced burn out. She says, “I just wasn’t the positive person I used to be, inside work but also outside work.” Lucile eventually left her job, moved to the UK and set up Mind It, a training company to support employees to thrive both at home and at work. Lucile talks about stress and how it manifests. She discusses how easily we develop unheal...
19: 9 steps to managing your stress with Lucile Allen-Paisant
April 01, 2021 15:48 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWe are delighted to welcome Lucile Allen-Paisant to the show. In 2016, after a gruelling schedule of working 6 -7 days a week Lucile experienced burn out. She says, “I just wasn’t the positive person I used to be, inside work but also outside work.” Lucile eventually left her job, moved to the UK and set up Mind It, a training company to support employees to thrive both at home and at work. Lucile talks about stress and how it manifests. She discusses how easily we develop unheal...
4: 9 steps to managing your stress with Lucile Allen-Paisant
April 01, 2021 15:48 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBWe are delighted to welcome Lucile Allen-Paisant to the show. In 2016, after a gruelling schedule of working 6 -7 days a week Lucile experienced burn out. She says, “I just wasn’t the positive person I used to be, inside work but also outside work.” Lucile eventually left her job, moved to the UK and set up Mind It, a training company to support employees to thrive both at home and at work. Lucile talks about stress and how it manifests. She discusses how easily we develop unheal...
S2 Ep18: Recognising obstructive sleep apnoea can change your life
March 29, 2021 17:10 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBBONUS EPISODE ALERT!!! We are delighted to give you a special bonus episode on sleep. We are joined by 2 experts, Dr Anita Jayadev, a respiratory medicine consultant specialising in treating sleep disorders and Jay Jaye, a sleep technician who is an expert in sleep and ventilation. They share a wealth of information about when to get referred to a sleep service and what to expect. We highlight the most common and incredibly underdiagnosed sleep disorder – obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)....
18: Recognising obstructive sleep apnoea can change your life
March 29, 2021 17:10 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBBONUS EPISODE ALERT!!! We are delighted to give you a special bonus episode on sleep. We are joined by 2 experts, Dr Anita Jayadev, a respiratory medicine consultant specialising in treating sleep disorders and Jay Jaye, a sleep technician who is an expert in sleep and ventilation. They share a wealth of information about when to get referred to a sleep service and what to expect. We highlight the most common and incredibly underdiagnosed sleep disorder – obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)....
3: Recognising obstructive sleep apnoea can change your life
March 29, 2021 17:10 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBBONUS EPISODE ALERT!!! We are delighted to give you a special bonus episode on sleep. We are joined by 2 experts, Dr Anita Jayadev, a respiratory medicine consultant specialising in treating sleep disorders and Jay Jaye, a sleep technician who is an expert in sleep and ventilation. They share a wealth of information about when to get referred to a sleep service and what to expect. We highlight the most common and incredibly underdiagnosed sleep disorder – obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)....
2: Dr Chloe Sellwood | My cardiac arrest | Getting back on the track
March 16, 2021 02:08 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWe are delighted to welcome Dr Chloe Sellwood to the Fresh Heart Project. Chloe is an academic scientist, the national lead for pandemic influenza and the Deputy Head of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR), for NHS England and NHS Improvement for London. She is also a keen runner and in February 2019, midway through a month-long running challenge, Chloe had a cardiac arrest. She was successfully resuscitated and discovered she had been born with a congenital heart abnormal...
S2 Ep17: Dr Chloe Sellwood | My cardiac arrest | Getting back on the track
March 16, 2021 02:08 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWe are delighted to welcome Dr Chloe Sellwood to the Fresh Heart Project. Chloe is an academic scientist, the national lead for pandemic influenza and the Deputy Head of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR), for NHS England and NHS Improvement for London. She is also a keen runner and in February 2019, midway through a month-long running challenge, Chloe had a cardiac arrest. She was successfully resuscitated and discovered she had been born with a congenital heart abnormal...
17: Dr Chloe Sellwood | My cardiac arrest | Getting back on the track
March 16, 2021 02:08 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWe are delighted to welcome Dr Chloe Sellwood to the Fresh Heart Project. Chloe is an academic scientist, the national lead for pandemic influenza and the Deputy Head of Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR), for NHS England and NHS Improvement for London. She is also a keen runner and in February 2019, midway through a month-long running challenge, Chloe had a cardiac arrest. She was successfully resuscitated and discovered she had been born with a congenital heart abnormal...
16: Why can’t I sleep? Insomnia insights with Dr Jade Wu PhD
March 01, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBWelcome to Season 2 of the Fresh Heart Project! We kick off this season by welcoming the amazing Savvy Psychologist, Dr Jade Wu for a deep dive into insomnia. If you or your loved ones suffer with insomnia, we guarantee you’ll come away from this episode with actionable tips. Jade Wu, PhD, is a Board-certified behavioural sleep medicine specialist and sleep researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. She is a frequent guest on popular radio and podcast shows like NPR, and contr...
1: Why can’t I sleep? Insomnia insights with Dr Jade Wu PhD
March 01, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBWelcome to Season 2 of the Fresh Heart Project! We kick off this season by welcoming the amazing Savvy Psychologist, Dr Jade Wu for a deep dive into insomnia. If you or your loved ones suffer with insomnia, we guarantee you’ll come away from this episode with actionable tips. Jade Wu, PhD, is a Board-certified behavioural sleep medicine specialist and sleep researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. She is a frequent guest on popular radio and podcast shows like NPR, and contr...
S2 Ep16: Why can’t I sleep? Insomnia insights with Dr Jade Wu PhD
March 01, 2021 19:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBWelcome to Season 2 of the Fresh Heart Project! We kick off this season by welcoming the amazing Savvy Psychologist, Dr Jade Wu for a deep dive into insomnia. If you or your loved ones suffer with insomnia, we guarantee you’ll come away from this episode with actionable tips. Jade Wu, PhD, is a Board-certified behavioural sleep medicine specialist and sleep researcher at Duke University School of Medicine. She is a frequent guest on popular radio and podcast shows like NPR, and contr...
A New Beginning
January 22, 2021 13:32 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBAs we enter the unknown territory of 2021, the Fresh Heart Podcast is getting ready to evolve. Please join us for this final episode as we take a short break ahead of our return later this year with a bigger, bolder and more inclusive show. Remember, be kind to yourself and small, sustainable steps create great change.
S1: A New Beginning
January 22, 2021 13:32 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBAs we enter the unknown territory of 2021, the Fresh Heart Podcast is getting ready to evolve. Please join us for this final episode as we take a short break ahead of our return later this year with a bigger, bolder and more inclusive show. Remember, be kind to yourself and small, sustainable steps create great change.
16: A New Beginning
January 22, 2021 13:32 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBAs we enter the unknown territory of 2021, the Fresh Heart Podcast is getting ready to evolve. Please join us for this final episode as we take a short break ahead of our return later this year with a bigger, bolder and more inclusive show. Remember, be kind to yourself and small, sustainable steps create great change.
S1 Ep15: 3 Strategies to Cultivate Self-Compassion
January 08, 2021 17:23 - 5 minutes - 5.52 MBWith the dawn of every new year comes the same offering of messages. Improve your health, shred the weight, start a new diet, manage your money, think better, do better, be better, live your best life…….and so the list goes on. There’s a tendency to embrace the concept of a new year, a new you. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss why this is a problematic message. There is strong evidence that if you show yourself compassion then you are more likely to engage with behaviours that...
15: 3 Strategies to Cultivate Self-Compassion
January 08, 2021 17:23 - 5 minutes - 5.52 MBWith the dawn of every new year comes the same offering of messages. Improve your health, shred the weight, start a new diet, manage your money, think better, do better, be better, live your best life…….and so the list goes on. There’s a tendency to embrace the concept of a new year, a new you. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss why this is a problematic message. There is strong evidence that if you show yourself compassion then you are more likely to engage with behaviours that...
1: 3 Strategies to Cultivate Self-Compassion
January 08, 2021 17:23 - 5 minutes - 5.52 MBWith the dawn of every new year comes the same offering of messages. Improve your health, shred the weight, start a new diet, manage your money, think better, do better, be better, live your best life…….and so the list goes on. There’s a tendency to embrace the concept of a new year, a new you. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss why this is a problematic message. There is strong evidence that if you show yourself compassion then you are more likely to engage with behaviours that ...
S1 Ep14: Why Giving to Others is Good For Your Health
December 25, 2020 02:17 - 9 minutes - 9.41 MBWe would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas. It is the season of goodwill so on this episode, we dive into the topic of giving to others without expecting anything in return. The overwhelming evidence suggests that giving has multiple health benefits. It makes you happy, improves your physical and mental health, improves social connections, benefits the workplace and best of all, it’s contagious! Whether you choose to give money, time, knowledge or simply make a cup of tea for s...
14: Why Giving to Others is Good For Your Health
December 25, 2020 02:17 - 9 minutes - 9.41 MBWe would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas. It is the season of goodwill so on this episode, we dive into the topic of giving to others without expecting anything in return. The overwhelming evidence suggests that giving has multiple health benefits. It makes you happy, improves your physical and mental health, improves social connections, benefits the workplace and best of all, it’s contagious! Whether you choose to give money, time, knowledge or simply make a cup of tea for s...
13: Professor Shakeel Qureshi | Paediatric Cardiologist | Rising through obstacles to save lives
December 14, 2020 20:16 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBPROFESSOR SHAKEEL QURESHI is an award-winning paediatric cardiologist who has dedicated his life to serving children born with heart abnormalities. He has saved the lives of countless children both here and around the world. He has published over 170 papers, several reviews and book chapters. He has masterminded the development of key-hole procedures so that children avoid open heart surgery. He works tirelessly around the world on his mission to reduce the knowledge gap between doctors in t...
S1 Ep13: Professor Shakeel Qureshi | Paediatric Cardiologist | Rising through obstacles to save lives
December 14, 2020 20:16 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBPROFESSOR SHAKEEL QURESHI is an award-winning paediatric cardiologist who has dedicated his life to serving children born with heart abnormalities. He has saved the lives of countless children both here and around the world. He has published over 170 papers, several reviews and book chapters. He has masterminded the development of key-hole procedures so that children avoid open heart surgery. He works tirelessly around the world on his mission to reduce the knowledge gap between doctors in t...
S1 Ep12: The Power of a Good Morning Routine
November 27, 2020 16:47 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBWhat is your morning routine like? What wakes you up? What is the first thing you do? What is the first thing you reach for? Is it a mad rush to get ready? How does your morning routine make you feel? This podcast episode delves into the subject of morning routines. A good morning routine sets you up for the day as well as improving both physical and mental wellbeing. We discuss the 3 “P’s” of designing your morning: preparation, pausing and positivity. Preparation the night before, ...
12: The Power of a Good Morning Routine
November 27, 2020 16:47 - 9 minutes - 8.54 MBWhat is your morning routine like? What wakes you up? What is the first thing you do? What is the first thing you reach for? Is it a mad rush to get ready? How does your morning routine make you feel? This podcast episode delves into the subject of morning routines. A good morning routine sets you up for the day as well as improving both physical and mental wellbeing. We discuss the 3 “P’s” of designing your morning: preparation, pausing and positivity. Preparation the night before, ...
11: Circadian Rhythms and Morning Heart Attacks
November 13, 2020 12:38 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBOn this podcast episode we discuss why there is an association between the morning hours and heart attacks. As species of planet earth, we have all evolved in tune with its rhythms. When the sun rises, our day begins and when the sun sets, we rest. It’s like we’re instruments in an orchestra and the rotating earth is the conductor. As a result, almost every organism that inhabits this planet has its own rhythm. Our daily rhythm or circadian rhythm is just over 24 hours long. It oscillat...
S1 Ep11: Circadian Rhythms and Morning Heart Attacks
November 13, 2020 12:38 - 8 minutes - 8.26 MBOn this podcast episode we discuss why there is an association between the morning hours and heart attacks. As species of planet earth, we have all evolved in tune with its rhythms. When the sun rises, our day begins and when the sun sets, we rest. It’s like we’re instruments in an orchestra and the rotating earth is the conductor. As a result, almost every organism that inhabits this planet has its own rhythm. Our daily rhythm or circadian rhythm is just over 24 hours long. It oscillat...
S1 Ep10: Ricky Kapoor | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy | Taking control
November 02, 2020 18:54 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWe are delighted to welcome Ricky Kapoor onto the podcast for our very first interview. Ricky has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a genetic condition that affects the heart muscle and makes the walls of the heart chambers thicken. For most people HCM doesn’t have a big impact on life. Some don’t have symptoms. Ricky is one of a small number for whom it is more serious. He is at risk of developing life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms and therefore has an implantable cardioverter defib...
10: Ricky Kapoor | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy | Taking control
November 02, 2020 18:54 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWe are delighted to welcome Ricky Kapoor onto the podcast for our very first interview. Ricky has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a genetic condition that affects the heart muscle and makes the walls of the heart chambers thicken. For most people HCM doesn’t have a big impact on life. Some don’t have symptoms. Ricky is one of a small number for whom it is more serious. He is at risk of developing life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms and therefore has an implantable cardioverter defib...
9: "Stay in the present and trust yourself"
October 08, 2020 12:31 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBAs a physician, the biggest lessons that I have learnt are not from a textbook or from passing an exam. They come from the experiences, the courage and the generosity of my patients who have shared their experiences and advice. On this episode, I share the wisdom from a patient who is 102 years old. We all take different messages from things we hear. I hope that within this person’s wisdom, there is something that will lift you up. For more information about the Fresh Heart Proje...
S1 Ep9: "Stay in the present and trust yourself"
October 08, 2020 12:31 - 3 minutes - 3.04 MBAs a physician, the biggest lessons that I have learnt are not from a textbook or from passing an exam. They come from the experiences, the courage and the generosity of my patients who have shared their experiences and advice. On this episode, I share the wisdom from a patient who is 102 years old. We all take different messages from things we hear. I hope that within this person’s wisdom, there is something that will lift you up. For more information about the Fresh Heart Proje...
8: Economic Recessions and Health
September 28, 2020 10:24 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBThe UK has officially entered an economic recession but what does that mean for your health? On this episode of the Fresh Heart Podcast we explore the health effects of financial downturns and how you can protect your heart in difficult economic times. Research looking at health in times of economic hardship is counterintuitive. Did you know there is data suggesting that when high income countries enter a recession, the mortality rate falls? Despite this surprising finding, recessions a...
S1 Ep8: Economic Recessions and Health
September 28, 2020 10:24 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBThe UK has officially entered an economic recession but what does that mean for your health? On this episode of the Fresh Heart Podcast we explore the health effects of financial downturns and how you can protect your heart in difficult economic times. Research looking at health in times of economic hardship is counterintuitive. Did you know there is data suggesting that when high income countries enter a recession, the mortality rate falls? Despite this surprising finding, recessions a...