Lonely This Christmas? - a podcast by Nik Kendrew
from 2021-12-17T05:00
This week, West London GP Dr James Thambyrajah is back to talk to Nik about the award winning comedy on Apple TV+ 'Ted Lasso'. How does a comedy show deal with being lonely at Christmas? Surprisingly well!
There's also the usual look at the health headlines and the week in daytime TV.
James’s song choice:
BoHo Days from ‘tick, tick… BOOM!’ soundtrack
https://open.spotify.com/track/7k5agf3Bo48jyzXrvrMuhb?si=Y4cvwL0nQt69MOy_psW1Yg
Headlines:
https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn20515-common-drug-combo-increases-diabetes-risk/
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/cant-get-no-sun-mick-jagger-uses-light-therapy-9dkprx790
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/seasonal-affective-disorder-(sad)
Daytime TV
Dr Alex George #postyourpill
https://twitter.com/bbcbreakfast/status/1468919089292787716?s=21
Underage lip fillers:
Beauticians breaking the law on underage lip fillers - BBC News
Dr Rupy Aujla on protein
https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1468153900041596930?s=21
Dr Punam Krishan Hand, Foot & Mouth
https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1468513040073035779?s=21
Dr Nighat Arif health headlines:
https://thismorningitv.page.link/s7tbAQWGCieWZgP98
Dr Xand Van Tulleken cellulitis:
https://twitter.com/bbcmorninglive/status/1468874680937418753?s=21
Ted Lasso on Apple TV +
James’s BMJ blog:
https://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2018/12/18/james-s-thambyrajah-prescribing-compassion-christmas/
Campaign to end loneliness:
https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/the-challenge-of-christmas/
Age UK
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/brighter/
Song of the week:
Is it just me? (acoustic version)
Emily Burns feat. JP Cooper
https://open.spotify.com/track/2KJdJ2GPBhWBr0vugLCrOz?si=0fRJiI8gSfi234hqIEunfg
DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.
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