Why Medics Matter – Details, episodes & analysis

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Dive deep into the art of tough talks with Dr Anna Baverstock. Discover tools and insights that turn daunting conversations into opportunities for growth and connection.

Join Amie and Simon as they dissect the critical elements of difficult conversations, offering clarity and confidence to transform confrontation into collaboration.

Explore the key skills and strategies needed in healthcare leadership with Dr Yvette Oade MBE. Yvette shares her leadership journey and provides actionable insights for professionals at every level.

Join us as we explore emotional intelligence and its vital role in personal and professional success. Learn to recognise, understand, and manage emotions to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and lead with empathy.

Simon and Amie return for another insightful episode, joined by our special guest, Dr Jamie Read—Dean of Lincoln Medical School and an experienced SAS Doctor.

In our conversation, Jamie shares the journey of his medical career, offering candid insights into his experiences as a SAS doctor, his pathway to becoming Dean, and the stigma he's encountered along the way.

We also dive into important discussions about shame, dealing with medical errors, and embracing vulnerability within the profession.

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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’ narrative in medicine. Together, we talk about vulnerability, authenticity, and what it really means to be human in a healing profession.

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.

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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 leaders — starting with how we teach, support, and inspire today’s doctors. Together, we reflect on the pivotal role education plays in shaping the future of healthcare.

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 true mental fitness can create a healthier, more sustainable career in medicine.