Join the Docs

About Join the Docs

"Health is more than the absence of disease, so we tackle topics impacting all aspects of your health and wellbeing. Because we trained as doctors together, are dear friends and believe laughter truly is the best medicine, we find joy discussing the profession we love. It’s like being privy to a conversation that you might otherwise never hear; what goes on "behind the curtains,” while providing clarity and insights to complex issues." Hosted by Professor Jonathan Sackier, a surgeon and Doctor Nigel Guest, a family practitioner, with their 50 years of joint experience in the medical industry they bring you Join the Docs. A blend of fun and facts, empowering our listeners with news they can use to seek the best healthcare. After training in surgery in Britain, Jonathan was recruited to America to help introduce laparoscopic “keyhole” surgery. He loved caring for patients, teaching, conducting research and sharing his passion for medicine. Patients’ needs inspired Jonathan to help develop several medical inventions, including the first surgical robot and various devices, diagnostics, drugs and services. Always valuing Nigel’s perspectives, their shared love of science and humour, and driven by the social constraints imposed by Covid, Join the Docs was born over many late-night video calls and virtual cocktail hours! Nigel grew up in Britain’s ‘Black Country’ zealously to his bizarre accent. A Liverpool University educated doctor, he stoically remained in the country’s northwest building a large National Health Service (NHS) General Practice. Motivated by improving patient care, Nigel increasingly became involved with healthcare management, ultimately becoming CEO of a successful and innovative NHS Commissioning Group, overseeing a £350m budget and leading large-scale cancer care and mental health innovations. Driven by a joint love of education and communication, and believing in the therapeutic power of humour, Nigel and Jonathan have come together at Join the Docs to share experiences, educate and hopefully amuse. Stay happy, stay healthy, as it beats the alternative. You spend a long time dead. To Contact Us: For a deeper dive on this episode’s issue, merchandise and exclusive content, head to www.jointhedocs.com Follow us on youtube.com/JoinTheDocs Follow us on instgram.com/JoinTheDocs Follow us on tiktok.com/JoinTheDocs Follow us on: facebok.com/JoinTheDocs Follow us on: x.com/JoinTheDocs

Publisher

Join the Docs

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Mar 2024

Latest episode

10 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Dec 2024

   Neurological Knock-Knock – Who’s There? Movement Disorders!

   In this enlightening episode of Join the Docs, the ever-curious Professor Jonathan Sackier and the delightfully witty Doctor Nigel Guest dive deep into the gray matter (pun absolutely intended) to untangle the mysteries of the human brain and its trusty sidekick, the nervous system. Who are the guests this week? Joining this week is the insightful Ione Georgakis, an Occupational Therapist and Advocacy Manager for Tourette Action and Dr. Ed Palmer, a fellow Tourette expert and psychiatrist.. Ione and Ed bring a synapse-worthy amount of knowledge and compassion to the discussion, shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals with Tourette syndrome and other movement disorders. Their expertise in therapeutic interventions and advocacy adds a crucial nerve center to the conversation, underscoring the importance of holistic care and patient empowerment. How does the brain orchestrate movement? The dynamic trio pirouettes straight into the topic, exploring the brain’s role as the maestro of movement. Tremors are likened to an over-caffeinated squirrel, while rigidity gets compared to the Tin Man pre-lube job, adding just the right amount of levity to complex concepts. When Parkinson's disease is discussed, The Docs examine it with a careful and informed approach. Diagnosing the condition, they explain, requires a balance of scientific knowledge and clinical judgment, as the symptoms can be subtle and vary from person to person. Treatment options are diverse, including medications and deep brain stimulation, a procedure that involves implanting a device to help regulate brain activity and manage symptoms more effectively. The laughs don’t come at the expense of insight. Stories pepper the episode like synaptic sparks. Ione and Ed  add their own heartwarming anecdotes of resilience and triumph, illustrating how tailored therapies and supportive communities provide vital nourishment for those living with movement disorders. What will you take away from this episode? By the episode’s end, listeners will have a newfound appreciation for the pun-damental intricacies of the human brain, a smile on their faces, and perhaps an irresistible urge to break out into dance—just remember to thank your motor neurons! —-- DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed on Join the Docs are those of Dr. Nigel Guest, Jonathan Sackier and other people on our show. Be aware that Join the Docs is not intended to be medical advice, it is for information and entertainment purposes only - please, always take any health concerns to your doctor or other healthcare provider. We respect the privacy of patients and never identify individuals unless they have consented. We may change details, dates, place names and so on to protect privacy. Listening to Join the Docs, interacting on our social media, emailing or writing to us does not establish a doctor patient relationship. To Contact Us: For a deeper dive on this episode’s issue, merchandise and exclusive content, head to www.jointhedocs.com (http://www.jointhedocs.com/) Follow us on youtube.com/JoinTheDocs  (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP0Wi0DTK3HyhgVxG-9RWLQ) Follow us on instgram.com/JoinTheDocs (https://www.instagram.com/jointhedocs/) Follow us on tiktok.com/JoinTheDocs (https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhedocs?_t=8jDjeeHvjZh&_r=1) Follow us on: facebok.com/JoinTheDocs (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555623274716) Follow us on: x.com/JoinTheDocs (https://x.com/JoinTheDocs?s=20)

2. 

   26 Nov 2024

   Breast Cancer Navigation - Awareness, Prevention, and Hope

   Breast cancer expert Dr Liz O'Riordan joins Doctors Nigel Guest and Jonathan Sackier to share her personal journey and insights on awareness, prevention, and hope for all genders.

3. 

   12 Nov 2024

   The Doctor Is Live-In – Prescribing Laughter At Cheerful Earful

   Surgeon Jonathan Sackier and GP Nigel Guest bring their comedic clinic to a live audience, revisiting hilarious medical misadventures and sharing laughter as the best medicine.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

25 ratings

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