A Doctor's View

A Doctor's View

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Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Months
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About This Podcast

Ever wondered what doctors really think about health trends, mental wellbeing, and the medical world behind the scenes? Join Dr. Polyvios as he cuts through the noise, shares honest insights on everyday health, and explores the challenges of modern medical life—including stress, burnout, and the surprising truths behind your favourite health crazes. From the latest fitness fads to the controversies around diets, vaccines, and mental health, this podcast gives you an insider’s perspective on what really matters for your wellbeing. Thought-provoking, real, and always human—this is healthcare, unfiltered, all from a light-hearted but opinionated doctor’s perspective. Instagram: @adoctorsview Twitter: @DrPolyvios Email: [email protected] *Disclaimer* Please be aware that all opinions and content expressed in this podcast do not constitute professional medical advice. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical questions or concerns. Under no circumstances shall the podcast host or guests be liable for any damages resulting from the use of this podcast.

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Recent Episodes

Addiction: Why We Keep Doing Things That Hurt Us

May 31, 2026 32m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Why do people keep doing things they know are harming them? If addiction was simply a matter of willpower, nobody would smoke, gamble…

The ADHD Explosion

May 07, 2026 30m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode of A Doctor’s View, Dr Polyvios explores the dramatic rise in ADHD diagnoses and asks a difficult question: are we…

Stronger Body, Calmer Mind: The Mental Power of Calisthenics

Aug 24, 2025 59m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode of A Doctor’s View, Dr. Polyvios sits down with Viktor from Tough Muscles to explore how calisthenics — simple…

The Exhaustion You Can’t See: How Constant Choices and Noise Wear Us Down

Aug 06, 2025 26m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Have you ever wondered why you struggle to decide what to have for dinner after a long day at work? That mental exhaustion has a…

Challenging the ‘Obesity Paradox’: The Truth Behind Being ‘Fat but Fit’

Oct 26, 2023 28m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Ready to debunk the myths, lies, and half-truths about obesity and healthy living? Listening to this episode will challenge the…

Perfectionism, Burnout, and Productivity: A Deep Dive into Healthcare Challenges and Solutions

Aug 14, 2023 1h 4m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Ever felt the weight of perfectionism bearing down on you, be it personal or professional? Join me, Dr. Polyvios, as I engage in a…

Acne and Roaccutane (Isotretinoin) – My Experience – A Doctor’s View

Apr 14, 2023 37m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode I revisit the topic of acne and relive the experience of taking Roaccutane (Isotretinoin). I discuss some myths around…

Eating Disorders and Body Image | feat. The London Centre

Jan 18, 2023 56m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! This episode focuses on an important topic that is becoming more and more prevalent. An eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa and…

Perfectionism, medicine, and skewed reality

Jan 04, 2023 17m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! A look at how perfectionism can be a destructive personality trait and why it can leave me feeling superficial and  guilty when…

Watching ‘This Is Going To Hurt’. A Doctor’s View

May 30, 2022 22m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! **CONTAINS SPOILERS** In this episode I give my thoughts on the recent TV series based on the book “This is Going to Hurt” by Dr Adam…

Studying medicine at an international university and working in the USA

May 10, 2022 38m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode we look at studying medicine at an international university vs a traditional medical school. I'm joined by Dr Josh…

Metabolic health and losing weight | Dr Philip Ovadia

Feb 10, 2022 50m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! For this episode we are joined by a medical colleague in the USA. Dr Philip Ovadia is a board-certified Cardiac Surgeon and founder of…

Psychology of medicine with Dr Haidar Al-Hakim

Feb 03, 2022 1h 2m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! We are joined once again with our friend Dr Haidar Al-Hakim for a candid discuss. We discuss the evolution of physician psychology…

Consequences of burnout in medicine

Dec 05, 2021 1h 3m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! A discussion with our friends at Doctor’s in Distress; a charity which is dedicated to supporting healthcare workers suffering within…

Imposter syndrome and perceived failure

Oct 16, 2021 19m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! In this episode I take a look at imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome leaves you feeling like you don’t deserve your success. You feel…

Choosing a specialty in medicine and why I left surgery

Apr 26, 2021 15m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! I left surgery to pursue a career in anaesthetics or anaesthesiology for our friends in the USA. In this episode aimed at medical…

From nurse to bodybuilder

Mar 15, 2021 55m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! From amateur gym goer to winning a professional bodybuilding competition, all on top of being an intensive care nurse. With an…

Organ donation – A recipients view

Jan 18, 2021 30m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Danny Hiles, received a liver transplant which saved his life. He was diagnosed with Wilson's disease which is a rare autoimmune…

A Doctor’s View

Oct 18, 2020 0m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! Join me, Dr Polyvios for an opinionated view on popular health topics and an insight into medical life.   *Disclaimer* Please note…

Always pleasing others – Cause of unhappiness?

Jul 02, 2020 16m

If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message! How many times have you heard someone complain about a situation and then following with “I just have a hard time saying no.”?…

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