A Doctor's View
Dr Paul Polyvios
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A Doctor’s View takes a deeper look at common medical and health-related issues, approaching each topic with clarity, honesty, and a thoughtful, reflective style.
Hosted by Dr Polyvios, the podcast connects clinical insight with everyday experience — exploring the medical facts, the psychology behind them, and how they shape everyday life.
A calm, engaging space for anyone who wants to understand health and the human experience more clearly — all from a light-hearted but opinionated doctor’s perspective.
Instagram: @adoctorsview
Twitter: @DrPolyvios
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*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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Stronger Body, Calmer Mind: The Mental Power of Calisthenics
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…
Invisible Exhaustion: How Decision and Noise Fatigue Drain Us
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'
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 'health…
Perfectionism, Burnout, and Productivity: A Deep Dive into Healthcare Challenges and Solutions
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
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
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
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 working…
Watching 'This Is Going To Hurt'. A Doctor's View
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 that…
Always pleasing others – Cause of unhappiness?
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.”?…
Nursing on the front-line. When feeling alone doesn't mean you are
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!Mental health and wellbeing affects us all. Never has this been more true than over the last few months, especially for key workers and…
When controversy meets laughter - a roundtable discussion
If you have any comments or suggestions, send us a text message!A special episode. A roundtable discussion hosted by Dr Haidar Al-Hakim host of the Surgical Spirit podcast joined by Dr Shan Hussain…
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A Doctor's View has published 61 episodes since May 2019, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.
A Doctor's View is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 36m.
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