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Welcome to Why Medics Matter, a podcast exploring the challenges, triumphs, and unique experiences of doctors in today’s NHS. Hosted by Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Simon Frazer from DoctorsTraining, this show is for doctors, by doctors.Each episode covers topics that matter to medics - medical education, mental fitness, leadership, career development, and the realities of life on the frontline. With decades of experience in medicine, education leadership, and coaching, Amie and Simon offer insightful conversations, real-life stories, and actionable advice to help doctors have a sustainable and rewarding career in the NHS.At the heart of Why Medics Matter is a values-driven mission: to support the NHS workforce with impactful development opportunities. Backed by DoctorsTraining’s expertise, including organisational psychologists, senior medical educators, and leadership specialists, our goal is to help doctors rediscover balance, purpose, and development.Join us as we speak with inspira
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Why Medics Matter, a podcast exploring the challenges, triumphs, and unique experiences of doctors in today’s NHS. Hosted by Dr Amie Burbridge and Dr Simon Frazer from DoctorsTraining, this show is for doctors, by doctors.
Why Medics Matter is hosted by DoctorsTraining. The show has published 42 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Dr Shashi Madhapura: SAS Doctors Are Already Doing the Work. So Why Aren’t They Recognised?" (19 October 2026, 39 minutes), "Steve Peters: The Chimp Paradox for Doctors" (5 October 2026, 61 minutes), and "We've Regulated the Joy Out of Medicine. Here's How We Get It Back" (21 September 2026, 34 minutes).
Why Medics Matter publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 42 episodes.
Booking probability for Why Medics Matter is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Why Medics Matter requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Why Medics Matter's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Why Medics Matter are Health & Wellness Services and Universities & Colleges. Why Medics Matter has a health audience.
DoctorsTraining hosts Why Medics Matter, a health podcast with 42 episodes published.
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Why Medics Matter
Most of us were told that moving from specialty doctor to specialist is about putting in the years, building a solid appraisal portfolio and waiting for someone to notice. But what if the work that proves you’re ready...
Why Medics Matter
Most of us have been told that a good doctor stays calm, keeps control, and doesn't let emotion get in the way. But what if control isn't something your brain can actually do? What if the anxiety, frustration and...
Why Medics Matter
Most of us have been told that the way to protect standards and patient safety is more structure: tighter curricula, exact numbers, rigid pathways, committing to a specialty by 24 and staying on that line to the end...
Why Medics Matter
Most of us have been told that if a doctor is struggling with organisation, communication or exams, the problem is effort, attitude or resilience. But what if the very traits that got them into medical school, the hyper...
Why Medics Matter
Most of us picture high performance as a Formula One pit stop: elite talent, huge resources, everyone flat out. In medicine we've quietly absorbed a version of that, the doctor as superhuman, no lunch, no sleep, just...
Episode #15
Your inbox is full, you've got reports to write, and you're typing it all one finger at a time. Why Medics Matter, from DoctorsTraining, for time-poor doctors who suspect AI could help but feel behind. Yasmeen Hyatt, an...
Episode #15
<p>Your inbox is full, you've got reports to write, and you're typing it all one finger at a time. Why Medics Matter, from DoctorsTraining, for time-poor doctors who suspect AI could help but feel behind. Yasmin Hyatt...
Episode #14
<p>Why Medics Matter is DoctorsTraining's podcast for doctors who've been told to just "be more resilient." This week, Dr Claire Ashley author of The Burnout Doctor, now published in eight countries, makes the case that...
Episode #14
Why Medics Matter is DoctorsTraining's podcast for doctors who've been told to just "be more resilient." This week, Dr Claire Ashley author of The Burnout Doctor , now published in eight countries, makes the case that...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode, Simon and Amie discuss an often overlooked skill for healthcare professionals, influence and negotiation. </p><p>While technical medical skills are explicitly taught, the art of navigating...
Episode #13
In this episode, Simon and Amie discuss an often overlooked skill for healthcare professionals, influence and negotiation. While technical medical skills are explicitly taught, the art of navigating interpersonal...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode of Why Medics Matter, Amie and Simon look further at imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and burnout among medical professionals. </p><p>Together Amie and Simon break down the five classic types of...
Episode #11
<p>Have you ever felt like a fraud at work, or believed that your clinical success was just a stroke of luck? You are not alone alone. </p><p>In this episode of Why Medics Matter, Simon and Amie are joined by GP...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode Simon and Amie undertake a candid reflection following their interview with Dr. Jason Hancock.</p><p>They tackle one of the most challenging yet essential aspects of practicing medicine, managing and...
Episode #9
<p>In an era of AI and increasing data is clinical uncertainty a thing of the past? </p><p>Simon and Amie are joined by Dr Jason Hancock, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Director of Medical Education. Together, they...
Episode #8
<p><b>Why do we stay silent when we witness inappropriate behaviour at work? </b></p><p>In this episode Simon and Amie look at the psychology of the bystander effect and how it impacts the NHS.</p><p>They explore the...
Episode #7
<p>"I’ve been a doctor for 20 years, but for the first 15, I’d never heard of sexual safety in the workplace... why are we talking about this now?" </p><p>In this vital episode, Amie and Simon are joined by Dr. Ellen...
Episode #6
<p>"It Wasn't Like That When I Was a Trainee..."</p><p>Have you ever caught yourself saying this on the ward? You’re not alone!</p><p>Simon and Amie reflect on the generational differences in medicine, how they can...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode of Amie and Simon are joined by Dr. Toni Brunning to explore the fascinating world of Generational Intelligence.</p><p>Is the generational gap in the NHS a source of unavoidable friction, or an...
Episode #4
<p>Amie and Simon talk about shame and culture, and the importance of being open and honest and developing compassionate communities. </p><p>Remember, you matter. </p><b>Support the show:</b> If you found value in this...
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NHL Telestration Producer - ESPN & Former NHL Video Coach, Inside the Coaches’ Room
GP, burnout specialist, author of ‘The Burnout Doctor’, The Burnout Doctor
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Royal College of Ophthalmologists
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