Debunking Medical Myths Dr Diggi Podcast

In this episode, I explore some of the misconceptions behind mental health and therapy with Dr Sula Windgassen. She’s a NHS Health Psychologist, experienced in Mindfulness and CBT. Dr Sula is a published author who has completed a PhD focussing on the use of CBT in treating patients with IBS. She has an incredibly engaging Instagram page where she goes by @thehealthpsychologist and frequenly hosts IG lives. I’m very excited to discuss the myths behind mental health and therapy, with a focus on people living with long term conditions
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Breast cancer can be a life changing diagnosis for a woman I’ll never forget the efforts of the team to support women trough their journey.
To dispel some of the myths and to discuss the options available for breast cancer, I’m joined by Dr Tasha Gandamihardja. She’s a Consultant Breast cancer surgeon, trained in London with both a PhD in Surgery and a masters in Surgical education. Dr Tasha hosts the podcast ‘My Breast My health’ where she educates and inspires listeners to learn more about breast cancer. Do check it out.
Do breast implants increase your risk of breast cancer?
Can deodorant sprays cause breast cancer?
What happens when you’re diagnosed with breast cancer?
What is this new breast cancer linked to breast implants?
Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more as top-line myths behind breast cancer. 


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It’s a new year with unfortunately some of the challenges of the last. This time last year, we had no idea that COVID19 would dominate 2020 and change lives forever. 
In This episode, we readdress COVID19, with more information from what we’ve learnt from 2020. Dr Sarah Ann Filson a Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Registrar working in London. She shares her insights and knowledge from working on COVID wards during the pandemic and on the Oxford COVID-19 related clinical trials. 


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I’m joined with Dr Tosin Sotubo the creator of @mindbodydoctor, a friendly and accessible platform to educate and inspire as many people as possible to look after their health. 
With more people taking up vaping as an alternative to cigarettes, Dr Tosin and discuss some of the risks and myths behind e-cigarettes. How is it different to regular cigarettes? iS Vaping really safer? Does it contain nicotine? Listen to find out the answers these questions and more.
#DebunkingMedicalMyths #GP #vaping #e-cigarettes #Health #GP #nicotine #DrDiggi

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In episode 5 I'm joined by Dr Yemi Bello, Dermatology Clinical Fellow and Tumi, The Beauty Chemist.
Together we discuss Sunscreen, anti-ageing products, acne and more.
Dr Yemi Bello – Dermatology Clinical Fellow
Dr Yemi Bello has always had a passion for skincare and hair products, she is currently working as a Dermatology Clinical Fellow. In addition to her 5 years of clinical experience in the NHS, she has completed a Masters in Aesthetic Medicine and a diploma in Cosmetic science. We worked together to host the first ever Alafia Health and wellness hub. It was a day full of talks and workshops, aimed at educating the African and Carribean community in London about health issues that affect us the most. 
@alafiahealth
Tumi – The Beauty Chemist
She’s a Cosmetic scientist who completed her degree at  the London College of Fashion. Having worked in the beauty industry for over a decade and spending a significant proportion of that time working in research and development,
Tumi is a wealth of knowledge on beauty products and their formulations. 
I’m excited for both Dr Yemi and Tumi to share their insights in skincare and make up. She has a wealth of knowledge on beauty products and their formulations and is hugely passionate about her work. 
@mstumi

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In episode 4, I will we be talking about diet trends and how to spot the fact from fiction. From ketogenic diets to sea moss, we discuss it all.
I'm joined by Tai Ibitoye, a registered Dietician, based in the UK.
When’s not on the wards or working on her PHD Research, she's very active on social media, with her incredibly informative posts on her Instagram account @taitalksnutrition.
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If you have any questions about this episodes send me an email, drdiggipodcast@gmail.com or find me on instagram at @drdiggipodcast.


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