Coughy Break

Coughy Break Productions
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Coughy Break is a show written and hosted by two GPs from Dorset in the UK. We will give you helpful and easy to digest health and wellness information, in a fun and enjoyable way. With decades of combined medical experience, Dr Geoff and Dr Sam will guide you through topical and interesting subjects, occasionally joined by some special guest. We look forward to having you with us, for a Coughy Break!

  1. 2 FEB

    Health Coaches and Social Prescribers- two amazing resources available for you- February 2026

    Welcome back to Coughy Break! Sometimes the help we need isn't in a blister pack, a medicine bottle, or a cardboard box with a chemist label on. Sometimes we need the expert help of others, those who work alongside our GPs. In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley are joined by two of our experts, Xanthe Grace, a Health Coach, and Chris Shuter, a Social Prescriber. Dr Geoff and Dr Sam explore what Health Coaching and Social Prescribing is, how it can help, and how to access these amazing resources. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break! Guest information Xanthe works for our partner organisation Help and Care. They are a local charity working in Dorset, and for over 40 years have helped thousands of individuals navigate life’s challenges and opportunities. They work across the south of England to provide information, advice, and direct support to people who need it most. They can be accessed through GP or other health professional referrals, or directly through their website helpandcare.org.uk or by calling 0300 111 3303. Legal Disclaimer All content provided (“Content”) is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or healthcare advice. The content is valid in England at the time of recording. The Content should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Always consult a qualified medical professional for medical matters. Released 2/2/26 Show time 39 minutes 59 seconds Music and audio under license Coughy Break is a Coughy Break Production

    40 min

  2. 19 JAN

    GLP1s for weight loss- the truth about Mounjaro, Wegovy, Rybelsus and what the future holds- January 2026

    And now, time for a Coughy Break! Welcome back to Coughy Break! We hope you have all had a very Merry Christmas and would like to wish you a Happy New Year! Have you made your New Year's Resolutions yet? Any thoughts about dusting off those running shoes and getting a gym membership? Or maybe what about those GLP1s we keep hearing about? Can Mounjaro melt the fat away, can Wegocy make you slim, will Rybelsus get you to drop 6 inches from your waist, and is it worth getting some from your hairdresser's friend at the pub? In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the topic of GLP1s for weight loss. Dr Geoff and Dr Sam look at the facts and give you the latest information about how they work, their side effects, their important safety warnings, if they work or are they just hype, and eveything you should know if you are thinking about starting on them. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at hello@coughybreak.com Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break! General Pharmaceutical Council https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/ Pharmaceutical Society of NI https://psni.org.uk/ Legal Disclaimer All content provided (“Content”) is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or healthcare advice. The content is valid in England at the time of recording. The Content should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Always consult a qualified medical professional for medical matters. Released 19/1/26 Show time 30 minutes 28 seconds Music and audio under license Coughy Break is a Coughy Break Production

    30 min

  3. 5 JAN

    Which is better, AI, the internet or your doctor? - January 2026

    And now, time for a Coughy Break! Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast". In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss internet searching your symptoms, turning to AI to diagnose your aches and pains, and relying on a chatbot to tell you the best course of action for your headache. AI and the internet are not inherently bad, but you need to know how to use these tools to keep them the most helpful. Dr Geoff and Dr Sam look at the increasing use of AI and internet searching your symptoms. And don't forget to listen all the way to the end... If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠hello@coughybreak.com⁠⁠   Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break! Legal Disclaimer All content provided (“Content”) is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or healthcare advice. The content is valid in England at the time of recording. The Content should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Always consult a qualified medical professional for medical matters. Released 5/1/26 Show time 10 minutes 06 seconds Music and audio under license Coughy Break is a Coughy Break Production

    10 min
  4. 2025 Christmas Special: Hangovers, all you need (and want) to know! - December 2025

    25/12/2025

    2025 Christmas Special: Hangovers, all you need (and want) to know! - December 2025

    And now, time for a Coughy Break! Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast". In this festive Christmas morning episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley talk about hangovers! You might have one this morning, or might be wondering how to avoid one in the next few days, and this show tells you all the secrets behind hangovers, what they are, what causes them, how to treat them, and how to avoid them. And we're joined by a very very special guest this morning- I wonder who they might be? Join us in front of the log fire and enjoy a cup of festive coffee with us to start the show, and raise a glass of alcohol-free fizz with us at the end of the show. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠⁠hello@coughybreak.com⁠⁠⁠   Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!   If you need any help with alcohol, here are some links: NHS Alcohol Support- https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/ DrinkAware- https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ Alcohol Change UK- https://alcoholchange.org.uk/ Alcoholic's Anonymous- https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ Turning Point- https://www.turning-point.co.uk/ With You- https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/    Legal Disclaimer All content provided (“Content”) is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or healthcare advice. The content is valid in England at the time of recording. The Content should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Always consult a qualified medical professional for medical matters. Released 25/12/25 Show time 34 minutes 23 seconds Music and audio under license Coughy Break is a Coughy Break Production

    34 min
  5. Sore throats - December 2025

    08/12/2025

    Sore throats - December 2025

    And now, time for a Coughy Break! Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast". In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the topic of sore throats. What causes them, what to look out for, how to treat them, and what to be careful of. Dr Geoff and Dr Sam look at the facts and give you the latest information about how to soothe that sore throat. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠hello@coughybreak.com⁠⁠   Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break! Legal Disclaimer All content provided (“Content”) is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or healthcare advice. The content is valid in England at the time of recording. The Content should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Always consult a qualified medical professional for medical matters. Released 8/12/25 Show time 16 minutes 54 seconds Music and audio under license Coughy Break is a Coughy Break Production

    17 min
  6. Norovirus- The Winter Vomiting Bug that you can get any time of year - November 2025

    17/11/2025

    Norovirus- The Winter Vomiting Bug that you can get any time of year - November 2025

    And now, time for a Coughy Break! Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast". In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the topic of Norovirus, what is is, how you get it, how to look after yourself, and how to stop it spreading. Dr Geoff and Dr Sam look at the facts and explode some incorrect facts in this winter episode. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠hello@coughybreak.com⁠⁠   Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break! Legal Disclaimer All content provided (“Content”) is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or healthcare advice. The content is valid in England at the time of recording. The Content should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Always consult a qualified medical professional for medical matters. Released 17/11/25 Show time 14 minutes 40 seconds Music and audio under license Coughy Break is a Coughy Break Production

    15 min
  7. Winter Health- It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas - November 2025

    03/11/2025

    Winter Health- It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas - November 2025

    And now, time for a Coughy Break! Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast". In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the topic of Winter Health now that summer has truly up and left us. Listen and thaw out as Dr Geoff and Dr Sam defrost some common Winter Health topics and look at the some ways of keeping well. If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠hello@coughybreak.com⁠⁠   Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break! Legal Disclaimer All content provided (“Content”) is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or healthcare advice. The content is valid in England at the time of recording. The Content should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Always consult a qualified medical professional for medical matters. Released 3/11/25 Show time 15 minutes 33 seconds Music and audio under license Coughy Break is a Coughy Break Production

    16 min

  8. 20/10/2025

    Prostate Cancer and PSA Testing- October 2025

    And now, time for a Coughy Break! Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast". In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the topic of prostate cancer and PSA testing. We discuss the pros and cons of PSA testing and help dispel some myths about what seeing your doctor with prostate symptoms may involve. Dr Geoff and Dr Sam give you an easy to understand, digestible episode which will make everything clear. Prostate Cancer UK's website is available at https://prostatecanceruk.org/ If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠hello@coughybreak.com⁠⁠   Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break! Legal Disclaimer All content provided (“Content”) is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or healthcare advice. The content is valid in England at the time of recording. The Content should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Always consult a qualified medical professional for medical matters. Released 20/10/25 Show time 10 minutes 06 seconds Music and audio under license Coughy Break is a Coughy Break Production

    12 min
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Coughy Break is a show written and hosted by two GPs from Dorset in the UK. We will give you helpful and easy to digest health and wellness information, in a fun and enjoyable way. With decades of combined medical experience, Dr Geoff and Dr Sam will guide you through topical and interesting subjects, occasionally joined by some special guest. We look forward to having you with us, for a Coughy Break!

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  • Creator
    Coughy Break Productions
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Coughy Break Productions
  • Show Website
    Coughy Break