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The Dokkcast is an evidence-led health podcast hosted by Dr Nara Daubeney, consultant ENT surgeon, entrepreneur and innovator. Eminent doctors, clinicians and researchers explain complex medical subjects in plain language you can understand and use. No hype, no fads, no misinformation. We cover everything from heart health and cancer care to women’s health, mental wellbeing and healthier ageing. You can listen or watch every episode, and you’ll find show notes and chapters at thedokkcast.com. The Dokkcast provides general information and education only. It does not replace individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional about your own health. Brought to you by Udokk, a platform built around credibility, not virality. udokk.com © Udokk Ltd. Company number 16772147. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3d ago

    Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Women Ignore | Royal Marsden Oncologist Prof. Susana Banerjee

    Bloating that won't go away. Bleeding after the menopause. Symptoms that are easy to brush off. Prof. Susana Banerjee, Consultant Medical Oncologist at The Royal Marsden and Professor in Women's Cancers at The Institute of Cancer Research, joins Dr Nara Daubeney to break the silence on gynae cancers. In this episode of the Dokkcast: • The five gynaecological cancers: ovarian, womb (endometrial), cervical, vulval and vaginal • The early signs of ovarian cancer, and how long to wait before seeing your GP • What happens next: CA125 blood test, ultrasound, scans and biopsy • BRCA genes, and why they matter for your sons and brothers too • How treatment has moved on: surgery, chemotherapy, targeted drugs and PARP inhibitors • Side effects, survival rates and living well after cancer • Cervical screening, the HPV vaccine and the new NHS home testing kits • Why charities like the Lady Garden Foundation matter About the guest Prof. Susana Banerjee is Research Lead for the Gynaecology Unit at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. She has been chief investigator on more than 30 clinical trials, was UK lead investigator for mirvetuximab soravtansine, which in 2026 became the first new ovarian cancer treatment recommended by NICE in over 20 years, and led RAMP 201, the trial behind the first approved therapy for low-grade serous ovarian cancer. She chairs the ESMO Resilience Task Force on clinician burnout and was President of the Royal Society of Medicine Oncology Section (2024–26). Host: Dr Nara Daubeney, Consultant ENT Surgeon and entrepreneur. CHAPTERS 0:00 Meet Prof. Susana Banerjee 1:39 Welcome to the Dokkcast 2:27 From cardiology to cancer care 4:39 Combining research and patient care 6:53 Why she chose gynae cancers 7:36 The five gynaecological cancers 10:10 Which are most common, and most deadly? 11:34 Vulval and vaginal cancers 13:46 Living well with cancer 15:22 Ovarian cancer symptoms to look out for 18:34 How long before you see your GP? 21:45 What happens at the GP: CA125 and ultrasound 25:31 Biopsy and ovarian cancer subtypes 27:34 BRCA genes, PARP inhibitors and your family 30:44 Stages, and why diagnosis is often late 32:21 Surgery: removing every speck of cancer 34:54 Chemotherapy and targeted treatments 37:08 Side effects: hair loss, neuropathy and more 41:42 Ovarian cancer survival rates 44:59 Inequality, obesity and rising womb cancer 46:58 Cervical cancer, screening and the HPV vaccine 50:49 NHS home testing kits 52:30 Signs of cervical and womb cancer: bleeding 53:41 Cervical cancer around the world 55:11 Life after treatment: intimacy and menopause 1:00:15 The Royal Marsden at 175 1:03:14 The Lady Garden Foundation and the role of charities 1:06:30 The next 20 years LINKS Prof. Susana Banerjee: https://www.susanabanerjee.com/about Her ICR profile: https://icr.ac.uk/our-research/researchers-and-teams/dr-susana-banerjee The Royal Marsden: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk The Institute of Cancer Research: https://www.icr.ac.uk Lady Garden Foundation: https://www.ladygardenfoundation.com Target Ovarian Cancer: https://targetovariancancer.org.uk Ovacome: https://ovacome.org.uk The Eve Appeal (Ask Eve nurse line 0808 802 0019): https://eveappeal.org.uk Macmillan Cancer Support (0808 808 00 00): https://www.macmillan.org.uk NHS information Ovarian cancer symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ovarian-cancer/symptoms/ Womb cancer symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/womb-cancer/symptoms/ Vulval cancer: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vulval-cancer/ Cervical screening: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/ HPV vaccine: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/ NHS home testing kits: https://england.nhs.uk/2026/08/nhs-rolls-out-discreet-home-testing-kits-against-cervical-cancer-for-millions-of-women/ This video is general information, not medical advice. If you have symptoms that are new, persistent or unusual for you, speak to your GP. #OvarianCancer #GynaeCancer #WomensHealth The internet isn’t short on wellness advice – it’s short on trust.Social platforms reward reach, not rigour. Anyone can claim expertise, and separating credible guidance from confident misinformation is harder than ever. Udokk exists to fix that. A platform built around credibility, not virality. Find out more about Udokk and The Dokkcast at udokk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Oct 12

    How Did We Get Here? The Rise of Obesity in the UK

    Show notes In 1950, fewer than 1% of the UK population were obese. Today it’s more than 30%. So what changed? In this episode we’re joined by Professor John Deanfield CBE, Professor of Cardiology at University College London. He is one of the world’s leading cardiometabolic specialists, a steering committee member for the landmark SELECT trial, the UK government’s first champion for personalised prevention, and a trustee of Our Future Health. This is the first in a series of conversations. Here we look at how obesity became the biggest driver of ill health in the population, and why it’s a medical issue, not a cosmetic one or a failure of willpower. In this episode: What BMI measures, and where “overweight” ends and “obese” beginsWhy the UK and US have done worse than countries like France and JapanHow changes in food, work, cities and lifestyle have driven a population-wide shiftThe health cost: diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer and dementia, and how obesity lowers the chance of reaching 70Childhood obesity, “the elephant in the room”, and the WHO prediction that half of children born today will be overweight or obese adultsWhy Jamie Oliver’s school meals campaign showed there’s no single fix“Investing in your arteries”: why prevention works like saving for retirementOur Future Health, the UK’s largest health research programme, and how it builds on UK BiobankThe future of the NHS, social care and living longer in good health Key takeaway: Managing your weight is about more than how you look. It shapes how well you live and how long you live. It’s an investment in your long-term health. Find out more: ourfuturehealth.org.uk 0:00 Introduction2:20 Welcome, and Professor Deanfield's work4:57 How did we get here?5:47 How big is the problem?6:38 What is obesity?7:55 What has changed since 19509:47 Why some countries have done better12:53 Why it matters for our health16:31 Childhood obesity18:56 Protecting the next generation20:26 Raising awareness21:33 Investing in our arteries25:38 Our Future Health29:15 The role of the NHS32:35 Longevity: living well, not just longer36:21 Take-home messageThe internet isn’t short on wellness advice – it’s short on trust.Social platforms reward reach, not rigour. Anyone can claim expertise, and separating credible guidance from confident misinformation is harder than ever. Udokk exists to fix that. A platform built around credibility, not virality. Find out more about Udokk and The Dokkcast at udokk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Sep 23

    Cancer Treatment and Heart Health: What Patients Need to Know

    Dr Alexander Lyon is a consultant cardiologist and clinical lead for the cardio-oncology service, based at Royal Brompton Hospital. https://www.rbht.nhs.uk/specialists/dr-alexander-lyon Some cancer treatments can affect the heart during treatment or even years later. In this episode of The Dokkcast, Dr Nara Daubeney speaks with Dr Alexander Lyon, consultant cardiologist at the Royal Brompton Hospital, about the rapidly developing field of cardio-oncology. They explore how chemotherapy, targeted therapies, hormone treatments, radiotherapy and immunotherapy can affect cardiovascular health, and how personalised risk assessments are helping patients receive effective cancer treatment more safely. Dr Lyon also explains the warning signs, the value of monitoring and why exercise, diet and other healthy choices can make a meaningful difference. This episode offers practical guidance for anyone undergoing cancer treatment, cancer survivors and those supporting a loved one through treatment. 00:00 - Introducing Dr Alexander Lyon and cardio-oncology 04:18 - Protecting the heart during cancer treatment 08:49 - What is heart failure? 12:30 - Balancing cancer treatment with cardiac risk 15:31 - Why cancer drugs can affect the heart 18:29 - The growing cardiovascular impact of cancer medicines 21:14 - Chemotherapy and long-term heart damage 25:06 - Targeted therapies, blood pressure and heart health 31:15 - Hormone therapies for breast and prostate cancer 35:29 - Radiotherapy and its long-term effects on the heart 39:58 - Assessing personal cardiovascular risk 41:46 - Exercise, diet and healthier cancer outcomes 45:02 - Making specialist cardio-oncology care widely available 49:58 - Guidelines, technology and the Onco Card 53:49 - The future of cancer immunotherapy 58:08 - Reverse cardio-oncology: can heart disease drive cancer? 01:01:38 - Practical advice for patients and cancer survivors The internet isn’t short on wellness advice – it’s short on trust.Social platforms reward reach, not rigour. Anyone can claim expertise, and separating credible guidance from confident misinformation is harder than ever. Udokk exists to fix that. A platform built around credibility, not virality. Find out more about Udokk and The Dokkcast at udokk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Aug 20

    Demystifying POTS: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Hope for Teenagers with Prof. Piers Daubeney

    In this episode of the Dokkcast, host Nara sits down with Professor Piers Daubeney, a world-renowned Consultant Paediatric and Fetal Cardiologist at the Royal Brompton Hospital and Imperial College London. Together, they untangle the complexities of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)—a frequently misunderstood condition that primarily affects teenagers and young adults. Prof. Daubeney breaks down the underlying physiology of POTS, explaining why the heart races when standing and how gravity affects circulation. He highlights the crucial differences between pediatric and adult POTS, details the standard diagnostic toolkit (including ECGs, Holter monitors, and tilt table tests), and outlines a structured ladder of treatment. From simple lifestyle shifts like increased salt intake and targeted hydration to advanced pharmaceutical interventions like Midodrine and Ivabradine, this episode provides a comprehensive roadmap for patients, parents, and healthcare providers. Prof. Daubeney also shares a powerful message of hope, reassuring families that the long-term prognosis for pediatric patients is exceptionally bright. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:44 - What is POTS? 00:01:59 - Who gets POTS? 00:02:29 - Adults vs teenagers 00:03:45 - Symptoms overview 00:05:03 - How circulation fails 00:07:55 - Why symptoms vary 00:09:09 - Diagnosing POTS 00:10:13 - Ruling out other causes 00:11:41 - Key tests: ECG, echo, Holter 00:12:58 - The tilt table test 00:13:57 - Diagnostic criteria 00:16:11 - POTS vs orthostatic intolerance 00:18:12 - Life after diagnosis 00:19:06 - Fluids and salt intake 00:20:29 - Periods, iron and teenage girls 00:21:13 - Compression and movement 00:22:46 - Staying active 00:24:19 - POTS vs anxiety 00:25:02 - Prognosis and outlook 00:25:52 - Treatment: sodium tablets 00:26:21 - Medication options 00:27:11 - Slowing a racing heart 00:28:14 - Achieving good outcomes 00:29:02 - Referral pathways 00:30:31 - Reliable resources 00:31:09 - Adult vs paediatric POTS 00:33:13 - Autonomic dysregulation 00:35:21 - COVID-19 and POTS 00:37:30 - Myths and coexisting conditions 00:38:56 - The Netflix documentary 00:41:04 - Final advice The internet isn’t short on wellness advice – it’s short on trust.Social platforms reward reach, not rigour. Anyone can claim expertise, and separating credible guidance from confident misinformation is harder than ever. Udokk exists to fix that. A platform built around credibility, not virality. Find out more about Udokk and The Dokkcast at udokk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Aug 4

    The Science of Song & Speech: Unlocking Vocal Health with Leading Laryngologist Declan Costello

    What actually happens when we speak, sing, or lose our voice entirely? In this episode of the Dokkcast, host Nara is joined by Mr. Declan Costello—one of the UK’s leading ENT surgeons, laryngologists, and a classical singer himself. Declan demystifies the complex anatomy of the vocal folds, explaining how a simple "buzzing" sound is modulated into the rich timbres of speech and song. Drawing from his unique dual background as a Cambridge choral scholar and a specialist surgeon, he shares vital insights into vocal pathology, the profound impact of emotion on speech, and why the aging voice is a "use it or lose it" muscle. Whether you are a professional performer or someone who simply relies on your voice for everyday communication, this episode is an essential masterclass in vocal care, debunking common myths (like gargling salt water) and highlighting when a hoarse voice is actually a sign to see a specialist. Chapters 00:00 Intro — meet Declan Costello, ENT voice surgeon 00:43 What is the voice and how is it produced? 02:04 Vocal folds vs "vocal cords" — the real anatomy 03:42 Harmonics, overtones and vocal timbre explained 07:23 Vibrato — what it is and how singers control it 08:44 Singing in different languages 10:23 Declan's path from music at Cambridge to ENT surgery 13:38 What shows up on a singer's vocal cords 15:34 Stroboscopy — seeing the vocal cords in slow motion 16:16 Voice frequency and how voice is assessed (GRBAS scale) 18:18 Singers vs non-singers — why pathology differs 19:53 Vocal cord polyps — the Harry Kane example 21:31 Laryngeal papillomatosis — vocal cord warts 23:04 Hoarseness — when it could be something serious 24:21 Key takeaway: persistent hoarseness needs checking out 25:09 Emotional trauma and voice loss (aphonia) 27:17 Why getting checked early matters 28:24 Speech and language therapy — "physiotherapy for the voice" 29:34 Chronic throat clearing and the persistent cough cycle 30:50 Reflux, PPIs and throat symptoms 32:26 Hydration and vocal health 33:34 Steam inhalation for voice care 34:10 The "singer's formant" explained 35:58 Tonsillectomy considerations for singers 38:01 Globus pharyngeus — that "lump in the throat" feeling 39:54 How the voice changes with age 41:38 Retirement, muscle tone and "use it or lose it" 43:41 When should you actually see someone? 45:18 Common voice myths — gargling, aspirin, voice rest 46:13 Closing thoughts and wrap-up The internet isn’t short on wellness advice – it’s short on trust.Social platforms reward reach, not rigour. Anyone can claim expertise, and separating credible guidance from confident misinformation is harder than ever. Udokk exists to fix that. A platform built around credibility, not virality. Find out more about Udokk and The Dokkcast at udokk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jul 15

    Beyond the Latch: The Truth About Breastfeeding, Tongue-Ties, and Mouth-Breathing Myths with Stacey Zimmels

    In this episode of The Dokkcast, host Nara is joined by Stacey Zimmels, a highly specialized pediatric speech and language therapist and lactation consultant. Together, they dive deep into the often confusing, advice-heavy world of infant feeding. From untangling the coordination of "suck, swallow, breathe" to busting the biggest myths around breastfeeding pain, tongue-ties, and baby-led weaning, this conversation provides a grounded, evidence-based roadmap for parents. They also tackle recent social media trends around mouth breathing, explaining the real science behind nasal breathing, large adenoids, and pediatric sleep. Whether you are navigating the early days of nursing, preparing to introduce solids, or wondering if your child's tongue-tie actually needs dividing, this episode offers compassionate, expert guidance without the guilt. Chapters 00:00 Welcome & Stacey's background (SLT + lactation consultant) 01:09 What speech and language therapists actually do 05:07 Becoming a lactation consultant 07:16 How breastfeeding problems present in clinic 09:47 Suck-swallow-breathe coordination & what's "normal" 14:29 What breast milk is (colostrum, foremilk/hindmilk, immunology) 19:08 When to seek help & the WHO breastfeeding guidelines 20:30 Breastfeeding myths (pain, hindmilk, "natural = easy") 27:38 Tongue ties: what they are & how they're assessed 44:09 Weaning: developmental readiness signs 46:50 Weaning myths (sleep, hunger, early starting) 51:43 Baby-led weaning vs. spoon-feeding vs. combination 55:48 Choking risk & food safety 60:00 Mouth breathing, nasal cycle & the "mouth taping" trend 69:30 Wrap-up The internet isn’t short on wellness advice – it’s short on trust.Social platforms reward reach, not rigour. Anyone can claim expertise, and separating credible guidance from confident misinformation is harder than ever. Udokk exists to fix that. A platform built around credibility, not virality. Find out more about Udokk and The Dokkcast at udokk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jul 7

    From Boardroom to Chelsea Gold: Jenny Halpern-Prince on Lady Garden & Gynae Cancer Awareness

    Jenny Halpern-Prince built a PR agency from her kitchen table into a WPP-backed business — then co-founded Lady Garden, the charity breaking the silence around gynaecological cancers. In episode 9 of Dokkcast, Jenny joins us to talk about her career, her own health journey, and why 60 women being diagnosed and 21 dying every day in the UK from gynaecological cancers isn't talked about nearly enough. 00:00 Introduction 00:00:51 Early career: choosing Joseph over university 00:02:24 Lessons from a tough fashion retail culture 00:02:50 Setting up her own PR & comms agency at 23 00:06:59 Selling the business and growing with WPP 00:08:56 The charitable thread: Women's Aid, Great Ormond Street 00:10:12 Founding Access Aspiration (2012) 00:12:26 Lady Garden: the name and the mission 00:15:07 The origin story: Tamara Beckwith's mother 00:15:55 The numbers: 60 diagnosed, 21 deaths a day 00:17:36 Chelsea Flower Show: the gold-winning "Silent No More" garden 00:21:20 Male allyship and designer Darren Hawkes 00:23:27 Jenny's own health journey 00:25:46 The fertility journey begins 00:27:03 Twelve IVF rounds and twin daughters via surrogacy 00:27:35 A second surrogacy journey: son Marcus 00:28:02 Breaking the silence on pregnancy loss 00:30:13 The ambassador programme and the HPV vaccine gap 00:32:23 Celebrating ambassadors at the House of Commons 00:33:42 Access Aspiration's networking impact 00:37:41 How organisations can get involved 00:38:32 Emily Blaine's story and the Chelsea garden's inspiration 00:39:15 Gynae cancer symptoms to watch for 00:40:56 Lady Garden's NHS-backed chatbot 00:42:06 Launching the Lady Garden Tea Party 00:42:30 The T-shirt: names for the vulva, and losing the fear factor 00:43:41 Closing thoughts and what's next with Udokk Jenny Halpern-Prince is the co-founder of Lady Garden, a charity dedicated to raising awareness of gynaecological cancers, and founder of Access Aspiration, an education charity supporting social mobility through work placements. 🎧 Subscribe to Dokkcast for more conversations on health, wellbeing, and the people driving change. The internet isn’t short on wellness advice – it’s short on trust.Social platforms reward reach, not rigour. Anyone can claim expertise, and separating credible guidance from confident misinformation is harder than ever. Udokk exists to fix that. A platform built around credibility, not virality. Find out more about Udokk and The Dokkcast at udokk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Jun 30

    The Truth About GLP-1 Weight Loss: Nutrition, Muscle Loss & Ozempic with Dietitian Marcela Fiuza

    Losing weight can be tricky. We explore the risk of significant muscle loss during dieting and regaining fat, potentially leading to sarcopenic obesity (a condition characterized by the concurrent presence of excess body fat (obesity) and a low mass, quality, and function of skeletal muscle (sarcopenia). It creates a vicious cycle: muscle loss reduces mobility and energy expenditure, which promotes further fat gain.) Learn the hidden dangers and what to watch out for. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to GLP-1 and Women's Health12:15 Nutritional Impacts of GLP-122:51 Protein Needs and Muscle Preservation34:11 Long-term Considerations and Self-Image The internet isn’t short on wellness advice – it’s short on trust.Social platforms reward reach, not rigour. Anyone can claim expertise, and separating credible guidance from confident misinformation is harder than ever. Udokk exists to fix that. A platform built around credibility, not virality. Find out more about Udokk and The Dokkcast at udokk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Dokkcast is an evidence-led health podcast hosted by Dr Nara Daubeney, consultant ENT surgeon, entrepreneur and innovator. Eminent doctors, clinicians and researchers explain complex medical subjects in plain language you can understand and use. No hype, no fads, no misinformation. We cover everything from heart health and cancer care to women’s health, mental wellbeing and healthier ageing. You can listen or watch every episode, and you’ll find show notes and chapters at thedokkcast.com. The Dokkcast provides general information and education only. It does not replace individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional about your own health. Brought to you by Udokk, a platform built around credibility, not virality. udokk.com © Udokk Ltd. Company number 16772147. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    2026
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