Not A Doctor by Mani

May 29 2023

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Heya! I'm Mani, a fourth-year medical student based in Ireland. In this podcast, I look at important and interesting topics surrounding medicine from different angles, and try to help you (and myself) understand them better! You can find me on Twitter/X @manibeygi Or on Instagram @rahaopenmedia DISCLAIMER: If it's not clear, I don't and can't give medical advice! Not a Doctor by Mani is a part of RAHA Open Media Productions

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Dorm Room Session w/ Peo

May 29 2023 61 mins

Hey there! Listen to this chat I had with Peo a little while back (sorry for being absent!) We talk about the journey of getting to medicine, what it's like to be a medical student in general and in UCD, some stuff about how to deal with the stress and anxiety of medical school and other things! Keep in touch with me - Twitter & YouTube Sharing is caring, I'd apprec

Interview w/ Brianne Leeson - AuDHD Coach & Advocate

Feb 05 2023 65 mins

Hey! This is a very special episode as it's my first time having a guest on my podcast! In this episode, I talk with Brianne Leeson, an amazing woman who got diagnosed with ADHD and Autism as an adult. She helps other neurodiverse people find their way through the challenges that are unfortunately put in place by & within society, and of course, the healthcare system. Make sure

A Science & History Trip - Psychedelics

Jan 24 2023 22 mins

Hey! Welcome to the 4th episode - A Science & History Trip - Psychedelics. In this episode, I take a look at the medical relationship between humans and psychedelics from 40,000 years ago up to the present day, and I discuss the past and current treatments that psychedelics are used in and what researches are currently ongoing. If you like this episode make sure to

Exam Time! (Filler Episode)

Dec 10 2022 11 mins

Hey! This is a filler episode as it's exam season :) Just wanted to have a quick chat and remind us to not be so stressed! Everything will be fine, take care of yourself <3 Twitter: @manibeygi

Oops, There Goes My Empathy!

Nov 13 2022 9 mins

In this episode, I take a look at one of the biggest areas surrounding 'patient-centered' care - empathy. Listen to find out more about what it is, how it affects patients, and whether or not medical students are becoming less empathetic... Don't forget to follow me on Twitter (@manibeygi) References for this episode: Bellini, L.M. (2002) “Variation of mood and empathy dur

Medicalisation

Oct 28 2022 10 mins

Have you ever thought about how or why something gets labelled as an illness? Join me as I try to learn more about this in my first ever podcast episode! You can reach me on Twitter @manibeygi to discuss more about this :) References for this episode: Bakhtiari, E. and Olafsdottir, S. (2014) “Mental illness, medicalization of,” The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of H