Best Dr Mike Doughty Podcasts (2025)

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Allergies Are Becoming More Of A Problem - What Can Be Done About It? 44:26

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There is a prediction that 1 in 2 people in Europe will suffer from an allergy by 2026. Can that really be true? Listen to Simone Miles and Amina Warner of Allergy UK about the issue and what can be done.By Mike Dilke

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S10 E2: Understanding Pop Culture's Role in Modern Education 46:07

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How important is it to stay in touch with pop culture as a school leader? In this episode, I chat with Brooke Hammerling, the host of “Pop Culture Mondays… on Thursdays” podcast and the author of the widely read Pop Culture Mondays Newsletter. We dive into Brooke's unique journey from PR and communications to becoming a vital source of pop culture …

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How Our Genes Influence Us For Good And Bad And What We Can Do About It 35:59

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Stuart Grice of Fitness Genes provides fascinating insight into how genes affect our lives - sometimes for good and sometimes for bad.By Mike Dilke

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S10 E1: Guiding Through Change (Insights from Marie Wiles) 38:41

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How does one navigate the journey from English teacher to Superintendent? In this episode, I sit down with the recently retired Marie Wiles in a unique in-person interview. We dive deep into her 36-year-long career, from early teaching days and curriculum development to her tenure in various leadership roles, including her time as a BOCES district …

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Keeping Kids Returning To School Healthy - Then Help With Teen Acne 36:52

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The return to school nearly always produces a spate of coughs and colds etc when children mix with their classmates and bring their illnesses home. Here are some suggestions from H & B to help reduce this. Then do you have a teenager who is worried about acnes - some advice for them from a consultant dermatologist.…

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Patients Know Best Is A Website That Gets Your Health Info In One Place And Can Really Help Health Outcomes 37:24

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Dr Mohammad Al-Ubaydli has created a method to get all out health information in one place. This includes our medical history, drugs we are on now, GP visits etc, even our latest workout results from our wearables. We talk about how he managed this, how it can be used and the health predictions it can make for us.…

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Popular Online Searches & How Google Tries To Supply Sensible Health Info - Then Advice For Stopping The Skinny Jab 39:11

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Hear what the most popular online searches are this summer from Matt Cooke of Google. He also talks about how they try to ensure search results provide sensible information. Then GP, Nancy Allen talks about how to safely stop using the various skinny jabs.By Mike Dilke

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S9 E12: Are You a Pig Pen? Self-Awareness & Practical Leadership Skills for Dysregulated Times 43:17

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Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of leadership today? Tune in to learn how building your self-regulation can help you navigate dysregulated times and have more effective conversations. In this episode, my co-host Jenn David-Lang and I had the pleasure of speaking with the amazing Jennifer Abrams, whom I see as a guru of interpersonal relatio…

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Suicide Prevention For Young People 26:19

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Suicide prevention for young people with Joanna Johnson of Grassroots Suicide and Lucy Skillan from Holy Family High School.By Mike Dilke

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Do People Still Trust The NHS - I Talk With Emma Doughty of Slater And Gordon Lawyers 25:58

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I love the NHS - it has saved both mine and my wife's lives. However it doesn't do everything perfectly - is that a reason to lose trust in it? Listen for some information and thoughts on this.By Mike Dilke

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S9 E11: Becoming Your Own Factchecker (News Literacy for Students and Citizens) 35:27

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In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Howie Schneider, the executive director of the Center for News Literacy at Stony Brook University's School of Communication and Journalism. Howie shared his fascinating journey from a 35-year career in journalism, including being the editor of Newsday, to leading the charge in preparing citizens…

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Drink Spiking Is A Serious Problem Followed By An Update On Motor Neuron Disease 41:56

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Hear about the serious problem of drink spiking with DJ, Ashley James and founder fo Counter Spike, Mark Ackred. Then some important information about motor neuron disease.By Mike Dilke

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S9 E10: Bridging the Implementation Gap in Education 39:42

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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang interviews Jenice Pizzuto and Steven Carney about their book Implement with IMPACT: A Strategic Framework for Leading School and District Initiatives. The discussion focuses on their strategic framework for effectively implementing school and district initiatives using research-based practices. They emphasize the im…

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Hear Simon Pope From Charity 4 Paws UK About Rogue Dog Breeders & The Harm They Cause 30:45

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There are dog breeders who don't worry about the health of dogs - they just view them as a means to make money. Hear how you can help.By Mike Dilke

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Phase Two Trials Of A Leukemia Drug With Dr Juho Jalkanen Followed By Breakfast Decisions 37:27

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A rare form of leukemia has had a drug for treatment show success in phase two trials. Dr Jalkanen has spent a large part of his career leading up to this. Then what drives your breakfast choices?By Mike Dilke

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S9 E9: How Principals Can Elevate Instructional Impact with Principal Kafele 44:43

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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang sits down with renowned educator and turnaround Principal Kafele to discuss his latest—and most personally significant—book: “What Is My Value Instructionally to the Teachers I Supervise?” This conversation zeroes in on the principal’s role as an instructional leader. Principal Kafele makes it clear that the core fo…

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Singing is good for you - listen to the voice coach for Britain's Got Talent contestants, Annabel Williams 33:12

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As well as being fun singing on your own or in a group is really good for you. I chat with Annabel Williams who is a voice coach to many stars and also for Britain's Got Talent contestants.By Mike Dilke

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Type1 Diabetes From A Teen band Who All Have It Followed By The Environmentalm Impact Of Charcoal 37:36

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Hear from a group of teenagers who have type 1 diabetes but don't let it get in their way. Then how your barbecue might have an environmental impact and what you can do about it.By Mike Dilke

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TV Presenter, Helen Skelton talks about hygiene poverty and then some surprising oral health tips 30:05

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A lot of people suffer some kind of hygiene poverty - Helen Skelton talks about this and in particular oral hygiene poverty. Then some oral hygiene tips some of which are quite surprising.By Mike Dilke

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S9 E8: Rigor Redefined (Unpacking the Myths of Hard Work and Hierarchy) 44:00

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In this episode, Jenn David-Lang took the reins and had a fascinating conversation with Michael McDowell, author of Rigor Redefined: 10 Teaching Habits for Surface, Deep, and Transfer Learning. Listen to the podcast to hear how Michael challenges our traditional understanding of rigor. Apparently, rigor isn't just about things being "hard" or doing…

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Nancy Allen is a GP and she explains how digital wearables help her and her patients 38:57

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GP, Nancy Allen uses data from her patients' wearables to help her diagnose potential health issues and finds wearables a useful tool when doing her job.By Mike Dilke

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Combat Aches And Pains With A Nutritionist And What Is Achalasia? 42:21

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Emily Foster is a nutritionist with Holland and Barrett and talks about aches and pains. Then do you have trouble swallowing? Maybe you suffer from achalasia.By Mike Dilke

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S9 E7: Don't Let Them Drown (Practical Support for First-Year Teachers) 35:14

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In this episode, I'm incredibly excited to be joined by two amazing people: my fantastic co-host, Jenn David-Lang, who's also stepping in as a guest today, and the one and only Kim Marshall! We're diving into a topic that feels more important than ever right now: supporting new teachers. It's something I'm seeing firsthand as my daughter navigates …

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How To Choose A Reef Friendly Sunscreen With Prof Michael Sweet Followed By Animal Advocate Paul Watkinson 41:05

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Some sunscreens are bad for coral reefs - learn how you can avoid them. Then you will be surprised at the levels of animal cruelty happening right here in the UK - a way for you to help stop it.By Mike Dilke

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Spring Cleaning and Decluttering with expert Nicola Lewis Followed By Cold Water Swimming with A BHF Nurse 35:23

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It's spring so time for a bit of cleaning and decluttering - listen to the the expert Nicola Lewis for some tips. Also with the warmer weather maybe you want to try some cold water swimming so get some tips from a British Heart Foundation nurse.By Mike Dilke

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S9 E6: Unlocking Educator Joy (Pathways and Permission) 44:25

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In this episode, Jenn and I are thrilled to welcome William Parker! A longtime educator from Oklahoma who transitioned into full-time consulting, speaking, and writing, Will is the author of "Messaging Matters" and his new book, "Whose Permission Are You Waiting For?: An Educator's Guide to Doing What You Love" Will shares how his new book, born fr…

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A Chat With James Cracknell, olympian rower, adventurer and head injury survivor 35:05

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James Cracknell really is an extraordinary athlete, adventurer and overcomer of obstacles. You need to listen to believe it.By Mike Dilke

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How To Avoid Hay Fever With Dr Roger Henderson Followed By The Myths Of Electric Cars From Dan Caesar 36:44

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How to lessen the suffering of hay fever and then a look at some of the myths that get circulated aabout electric vehicles.By Mike Dilke

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Prof Sir Chris Evans on a test for testicular cancer and then pets and chocolate 46:52

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Catching all cancer early is helpful - this new test may help. Then is it really a disaster if your dog eats a bit of chocolate?By Mike Dilke

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Doctors need their patients' health information - it can be hard to get! 28:13

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Dr Mo started Patients Know Best as a way for patient health information to be in the right place at the right timeBy Mike Dilke

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Jo Whiley talks about her love of gardening and festivals, then Rob Hobson and children's diets 38:57

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Find out where Jo Whiley's love of festivals and gardening came from. Then some help if your child is a fussy eater.By Mike Dilke

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S9 E5: Don't leave teacher induction up to chance. 44:59

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In this episode, Jenn has a conversation with one of the educators who was featured prominently in Harry and Rosemary Wong's latest book, THE New Teacher Induction Book: How to Recruit, Train, and Retain New Teachers. Tara Link is a leader who started an induction program 18 years ago in Moberly, Missouri. She joined Jenn to talk about Rosemary and…

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Sarah Turner of CeraThrive talks about photobiomodulation and what it can do for your brain! 30:43

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Can strapping a red light device to your head and gut really help with anything? You might be surprised to hear Sarah Turner of CeraThrive on the subject.By Mike Dilke

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Eisai have developed a drug to help patients with Alzheimers - hear how it works and how it was developed 35:00

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Therr aren't many drugs that help with alzheimers disease - this is one of themBy Mike Dilke

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S9 E4: S.H.I.N.E Bright: Empowering Women Leaders with LaVonna Roth 43:10

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March is Women’s History Month! This episode features a conversation with LaVonna Roth, an inspirational speaker and consultant whose work has inspired women leaders everywhere. Jenn introduced LaVonna, highlighting her impactful speaking on leadership. LaVonna shared her "S.H.I.N.E." framework, initially for students but powerfully applicable to a…

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Obesity - the extent of the problem, the causes, what it does to us and what to do about it 34:31

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Dr Nancy Allen unpicks the issues of many of us being just too large.By Mike Dilke

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Continuous Glucose Monitors Like ZOE and How Not To Catch Norovirus with Dr Zoe 37:48

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Do continuos glucose monitors actually work? Then how to avoid norovirus and other nasty illnesses with Dr Zoe Williams.By Mike Dilke

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S9 E3: Are you REALLY ready to respond in an emergency? 42:56

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Responding to emergencies takes two things: leadership and communication. Are you prepared? Mike and Jenn had a truly productive conversation with school preparedness expert, Chris Joffe. He talked about everything from why leaders need to start with themselves and understand how THEY respond to emergencies. He also shared that one of the essential…

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Hear A Medal Winning Olympian Who Has Multiple Sclerosis 27:52

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Lina Nielsen is a 400m runner and won a bronze at the last Olympics. As such she is high performing elite athlete - she has MS and talks about how thayt has affected her career.By Mike Dilke

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Olympian swimmer Duncan Goodhew's route to success and the National Swimathon 30:33

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Olympian swimmer Duncan Goodhew talks about his route to success and much else along with The Swimathon to support CRUK and Marie CurieBy Mike Dilke

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S9 E2: Year of Acceleration for All (Yes, that includes Black Males) 40:11

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Khalid Oluewu, principal of Webster Elementary School in Chicago, has done what many principals would love to do: He has created structures and practices at his school to ACCELERATE learning for all, and in particular for Black males. Wow. The idea started when he was a teacher and taught middle school math and had students come to him years behind…

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The Skinny Jab - What You Need To Know From A Pharmacist 29:19

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There is a lot of misinformation about weight loss medication that is available now. Cut through this by listening to a pharmacist who specialises in the topic.By Mike Dilke

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Food Labelling - What You Need To Know 34:53

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What is really in the food that we all eat? A good place to start is the contents list!By Mike Dilke

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S9 E1: A Truly Transformational Approach to Coaching 44:40

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After 30 years in the field Elena Aguilar gathered all of her experience and learning and put together the most powerful book on coaching we've seen -- Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching. Elena sees coaching as the way -- one conversation at a time -- that we transform our schools. In this deeply insightful conversation she shares the impo…

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Using Our Immune System To Treat Leukemia Followed By Making Coughs & Colds Less Annoying 40:03

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How using our own immune system to counteract the affects of leukemia works. Then some ways ot make having a cold less of a bother.By Mike Dilke

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The Fast 800 Diet with Dr Clare Bailey Mosely and Relaxation On A Cruise 42:28

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How the Fast 800 diet works with Dr Clare Mosely and what can a cruise do for you with Dr Jack LewisBy Mike Dilke

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How AI and technology can improve efficiency in the NHS for pathology and also help social care 37:10

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The government recently announced investment in AI as a way to improve efficiency in state run endeavours - here are some ways that the NHS and social care might be helpedBy Mike Dilke

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What Are Ultra Processed Foods and How To Avoid Them Followed By Deaf Sports and The Deaf Olympics 38:06

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UPFs are in a lot of our food - find out what they are and how to avoid them. Then all about the opportunites of sport for deaf people.By Mike Dilke

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S8 E10: Relationships, Relationships, Relationships 43:27

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Mike returns to the podcast! Jenn and Mike had a great conversation with Coach Carlos about his book Power Engage: Seven Power Moves for Building Strong Relationships to Increase Engagement with Students. No, he's not a coach of a sports team, but a former school leader who has successfully turned around three failing schools by improving STUDENT E…

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Health Predictions For The Coming Year 27:52

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Some thoughts on the future health of ourselves and the planet from the Head Of Foresight Research At NestaBy Mike Dilke