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• Michael Rosen: "How I died", plus "How I became a meme with 52m views for saying NOICE!"

  👉 Michael Rosen is a YouTube sensation. His poem HOT FOOD has had 52m views. The author, poet and former children's poet laureate tells Dr Hilary how he became a meme, what inspired him to become a writer in the first place, plus his brush with death when he was hospitalised with Covid in 2020 and ended up in a coma for 48 days. Michael also talks about his first choice of career — medicine! 💬 Ask Dr Hilary. Do you need advice on sleep, diet, mental well-being, or everyday medical concerns, now's your chance to get answers. Send an email to [email protected]. For more about the show, visit https://www.drhilaryjones.com/ Michael Rosen https://www.michaelrosen.co.uk/ HOT FOOD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akwm2UZJ34oSupport the show: https://www.drhilaryjones.com/dr-hilary-jones-show/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Adele Roberts on surviving bowel cancer, plus the CEO of Cancer Research UK, Michelle Mitchell.

  👉 Adele Roberts is an award-winning broadcaster, author, and TV personality. In 2021 she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Two years later, she completed her third marathon - her first one running with a stoma - and set the Guinness World Record as the fastest female with an ileostomy. Now she's raising money for Cancer Research UK & The Attitude Magazine Foundation to help raise awareness of bowel cancer — the second biggest cancer killer in the UK - by tackling all six major World Marathons. In this episode, Adele tells Dr Hilary about her diagnosis, coming to terms with her stoma, and how running has helped with her mental health. 👉 Michelle Mitchell OBE is the CEO of Cancer Research UK. April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month. Michelle talks about the incredible legacy of cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James, the cutting-edge research into early detection and personalised medicine, and the stigmas around cancer. There's also plenty of toilet talk and why we need to smash the taboos around poo. Michelle tells Dr Hilary that it is a golden age in Cancer Research, with more hope now than ever before. But, it's vital to see a doctor if you have any symptoms. 💬 Ask Dr Hilary. "What are the causes of lumps under the skin?" This week, Dr Hilary answers a question that's been sent in to [email protected]. Whether it's advice on sleep, diet, mental well-being, or everyday medical concerns, now's your chance to get answers. For more about the show, visit https://www.drhilaryjones.com/ The Bowelbabe Fund https://www.bowelbabe.org/ Adele's fund raising https://www.justgiving.com/team/adeleandaudreyruntheworldSupport the show: https://www.drhilaryjones.com/dr-hilary-jones-show/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Why are we more anxious today, than ever before, and how can antidepressants help, with Dr Rob Cohen?

  👉 Dr. Rob Cohen has been a psychiatrist for 30 years, treating people for a variety of conditions, but especially anxiety and depression. But how has treatment changed in that time? Is there any evidence that children today are less resilient than they once were? Dr. Cohen reflects on how changes in modern life, including social media, affect our mental health. He also explains how anxiety is linked to the human survival instinct, the difference between trait and state anxiety, and whether there’s a place for antidepressants in treatment. There’s also a brief guide to rare psychiatric syndromes, including De Clérambault’s syndrome, Folie à deux, and Capgras syndrome. 💬 Ask Dr Hilary. Whether it's advice on sleep, diet, mental well-being, or everyday medical concerns now's your chance to get answers. Each week, Dr. Hilary will answer your health and wellness questions. If it's on your mind, he wants to help. Send your questions to [email protected]. For more about the show, visit https://www.drhilaryjones.com/Support the show: https://www.drhilaryjones.com/dr-hilary-jones-show/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• “I haven’t had a drink in 21 years,” Showbusiness legend Brian Conley on how counselling saved his life.

  👉 Brian Conley hosted the Royal Variety Performance an impressive eight times. He’s headlined West End musicals like Hairspray, Jolson, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. In this wide ranging interview he reflects on a long career that includes joining the cast of EastEnders, and dazzling on the Strictly. He also talks about coping with grief after the death of his father, and how it led to crippling panic attacks. Plus, how thanks to counselling, he hasn’t had a drink in 21 years. He also tells Dr Hilary how he’s “Had his prostate done.” Although don’t ask him the difference between PSA test and a PSI tyre test for your car! 💬 Ask Dr Hilary. “What are the causes of lumps under the skin?” This week, Dr Hilary answers a question that’s been sent in to [email protected]. Whether it's advice on sleep, diet, mental well-being, or everyday medical concerns now's your chance to get answers. Each week, Dr. Hilary will answer your health and wellness questions. If it's on your mind, he wants to help. For more about the show, visit https://www.drhilaryjones.com/Support the show: https://www.drhilaryjones.com/dr-hilary-jones-show/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan on air pollution, his own physical and mental health, and the NHS

  👉 Sir Sadiq Khan gave up a career in law for a life in politics, serving as an MP in South London for 11 years before he successfully stood to be Mayor of London. Under his leadership, improving respiratory health with initiatives like the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has been a major priority. Now, in his third term, Sadiq discusses air pollution, how he copes with criticism and the pressures of the job, plus what needs to happen next with the NHS. Additionally, he shares how he went to the same gym as Frank Bruno and what he does each week to unwind and relax. 💬 Ask Dr. Hilary. Many of you send Dr. Hilary messages asking about your health—whether it's advice on sleep, diet, mental well-being, or everyday medical concerns. Well, now's your chance to get answers. Each week, Dr. Hilary will answer your health and wellness questions—right here on the show. No question is too big or too small—if it's on your mind, he wants to help. Just send your questions to [email protected], and watch or listen to the show. For more about the show, visit https://www.drhilaryjones.com.Support the show: https://www.drhilaryjones.com/dr-hilary-jones-show/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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