Best Diarrhoea Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 83: Diarrhoea 27:47

1d ago27:47

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In this episode of RCP Medicine podcasts Dr Racheal Cheek and Dr Ben Chadwick discuss a common presentation to Acute Medicine. We use this as a springboard to discuss the differences that near patient testing can make in assisting rapid diagnosis and management on the Acute Medicine Unit, and how this can influence length of stay. Dr Ben Chadwick i…

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Just Us: Running with boobs, protecting Blue Ivy and the indignity of diarrhoea 37:02

13d ago37:02

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Guys, a miracle has happened - Al is happy with the weather today! On today’s episode we’re discussing Em’s food poisoning *situation*… which miraculously didn’t actually originate in the Light household. We chat about sports bras - and how much of a barrier boobs can be for women getting into exercise. And we discuss the internet’s reaction to Blu…

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Episode 133: Diarrhoea of a Sad Man 19:05

25d ago19:05

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Following a pharmaceutically-enforced hiatus (the sordid details of which are evident from the episode's title, one would hope), Foxy and Arkham return to the Happy Place full of... Well; you're doubtless well aware of the phrase - but two references to bodily functions would be a bit much, don't you think? Anyway; the chaps are back in business - …

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Periods, pain and being ignored: Naga Munchetty on the women’s health crisis 47:38

1d ago47:38

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Women's healthcare is in crisis - and things need to change. Today’s guest is the legendary broadcaster Naga Munchetty - Naga is one of the UK’s most high-profile journalists known for her work on BBC Breakfast and BBC 5 Live. But behind her incredible career, Naga has been living with a debilitating condition: since her teenage years, she’s suffer…

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Episode 136: Tasers, Crazies, and Lazy, Lazy Comedy 16:33

4d ago16:33

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Was there something in the air this week? Even before the appalling incident in Liverpool on Monday, Foxy and Arkham were already giving thought to the nation's Mental Health Crisis (although to be fair; it's a global malady is what it is). Perhaps that's why they haven't come up with any tasteless and crass jokes about it? Fortunately, a true Hero…

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Just Us: We have a HUGE announcement… 34:38

6d ago34:38

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It was bad vibes all round in the studio today - so we’re bought the chaotic energy together to try and cheer ourselves up… and it might have actually worked?! In this episode - we found out that Al really isn’t like other girls, we discuss a very awkward birthday greeting and whether it’s acceptable to say you don’t like Taylor Swift… We also tell…

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Rethinking farming: mental health, loneliness, and breaking boundaries… with Clarkson's Farm's Harriet 48:55

9d ago48:55

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Harriet Cowan is not your stereotypical farmer. British farmers are under pressure and are often misunderstood. Harriet is making it her mission to change our perception of farmers and farming. Not only does this woman run two farms with her boyfriend - she also works five days a week as a nurse - we're pretty sure she's one of the hardest working …

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Episode 135: He Wendt That-Away 16:41

11d ago16:41

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Tears and beers are the order of the day in the Happy Place as the chaps bid a fond farewell to a true slacker icon. Norm's passing - along with an unpleasant spot of street theatre - provoked some thoughts about the persistence of memory and how it can be a bit of a bugger, all in all.By discontentprovider

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‘Woman killed’ - but by who? Dismantling the media spin on male violence 45:24

16d ago45:24

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Words matter and the way we use them can either uphold or challenge harmful systems. This week we’re joined by Sydney - the co-founder of This Ends Now, a not-for-profit dedicated to preventing male violence against women and girls through reframing conversations. Sydney tells us how language plays a powerful role in shaping our understanding of se…

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Episode 134: And We're Off To The Racists From Here... 16:12

18d ago16:12

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When things get to the point that living in a radiation-soaked nightmare where every instant is a struggle for survival seems preferable to our current state of affairs, things must be tending toward the grim. The past couple of days, however, have left the Happy Place's two Vault Boys positively wistful about the prospect. Say what you will about …

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Just Us: Cannes nudity ban, hair loss and a drainoscopy 38:22

20d ago38:22

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Greetings loved ones! Happy Al’s Got A Fringe Day to all who celebrate! It’s been a big week for us - not only has Em’s had a man look up her drain - but we’ve also been loving seeing your comments on Monday’s episode with Laura Bates. We’ve decided to continue the conversation on this Monday’s episode with a very exciting interview… which seems es…

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Cyber brothels, AI girlfriends and misogynistic algorithms: Laura Bates on the new age of sexism 53:25

23d ago53:25

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The Netflix show Adolescence opened up the conversation about male violence and the radicalisation of young boys online into the mainstream. But how much do we really know about what young boys are viewing online and the effect is has on them? This week, we're joined by someone whose work has shaped the conversation around gender, power, and the in…

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Just Us: Are we all arguing with our partners? 33:11

27d ago33:11

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This week, we’re discussing all things adulthood: the good, the bad, and the “oh god, no one’s coming to rescue me.” From the never-ending responsibilities to the realisation that the buck officially stops with you, we’re discussing all what it's like to be a responsible adult (spoiler: it’s exhausting) We’re also reminding ourselves - and you - wh…

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“I got trapped in an underwater cave” - the life of a cave diver 48:18

30d ago48:18

48:18

What would you do if you got stuck in a cave? Cave diving is something that has fascinated - and terrified - us for a long time - and today we had the opportunity to get all our questions answered by acclaimed explorer and cave diver - Rannvá Jørmundsson. Rannvá has a background as a professional diving instructor, specialising in cold water. Rannv…

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Just Us: Al’s deepfake, Russell Brand and reading your comments 30:43

1M ago30:43

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Al (aka Revolting Santa Claus) has come into the studio today armed with many, many, many awkwards for us. We also pull back the curtain a bit and read some of your comments on our latest episodes… turns out, we’re VERY responsive to feedback. It really does help us out if you rate and follow the show on your podcast platforms - so we’d LOVE it if …

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Episode 82: Alcohol 42:33

1M ago42:33

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In this episode of the RCP Medicine podcast, Rebecca Kuruvilla, a previous RCP clinical education fellow and an ST7 Clinical Pharmacology and GIM registrar talks with Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, an honorary consultant physician with a specialist interest in liver disease. They discuss the rising issue of alcohol-related harm in the UK, the impact of…

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‘I shut down Stansted Airport with my psychotic episode’ - destigmatising bipolar disorder with Rosie Viva 53:37

1M ago53:37

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In 2018, model Rosie Viva was arrested after she caused Stansted Airport to evacuate all its waiting passengers following a psychotic episode. The aftermath saw her hospitalised, sectioned, and diagnosed with bipolar disorder - a dramatic moment that would alter the course of her life. Rosie joins Em to share her story and shed light on what it's r…

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Just Us: Girl boss feminism, billionaire vanity projects and a postpartum identity crisis 33:09

1M ago33:09

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Em was thirty minutes late to the studio today - she arrived looking fabulous and with a tale to tell… it was a hell of a 12 hours to be Em (or her hair). We also discuss mispronouncing words in a professional capacity and the true meaning of the phrase 'take heed'. Listener Vanessa emailed us about the first all female space flight - so we dive in…

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When IVF doesn’t work out... with Anna Hart 46:06

1M ago46:06

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When it comes to IVF - the narrative can often be to keep going and going, and going until you have a baby. Sometimes, however, the more sensible decision is to stop - and that is what was right for Anna Hart and her husband. Anna is content creator, interiors planner and digital strategist. After starting her IVF journey during lockdown, and after…

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Just Us: White Lotus, information overload and a bad wax 32:43

2M ago32:43

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This week - Em’s recovering from a patchy wax and Al has an Is It Just Me about information overload. We discuss the conundrum of leaving bad reviews, brands that don’t pay their influencers and the joy of seeing men get toupees. We also chat about White Lotus - and there’s a strong loved it vs hated it divide in the studio. Do you have an Is It Ju…

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Did weight gain change my relationship? with Tally Rye 48:00

2M ago48:00

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If you want to postiviely reframe the narrative of weight gain - this is the episode for you! Today, we’re speaking to the personal trainer, intuitive movement coach, content creator and podcaster Tally Rye. Tally shares her powerful journey of healing her relationship with her body image, food, and exercise. She opens up about moving away from the…

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Episode 132: Soft Power, Hard Facts - or at least some strongly-expressed opinions... 16:36

2M ago16:36

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Time almost seems to be standing still in the Happy Place for the chaps this week as the futility of attempting to remain fresh and topical in a world that remains relentlessly gruesome in exactly the same way begins to dawn upon them. Fortunately (for them, at least) reflecting upon ugly malicious pointlessness can't help but remind them of the Ro…

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Just Us: This should stay private 39:17

2M ago39:17

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Brace yourselves…. we’ve got an awkward episode for you today. Em and Alex start us off by sharing some awkward accidental online encounters and tales of naked hilarity… then we dive into your awkwards. Prepare to have sticky toffee pudding ruined for you for the rest of your life… We also ask a question about parody videos - Em Rata blocked Celest…

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Episode 81: Sepsis 43:38

2M ago43:38

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In this episode of RCP Medicine podcasts Dr Racheal Cheek and Dr Ben Chadwick discuss an interesting case involving a deteriorating patient and the challenges around appropriate escalation of care in the acute setting. We discuss the difficulties that can occur when dealing with a deteriorating patient, and think about different strategies to ensur…

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Convicted drug-dealer to award-winning artist: Kevin Devonport 41:08

2M ago41:08

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Kevin Devonport is a multi-award winning artist - his work has been displayed worldwide to much acclaim… but his entry to the art world is not what you might expect because he learned to paint whilst he was serving a prison sentence for drug offences. In this conversation - we discuss how art helped Kevin rebuild his life from rock bottom. Prison r…

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Episode 131: Things Have To Get Worse Before They Get Even Worser 14:59

2M ago14:59

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Having skipped a week - through no fault of their own - Foxy and Arkham hit the Happy Place with a tad more than their customary gusto, élan, and (dare it be said?) brio. Fortunately, their pent-up podcastular energies encountered no difficulties in finding release. Isn't it simply smashing that so many people are positively champing at the bit to …

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Just Us: Chappell Roan on motherhood, Remi Bader’s weight loss surgery and why we need to stop policing women’s opinions 36:54

2M ago36:54

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Get ready because we're sharing Em’s problematic sunbathing plans for this summer and Al’s been dropping some more French references… quelle surprise! We also discuss two of the biggest moments of internet discourse from this week… firstly Remi Bader made a splash by talking about her weight loss surgery on Khloe Kardashian’s podcast and then Chapp…

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Gender surgery saves lives… with Mr James Bellringer 49:09

2M ago49:09

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Mr James Bellringer is a surgeon who specialises in gender surgery in transwomen. James has been doing gender surgery since 2000 - and in this conversation, he discusses what the climate around gender surgery was like when he started and how he sees it now. He tells us about his experiences of the transformative effects of gender surgery, how vital…

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Just Us: We need to talk about Adolescence... 44:19

2M ago44:19

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Mercury is in retrograde and we’re all feeling it… Em, Al and Xanthe are in the studio today - and we’re gonna be honest… it was a little hard for us to find goods for this week’s GBA. Al’s been getting violent at the dentist and Em’s household has been hit by the flu. We also dive into the conversations that have been opened up in the mainstream i…

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Money = power: why financial freedom is a feminist issue 55:14

2M ago55:14

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Who here thinks they’re rubbish with money? We did, until we spoke to Alexia De Brogile. Alexia is the co-founder of YourJuno - the financial education app, by women, for women. In this episode, we find out how women’s attitudes to money are set from our childhood and how that lack of confidence follows us into adulthood - and stops us from growing…

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