The YODPOD
Welcome to the YODPOD – where we dive into honest, thought-provoking conversations with wellbeing experts, professional athletes, industry leads and healthcare professionals.
Hosted by Tom Mitchell, former England Rugby 7s Captain and Olympic Silver Medallist, the YODPOD offers practical, actionable insights into the world of mental health and wellbeing — designed to inspire change and normalise the mental health conversation across healthcare.
Each episode provides more than just a toolkit, it inspires thought provoking conversations, challenges the status quo and broadens our perspective on how, as healthcare professionals, we live our lives and what it truly means to thrive.
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The YODPOD
Climbing Mt Toubkal, North Africa's Highest Peak - Disconnecting to Connect.
We’re kicking off Season 6 with a cracker. Our resident host — Patron of You Okay, Doc?, former England Rugby 7s Captain and Olympic Silver Medallist Tom Mitchell — is back at the mic!
Joining Tom are members of the 2025 Mt Toubkal Team, who earlier this year braved –20°C conditions to summit the highest peak in North Africa at 4,167m (13,670ft), all to raise awareness and vital funds for You Okay, Doc?.
Our guests:
- Darren Lunz – Chair of Trustees, You Okay, Doc?
- Dr Elle Todd – Founder of The Clinical Shift, entrepreneur & portfolio doctor
- Lt Col Ben Caesar – You Okay, Doc? Ambassador, Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, Member of the British Army.
- Dr Dan Gearon – Founder of You Okay, Doc?
Together they share the challenges, obstacles, highs and lows of mountain climbing — and reflect on the importance of disconnecting to reconnect, of collective resilience, and the metaphorical power of climbing together.
Expect crampons, crazy stories, and reflections on why hiking can be one of the most magical healers. 🌄
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