The YODPOD
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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.
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The YODPOD
Redefining Work-Life Balance in Medicine - with Dr Kiran Bains.
In the episode, Dr Kiran Bains joins Tom Mitchell in a rich conversation on redefining work-life balance, protecting your mental health as a doctor and building a sustainable and fulfilling career in medicine. Tom and Kiran navigate an expanse of insights based upon real life experiences, into making tangible changes to your working life so you can create the work-life balance you desire. Kiran talks candidly about her diagnosis of OCD and her multifaceted career - spanning across medical education, practicing as a paediatric speciality doctor and mental health advocacy, particularly for women and mothers in healthcare.
Key topics include:
- Courageous change
- Benefits of your sharing your worries
- Your identity as a human & as a doctor
- Your value beyond your profession.
Dr Kiran Bains is a Paediatric Specialty Doctor and the MRCPCH Programme Director at Pastest, where she leads the development of innovative learning resources that support paediatric trainees across the globe.
A University of Nottingham graduate with a Master’s in Medical Education, Kiran is passionate about improving access to high-quality medical training and fostering supportive learning environments. Her work bridges clinical practice and education, empowering the next generation of doctors to thrive both professionally and personally.
Beyond her academic and clinical roles, Kiran is a strong advocate for mental health awareness and wellbeing in medicine, particularly for women and mothers in healthcare. She speaks openly about the realities of balancing medical careers with personal wellbeing, encouraging healthcare professionals to seek support and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health.
Thoughtful, grounded, and inspiring, Dr Kiran Bains brings a powerful perspective to conversations about resilience, identity, and compassion in modern medicine.
🎙️This episode was presented by You Okay, Doc? Patron, Former England Rugby 7's Captain and Silver medalist Olympian Tom Mitchell.
💜 A big thank you to our sponsor, Pastest for supporting this episode.
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