In this YODPOD, we get inspired by our conversation with YOD Ambassador, GP &amp; Coach, Dr Alexander Lai.   We discuss:  Dr Alex's personal journey to becoming the mental health advocate for medics he is today - and all the changes he feels so passionately about making for NHS staffAn honest account of navigating a personal difficulty during GP training, his experience of accessing support through occupational health &amp; more - and the personal anxieties of taking time out of tra...

Bonus Episode - Dr Nicholas Andreou - The future of flexible working in the NHS

Welcome to the YODPOD – where we dive into honest, thought-provoking conversations with wellbeing experts, professional athletes, industry leads and healthcare professionals.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;You Okay, Doc? is a charity supporting healthcare professionals' mental health and wellbeing. Please check out our website www.youokaydoc.org.uk and our social media page to find out more and stay up to date with us. &nbsp;Thank you for listening, please be friend to the charity, subscribe and join our mailing list for up-to-date news on our offerings and how you can get involved.&nbsp;