Playing Doctors & Nurses

Playing Doctors & Nurses - Episode 6: From Calpol to Consults: Our Girls Tell All

From Calpol to Consults: Our Girls Tell All What’s it really like growing up with a doctor and nurse for parents? In this episode of Playing Doctors and Nurses, we hand over the microphone to our daughters for an honest, funny, and occasionally exposing conversation about life behind the scenes of a medical family. From dramatic childhood injuries, failed attempts at faking illness, and funny family stories, to the moments that mattered most, this episode is packed with honesty, humour, and plenty of family banter. Expect laughter, family stories, a few uncomfortable truths, and a heartfelt look at what it was really like growing up in a house where Calpol, clinical advice, and chaos were all part of everyday life. Did having a doctor and nurse as parents feel reassuring… or slightly terrifying? And what’s it like now for the boyfriends who’ve joined the family? The girls tell all Click on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company [https://www.thecosmediccompany.co.uk/], Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Playing Doctors & Nurses - Episode 5: You Asked… We Answered Nothing’s Off Limits

You Asked… We Answered Nothing’s Off Limits In this episode, we’re handing the mic over to you. From clinic questions to career journeys, family life to the things people don’t usually say out loud — nothing was off the table. We answer the questions you’ve been curious about, sharing honest reflections on building a life and business together, navigating parenthood alongside demanding careers, and what really goes on behind the scenes of aesthetic medicine. Expect a mix of insight, real talk, and a few laughs along the way — because the truth is, there’s no such thing as a perfectly polished life… just one that’s real, evolving, and shared. Whether you’re here for the clinical knowledge, the personal stories, or just a bit of relatable chaos — this one’s for you. Click on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company [https://www.thecosmediccompany.co.uk/], Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Playing Doctors & Nurses - Episode 4: The Humorous Side - Things patients and colleagues have said and done

Medicine is often portrayed as serious, intense and emotionally heavy and indeed our last episode focused around the emotional side — but let us taken you in a different direction. Anyone who’s worked in healthcare knows there’s another side too. In this episode of Playing Doctors and Nurses, we share the lighter, funnier moments that stay with you just as vividly as the serious ones. From patients saying the most unexpected things, to colleagues having uncontrollable giggles at the worst possible moments, to those infamous “how did that even happen?” scenarios… this is a celebration of the humour that gets healthcare professionals through long shifts and tough days. Because sometimes, laughter really is the best medicine. Click on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company [https://www.thecosmediccompany.co.uk/], Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Playing Doctors & Nurses - Episode 3: The Emotional Side of Medicine

In this episode of Playing Doctors and Nurses, We open up about a side of medicine that is rarely spoken about — the emotional weight that comes with caring for people at their most vulnerable. Drawing on our experiences in high-pressure environments such as A&E, we reflect on moments of heightened emotion, loss and challenging situations that stay with you long after a shift ends. We explore how these experiences shape you not only as clinicians, but as partners and parents, and how the emotional residue of work can quietly spill into home life. While the episode begins with reflection and depth, it gently moves towards hope — discussing resilience, connection, humour and the small human moments that help balance the hardest days in medicine. An honest, thoughtful conversation about caring deeply, carrying responsibility, and finding light alongside the heavy. Click on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company [https://www.thecosmediccompany.co.uk/], Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Playing Doctors & Nurses - Episode 2: Navigating Life With A Young Family And A Move To Nottinghamshire

In this episode of Playing Doctors and Nurses, we rewind to a chapter filled with night shifts, nappies and two little girls who kept us on our toes. We open up about what life really looked like when we were balancing demanding hospital roles, raising a young family and making the big decision to leave Scotland behind and start a new life in Nottinghamshire. We talk honestly about the exhaustion, the compromises and the quiet pride that comes from building a new life together while trying to be present parents. From chasing dreams to chasing toddlers — this is the story of how we found our footing in a completely new place. It’s about love, teamwork, and showing our daughters what hard work and resilience really look like. Join us as we lift the lid on a chapter that shaped our family and the life we have now. Click on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company [https://www.thecosmediccompany.co.uk/], Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.