The Visionary with Hala Ali

Skin Science: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Anti-Ageing, Acne & Cancer | Dr Hiba Injibar Full Episode

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, and its power. Dr Hiba Injibar - Dermatologist, Dermasurge Clinic Dr Hiba Injibar is a highly skilled and qualified consultant dermatologist based in London. She has established her own clinic on Harley Street where she currently sees patients. She offers specialised treatments in three core specialties, medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology and advanced laser treatments. Dr Injibar is an expert in delivering natural and beautiful results to skin with the help of innovative technologies. She has over 20 years of experience and treats both adults and children. Dr Hiba provides the highest possible clinical standards and outstanding results for every patient. When choosing Dr Hiba as your dermatologist you can be sure you are in good hands. You are kept well informed and guided throughout your treatment. Her treatments aim to provide you with effective, high quality and cost-efficient solutions at her state of the art clinic on Harley Street, London. Dr Hiba strives to be a leading provider of independent dermatology procedures and is committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care. Host/podcaster: Hala Ali The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:39 - Why Dr Hiba Chose Dermatology 04:53 - The Biggest Causes of Premature Wrinkles 07:20 - Are Luxury Skincare Brands A Scam? 08:38 - The Best Ingredients For Younger Looking Skin 11:04 - Why Sunscreen Is Non-Negotiable 12:11 - Botox, Fillers & The Truth About Anti-Aging Injections 15:09 - Why Some Cosmetic Procedures Look Fake 16:35 - Can Botox Actually Prevent Wrinkles? 18:48 - Why Acne Destroys Confidence & Mental Health 21:15 - What Really Causes Teenage Acne? 24:11 - How Dermatologists Actually Treat Acne 26:24 - The Truth About Accutane & Acne Medication 29:44 - Does Diet Really Affect Your Skin? 32:03 - Why Some People Scar More Than Others 35:03 - The Skin Conditions Linked To Poor Diet 39:24 - Coconut Oil, DIY Skincare & Internet Myths 41:10 - The Worst Skincare Habits Damaging Your Skin 45:16 - How Dermatologists Choose The Right Treatments 53:51 - CO2 Lasers, Microneedling & “Controlled Skin Damage” 58:06 - What Is A Liquid Facelift? 01:03:50 - Why More Men Are Getting Cosmetic Treatments 01:04:54 - The One Daily Habit Every Dermatologist Recommends Follow Hiba: Dermasurge Clinic website - https://www.dermasurge.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dermasurgelondon/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dermasurgecliniclondon LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-hiba-injibar YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@dermasurgelondon2048 Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uVjlZjZ30M&list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.

8.7 MILLION Brits on Antidepressants…And We Might Be Getting It WRONG | Dr Joanna Moncrieff Part 2

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power. The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/ Dr Joanna Moncrieff - Psychiatrist & Professor of Critical & Social Psychiatry at University College London Dr Joanna Moncrieff is a practising psychiatrist, author, and academic at University College London. As a founding member of the Critical Psychiatry Network, her work challenges the widely accepted "disease-centred" view of mental health, the idea that psychiatric drugs simply fix chemical imbalances. Instead, she advocates for a "drug-centred" approach to better understand how these medications actually alter the brain and behaviour. With decades of clinical experience across London, she aims to radically re-evaluate how society conceptualises and manages emotional distress. Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali Chapters: Follow Joanna: Website - https://joannamoncrieff.com/ X - https://x.com/joannamoncrieff/ Useful Links: Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth Book link - https://lnk.to/chemicallyimbalanced Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY Music: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.) Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.

Burnout Isn’t Weakness – It’s a Broken System | Dr Paula Redmond Part 1

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power. The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/ Dr Paula Redmond - HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist | Host of When Work Hurts Podcast Dr Paula Redmond, an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience across the NHS and independent sector. Paula specialises in supporting individuals and organisations when work begins to hurt — whether through burnout, vicarious trauma, or chronic workplace stress. Her work focuses on helping people navigate high-pressure environments where constant exposure to suffering, lack of psychological safety, and unrecognised needs can take a serious toll. Through approaches informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), reflective supervision, and organisational consultancy, she helps restore balance, resilience, and meaning. At the heart of her work are three guiding principles — compassion, connection, and creativity — which she believes are essential not only for sustaining wellbeing at work, but for living a more grounded and fulfilling life. Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali Chapters: 00:00 - When Our Humanity Is Not Recognised 00:24 - The Hidden Emotional Cost of Working in Healthcare 02:41 - Can Work Heal Instead of Harm Us? 04:32 - 15 Years Inside the NHS Mental Health System 07:29 - The Burnout & Mental Health Crisis Facing NHS Staff 10:01 - Moral Injury: The Trauma Healthcare Workers Carry 11:16 - Corridor Care, Waiting Lists & Impossible Decisions 14:25 - “Any Choice You Make Is a Bad Choice” 16:17 - Why Compassion Disappears Under Pressure 22:01 - Why Healthcare Professionals Struggle to Ask for Help Follow Paula: Website - https://drpaularedmond.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drpaularedmond/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrPaulaRedmond/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpaularedmond/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCbWbrHys6znovXrOgmSRRGA Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY Music: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.) Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.

We’ve Created a World Our Bodies Can’t Handle | Dr Julia Jones Full Episode

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power. The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/ Dr Julia Jones - Founder of Holidity, Neuroscientist, Author, Lead guitarist of Pretty Crap Band Dr Julia Jones is a neuroscientist, former Olympic psychologist, and author with over 30 years of experience in behavior change and human performance. Driven by the personal loss of her parents, she founded Holidity, a health-tech platform that helps organizations deliver human-led wellness coaching to build lasting health habits at scale. Her groundbreaking work explores longevity, biohacking, and the role of music in emotional regulation and motivation. Having delivered wellness programs for organizations like the NHS and Goldman Sachs, she also embraces her musical side as "Dr Rock," the lead guitarist in the all-female rock band Pretty Crap. Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:47 - Julia Jones’ Personal Story & What Drove Her Work 00:01:50 - The Health System Isn’t Working (Here’s Why) 00:03:25 - Why Gym Memberships Don’t Actually Fix Health 00:06:34 - Music, Psychology & The Start of Her Research Journey 00:20:24 - Your Brain vs Modern Life (Evolutionary Mismatch) 00:38:15 - The Rise of Health Influencers & Clickbait Content 00:40:08 - The Simple Truth About Health Everyone Ignores 00:41:20 - Why Most People Fail at Habit Change 02:15:11 - Hidden Dangers in “Healthy” Food 02:19:48 - Fear, Food & Mindful Eating 02:50:21 - App Fatigue & Why Tech Isn’t the Answer 03:11:38 - Dementia, Music & Rethinking Healthcare 03:15:04 - Weight Loss Drugs: Breakthrough or Trap? 03:18:24 - The Power of Habit Change & Human Connection Follow Julia: Website - https://www.drjuliajones.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjuliajones/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrJuliaJones/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliajonesuk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrJuliaJones Useful Links: Holidity - https://holidity.com/ Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY Music: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.) Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.

The Antidepressants Industry: Science or Marketing? | Dr Joanna Moncrieff Full Episode

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power. The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/ Dr Joanna Moncrieff - Psychiatrist & Professor of Critical & Social Psychiatry at University College London Dr Joanna Moncrieff is a practising psychiatrist, author, and academic at University College London. As a founding member of the Critical Psychiatry Network, her work challenges the widely accepted "disease-centred" view of mental health, the idea that psychiatric drugs simply fix chemical imbalances. Instead, she advocates for a "drug-centred" approach to better understand how these medications actually alter the brain and behaviour. With decades of clinical experience across London, she aims to radically re-evaluate how society conceptualises and manages emotional distress. Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali Chapters: 00:00 – The Serotonin Theory Questioned 01:19 – Why the “Chemical Imbalance” Story Took Hold 03:05 – What Serotonin Actually Does (and Doesn’t) 05:03 – Is There Any Evidence for Low Serotonin? 08:21 – Why Doctors Don’t Test Serotonin Levels 11:33 – Antidepressants Prescribed Without Proof? 14:05 – Emotional Numbing & Sexual Side Effects 17:10 – Do Antidepressants Actually Work? 18:40 – Is There Any Biological Cause of Depression? 20:27 – Depression as a Reaction to Life Events 23:32 – Why Psychiatry Clung to the Biological Model 25:07 – Placebo Effect & Why People Feel Better 31:24 – How Many People Take Antidepressants in the UK 34:32 – Medicalising Normal Human Suffering 57:18 – Disease-Centred vs Drug-Centred Model Explained 01:07:21 – Do Psychiatric Drugs Ever Help? 01:16:00 – Withdrawal, Dependency & “Brain Zaps” 01:22:37 – How to Safely Come Off Antidepressants 01:30:23 – Clinical Trial Scandals & Misleading Data 01:50:22 – Is Mental Health Being Over-Medicalised? 01:55:45 – Real Solutions Beyond Medication Follow Joanna: Website - https://joannamoncrieff.com/ X - https://x.com/joannamoncrieff/ Useful Links: Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth Book link - https://lnk.to/chemicallyimbalanced Explore the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeFXRuOQ6z8r12D9L8f0lyOYAxdOZRWzY Music: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.) Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.