Second Opinion with Dr Christian

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Second Opinion is a new podcast from Dr Christian Jessen. Each week, Dr Christian will be joined by a live studio guest and journalist Alex Stanger, to talk honestly and openly about a variety of medical subjects including addiction, mental health, and general well-being. He'll also be demystifying some of those pointless fads and medical jargon as well as answering your questions.

  • 25 minutes 25 seconds
    Life After Lockdown with Rebecca Barrie
    Dr Christian and Alex are back along with psychotherapist, Rebecca Barrie to chat about the after effects of our time spent in lockdown. They'll be discussing how adjusting back to normal life will be challenging for some people and how we should be aware of our mental health as lockdown starts to ease. This podcast was recorded on June 22nd 2020.

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    29 June 2020, 7:00 am
  • 27 minutes 56 seconds
    The Importance of Music with Nicola Benedetti
    This week, Dr Christian and Alex are joined by Nicky Benedetti, one of the world's most sought-after violinists to talk about how important music is to our good health and also about the amazing online tutorials she has been giving during lockdown and her plans for a complete virtual orchestra. This episode was recorded on May 12th 2020.

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    13 May 2020, 5:00 am
  • 30 minutes 39 seconds
    Light At The End Of The Lockdown Tunnel
    Dr Christian and Alex are back to chat about some of the positives that have come out of lockdown and how we can do our little bit to help ourselves and each other as we head to the next phase. This podcast was recorded remotely on May 4th 2020.

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    6 May 2020, 5:30 am
  • 30 minutes 2 seconds
    Lockdown Gaming with Linda Papadopoulos
    Whilst lockdown continues, more of us are spending time gaming. Is this a good thing or do we need to think about the effect of being in a virtual world when we can't go into the real world? If you've got kids who are spending more time online, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode, which was recorded on April 27th 2020.

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    29 April 2020, 5:00 am
  • 34 minutes 28 seconds
    Your Lockdown Mental Health with Emma Kenny
    Psychotherapist Emma Kenny is back with Dr Christian and Alex to chat about our state of mind as the coronavirus lockdown continues. There is no doubt that this enforced period of staying in our homes can affect our mental health and others around us. Whether you are on your own, coping with home-schooling or just frustrated with the inability to live life as normal, this is essential listening.

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    22 April 2020, 12:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 46 seconds
    Your Lockdown Questions with Rebecca Barrie
    This week Dr Christian and Alex are joined remotely by psychotherapist Rebecca Barrie. They will be answering your questions on living in the coronavirus lockdown as well as discussing how to cope with the anxiety, stress and mental health issues that will be affecting a lot of people at the moment. This episode was recorded on April 14th 2020.

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    14 April 2020, 9:00 pm
  • 31 minutes 41 seconds
    Living in Lockdown
    Dr Christian is back for a new series, and while he is in lock-down at home, he's managed to link up with Alex who's also locked down at home to discuss the realities of what's it's like adjusting to this new normal of staying in, home-schooling and recording podcasts remotely. Listen out for Dr Christian's dog and Alex's kids making their appearances!

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    9 April 2020, 8:05 pm
  • 36 minutes 23 seconds
    New Year, New You... Or Not?
    This week Dr Christian and Alex delve into all the New Year fads that we are bombarded with, separating fact from fiction. Is dry January really worth it and what about all those diets. Essential listening to start the year!

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    20 January 2020, 7:02 pm
  • 37 minutes 32 seconds
    Pornography with Reed Amber and Florence Barkway
    This week, Dr Christian and Alex are joined by Reed and Florence who are behind 'Come Curious', a social media channel devoted to sex and body honesty. It's a no holes barred chat about the good and bad that comes with porn and is quite an eye-opener, especially for Alex!

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    9 December 2019, 12:27 pm
  • 33 minutes 11 seconds
    Autism with Dr James Cusack
    This week Dr Christian and Alex are joined by Dr James Cusack from Autistica, the leading autism research charity, to talk about a very important topic that affects many people. Diagnosed with autism himself, James has spent his life researching an illness we still don't know a great deal about. As the diagnosis numbers increase, this episode will explain what autism is, how it affects people and how things like neurodiversity can help.

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    2 December 2019, 4:15 pm
  • 36 minutes 3 seconds
    Fertility with Dr Marie Wren
    This week Dr Christian and Alex are joined by Dr Marie Wren, Deputy Director of the Lister Fertility Clinic to talk about a very personal and emotional subject for many people. They uncover the myths and facts around fertility and discuss what options are out there for couples trying to conceive.

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    25 November 2019, 3:00 pm
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