In this episode, Sam and Calvin delve into the ever-relevant topic of work–life balance, particularly in the high-pressure world of healthcare. From navigating burnout to setting boundaries and finding effective coping strategies, they share honest reflections and practical insights. Whether you're in the NHS or just feeling stretched thin, this episode offers a relatable, down-to-earth take on reclaiming balance in a demanding world.

In this episode, Calvin and Sam chat with Nathan Skidmore about why health literacy matters in the context of patient care, how prehabilitation can be used to improve outcomes before cancer treatment, and how virtual reality is being used in innovative ways to help patients with chronic pain and breathlessness better understand their condition and manage symptoms more effectively.

Contact Nathan here.

European Pain Federation

Recorded at ARTP 2025 in Glasgow!

Calvin and Sam hit the conference floor with some quick-fire questions for fellow delegates and manufacturers—some insightful, some just for fun. Big thanks to LoveMedical for hosting us at their stand and letting us bring the mic to the heart of the action.

Music Credits in order of appearance:

Sunny Days by Anno Domini Beats

Papov by Yung Logos

Champion by Telecasted

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Joanna Shakespeare and Matt Rutter, Chair and Vice Chair of the Association for Respiratory Technology and Physiology (ARTP). They sat down for a chat following the close of this year's ARTP conference in Glasgow. They discuss the ARTP, their roles, current challenges in physiology, and some advice for early-career physiologists.

If you would like to reach out to our guests, their LinkedIn profiles are below.

Joanna: https://shorturl.at/o1b9C

Matt: https://shorturl.at/waSIU

For more information on ARTP follow this link: https://www.artp.org.uk/

Dan Beever is a researcher and public involvement advocate who also lives with cystic fibrosis. As part of the MAGIFY team, his work involves exploring how MRI scanning can be used to monitor lung health in people with CF. Alongside his scientific work, Dan is passionate about public involvement in healthcare research, ensuring that patients’ voices play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare.

To learn more about Dan and his work, visit danbeever.co.uk.

Christmas is upon us! In this episode, Sam and Calvin take a moment to reflect on the year that's been, celebrate the wins, and set some targets for the new year. They also touch on some of the occupational risk that Santa faces during his seasonal duties.

Calvin and Sam continue their discussion on the fundamentals of pulmonary function testing. This time they focus on the supplementary tests used to diagnose asthma and some of the guidance that underpins them.

In this episode, Calvin and Sam take it back to basics and revisit the fundamentals of respiratory science. They explore the key diagnostic tests used to assess respiratory function and discuss how these tests can reveal the impact of common respiratory diseases.