Beyond the Bleep

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The Creative Clinician: Is laughter Truly the Best Medicine? with 'The ComedyDoc' Mr Michael Akadiri

September 04, 2026

What happens when a surgeon steps onto the comedy stage?In this episode of The Creative Clinician, I speak with Dr Michael Akadiri, surgical doctor and stand-up comedian, about building a life across medicine and comedy.We explore how humour became a creative outlet, the freedom and uncertainty of pursuing an unconventional path and what it takes to balance ambition, family and the realities of the arts.If you’ve ever wondered whether there could be more to your career than the path in front ...

The Creative Clinician: Is Creativity Medicine’s Missing Ingredient? with Professor Louise Younie

August 21, 2026

Is creativity is one of medicine’s most overlooked skills?In the first episode of The Creative Clinician series, exploring creativity in medicine, I speak with Professor Louise Younie. Louise is a GP and Professor of Medical Education at Oxford university and we explore how creativity helps us relate to the human dimension of medicine. The parts of healthcare that don’t always fit neatly into guidelines or protocols and how creative enquiry can help us navigate uncertainty, connect more deepl...

Physician Mental Heath and Transforming the system through lived experience with Dr Kieran Allen

March 23, 2026

In this episode of Beyond the Bleep, Dr Feyisara Mendes speaks with Dr Kieran Allen, an Australian doctor completing specialist training in psychiatry. Drawing on his own lived experience, Kieran advocates for greater openness, compassion, and structural change around doctors’ mental health and challenges the stigma that still shapes medical culture.Dr. Kieran shares what it’s like to navigate medicine while managing mental illness: the private cost, the question of disclosure and how certain...

How do I get in touch with Beyond the Bleep?

Beyond the Bleep is hosted by Dr. Feyisara Mendes. Its publicly listed email is hello@beyondthebleep.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Beyond the Bleep?

The publicly listed email for Beyond the Bleep: hello@beyondthebleep.co.uk.

How many listeners does Beyond the Bleep have?

Podseeker estimates Beyond the Bleep reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Beyond the Bleep?

Beyond the Bleep typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practicing doctors (UK/Australia or international), physician-entrepreneurs, psychiatry/GP/specialist clinicians, and authors with experience reinvention or physician mental health advocacy; guests typically have credible lived experience (or documented clinical/leadership work) related to burnout, mental health, flexible careers, or patient/system impact. Common among recent guests: Published book(s) or framework(s) on career reinvention; Clinical leadership or advocacy around doctor mental health/wellbeing; Evidence of real-world innovation in women’s health or scalable healthcare solutions. Recent guests include Dr Kieran Allen, Dr Divpreet Sacha, and Dr. David Onu.

How hard is it to get booked on Beyond the Bleep?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Beyond the Bleep cover?

Recent episodes cover Physician Wellbeing, Medical Burnout, Career Change, Work-life Balance, and Healthcare Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.