Public Health Disrupted

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healthofpublic@ucl.ac.uk

podcasts@ucl.ac.uk

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The microbes that raise us: how early life shapes lifelong health

September 17, 2026

From the moment we are born, microbes begin to shape our development. But what role do these early microbial communities play in our long-term health?In this episode, Professor Rochelle Burgess is joined by Professor Meghan Azad and UCL Professor Nigel Field to explore the science of the infant microbiome and what it can teach us about lifelong health.Drawing on findings from major studies in Canada and the UK, the conversation examines how birth, infant feeding and early-life exposures influ...

The history of public health is messier than you think: Live for UCL200

August 03, 2026

To mark UCL's bicentenary, Public Health Disrupted comes to a live audience for the very first time.Hosts Xand van Tulleken and Rochelle Burgess are joined by medical historian Dr Cristiano Turbil for a conversation that challenges some of the stories we tell about public health progress. Drawing on historical case studies linked to UCL, including vaccination and sanitation reform, the discussion reveals that public health has never advanced in a straight line. Behind many of the successes we...

What’s love got to do with… public health?

July 15, 2026

Xand van Tulleken and Rochelle Burgess explore a deceptively simple question: what role does love play in our health and wellbeing? Joined by award-winning poet and author Laura Mucha, and UCL sociologist Dr Rachel Benchekroun, they examine love not just as a feeling, but as a social force that shapes our relationships, communities and health. From attachment theory and friendship to libraries, schools and community spaces, the discussion explores how connection, care and support influence th...

Health Calls · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Public Health Disrupted?

Public Health Disrupted is hosted by Xand van Tulleken and Rochelle Burgess. Its publicly listed emails are healthofpublic@ucl.ac.uk and podcasts@ucl.ac.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 Public Health Disrupted?

The publicly listed emails for Public Health Disrupted: healthofpublic@ucl.ac.uk and podcasts@ucl.ac.uk.

How many listeners does Public Health Disrupted have?

Podseeker estimates Public Health Disrupted reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Public Health Disrupted?

Public Health Disrupted typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established expertise in public health, global or mental health, health policy, community health, social justice, or related social and cultural fields; credible activists, researchers, practitioners, authors, and organizational leaders are appropriate. Common among recent guests: University or research leadership roles; Peer-reviewed or applied research; Public-sector, international, or nonprofit leadership. Recent guests include Rachel Benchekroun, Laura Mucha, and Kelly Rose-Clarke.

How hard is it to get booked on Public Health Disrupted?

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

What topics does Public Health Disrupted cover?

Recent episodes cover Public Health, Mental Health, Health Equity, Social Justice, and Health Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.