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Rad Chat

Rad Chat

Written by: Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara
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 Rad Chat is a forward-thinking global knowledge hub where healthcare professionals can advance their knowledge and expertise in radiotherapy and oncology by utilising the award winning, first therapeutic radiographer led oncology podcast and social media channels. We're empowering healthcare professionals worldwide by providing free, CPD-accredited radiotherapy and oncology education, by sharing real-world experience, expert insights, best practice and patient perspectives, we're helping healthcare professionals’ advance cancer care and improve patient outcomes.All rights reserved Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
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  • E196: Shreya Patel-Parekh - Women’s Health and thefifty1percent podcast

    E196: Shreya Patel-Parekh - Women’s Health and thefifty1percent podcast
    Jan 21 2026

    Trigger Warning: this episode discusses discrimination, cardiac arrests, cancer, menstruation and women’s health.


    Episode 196: Part of the Leadership Series(Part32)


    Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down Shreya Patel-Parekh.


    Shreya founded thefifty1percent with a simple belief: women deserve health information that’s human and genuinely useful. She is dedicated to providing the knowledge, collaboration and community women need to make informed decisions about their bodies, rooted in their real lives, environments and circumstances. Through her podcast and events, she brings together science, lived experience and meaningful storytelling to cut through the noise, challenge one-size-fits-all narratives and help close the gender health gap with clarity, compassion and context.


    In this episode hear about Shreya’s personal and professional journey, women’s health and thefifty1percent podcast she hosts.


    CPD Reflection Points:

    1. reflect on Shreya’s experience of becoming a parent in her corporate role.
    2. read this journal article on the social media infodemic of health-related misinformation and technical solutions.
    3. Consider the differences between disinformation vs misinformation. How could both impact people with a health condition.
    4. Evaluate how you can tackle misinformation in your professional role.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.


    Links from the Episode:

    • Cardiac arrest symptoms in women
    • Invisible Women book
    • Women’s health concern
    • World Health Organisation women’s health
    • Just a period campaign
    • Menstrual health project
    • Period poverty
    • Bloody good period

    Rad Chat Links:

    • Rad Chat Website
    • Link Tree
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • TikTok
    • BlueSky
    • YouTube

    Credits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.
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    35 mins
  • E195: Sonia Kumar MP - Member of Parliament and a Physiotherapist

    E195: Sonia Kumar MP - Member of Parliament and a Physiotherapist
    Jan 13 2026

    Trigger Warning: this episode discusses discrimination and incontinence.


    Episode 195: Part of the Leadership Series (Part 31)


    Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Sonia Kumar who is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dudley since 2024. She was an physiotherapist in the NHS before becoming an MP.


    In this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara hear about Sonia’s career, challenges she has faced and get an insight into what life as an MP is like.


    CPD Reflection Points:

    1. reflect on Sonia’s experience as a woman of colour in politics.
    2. consider the discrimination, micro-aggressions and barriers women face in the work place.
    3. reflect and discuss how you could actively challenge the barriers women face in the workplace.

    Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.


    Links from the Episode:

    • Sonia Kumar MP
    • Physiotherapist
    • Incontinence

    Rad Chat Links:

    • Rad Chat Website
    • Link Tree
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • TikTok
    • BlueSky
    • YouTube

    Credits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.


    © Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved.

    We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.

    You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.

    You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.

    Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.
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    45 mins
  • E194: Becky Robbins - Gamma Knife Treatment for a Benign Meningioma

    E194: Becky Robbins - Gamma Knife Treatment for a Benign Meningioma
    Dec 15 2025
    Trigger Warning: this episode discusses diagnosis, treatment, mental health and fear of recurrence.Episode 194: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer Series (Part 64).Description: In this insightful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Becky to hear about her life, treatment for a meningioma and her advice to others.Becky is a mum of 3: “My family is my world and I'm very blessed. I love the simple things in life, like being outside and going on country walks. I am passionate about clean eating and nutrition, although I still have lots to learn. I'm a HR Manager and love my job, I really enjoy working with people. Health wise, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 3 and then a meningioma brain tumour in 2019, but I won't let that stop me!”CPD Reflection Points:Reflect on Becky’s experience of diagnosis, balancing personal life and treatment.Consider the positives and negatives of radiosurgery vs surgery.Consider how you could support someone like Becky through diagnosis, treatment and follow up.Read about the symptoms of a Meningioma.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.Links from the Episode:National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Sheffield National Rheumatoid Arthritis SocietyArthritis ActionArthritis UKBrain TrustMacmillan Cancer Support Meningioma in AdultsThe Brain Tumour CharityResearch links from the Episode:Long-term Outcomes After Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for MeningiomasGamma Knife radiosurgery of imaging-diagnosed intracranial meningiomaTen-year follow-up after Gamma Knife radiosurgery of benign meningiomasRad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved. We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline. You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing. You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context. Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.
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    36 mins
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