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The Ranting Doctor

The Ranting Doctor

Written by: lubaina bahar
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Welcome to The Ranting Doctor

Rant for Change.
Yep. That’s right. Rant. Not “voice,” not “share,” not “engage in dialogue.” I rant. Loudly. Emotionally. Unapologetically.

Good people, bad people, influencers, thinkers, doers — they all voice their opinions and sometimes move mountains. Me? I rant into the void. And what do I influence? Maybe nothing. What do I change? Possibly zilch.

So, why rant?
Because — ever heard that ancient, holy phrase: “None of your business”?
Exactly.

Ranting is my business.
It’s my therapy, my megaphone, my virtual primal scream. It’s the way I offload this overloaded brain of mine that sometimes short-circuits from the chaos of existing.

It might not spark a revolution — but hey, if it brings a smile (or a sarcastic smirk) to one face, that’s a win.
It’s my poetic way of saying:
I exist. I survived another day in this mad, mad, mad world.

Ranting for change is a power we all hold. We just dress it up these days — sprinkle it with hashtags, wrap it in a neat little LinkedIn post, or serve it on an Instagram reel with sad lo-fi music and retro filters. Voilà! Instant global impact.

So… join me.
Rant. For. Change.

Rant about your day — the one that began with a cold coffee and ended with a passive-aggressive email.
Rant about money — or the absolute lack of it.
Rant about politics, crime, and the never-ending circus of headlines.
Rant about bosses who think 2AM is a good time for “just a quick sync.”
Rant about colleagues who reply-all to everything.
Rant about how unfair it all feels.

Go off about gender, jobs, weather, Elon, AI, research, quacks, China, veganism, non-veg, potatoes, body shapes, artificial nails, 9-to-5s, 5-to-9s, days, nights, life, death, taxes, lights that flicker, and mornings that arrive too soon.

Because a sophisticated rant these days?
It’s a global oration. A one-person TED Talk with spice and sarcasm.
Truth wrapped in drama, delivered with memes and emojis.

So go on. Rant with me.
Let it be messy, emotional, glorious.
Let it shake the silence, break the mold, crack the code.
Let it be a whisper or a roar.
Let it be yours.

Let it be heard.

Because silence is overrated. Ranting is the new revolution.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Ranting Doctor Gets Coached by Dr Chitra Sankaran (Executive Leadership Coach, Ex-GP, IMG Forever)

    The Ranting Doctor Gets Coached by Dr Chitra Sankaran (Executive Leadership Coach, Ex-GP, IMG Forever)
    Aug 31 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Chitra Shankaran shares her extensive experience in medicine, exploring career transitions, burnout, leadership, and the importance of authentic self-care for doctors. A must-listen for medical professionals navigating career crossroads and personal growth.

    key topics

    Career transitions in medicine Burnout and mental health Leadership and integrity in healthcare Perfectionism and high standards The impact of systemic change in NHS Self-care and boundary setting for doctors The difference between ambition and achievement addiction The role of failure in professional growth Influence of culture and society on career choices Practical advice for navigating career dissatisfaction

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and guest background 04:32 Initial challenges and learning curve in the UK 08:07 Positive changes and systemic evolution in NHS 13:01 Ambition versus achievement addiction 16:01 Recognizing career crossroads and making decisions 19:55 Personal career doubts and responses 24:16 Dealing with unhappiness despite success 29:25 Boundaries and saying no in medicine 33:41 Leadership qualities and integrity 37:18 Rubbish advice and lessons learned 41:37 Cultural influences on success and failure 43:07 Managing negative emotions and self-coaching 44:33 Guilty pleasures and hobbies 45:44 Advice to younger self and future generations 47:54 Trust your instincts and decision-making 48:49 Favorite books, phrases, and role models 50:11 Hobbies, travel, and relaxation 51:37 Simple pleasures and daily routines 52:42 Key takeaway: Fulfillment versus career success 53:26 Closing remarks and gratitude
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    47 mins
  • The Ranting Doctor - Trauma Code in India with Dr Pranabh Kushwaha (Associate Professor, AIIMS)

    The Ranting Doctor - Trauma Code in India with Dr Pranabh Kushwaha (Associate Professor, AIIMS)
    Aug 17 2026

    What happens when you spend your career standing at the doors of death - trying to pull people back from the edge?

    For my next episode, I’m joined by Dr Pranabh Kushwaha, trauma surgeon, Associate Professor at AIIMS Raebareli and, more importantly, a former MBBS colleague who has known me long enough to have some stories! 😂

    We talk about trauma surgery, life inside AIIMS, resident doctors, medical training in India, bureaucracy, politics and brain drain - but the conversation goes much deeper.

    We talk about family, love, being two doctors trying to raise a family, finding time to travel, tattoos and what happens to your identity when medicine becomes such a huge part of your life.

    And then there are the uncomfortable questions.

    👉 Does repeated exposure to death make doctors resilient — or simply detached? 👉 Are we producing brilliant doctors because of the system, or despite it? 👉 Is suffering still treated as a rite of passage in medical training? 👉 Should doctors learn self-defence? 👉 And… is trauma surgery really anything like Trauma Code? 😂

    But perhaps my favourite question was the simplest:

    After spending your career saving other people's lives, are you remembering to live your own?

    This isn't just a conversation about trauma surgery.

    It's about medicine, ambition, family, survival — and the human being behind the doctor.

    #TheRantingDoctor #TraumaSurgery #TraumaCode #MedicalEducation #Doctors #AIIMS #ResidentDoctors #MedicalTraining #Healthcare #DoctorLife #Podcast #Medicine #LifeBeyondMedicine
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    31 mins
  • The Ranting Doctor Meets Dr Jasmine Malik - When the Body Whispers - A lesson in resilience, healing and recovery.

    The Ranting Doctor Meets Dr Jasmine Malik - When the Body Whispers - A lesson in resilience, healing and recovery.
    Jun 23 2026

    Today I’m joined by the incredible Dr Jasmin Tzortzakakis Malik - GP, integrative medicine practitioner, leadership and wellbeing consultant, author of ''When the Body Whispers'', and someone whose career has taken her from Everest Base Camp to frontline homelessness medicine in London.

    We’re talking about trauma-informed care, burnout, resilience, Long COVID, medicine in extreme environments, the nervous system, leadership, identity, recovery… and what happens when the doctor becomes the patient.

    This is one of those conversations that feels deeply human. Honest, reflective, uncomfortable in places, hopeful in others - basically exactly the kind of conversation we love on this podcast.

    So grab a coffee, pretend your inbox doesn’t exist for the next hour, and let’s get into it.”

    key topics

    Trauma-informed care and its impact on healthcare Burnout and resilience strategies for healthcare professionals Insights from extreme environments like Everest Base Camp Understanding long COVID and its physiological effects Leadership approaches that incorporate trauma awareness

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Jasmine's Journey 04:38 Understanding Well-Being 06:30 Personal Connection to Medicine 08:48 Insights on Homelessness 11:19 Defining Dignity 12:53 Wilderness Medicine Realities 15:29 COVID-19 and Healthcare Systems 17:29 Trauma-Informed Leadership 19:37 Philosophy of Adaptation 21:07 Understanding Stress and Body Responses 22:24 Identity Shift Through Illness 23:23 Navigating Long COVID Challenges 25:38 The Importance of Self-Understanding 27:49 The Role of Boundaries in Well-Being 28:26 Personal Well-Being Habits 29:54 Essential Elements of Recovery 31:51 The Power of Saying No 35:07 Coping Mechanisms and Daily Rituals 37:01 Emotional Resonance in Writing 38:57 Hope Amidst Adversity 41:31 sportsRecreation-intro-high-short.wav

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminmalik Twitter - https://twitter.com/jasminmalik
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    41 mins
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