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The book we've all (certainly every woman between 25 and 75) been waiting for. Classy, chic, convincing, funny, wise, well-written and very timely. It's the ultimate non-diet book, which nonetheless shows us how to eat with balance, control and above all pleasure. Chuck out all the radical diet...

Nobody Told Us This is the podcast for the conversations life forgot to prepare you for.Hosted by Dr Liz Murray, an award-winning doctor, author Not Just Painful Periods, speaker, and women’s health advocate. Each episode explores the things we all experience but rarely talk about openly—from relationships, parenthood, grief, identity and careers to women’s health, resilience, neurodiversity, trauma, and everything in between. After spending more than a decade working on the frontline of Emergency Medicine, Liz now dedicates her work to helping people navigate the realities of health ...

Healed is the powerful, moving and deeply personal story of actor Manisha Koirala's battle against ovarian cancer. From her treatment in the US and the wonderful care provided by the oncologists there to how she rebuilt her life once she returned home, the book takes us on an emotional...

Step into a delightful journey of optimism and joy with "Pollyanna, the Glad Girl: A Four-Act Comedy," where the power of positivity takes center stage. This podcast celebrates the enduring spirit of cheerfulness as it explores themes of resilience, connection, and the impact of a single bright soul on a community. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that invites listeners to immerse themselves in stories filled with humor, heart, and the transformative magic of looking on the bright side of life. This is not a single narrative but a series of unique explorations that showcase how ...

Let's Play Doctor is your instant guide to becoming a Real Fake Doctor. At the Why Do Men Have Nipples School of Medicine, we offer an informative, immersive, and incredibly entertaining course of study that will give you the special skills needed to get your M.D. on! By following the lessons in...

Nurses have special senses of humor. They find themselves in situations that were never imagined. Can we, as real nurses, use those stories to teach others as well as ourselves and share a few laughs? We sure can! Created by two nurses who care, love & laugh. We've seen some things! Cindy Waddell, APRN-C: A nurse for over 25 years only 2 of those as an RN. Nancy Wilson, RN, PCCN: A nurse for over 30 years, most of that time at the bedside of patients.

From the chaos of the emergency department to the chaos of the stage, AK Agunbiade—ER Doc and Comedian—shares stories, lessons, and the humor from both worlds.

Join brothers, Kevin and John McDonald, as they share their prostate cancer journeys with a dose of positivity, humor and real talk.

Jump into Nashville's ultimate healthcare comedy podcast where Dr Ben celebrates healthcare heroes AND comedians! No waiting, no Co-Pay. Dr Ben is putting the MED in COMEDY!

Derm and Dumber is what happens when a board-certified dermatologist and her very opinionated husband sit down to unpack skincare, wellness culture, beauty trends, aging, internet nonsense, marriage, parenting, and the questionable things people do in the name of “health.”Hosted by Brooke Jeffy MD and her husband, this show blends expert dermatology insights with unfiltered conversations, hot takes, relationship banter, and the occasional marital side-eye. From sunscreen myths and anti-aging treatments to TikTok trends, injectables, longevity, skin health, aesthetics, parenting, and pop ...

After the character’s colorful exploits proved a rousing success in Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2, William Shakespeare brought back the roguish knight Sir John Falstaff for one last adventure in The Merry Wives of Windsor, which is notable for being the only play he wrote that is set in his contemporary Elizabethan England. While sojourning in Windsor with his miscreant retinue, Falstaff devises a new get-rich-quick scheme by trying to woo two wealthy merchant wives, the Mistresses Page and Ford. His fatal mistake? Sending both women identical love letters! When his ruse is ...

The Doctor's Dilemma is about Dr. Colenso Ridgeon, who has recently been knighted because of a miraculous new treatment he developed for tuberculosis. As his friends arrive to congratulate him on his success, he is visited by two figures who present him with a difficult decision. He has room for one more patient in his clinic; should he give it to Louis Dubedat, a brilliant but absolutely immoral artist, or Dr. Blenkinsop, a poor and rather ordinary physician who is a truly good person? Dr. Ridgeon's dilemma is heightened when he falls for Jennifer Dubedat, the artist's wife, who is innocent ...

Don Quixote encounters courtly life. This is the second of a three-play sequence which was the first dramatization of Cervantes's novel Don Quixote. Written in English by the Playwright and Lyricist Thomas D'Urfey, it was originally performed with music by Henry Purcell (only the lyrics, by D'Urfey, are presented in this recording). - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Duke Ricardo, a Grandee of Spain: Greg Giordano Cardenio, a witty young Gentleman, his Companion and Friend: Beeswaxcandle Ambrosio, a young Student of Salumanca, and Kinsman to the Duke, an inveterate Enemy to Women ever since his ...

Lexy Moran, a resourceful young woman, is on a mission to find her employer’s daughter Caroline Enderby. After standing up her fiancé on the eve of their elopement, Caroline disappeared. Thus begins Lexy’s quest, taking her from the big city of New York to a small town where she knows no one. Secrets and danger abound. A handsome stranger, a mysterious doctor, and the fiancé are each players in this mission as Lexy desperately searches for Caroline before it’s too late. - Summary by Cathy Howell

John Fletcher's comedy (probably written and performed around 1611) is a sequel to Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, in which, as the title suggests, the tamer will be tamed. Petruchio, the shrew-tamer, has been widowed, and marries a second wife, Maria, a "chaste witty lady." At the instigation of her cousin Bianca, and with the fellowship of her sister Livia, Maria decides to go on strike for equal rights, refusing to behave as a proper 17th century wife. Fletcher's play addresses the issue of men and women's roles within marriage, a controversial issue for his day. (Summary by ...

The young Dr. Bancroft has unsuccessfully been trying to establish his practice. Thus, a scheme to make him seem like a very busy doctor is devised in order to impress his bride who is coming for a visit. With a fake doctor, robbers, and a cast of colorful characters, plenty of entertaining shenanigans occur. But the real question is will the bride and groom get married despite it all? - Summary by Jenn Broda Cast List: Dr. Ray Bancroft- The groom, a young M.D.: Beeswaxcandle Judge Andy Dusenberry- A jolly old bachelor: Greg Giordano Jerry Cronin- A young Irish butler: Tomas Peter Sad-eyed ...

Hidden Science Stories - This is probably important, is a science and comedy podcast where Ryan, a PhD Neuroscientist, and Zach, an Actor Writer and Comedian, get together once a month to talk about a concept in science and how it impacts our everyday life. We focus on the areas of science that most people are unaware of or where public perception runs counter to what the evidence says. Taking an optimistic outlook, we hope to surprise and challenge you with the facts as much as we laugh about the ridiculous, every episode ends on a positive note.

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 ...

Welcome to Doctoring the Truth, a podcast where two dedicated audiologists dissect the world of healthcare gone rogue. Explore jaw-dropping stories of medical malfeasance, nefariousness, and shocking breaches of trust. The episodes provide deep dives that latch onto your curiosity and conscience. It's a podcast for truth-seekers craving true crime, clinical insights, and a dash of humor.

Join Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy for a tour of all the dumb, bad, gross, weird and wrong ways we've tried to fix people.