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Coffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas episode 27: Storytelling in medicineDr Joe Pick is joined by Dr Rachel Clarke (palliative care doctor, author and former tv journalist) discussing the importance of storytelling in medicine and how you can make it part of your day-to-day practice.
2025-11-2744 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas episode 26: Black anaesthetists: stories, challenges and changeIn this Black History Month episode, we sit down with Dr Sethina Watson, Consultant Anaesthetist, and Mr Russell Ampofo, Director of Education, Training and Examinations at the RCoA. We celebrate the contributions of black anaesthetists and explore representation, allyship and advancing equity and inclusion in anaesthesia.
2025-10-2440 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas episode 25: Birth trauma and the anaesthetistJoe Pick and Claire-Marie Agius are joined by Kim Thomas. Kim is CEO of the Birth Trauma Association, a charity that supports parents experiencing psychological symptoms such as PTSD after traumatic birth. She was also the secretariat for the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) inquiry into birth trauma, and wrote the inquiry report, published in May 2024.
We discuss the idea of birth trauma and how as anaesthetists we may be able to help those going through traumatic situations.
2025-09-2942 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas episode 24: Stages - Stage oneStarting anaesthetics training can feel exciting, daunting, and everything in between. In this episode, we sit down with a resident doctor who has just completed Stage 1 to share what it’s really like — from first on-calls to tackling the Primary FRCA, managing the e-portfolio, and finding your feet in theatre. Packed with practical tips, honest reflections, and advice they wish they’d known on day one, this is your survival guide to navigating Stage 1 and setting yourself up to thrive.
2025-08-2047 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas episode 23: Politics and the AssociationA two part episode with a meeting with former ENT surgeon and current MP, Mr Peter Prinsley, to talk about his career change, followed by a chat with President of the Association, Dr Tim Meek, to discuss how the Association advocates for its members.
2025-08-1434 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 22: How to anaesthetise a kangaroo with Daisy NorgateIn the latest episode of the Coffee and a Gas podcast, veterinary anaesthetist Daisy Norgate joins Joe Pick to discuss her career. We cover career paths and technical aspects of anaesthetising some weird and wonderful cases.
2025-05-0731 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 21: How to have a good day, strategies to improve your wellbeing with Dr Toni BrunningIn this episode, we talk to Dr Brunning about the strategies we can use to improve our wellbeing, by trying to make sure we have a good day.
2025-04-0340 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 20: Antarctic doctoring with Dr Kat GanlyIn this episode we are exploring the highs and lows of spending 526 days as a British Antarctic Survey doctor, with Dr Kat Ganly.
2024-12-2350 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 19: Using escape rooms to study team dynamics with Dr Louise FlynnIn this episode introduced by Dr Claire-Marie Agius, we talk with Dr Louise Flynn, consultant paediatric anaesthetist in Leeds, about using escape rooms to study team dynamics in theatre.
2024-12-0418 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 18: Top 10 most impactful papers with Dr Matt WilesIn this episode, Dr. Matt Wiles, editor-in-chief of Anaesthesia, discusses the 10 most impactful papers (2023-2024) in anaesthesia. For links to the papers discusses, follow Pick of the Papers 2024 | STH Journal Club (wordpress.com)
2024-11-0524 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 17: Mentoring with Nancy RedfernIn this episode, Dr Nancy Redfern discusses the benefits of mentoring for anaesthetists, particularly when starting a new role or wrestling with a dilemma.
Are you attending the Annual Congress, or any other large Conference organised by the Association of Anaesthests?
Book a free introductory mentoring session. Interested in having a mentor? Fill in our booking form Mentee_booking_form_Association_of_Anaethetists_Sep_2018 (New.docx (live.com) and as a member of the Association of Anaesthetists, you can access mentoring via our free Association Mentoring Scheme.
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2024-09-1722 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 16: Equity in global anaesthesiaWelcome to another special internationally-themed episode of our podcast Coffee and a Gas, where we embark on a global exploration of equity in anaesthesia. In this episode, we bring unite the UK and Kenya as our host speaks with Dr Tom Bashford and Dr Rediet Shimeles Workneh to gain insightful conversations unravelling the complex web of challenges and triumphs in the pursuit of global equity in anaesthesia.
This episode sheds light on the work of the Association’s International Relations Committee and inspiring endeavours that aim to bridge gaps in the access of quality anaesthetic care and sh...
2024-08-0232 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 15: Research in lower income settingsBen Morton and Duncan Wagstaff – Research in lower income settings
Join us for another special internationally-themed episode of our podcast Coffee and a Gas, where we explore the fascinating intersection of anaesthetic research and healthcare challenges in low-resourced countries. In this episode, join our host as they sit down with Dr Ben Morton in the UK and Dr Duncan Wagstaff from South Africa to discuss the challenges and inequalities faced in lower-income environments, and how the Association’s International Relations Committee (IRC) is helping the efforts of individuals and organisations dedicated to improving collaboration through research and publ...
2024-07-3124 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 14: SAFE and global anaesthesiaWelcome to a special international-themed episode of our podcast Coffee and a Gas. In this episode, we travel to San Francisco and Uganda bring together Dr Maytinee Lilaonitkul and Dr Mary Nabukenya to shine a spotlight on a groundbreaking Safer Education From Anaesthesia (SAFE) program.
Join us for an insightful exploration of SAFE, a collaborative venture with the Association of Anaesthetists and the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists that unites anaesthesia professionals from around the world in the pursuit of standardised, high-quality education. Our inspiring guests will share their expertise on how this initiative is shaping...
2024-07-2633 minCoffee and a GasPride with Dr. Travis Reece-NguyenIn celebration of Pride Month, members of the Trainee Committee are joined by Dr. Travis Reece-Nguyen to discuss diversity within anaesthesia, perioperative care for LGBTQ+ patients as well as their own personal experiences. Dr. Reece-Nguyen is an anaesthesiologist at Stanford’s Children Hospital and National Vice Chair of the American Society of Anesthesiologists LGBTQ+ Ad-Hoc Committee.
2024-06-2037 minCoffee and a GasExit interviews: Reflections on the anaesthetic training pathway with Hiba KhaledIn this three-part series of exit interviews, we have informal conversations with previous UK anaesthetic trainees who left the traditional training structure to pursue another path. These paths include careers outside of medicine, and outside of the UK. We ask about their thoughts on their time as a trainee. In this episode, Hiba Khaled shares her experience.
2024-04-2936 minCoffee and a GasExit interviews: Reflections on the anaesthetic training pathway with Nilofer AhmedIn this three-part series of exit interviews, we have informal conversations with previous UK anaesthetic trainees who left the traditional training structure to pursue another path. These paths include careers outside of medicine, and outside of the UK. We ask about their thoughts on their time as a trainee. In this episode, Nilofer Ahmed shares her experience.
2024-04-2931 minCoffee and a GasExit interviews: Reflections on the anaesthetic training pathway with Chris Smith-BrownIn this three-part series of exit interviews, we have informal conversations with previous UK anaesthetic trainees who left the traditional training structure to pursue another path. These paths include careers outside of medicine, and outside of the UK. We ask about their thoughts on their time as a trainee. In this episode, Chris Smith-Brown shares his experience.
2024-04-2947 minCoffee and a GasAlternative Career Pathways with Dr. Rob FlemingIn this episode we discuss Dr. Rob Fleming’s experience developing his career as a specialist anaesthetist and how this under-represented part of the medical workforce could be the solution to the anaesthetics training crisis.
2024-03-1924 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 13: Human-centric innovation with Caroline CorbettDr. Caroline Corbett is a specialist anaesthetist in Cape Town, South Africa. She is the current President of the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists and the Medical Director & Co-Founder of Morgan Joshua Innovation – a start up medical tech company. In this episode, we discuss human-centric innovation and why any great idea or advancement must focus on people and staff.
2024-02-1936 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 12: Climate impacts of anaesthesia with Dame Julia SlingoHappy New Year and welcome back to Coffee and a Gas Podcast! In this episode, Claire-Marie Agius interviews Dame Julia Slingo about the role of the anaesthetist in the climate crisis and the evidence base behind interventions to reduce the carbon footprint in anaesthesia.
Dame Slingo was the UK Chief Scientist at the Met Office until 2016. She is also a visiting professor in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, where she held, prior to appointment to the Met Office, the position of Director of Climate Research in the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) National...
2024-01-1918 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 11: Anaesthetics Down UnderThis episode was recorded live at Trainee Conference 2023 by Dr Allan Xu. He interviews his Australian counterpart Dr Ben Cahill about life in Australia as a doctor in anaesthetic training.
2023-10-0536 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 10: Financial Wellbeing with Medics’ MoneyThis month our guests on the podcast are Dr Tommy Perkins and Dr Ed Cantelo from Medics' Money. Tommy and Ed are both GPs, and Ed also has a background as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser. They talk about financial wellbeing, offer financial advice to new doctors, discuss the recent changes to pension tax and more.
2023-05-2340 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 9: Less Than Full Time Training with Dr Tamal RayWe’re delighted to have Tamal Ray with us in this episode of Coffee and a Gas. Tamal is a Less Than Full Time anaesthetic registrar currently working in London. He rose to fame in 2015 when he was a finalist on the Great British Bake Off. He then re-appeared on our TV screens as co-presenter of Channel 4’s Live Well For Longer in 2018 and is now a food columnist for The Guardian. In this episode we talk about his experience of Less Than Full Time Training and his passion for baking.
2023-04-1939 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 8: The importance of WellbeingIn this episode Vice President of the Association Dr Tei Sheraton talks to Dr Shahina Braganza and Dr Christa Bell, who are both consultants in emergency medicine in Queensland, Australia. They talk about their wellbeing work, how it is developed, what makes it work, challenges they have faced and why wellbeing is a team sport.
2023-03-1638 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 7: COVID-19 with Michael RosenThe Coffee and a Gas podcast is back! Our new podcast lead Dr Allan Xu and Dr Leyla Turkoglu from the Trainee Committee talk to beloved children's author and writer Michael Rosen about his experience in intensive care with COVID-19 and his subsequent recovery. Keep an eye out for further new podcast episodes in your feed in the upcoming months.
2023-02-1544 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 6: Fatigue with Dr Roopa McCrossan and Dr Emma PlunkettIn this episode of Coffee and a Gas we are talking about fatigue. Fatigue is something that we have all experienced as anaesthetists, even before the pandemic. We’re talking to Dr Roopa McCrossan and Dr Emma Plunkett, who are consultant anaesthetists and pioneered the Association’s Fight Fatigue campaign.
2022-03-0937 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 5: Burnout in Healthcare Workers with Dame Clare GeradaIn this episode we welcome Professor Dame Clare Gerada. Dame Clare is a GP with extensive experience of working in mental health and addiction. After her psychiatry training she took up general practice while maintaining her interest and expertise in addiction. Dame Clare has held an impressive number of national roles and is currently the President of the Royal College of General Practitioners. She is also the Medical Director of the NHS Practitioner Health programme. She joins us to talk about burnout in healthcare workers. (Find her book Beneath the White Coat on the Routledge website http://ow.ly...
2021-12-0632 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 4: How to stay young with Prof Michael TrenellWe are delighted to welcome you to our first in-person recording of the podcast, coming to you from the Association of Anaesthetists Trainee Conference in Newcastle. We are joined by Prof Michael Trenell, professor of lifestyle medicine and digital health at Newcastle University, and CEO of the digital behaviour change company Changing Health.
2021-10-2930 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 3: Ditching Junk Food with Michael MosleyIn episode 3 of Coffee and a Gas we are excited to have Dr Michael Mosley joining us to talk about healthy eating. He is a scientist, journalist, producer and TV presenter, and a pioneer of intermittent fasting. We discuss nutrition and healthy eating for busy anaesthetists, and how we can optimise our nutrition to make us more productive.
2021-07-0632 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 2. Sleep Part 1 with the Sleep GeekWelcome to episode 2 of Coffee and a Gas. In this episode we are talking to James Wilson, also known as the Sleep Geek. James is an expert in sleep behaviour and environment, and has been featured on the BBC and ITV, as well as being a sleep adviser for Rotherham United football club.
2021-06-0728 minCoffee and a GasCoffee and a Gas Episode 1. Mark Stacey: Reframing the DayWelcome to Coffee and a Gas, a wellbeing podcast brought to you by the Association of Anaesthetists Trainee Committee. This podcast will cover topics from fatigue and sleep to mentoring, digital detox, and mental health.
The first episode is hosted by Dr Nikki Sharma and Dr Nadia Taylor, and they are joined by Dr Mark Stacey who talks about reframing the day and stress management.
2021-05-1325 min