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Drs' Notes: Can 'recreational fear' be good for you?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken delve deeper into recreational fear.
27 Oct 2026,·22 mins
Laura Kuenssberg, Living standards, Motherless mothers
BBC Presenter Laura Kuenssberg on her new book, Pay Attention.
02 Nov 2026,·57 mins
A Celebration of Michael Mosley
On Just One Thing Day (12 July, 2024), we celebrated the life and work of Michael Mosley.
13 Jul 2024,·44 mins
How well will new endometriosis tests work?
And the barriers queer couples can face in accessing fertility treatment.
27 Oct 2026,·28 mins
First human case of Shamonda virus
What is the Shamonda virus, and what risk does it pose to humans?
28 Oct 2026,·26 mins
Should I be healthmaxxing my diet?
Have you ever bought a product just because it says ‘HIGH PROTEIN’ on the packaging?
01 Nov 2026,·120 mins
13. Legacy
India considers how witches today are a powerful way of resisting and addressing the past.
30 May 2023,·28 mins
Depression that's hard to treat
A special show on hard to treat depression, exploring new research and treatments.
06 Oct 2026,·28 mins
Navigating Motherhood with Sight Loss
In Touch hosts a discussion on attitudes towards blind mothers.
27 Oct 2026,·19 mins
Ten Minute Meditations - Series 7
Meet reactivity with compassion: Dr Shefali
Be kind to yourself when you experience emotional reactions with this guided meditation.
02 Nov 2026,·11 mins
Series 3
6. Deleted
Jenny decides if she wants to continue to belong to the global DNA database.
09 Jun 2026,·28 mins
The dolphin whisperer of the Amazon
How one Colombian scientist and his team are racing to protect iconic pink river dolpins.
27 Oct 2026,·23 mins
How to feel better at work
Kimberley digs into how we cope with our emotions at work.
30 Sep 2026,·25 mins
Series 1
Sleep Deprivation and Insomnia
If we don't snooze, we lose. How badly does lack of sleep affect our mind and our body?
19 Dec 2017,·28 mins
Rebranding sleep apnoea
Meet the ‘CPAP Baddies’ on a mission to change the image of sleep apnoea
30 Oct 2026,·23 mins
Carl Rogers and the Person-Centred Approach
While Freud relied on expert and patient, Rogers pioneered a therapeutic model of equals.
03 Aug 2015,·28 mins
Episode Twelve: December
Dr Lucy Maddox shares practical advice from her experience as a clinical psychologist
07 Jun 2023,·14 mins
About Changing The Cancer Conversation
You, Me and the Big C is back for a legacy episode on how it changed cancer conversation.
04 Feb 2026,·87 mins
A special 'SLEEP CLINIC' episode
Recorded in front of a live audience at WellFest in Belfast.
07 Oct 2026,·37 mins
Series 3: Exercise
S3. Ep 8 - Activity Revolution
The Van Tulleken twins explore the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity.
06 Feb 2024,·28 mins
Series 4
Our BONUS episode. Olympic Gold Medallist Rhys McClenaghan on how to deal with life challenges
Goals, nerves and disappointment. Staying motivated during difficult times.
14 Feb 2027,·28 mins
5: The Future
The final part of a thought-provoking book questioning overdiagnosis in medicine.
21 Mar 2025,·14 mins
S4 Listener Correspondence: ‘Thank you for creating a safe space and content that’s inclusive’
Elis and John read through some of your correspondence from across the series.
22 Aug 2023,·47 mins
5. Families of the Future
Some thoughts on alternatives to traditional, nuclear family structures.
28 Nov 2025,·14 mins
5. Earth
Exploring how earth can improve mental wellbeing
01 Aug 2023,·14 mins
Jade and postpartum psychosis
How can we best treat postpartum psychosis?
16 Jul 2024,·28 mins
John Robins - from Alcohol Addiction to Becoming a Runner; "The Act of Beginning is Where the Magic is"
Presenter and stand-up comedian John Robins on his journey from addiction to running.
05 Mar 2026,·44 mins
Day Twenty-Eight: New Power
India discusses how we can improve healthcare for women
21 Mar 2022,·14 mins
8. An Answer
Speculation that newly declassified US intelligence will contain smoking-gun evidence.
18 Jul 2023,·29 mins
In Praise of Idleness
Is the solution to busyness not to work harder but to indulge in a little idleness?
16 Sep 2016,·15 mins
