Dr Natasha Binnie is no stranger to the You Okay, Doc? community. In 2024, she completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge with us, and today she serves as a valued trustee of the charity. Tash is also a major voice in the mental health advocacy sphere, bringing a unique blend of personal experience, professional insight, and leadership to the conversation.

In this episode, host Tom Mitchell sits down with Natasha to explore the realities of mental health in medicine. Together, they navigate a wide range of topics, from identity and resilience to the stigma that still surrounds mental health in the medical world.

Tash speaks candidly about her own struggles with mental health during medical school and the importance of seeking support through appropriate avenues. Her openness shines a light on the barriers many young doctors face and the urgent need for cultural change in healthcare.

Beyond her personal journey, Natasha’s achievements are remarkable. She is an award-winning Foundation Year doctor with a keen interest in a career in Psychiatry. In 2023, she received the prestigious Diana Award for her work as co-founder of Future Frontline, a community interest company that inspires and supports both current and future healthcare professionals.

Her influence extends beyond the wards: Natasha has been featured in The Times for her positive impact on social media, where she shares insight and encouragement with her community of over 60,000 followers on @tashbinnie.

🎙️This episode was presented by You Okay, Doc? Patron, Former England Rugby 7's Captain and Silver medalist Olympian Tom Mitchell.

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We're joined by the infamous Manley Hopkinson. Manley needs no introduction, he's an adventurer, explorer, yachtsman - having circumnavigated the world, faced polar bears on artic expeditions, raced to the North Pole and is a You Okay, Doc? Patron. Tom and Manley from the start enter a conversation packed with pearls of wisdom from managing failure to tips on treating yourself with compassion, this episode is brimming with information. You'll be hanging onto their every word as Tom and Manley effortless navigate the life philosophies of purpose, courage and humanity to live an aligned life.

Manley Hopkinson is a polar explorer, round-the-world yachtsman, and former naval officer who has built his life around the lessons of leading under extreme pressure. He captained teams through the BT Global Challenge yacht race and the Arctic Ocean Race, later applying those hard-won insights into leadership roles in business, the military, and humanitarian projects.

Today, Manley is recognised internationally as a thought leader in Compassionate Leadership — a philosophy that blends courage, resilience, and humanity to help people and organisations thrive. He is the founder of the Compassionate Leadership Academy, an acclaimed keynote speaker, and author of Compassionate Leadership: Sustaining Human Flourishing.

Manley’s mission is simple but profound: to show that compassion is not weakness, but the most powerful form of leadership in the face of adversity.

🎙️This episode was presented by You Okay, Doc? Patron, Former England Rugby 7's Captain and Silver medalist Olympian Tom Mitchell.

💜 A big thank you to our sponsor, Pastest for supporting this episode.

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Dr Jo Larkin is a Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine and works as the Global Medical Director for Sale GP, an international Grand Prix of F50 racing. Previously Jo was the Chief Medical Officer for the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and for 8 years worked with the England Rugby team. During her time with England Rugby, Jo travelled to Rio as the team physician for the men's and women's GB rugby 7s squad, with the men (including your Host Tom Mitchell) successfully winning a silver medal!

In this episode, Tom & Jo explore life lessons learnt from medical training - from facing tragedies and managing death at a young age, to the resilience these experiences demand of doctors. Jo also shares her lessons from working in elite sport, from the importance and power of human connection, especially in times of difficulty to learning how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.

🎙️This episode was presented by You Okay, Doc? Patron, Former England Rugby 7's Captain and Silver medalist Olympian Tom Mitchell.

💜 A big thank you to our sponsor, Pastest for supporting this episode.

👉 Don’t forget to download, rate, subscribe, and share to spread the word and support those who take care of us.