All that health and wellness content on TikTok is SO confusing - please, can we eat cheese or not!? In this episode, Mim sat down with Kate Hilton, RD, from Diets Debunked, to talk about why there’s so much misinformation on TikTok, how she approaches breaking these down and what YOU can do to make sure you don’t fall for it. Oh! We also answer some of your questions too! Liked this episode? Support TGM on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/thegrowthmedium Follow us! Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube Twit...
Nov 07, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 8
There’s a misconception that preventive medicine is at odds with our traditional approach to health - but besties, it’s not! When it comes to our health, prevention is a complex concept that is both baked into how we can optimise our wellbeing, and in traditional medicine to help us be our happiest, healthiest and most fulfilled selves. In this episode, Ragav Sharma, DO, came on to talk about what preventive medicine is, why it’s not at odds with conventional medicine and the ‘risk-reward’ conce...
Oct 31, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 7
The most boring diet advice you might’ve gotten is to ‘eat a balanced diet’ - I get it, it’s easier said than done and it’s not what you want to do! But bestie, it truly is such a great way to reach your fitness goals AND soothe your soul. In this episode, Mim talks to Leena Abed - THE Practical Nutritionist - about why this approach is so beneficial, and how we can reach balance, especially as women of colour. Liked this episode? Support TGM on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/thegrowthmedium Follow us...
Oct 24, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Obesity is SUCH a complex issue and is so misunderstood - it’s not just a matter of calories in and calories out! Things like poverty, ethnicity and the environment play a huge role in its development and bestie, even clinical trials are…kinda rigged against people living in a larger body? In this episode, Mim sits down with Professor Giles Yeo to talk about some of the biological causes of obesity, why it’s so simple but SO complex, and how weight stigma is NOT the way to solve the obesity epid...
Oct 17, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Disease is something that you and I have a vague idea about - but do we really know what it means and why it’s such a big deal when something is classified as a disease? WELL there was a lot of ✨drama✨ about it in the early 2000s and like health, it’s a concept that is constantly changing. In this episode, I’ll take a brief look at the philosophy of disease but mainly, how we’ve tried to use it to combat social stigma around obesity. Yep - that’s a thing we tried to do! Liked this episode? Suppo...
Oct 10, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Look - health is something that is important to you and I, right? We want to be our best possible, healthy selves and will try out all these different things to attain that healthy lifestyle. Honestly, most of the info we see on TikTok is probably not helpful, but it’s becomingly increasingly difficult to define fact from foe…and…wait what? A lot of isn’t aligned to what health is? Well, it’s only right that in this episode, Mim explores the concept of Health and how it’s evolved in our ever-evo...
Oct 03, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The ‘Big Questions’ sounds like a really meta and existential theme for a health and science podcast - but tell me, how many times have you been panic Googling those weird tummy aches you’ve been having, only to be unsatisfied with the answers you’ve been getting? I get it, you’ve got questions and Wikipedia isn’t cutting it anymore! That’s exactly what this season is about - not only answering those annoying questions, but also questioning pre-conceived notions we have around health and science...
Sep 26, 2022•11 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Overthinking? Bestie, so am I. Scrolling through Wikipedia at 3am, having all these questions running in your mind - that level of curiosity deserves to be indulged. This season is all about those questions - the big ones! I talk to experts like Dr. Giles Yeo, Dr. Ragav Sharma and Leena Abed so they can weigh in on topics like obesity, preventive medicine and practical nutrition. I know these keep you awake at night, so make sure to follow along this season on your favourite podcast app. Support...
Sep 26, 2022•2 min•Season 4Ep. 1
You’ve been waiting for it! The season finale for Season 3 is finally here - and being true to our ✨growth✨ mindset, I’ve decided to do a reflective episode on this season. I took a look back into some of the stories we’ve heard - including PCOS experiences, IUD insertions and abortions, and revisit what some of our experts thought about women’s health so far. Flagged NSFW because some stories may be graphic, so please skip if that isn’t your vibe! Follow us! Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube Re...
Apr 18, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Heavy bleeding, light bleeding....and bleeding when you're on hormone replacement therapy? People have been noticing that their periods have changed after having the COVID-19 vaccine, and the confusion has not gone unnoticed! In this episode, Mim and Sara talk to Dr. Nighat Arif - GP with a Special Interest in Women's Health - and ask her the pressing questions about this phenomenon. Why are period cycles becoming irregular, why was this not measured in clinical trials and why is this STILL not ...
Nov 01, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Painful cysts, oily skin and acne are just some of the symptoms people with PCOS face everyday. The constant fatigue, irregular periods and excessive hair growth impacts the daily life of many people, and the variety of symptoms makes PCOS one of the most difficult conditions to diagnose. The vastness of this condition means that there is no shortage of diet and lifestyle myths and misinformation to follow it! In this episode, Mim and Sara sit down with Tasnima Zaman and Alex Williams ANutr. We ...
Oct 25, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Women's bodies have long been subject to stigmatised views since the beginning of time. This outlook extends to the topic of the menstrual cycle and periods. In this episode we tackle this 'shame' by discussing the science behind this monthly occurrence. The biology behind it is fascinating and complex. We, in turn, take a look at the different stages of the menstrual cycle; including the ovarian and uterine cycles and the hormonal manifestations that accompany them. We also delve into the nuanc...
Oct 18, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The history of women's health and medicine for women has been turbulent, violent and a means to control women's body. Whilst much has improved and modern medicine assigns a relative degree of choice and equity to women, its routes are still sullied by its colonial past. In this episode, Mim and Sara speak to Dr. Elinor Cleghorn about the evolution of women's health. We touch on its colonial past, the horrific practises that were deemed acceptable, and how many archaic ideas are still deeply entr...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Was there ever a ridiculous science or health myth that you believed in, and actually followed through with? Mim and Sara have! it took believing in so much misinformation, following insane diets and finally becoming science nerds to get to where we are today. In this episode, we talk about why we started TGM, some myths we believed growing up and of course, we debunk those. Support us on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/thegrowthmedium Follow us on instagram: @ thegrowthmedium TikTok Facebook YouTube W...
Oct 11, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 2
The Growth Medium started over a year ago as a small little podcast that really didn't have any direction. We learned A LOT over this year, and we want to impart our wisdom on you in this episode! We talk about what you need to start podcasting, our tips and tricks, favourite moments and we also answer your questions! Interested in having your question answered? Go DM us on Instagram! @thegrowthmedium If you prefer a more formal route, you can click the contact us button on our website ! Support...
Oct 11, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 3
A history of neglect, violence and sheer control plagues women's health. To this day, women are not believed when we speak about our pain and medicine is androcentric - that is, the male body is used as standard. This season, Mim and Sara are going to take a look at Women's Health, particularly it's evolution. How did it became what it is, why we have such little knowledge on the female body and the steps we can do to improve. Of course, we'll be talking about all your favourite topics including...
Oct 04, 2021•2 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Mim and Sara are back to bust even MORE myths in science and health! This time around, we blur the lines between science and culture, and sprinkle in a little controversy to get to the bottom of so many issues, including the myths around Intuitive Eating/HAES, gut health and being a BIWOC in Software Engineering. We've got an episode for everyone this time round! Join us every Monday with the experts to talk about the most pressing topics! Follow us on Instagram: @thegrowthmedium Check out our w...
Jun 22, 2021•2 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Our last episode for the season! Welcome back to another episode of The Growth Medium, as Mim and Sara discuss one of their favourite pass time and that is sleeping. They also talk about the widespread topic of hustle culture, productivity and the toxic side of these things as well. Discussing the ideology of no sleep for the hustlers and hard workers, and whether productivity all the time is sustainable or not..? Don't forget to rate and review this episode. To find out more, look out for us on...
Mar 22, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Did you know that probiotics may not be as effective as you thought, the 'leaky gut syndrome' isn't considered an actual thing and yes, you can eat too much fibre...? Welcome back to another episode of The Growth Medium. In this week's episode, Sara and Mim have stumbled upon yet another nutritional myth to bust. This time they are joined by registered dietician, Jessie Hoffman, who has a PhD in nutritional sciences and is a very keen gut microbiome researcher. Join them as they discuss the impo...
Mar 15, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this week's episode of The Growth Medium, Sara and Mim take it upon themselves to look further into the world of 'alternative medicine', and ask some very important questions. Do alternative remedies do more harm than good? And do they need as much regulation as modern medicines on the market receive? Is there any research validating its benefits? Sara and Mim also share their hot drink preferences and Mim tells us a little bit more about how she got through foundation year exam season....Not...
Mar 08, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In today's episode of The Growth Medium, Mim and Sara are joined by Sumaiyah Rahman, a Global Health student at QMUL, as they discuss a very relevant topic... COVID-19; but more specifically linking it to the topic of obesity. They address the stigma towards larger individuals that we currently see in society, asking the question of why this is. They also touch upon COVID-19 and obesity in relation to the BAME community. Visit our Instagram page to see our latest posts @thegrowthmedium For refer...
Mar 01, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode, Mim and Sara sit down and have a candid discussion about mental wellbeing during the pandemic. We go into the science behind it a little bit, touch on the population studies and talk about our methods for combating negative feelings, raising self esteem and finding contentment during these weird times. There's a lot of giggles in this one - you might be surprised as to what Sara gets up to! Find the show notes here: https://thegrowthmediumpod.wixsite.com/home/post/s2-episode-4 F...
Feb 22, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In today's episode of The Growth Medium, Mim and Sara talk to registered dietitian Katherine Kimber from Nude Nutrition about intuitive eating (IE) and Health at Every Size (HAES). Grab a good drink, because we have a candid discussion about the intersections of health, and how that leads to poor healthcare provision. We also touch on the science and studies behind why intuitive eating might work and dispel some of the popular myths around what IE is. Follow us! Instagram: @thegrowthmedium Faceb...
Feb 15, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week, Mim and Sara sat down with Amina Aweis from Develop with Amina to talk about her experience being a Black Woman in Software Engineering. We talk about Amina's journey (she worked in film first!), where the tech industry is right now in terms of diversity and inclusion and what Amina believes needs to be done for the industry to improve. We also talk about some of our experiences of feeling like the token POC, microaggressions and how these have manifested in the workplace.Make sure to...
Feb 08, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 2
To kick off this season of The Growth Medium Podcast, Mim and Sara talk to Chemistry student Ferdous Rahman about her experiences around the 'biological clock' discussion. We talk about the REAL biological deadlines for fertility in both men and women, and we discuss how our culture is shaped around this - hello social age deadlines! We touch on the science on infertility, and bring in our own personal opinions and stories to how this concept impacts our lives. For references, check out our webs...
Feb 01, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!🎉🎉🎉 In this *special* episode, Mim and Sara take a min... (or more like 27 minutes- it definitely felt like a minute though) to reflect on how this year has gone for each of them. They also answer some burning questions you all sent in on our Instagram page (@thegrowthmedium); including how the podcast name was chosen, juggling being co-hosts of TGM and full-time university students, as well as what they are grateful for this (crazy) year. Best wishes, - TGM🌱 Intro/Outro Mu...
Jan 04, 2021•27 min
FINAL EPISODE!!! Welcome back to the last episode of The Growth Medium Podcast; season 1. In this episode Sara and Mim sit down to discuss medical biases in the context of BME patients and staff. They talk about the impact of implicit biases on medical care and other factors that contribute to the inequality gap we see in different groups/communities in society (eg: lack of BME contribution in research studies). They also discuss some solutions, how the NHS is tackling these issues and how we ca...
Nov 30, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In today's saucy episode of The Growth Medium, Mim and Sara talk with Dr. Cindy Farmer about contraception. We talk about the different types of contraception, common misconceptions and we answer YOUR most popular questions. Check out our instagram: @thegrowthmedium Find all our references and further reading on our website: https://thegrowthmediumpod.wixsite.com/home/post/episode-nine Intro and Outro Music By: Silent Crafter - On The Line Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Nov 23, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome back to another episode of The Growth Medium Podcast, in this episode Sara and Mim are joined by another lovely guest Marzana Chowdhury. Marzana is currently completing her last year of university doing a biomedical degree. On top of that she is applying to medical school! Join us as Sara and Marzana compare their application journeys to medical school, and discover the similarities AND differences between undergraduate and graduate entry medicine. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram ...
Nov 09, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In today's episode of The Growth Medium, Mim and Sara are joined by one of Mim's best friends, Fariha Chowdhury. Fariha is a currently studying for her Masters in Chemistry in London, and has dealt with difficult societal and familial expectations to get to where she is now. We talk about what it's like to be a woman of colour in a male-dominated industry, how she navigated conversations around applying to traditional subjects (i.e. medicine!) with her parents and any tips she has to thrive in n...
Nov 02, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
