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The Referral with Dr. Karan

Looking for love or navigating the modern dating world? We've got just the thing! How to Date is your ultimate guide to the highs, lows, and everything in between of modern romance. Hosted by broadcaster and author Elizabeth Day and relationship expert Mel Schilling, this podcast masterclass dives deep into the complexities of finding connection in today’s world.

Whether you're decoding dating apps, breaking old patterns, or building confidence, Elizabeth and Mel are here to help—with humour, honesty, and expert advice. Featuring candid conversations with fascinating guests, you'll learn how to spot red flags, avoid communication pitfalls, cope with rejection, and even find love that's truly worthy of you. Plus, practical tips and exercises make this a must-listen for anyone looking to date with confidence and self-worth.

After all, the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself.

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Introducing: How to Date

Ever wondered why it’s more difficult for women to orgasm? What AI is teaching us about medicine, or why erectile dysfunction exists? Are there superfoods and what are the health signs you should never ignore ...If so, this is the podcast for you. 

The Referral... With Dr Karan is a weekly focus on health-in-the-news (eg. Doctors on strike), awkward topics you might not want to discuss with your mum (S-E-X), and myth busting (eg. ‘Masturbation ruins sex with your partner’); interweaving fascinating stories about scientific discovery and the real-life impacts.

Dr Karan Raj is a working doctor in the NHS, a social media sensation plus he’s a fun-fact machine (the kind that might change your life). The podcast will feature guests from doctors to scientists to brilliant story tellers we’ll leave every episode informed, educated and impassioned. 

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Introducing...The Referral with Dr Karan

In this, the very first episode of The Referral, Dr Karan is joined by Married At First Sight’s sex and relationship expert Charlene Douglas. Karan gets down to the science behind the big O, the climax, the ultimate high everyone's looking for......the orgasm, and more specifically 'the orgasm gap' between women and men. Is it a patriarchal society problem? Are men really the problem here – or is it the female anatomy?! Science or psychology?! Find out here!

Karan also brings you ‘What The Health’, the latest mind-blowing health news you’ll love, and he answers YOUR questions in ‘Crowd Science’.

If you’d like to get in touch and ask Karan a question about all things health and science, get in touch at TheReferralPod.com. 

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Why Women Aren't Having Enough Orgasms with Charlene Douglas

In this episode of The Referral, Dr Karan welcomes Dr Blair Merrick, Clinical Research Fellow in the Faecel Microbiota Transplantation (or FMT) unit based at Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. Listen closely, as the two doctors discuss poo transplants, YES POO TRANSPLANTS, and give YOU the take home’s for your healthiest gut, yet! 

Karan also brings you ‘What The Health’, the latest in health and science in the news, and he answers YOUR questions in ‘Crowd Science’. 

If you have a health-related question and want to get in touch, just head to TheReferralPod.com. 

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Microbiome Expert: Daily Habits That Are Destroying Your Gut Health

This week on The Referral, Personal Trainer James Smith joins Dr Karan in the studio. Described as the ‘Gordon Ramsay’ of the fitness industry, James gets real about fat loss, the weight-loss injection and changing your daily habits to drop weight in a healthy, less stressful way. 

Karan also brings you ‘What The Health’, the latest in health and science in the news, and he answers YOUR questions in ‘Crowd Science’. 

If you have a health-related question and want to get in touch, just head to TheReferralPod.com.

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Fat Loss Expert: Diet Myths, Weight-loss & Counting Calories

Dr Karan has an up-front discussion with the man who informed the nation about the most predictive, yet strange, symptom of Covid-19 in 2020; the loss of smell and taste... Epidemiologist Tim Spector created a reporting tool that is arguably the world’s largest ever citizen science experiment; the Covid Symptom Study app. First and foremost however, he's an epidemiologist. Dr Karan talks with Tim about how we can avoid future pandemics, how to prepare for cancer surgery and how to boost your gut microbiome. 

Tim is a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King's College London, he’s the director of the Twins UK study, and the co-founder at ZOE (which proved to be an invaluable tool to combat Covid-19). His knowledge and passion for epidemiology have benefited many people around the world – and could benefit YOU today! 

If you have a health-related question and want to get in touch, just head to TheReferralPod.com.

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Reboot Your Health with Professor Tim Spector

Today, Karan invites Dr Louise Newson, GP and menopause specialist, on the podcast, to delve into the REAL truths of the menopause, how women can prepare their bodies for the lack of hormones it endures, and what she is doing to combat the stigma surrounding this often debilitating condition. 

Karan also brings you ‘What The Health’, the latest in health and science in the news, and he answers YOUR questions in ‘Crowd Science’. 

If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com.

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Menopause: The Truth, with expert Dr Louise Newson

Have you ever woken up in the night and felt anxious? Ever been desperate to improve your sleep quality? Wanted to not feel tired during the day? Look no further... 

Karan talks to Sleep Physiologist, CMO & co-founder Re-sleep Stephanie Romiszewski about how to get the best night's sleep, night shifts and maximising sleep, sleep paralysis and busting all common preconceptions around sleep. 

Karan also brings you ‘What The Health’, the latest in health and science in the news, and he answers YOUR questions in ‘Crowd Science’. 

If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com.

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Sleep Myths Exposed!

NHS Doctor Simon Fleming discusses the institutional problems within the NHS, and what needs to be done to fix them. Also in the episode, the pair talk about how to advocate for yourself as a patient, and bust the many myths around arthritis.

Please note, this episode contains disturbing themes, which may not be suitable for all listeners.

Karan also brings you ‘What The Health’, the latest in health and science in the news, and he answers YOUR questions in ‘Crowd Science’.

If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com.

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The Dirty Secrets Of The NHS

@MrColitisCrohns AKA Mesha Moinirad joins Karan this week to discuss his journey with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and how he now lives with a stoma bag. Mesha brings his practical advice for day-to-day life whilst discussing how he lives life to the fullest, and how you can too!

Karan also brings you ‘What The Health’, the latest in health and science in the news, and he answers YOUR questions in ‘Crowd Science’. 

If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com. 

Subscribe to The Referral Plus for ad-free listening plus weekly subscriber-exclusive "Crowd Science Extra" episodes. Start your free trial today by visiting The Referral show page on Apple Podcasts and clicking on "Try Free" at the top of the page. 

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Living with a Stoma - A Bag for Life

Kanye West and Jay Z are just two of the iconic artists Mr Hudson aka Ben Hudson McIldowie has worked with in his impressive music career so far. 

Mr Hudson and Karan relive his rise to fame in the noughties, and Ben gives insights into his winning daily routine and how to get the most out of yourself AND others, creatively. 

Karan also answers your health and science questions in Crowd Science. 

If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com.

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Mr Hudson: The Healthy Creative

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