In this episode we talk to well-known broadcaster, journalist and author Adrian Chiles. Familiar to many from The One Show, Match of the Day 2 and BBC Radio 4 & 5 Live, Adrian brings his warm, self-deprecating humour to a conversation about his experiences with medicines.
We’ve wanted to chat to Adrian since his 2022 Guardian column, “I’m on nine pills a day now – and I’m not even what you might call ill”. Few headlines have better summed up why we make this podcast.
We catch up with Adrian about how he’s doing now and his experiences with medicines. We also explore his views on healthcare journalism and how we can work with the media to raise awareness of polypharmacy and deprescribing. It’s a fun, informative and refreshingly open chat with someone who brings a journalist’s curiosity to his own experiences, making a complex subject relatable and engaging.
Like all our guests, Adrian shares a memory-evoking medicine, a career anthem and a book. His drug of choice is a story about one of the miracle drugs of our age, a journey across Europe and a best friends wedding!
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From Prescription to Ocean — A TEDx Talk by Jamie Hayes We’re incredibly proud to share that Aural Apothecary co-host Jamie Hayes has taken to the TEDx stage with a thought-provoking talk: Prescription to Ocean: The Hidden Impact of Medicines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swCLNaAG5qY Jamie explores a fascinating and urgent question: What happens to our medicines once they leave the prescription pad — and how do they impact the world beyond the patient? It’s a journey that connects healthcare, the environment, and our shared responsibility for the future. You’ll never think about prescribing (or taking) medicines in quite the same way again. Please take a few minutes to watch, reflect, and share — this is a conversation worth having.
