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The Double Dose

Emily MacDonagh & Raj Arora 2 Episodes Jul 30, 2026

Two doctors, Dr Emily MacDonagh and Dr Raj Arora, host a weekly podcast that delivers honest, humorous, and candid conversations about women's health. They debunk viral health myths, share personal anecdotes, and discuss topics ranging from hormones and motherhood to skin, sleep, neurodiversity, and sex. The show aims to provide expert insight with a healthy dose of humor, reminding listeners that being healthy is about perspective, not perfection.

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Friendships, Girl Drama and How to Build Friends That Last Jul 30, 2026 55:16 What makes a friendship healthy vs toxic? In this episode of The Double Dose, Dr Raj Arora and Dr Emily MacDonagh break down girl drama, school cliques, backhanded comments and the red flags of toxic friendships. They share personal stories from school, med school and adulthood, and talk about how to set boundaries, when to walk away, and what actually makes a friendship last for life.Follow us on

Med School memories Jul 23, 2026 1:01:55 This week, Emily and Raj look back on their medical school days and what it was really like to train to become a doctor. From brutal exams, imposter syndrome, and anatomy lab shocks to freshers’ week chaos, strict parents, and the realities of balancing medicine with life outside university. They also reflect on how medical school shaped their confidence, friendships, and approach to doctoring tod

Pregnancy: The Realities No One Talks About Jul 16, 2026 46:24 Dr Emily MacDonagh and Dr Raj Arora get honest about the realities of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. From nausea, exhaustion, pelvic pain, and thrush to labour myths, birth plans, and the unexpected messier bits, they share both personal experiences and practical medical advice. They also cover postpartum surprises like bleeding, pelvic floor recovery, piles, contraception after birth,

Mini Humans and Major Headaches Jul 9, 2026 53:56 This week, Dr Emily MacDonagh and Dr Raj Arora open up about the highs and lows of parenting — from sleepless nights and tantrums to food battles, mum guilt, and the mental load of motherhood. This episode is a real conversation about raising children while trying to keep it all together!Follow us on Instagram @_thedoubledose_Watch full episodes on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo

The Glow Myth: Skin, social media and self-esteem Jul 2, 2026 42:49 In this episode of Double Dose, Dr Emily MacDonagh and Dr Raj Arora unpack The Glow Myth — the pressure to look “perfect” online, the rise of filters and AI beauty standards, and what all of it is doing to our self-esteem. They also get candid about body confidence, shapewear, post-pregnancy changes, acne, hair removal, and why real skin texture, stretch marks, and imperfections are not flaws at a

What No One Tells You About Botox Jun 25, 2026 47:45 In the debut episode of The Double Dose, Dr Emily MacDonagh and Dr Raj Arora dive into the fast-growing world of aesthetics, from Botox and fillers to body image, safety, and the pressure to look “perfect.” They share honest, unfiltered stories from their lives as doctors, mums, and friends, while unpacking what’s really behind some of today’s biggest cosmetic trends. From the risks of cutting cor

Coming soon! Jun 24, 2026 1:23 The Double Dose with Dr Emily MacDonagh and Dr Raj Arora launches on 25th June 2026!Follow us on Instagram @_thedoubledose_Watch full episodes on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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