Playing Doctors & Nurses

Most people see the caring side of healthcare, but behind the scenes there are moments that can be unpredictable, frightening and sometimes dangerous.In this episode, we share some of the risks we’ve faced throughout our careers—from challenging encounters in A&E and working in prisons, to the realities of caring for patients during the COVID pandemic. We also talk about the less obvious risks, including working long shifts while pregnant, standing for hours, and the physical and emotional demands that healthcare professionals quietly accept as part of the job.These are the stories that rarely make it into the textbooks.Click on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company, Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you step away from the day-to-day of clinic life and give yourself space to think bigger?In this episode of Playing Doctors and Nurses, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our Hosted Malta experience — including a live recorded diary whilst there - what it was really like, the conversations that challenged our thinking, the lessons we’re bringing back to clinic, and why stepping away from the business can sometimes be the thing that helps it grow.We’ll share honest reflections on balancing ambition with family life, what surprised us most, ideas we’re excited to implement, and some of the funny, unexpected moments along the way (because it wouldn’t be us without those).Whether you run a business, work in healthcare, or simply love hearing what happens behind the scenes, this episode is a real, honest conversation about growth, mindset, and what comes nextClick on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company, Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Calpol to Consults: Our Girls Tell AllWhat’s it really like growing up with a doctor and nurse for parents?In this episode of Playing Doctors and Nurses, we hand over the microphone to our daughters for an honest, funny, and occasionally exposing conversation about life behind the scenes of a medical family.From dramatic childhood injuries, failed attempts at faking illness, and funny family stories, to the moments that mattered most, this episode is packed with honesty, humour, and plenty of family banter.Expect laughter, family stories, a few uncomfortable truths, and a heartfelt look at what it was really like growing up in a house where Calpol, clinical advice, and chaos were all part of everyday life.Did having a doctor and nurse as parents feel reassuring… or slightly terrifying? And what’s it like now for the boyfriends who’ve joined the family?The girls tell allClick on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company, Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You Asked… We Answered Nothing’s Off LimitsIn this episode, we’re handing the mic over to you. From clinic questions to career journeys, family life to the things people don’t usually say out loud — nothing was off the table.We answer the questions you’ve been curious about, sharing honest reflections on building a life and business together, navigating parenthood alongside demanding careers, and what really goes on behind the scenes of aesthetic medicine.Expect a mix of insight, real talk, and a few laughs along the way — because the truth is, there’s no such thing as a perfectly polished life… just one that’s real, evolving, and shared.Whether you’re here for the clinical knowledge, the personal stories, or just a bit of relatable chaos — this one’s for you.Click on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company, Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medicine is often portrayed as serious, intense and emotionally heavy and indeed our last episode focused around the emotional side — but let us taken you in a different direction. Anyone who’s worked in healthcare knows there’s another side too.In this episode of Playing Doctors and Nurses, we share the lighter, funnier moments that stay with you just as vividly as the serious ones.From patients saying the most unexpected things, to colleagues having uncontrollable giggles at the worst possible moments, to those infamous “how did that even happen?” scenarios… this is a celebration of the humour that gets healthcare professionals through long shifts and tough days.Because sometimes, laughter really is the best medicine.Click on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company, Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Playing Doctors and Nurses, We open up about a side of medicine that is rarely spoken about — the emotional weight that comes with caring for people at their most vulnerable.Drawing on our experiences in high-pressure environments such as A&E, we reflect on moments of heightened emotion, loss and challenging situations that stay with you long after a shift ends. We explore how these experiences shape you not only as clinicians, but as partners and parents, and how the emotional residue of work can quietly spill into home life.While the episode begins with reflection and depth, it gently moves towards hope — discussing resilience, connection, humour and the small human moments that help balance the hardest days in medicine.An honest, thoughtful conversation about caring deeply, carrying responsibility, and finding light alongside the heavy.Click on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company, Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Playing Doctors and Nurses, we rewind to a chapter filled with night shifts, nappies and two little girls who kept us on our toes. We open up about what life really looked like when we were balancing demanding hospital roles, raising a young family and making the big decision to leave Scotland behind and start a new life in Nottinghamshire.We talk honestly about the exhaustion, the compromises and the quiet pride that comes from building a new life together while trying to be present parents. From chasing dreams to chasing toddlers — this is the story of how we found our footing in a completely new place.It’s about love, teamwork, and showing our daughters what hard work and resilience really look like.Join us as we lift the lid on a chapter that shaped our family and the life we have now.Click on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company, Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our very first episode of Playing Doctors and Nurses, we’re taking you right back to the beginning — to a busy A&E department in Scotland where two very young healthcare professionals accidentally stumbled into something a lot bigger than either of us expected.We share the story of how we met on shift, the early impressions (some flattering… some definitely not!) that set the tone for everything that followed. Along the way, we look back on our early training days — the long nights and the foundations that still guide how we work together now.Join us as we open the doors to where it all began — scrubs, adrenaline, and the start of a partnership that’s taken us from A&E corridors to running a clinic together.Click on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company, Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.