# Dr Raj Persaud

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Connecting the dots in an uncertain world

Dr Raj Persaud speaks with Dr Christian Busch about his book Connect the Dots: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck. They discuss the concept of the serendipity mindset as part of a larger shift that is taking place in the cultures and values of some of the world's biggest corporations and the…

Sustainable prescribing

Greener NHS aims to be the world's first net zero national health service by 2045. In this podcast Dr Raj Persaud discusses with Dr Guy Harvey and Dr Ally Xiang sustainable healthcare, medicine's carbon footprint and what the NHS could be doing to prescribe and practice sustainably at individual, l…

The Reluctant Carer

In this podcast Dr Raj Persaud talks to the anonymous author of the book The Reluctant Carer: Dispatches from the Edge of Life and discusses their experiences when looking after their elderly parents. Disclaimer: This podcast provides information, not advice. The content in this podcast is provide…

Saving Freud

In this podcast Dr Raj Persaud talks to author Andrew Nagorski about his latest book Saving Freud: A Life in Vienna and an Escape to Freedom in London. They discuss Freud's life and career and the dramatic true story of his last-minute escape to London in 1938. Disclaimer: This podcast provides in…

Ep1 What they don't tell you about Executive Stress with Dr. Raj Persaud

Dr Raj Persaud - renowned Consultant Pyschatrist - one of the original TV doctors shares his vast experience helping executives and high net worth individuals manage stress and improve wellbeing. In this episode we will discuss understanding why stress occurs, how psychiatrists take advantage of yo…

The Plague

John Yorke looks at Albert Camus’ classic, The Plague. Published in 1947 it’s often thought to be an allegory for the Nazi occupation of Paris where Camus was living during the war. But the huge rise in its popularity during the pandemic speaks to the book’s enduring appeal. A seemingly simple narr…

The Psychology Of Worry: How To Stop Worrying & Love The Future

Worry is the most common aversive mental experience. Given that fact it should be self-evident that handling worry better lies at the heart of better mental health and well-being. Yet successful people tend to remain chronic worriers, allowing worry to make them miserable and less effective. Despi…

Why Smart People Find It Difficult To Be Happy

Harley Street Psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud, who sees many very high net worth and very smart people in his clinical practice, explores why there is such a weak statistical relationship between high intelligence and happiness and indeed why being smart may prevent you from finding happiness. One key …

How Do We Stop The Rise In Paedophilia?

The National Crime Agency has reported that an average of 1,000 suspected child sex abusers are being arrested every month, with the number of arrests doubled in the past 3 years. Paedophiles use technology and online platforms to find like minded individuals and create, share and promote child sex…

Epstein Revisited - With Andrew Lownie

Jeffrey Epstein. Prince Andrew. Sarah Ferguson. Peter Mandelson. The Royal Family. The DOJ files. In this episode of Shrinking the World, consultant psychiatrist Dr Raj Persaud speaks with journalist and historian Andrew Lownie about the latest Epstein revelations — and why the scandal continues to…