Bedside Reading
A medical humanities podcast where we explore themes from fiction, memoir and other non traditional non-textbooks which help to make us better at what we do.
Hosted by Dr Tara George, a GP and medical educator, in each episode a different guest explores a book that has changed their practice. Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/bedsidereading.bsky.social Facebook or Instagram @bedsidereadingpodcast. If you'd like to recommend a book or to come on the podcast as a guest please email: bedsidereadingpodcast@gmail.com. Episodes hosted by Tara George, edited by Levi Gee
Bedside Reading
The Madness
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"It took 20 years,” writes Fergal Keane in The Madness, “before I came to the point of accepting I was addicted to war.”
This extraordinary book by War Journalist Fergal Keane is an exploration of his journey, generational trauma, PTSD, addiction and so much more.
It seems right to release this episode this week, with Armistice Day at the weekend and so much conflict and horror in the world around us currently
I loved talking to Forensic Psychiatrist Emily Ramsay about it.
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