Podcast
The Referral with Dr. Karan
Hosted by Sony Music Entertainment · EN
Ever wondered why it’s more difficult for women to orgasm? What AI is teaching us about medicine, or why erectile dysfunction exists? Are there superfoods and what are the health signs you should never ignore ...If so, this is the podcast for you.
The Referral... With Dr Karan is a weekly focus on health-in-the-news (eg. Doctors on strike), awkward topics you might not want to discuss with your mum (S-E-X), and myth busting (eg. ‘Masturbation ruins sex with your partner’); interweaving fascinating stories about scientific discovery and the real-life impacts.
Dr Karan Raj is a working doctor in the NHS, a social media sensation plus he’s a fun-fact machine (the kind that might change your life). The podcast will feature guests from doctors to scientists to brilliant story tellers we’ll leave every episode informed, educated and impassioned.
A Sony Music Entertainment production.
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Introducing: How to Date
Feb 3, 202500:10:04Tap to summarizeLooking for love or navigating the modern dating world? We've got just the thing! How to Date is your ultimate guide to the highs, lows, and everything in between of modern romance. Hosted by broadcaster and author Elizabeth Day and relationship expert Mel Schilling, this podcast masterclass dives deep into the complexities of finding connection in today’s world. Whether you're decoding dating apps, breaking old patterns, or building confidence, Elizabeth and Mel are here to help—with humour, honesty, and expert advice. Featuring candid conversations with fascinating guests, you'll learn how to spot red flags, avoid communication pitfalls, cope with rejection, and even find love that's truly worthy of you. Plus, practical tips and exercises make this a must-listen for anyone looking to date with confidence and self-worth. After all, the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself. A Daylight and Sony Music Entertainment Production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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My Best Friend Took His Own Life
Oct 10, 202300:38:30Tap to summarizePlease note, this episode contains disturbing themes, which may not be suitable for all listeners. Capital Radio presenter Sonny Jay discusses how HE coped when his best friend and producer took his own life in 2020. Take away tips on coping with loss, looking after our mental health by simply making sure we keep talking, and how we can encourage our children to grow up with emotional intelligence. An encourgaing and important listen for ANYONE wanting to look after their mental health. Karan also answers your health and science questions in Crowd Science. If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How To Cure Cancer
Oct 3, 202300:35:16Tap to summarizeGlobal cancer expert, Peter Johnson, is among the most highly regarded clinical researchers in the field of oncology. He is the Chief Clinician at Cancer Research UK and Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Southampton, and his research has led the application of diagnosis and treatment of lymphoma, a cancer that affects the body’s disease-fighting white blood cells, and has been responsible for designing pivotal clinical trials in this field. Karan and the Professor discuss the future of cancer treatment, the cures in the pipeline and the science behind it all. Karan also answers your health and science questions, this week focusing on IBS-D. If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to Build Mental Resilience
Sep 26, 202300:39:52Tap to summarizeMarnie Swindells is the queen of mental strength; she’s a champion boxer, a qualified solicitor, a boxing coach, and now has opened her own community gym, having won a quarter of a million pounds on this year’s Apprentice. She talks to Karan about how she created her own success, how she copes with pressure and stress - and what motivates her to keep going every single day. This episode also talks about boxing and injury - what exactly is concussion, how you can avoid it and the benefits of boxing for fitness. Karan also answers your health and science questions, this week focusing on IBS-D. If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mr Hudson: The Healthy Creative
Sep 19, 202300:39:04Tap to summarizeKanye West and Jay Z are just two of the iconic artists Mr Hudson aka Ben Hudson McIldowie has worked with in his impressive music career so far. Mr Hudson and Karan relive his rise to fame in the noughties, and Ben gives insights into his winning daily routine and how to get the most out of yourself AND others, creatively. Karan also answers your health and science questions in Crowd Science. If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Tasha Ghouri: Turning Deaf
Sep 12, 202300:44:47Tap to summarizeImagine a world with no sound, only able to experience the world with your eyes, touch, smell and taste - not able to hear conversation, or the sea, or traffic, or music. Tasha Ghouri was born deaf, and was non-verbal until she was five-years-old, when she got a cochlear implant. Karan talks with her about her journey, life experiences - and all the positives that also come with being deaf. Tasha was the first ever deaf person to go on reality TV show, Love Island, where she made it to the final last year. She's a model, dancer and podcaster and since the show, has been working to bring awareness of the deaf community to the mainstream. One in six people are deaf in the UK, and if you're not born deaf, it doesn't mean you won't ever be deaf, as Karan explains in this episode, there are so many causes of deafness. Karan also answers your health and science questions in Crowd Science. If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Start Saving Your Brain Now!
Sep 5, 202300:41:56Tap to summarizeGlobal authority and expert Dr Emer MacSweeney is in the studio to discuss the ways WE can look after our brains to fight against the onset of Alzheimer's. For the ONLY answers you need to look after your brain health... listen now! Karan also answers your health and science questions in Crowd Science. If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Skincare Products Are A Lie!
Aug 29, 202300:43:22Tap to summarizeAre Skincare Products A Money-Making Scam? Why do we get spots? What do different types of spots mean? How can you get rid of acne? How can you prevent scarring? Dr Anjali Mahto, is a renowned medical and cosmetic consultant dermatologist in London’s Harley Street, as well as the author of best-selling book The Skincare Bible. She joins Dr Karan for an in-depth discussion about skin, acne and how to improve your complexion. They bust myths around skincare and the multi-million dollar industry, that very often supports common misconceptions... Karan also answers a listener question around collagen, and collagen supplements, plus so many more in Crowd Science Extra! If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Don't tell me you're neurodivergent too?!
Aug 22, 202300:41:41Tap to summarizeDavid & Carrie Grant are well-known vocal coaches and advocates for their children who have autism spectrum disorder. They discuss the difficulties and triumphs of their 3 children who have autism, and give insightful tips for parenting children with the disorder. For the best insight into parenting children with autism from 2 inspirational parents, listen now! Karan also busts the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding autism and he answers YOUR questions in ‘Crowd Science’. If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oily, Muscly Men In Pants: How To Get Ripped
Aug 15, 202300:41:28Tap to summarizeNatural Bodybuilding Overall World Champion, Nathan Williams, joins Karan to discuss body transformations; how to build muscle, achieve your goals, protein, steroids, when to workout and what life as a professional bodybuilder is like... Karan also brings you ‘What The Health’, the latest in health and science in the news, and he answers YOUR questions in ‘Crowd Science’. If you have your very own question and want to get in touch, simply head to TheReferralPod.com. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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