Ed Balls joins Dr. Hilary to talk candidly about the challenges that have defined his life—from battling altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro with Little Mix, to running three marathons while in cabinet, and managing the osteoarthritis that now impacts his knees and hands.

He opens up about life with a stammer and why, even after reaching the highest levels of government, it took years of therapy—and going public—to find peace with it. The conversation spans his media career, Strictly Come Dancing, and the surreal moment he played the banjo for the Queen with Frank Skinner and Harry Hill.

And while he doesn’t rule out a return to politics, Ed explains why he feels he’s doing more public good now—from the outside.

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Dr. Anand Patel joins Dr. Hilary to break the silence on male sexual health — from testosterone and tiredness to infertility and the myths behind men’s midlife crises.

For 24 years, Dr. Patel has been a leading voice in men’s health, tackling taboo topics like erectile dysfunction, low libido, male infertility, and the hidden dangers of testosterone deficiency. In this candid conversation, he shares the hard truths about why sperm counts are dropping, how cycling could be harming fertility, and why tight trousers might be the least of men’s problems.

They explore treatments ranging from shockwave therapy and penile implants to lifestyle changes that really make a difference — and uncover the new science around testosterone and mental health. There’s nothing off limits in this brutally honest episode that might help millions of men understand what’s going on with their bodies.

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Professor James Calder joins Dr. Hilary to share what it takes to repair and prepare elite athletes for action.

They talk about the high-stakes world of sports surgery, the pressure of operating on stars like Neymar, and the importance of rehabilitation over the surgery itself. Professor Calder also opens up about leading the UK’s sports concussion committee, his humanitarian work in disaster zones, his role in reopening elite sports during the pandemic, and the brutal reality of trekking the Negev Desert by camel — all while staying physically and mentally fit.

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