Doctor Daniel Gordon

Doctor Daniel Gordon Dr Daniel Gordon is a London-based GP with special interests in mental health and wellbeing, paediat

One of the most important moments in this conversation came right at the end.When I asked Gidon what message he’d want m...
19/02/2026

One of the most important moments in this conversation came right at the end.

When I asked Gidon what message he’d want men to take away, it was simple and practical.

So many men delay getting help because of embarrassment. I see it constantly in clinic, symptoms get tolerated for months, sometimes years, because speaking about them feels uncomfortable.

But the reality is this, most prostate symptoms are common, manageable, and very often treatable. And in many cases, a conversation alone is the turning point.

If something has been on your mind, take this as permission to stop carrying it quietly.

And if you know someone who tends to 'just get on with it', please send them this post.

The full episode is out now if you want the bigger picture.

16/02/2026

I asked Dr Gidon Ellis what the biggest prostate he’s ever seen was.

The answer is pretty wild, but what matters more is what it doesn’t tell you.

Some men with very large prostates have hardly any symptoms. Others with much smaller prostates can be really uncomfortable day to day.

Size alone doesn’t explain prostate problems.

Did this surprise you?

If something doesn’t feel right, it’s worth getting checked or at least starting a conversation.

And if you want to understand this properly, the full episode is out now.

13/02/2026

Most men are never actually told what the prostate is or why it matters.

But Dr Gidon Ellis breaks down the prostate in very simple terms on the latest episode of The Health Perspective.

Once you understand the basics, a lot of the confusion around prostate health starts to make sense. Not just regarding symptoms or for tests, but why the prostate is even part of the conversation in the first place.

This is one of those foundations that rarely gets explained properly, which is exactly why we wanted to talk about it.

How much do you know about Prostate health?

Full epsiode with Dr Gidon out now on YouTube.

11/02/2026

This week on The Health Perspective, I’m joined by Dr Gidon Ellis, Consultant Urological Surgeon, and we start with a very important question...

Is prostate cancer actually increasing?

With the headlines, celebrity stories and constant media coverage, it can feel like prostate cancer is suddenly everywhere and that can understandably create anxiety.

What I found really interesting in this conversation with Dr Gidon is that the data doesn’t show a major rise in prostate cancer rates. What’s changed is awareness.

More open discussion, more men coming forward, and more opportunities to catch problems earlier.

And that shift is a positive one.

Has prostate cancer felt more visible to you recently?

Let me know what you’ve noticed, and watch the full episode, now live on my YouTube channel, if you want the wider context and practical takeaways.

Weight gain is one of the first things people worry about when antidepressants come up.A lot of what’s said online makes...
05/02/2026

Weight gain is one of the first things people worry about when antidepressants come up.

A lot of what’s said online makes it sound inevitable or dramatic, which isn’t usually how it plays out in real life. That kind of noise can make decisions feel much harder than they need to be.

This carousel looks at five common myths I hear all the time, and the realities that tend to get lost in the conversation.

The aim here isn’t to convince anyone of anything, just to help people think about weight changes in a calmer, more balanced way.

Swipe through for the full picture, save this if it’s something you’ve worried about, and please share it with someone who might need a bit of reassurance.

02/02/2026

This is something experience really teaches you.

When people understand side effects upfront, why they might happen and what to do if they do, they tend to feel more confident, not more fearful.

They’re less likely to blame themselves, and more likely to stick with treatment when it’s helping.

And it’s always worth remembering that every decision has two sides.

We often focus on the risks of treatment, but untreated anxiety or depression has consequences too.

Good decisions come from seeing the whole picture.

Does this feel like a fair way to weigh things up? Let me know.

30/01/2026

This is something I’m really careful about in clinic.

Side effects can make people question whether continuing treatment is the right thing to do, especially when weight is involved. But stopping suddenly often creates far bigger problems than the side effect itself.

What matters here is support and conversation. There are usually options, and you don’t need to make these decisions on your own.

If this has ever crossed your mind, you’re not the only one.

Let me know if this has helped you.

28/01/2026

The new episode of The Health Perspective is now live, and this week we’re talking about antidepressants and weight gain...one of the most common concerns I hear in clinic.

It’s a topic that’s often discussed in extremes online, which can make people feel anxious before they’ve even started treatment. What’s often missing from those conversations is context.

When you look at large-scale data, the average weight change associated with commonly prescribed antidepressants is much smaller and more gradual than many people expect.

That doesn’t mean everyone’s experience is the same, but it does mean weight changes can usually be monitored and talked through over time rather than feared upfront.

Has weight gain been a concern for you with antidepressants? Would love to hear your thoughts if you're comfortable in sharing.

🎥 Full episode now live on YouTube.

Reflux is one of the most common things new parents worry about, and also one of the most confusing.As a parent & a GP, ...
22/01/2026

Reflux is one of the most common things new parents worry about, and also one of the most confusing.

As a parent & a GP, I know it can be really hard to know what’s normal and when to worry.

Thats why I wanted to put together five simple, reassuring tips that I share with parents in clinic, to help you understand what reflux usually looks like, what tends to help, and when it’s worth getting things checked.

Swipe through & save this for later. And if you know a new parent who might find this reassuring, please send this their way.

19/01/2026

This is a really common situation I see in clinic, and it’s often much more manageable than parents expect.

For some babies, reflux can overlap with things like a milk allergy, especially when there’s eczema or a family history of allergies. When that’s the case, there are straightforward ways to explore it safely and sensibly.

The key is support. Milk-free trials can be helpful when they’re done properly, but they should always be guided so babies still get the nutrition they need and parents aren’t left guessing.

If you’ve ever found this part confusing, I hope this has helped. Let me know in the comments.

16/01/2026

One thing I see all the time is parents feeling stuck in that in-between space of asking themselves, “Is this normal… or should I be worried?”

Most reflux in babies really is harmless and settles on its own. But there are a few things that I’d always want checked, and knowing what those are can actually take some of the pressure off being a new parent.

I’m not sharing this to make you anxious or to expect the worst. I just want to give you the tools to take some of the guesswork away — especially when you’re already tired and overwhelmed.

If something doesn’t feel right to you, that instinct matters. Reaching out to your GP to get it checked is always okay.

14/01/2026

The new episode of The Health Perspective is now live, and this one is for new parents trying to make sense of reflux in babies.

Reflux is incredibly common in the early months, but because it looks so similar to normal baby behaviour, it can leave parents constantly wondering whether something is wrong or whether they should be worried.

In this episode, I break down what reflux actually is, why it happens, what’s normal, and when it’s worth getting checked — all with the aim of reducing anxiety and helping parents feel more confident in what they’re seeing.

If you’re navigating feeds, spit-up, unsettled nights, and a lot of uncertainty, this episode is for you.

🎥 Full episode now live on YouTube.

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