About this episode
In this electric, soul-stirring conversation, Dr Guddi Singh joins me to explore what it truly means to radically reimagine health. From the frontline realities of paediatrics to the bold edges of creative health and social justice, Guddi brings her full, vibrant self — and invites us all to do the same.We talk about what’s broken in our health system, why simply fixing sickness isn’t enough, and how real health is built in homes and communities, not hospitals. We shine a light on creative co-production, interdisciplinary approaches, and the untapped power of arts, storytelling and relationships to transform healthcare.Guddi describes herself as a closet creative and lifelong learner, and you’ll hear exactly why — from training citizen scientists to founding WHAM (Wellbeing and Health Action Movement) and leading the Powering Up project.This episode is bursting with energy, honesty, hope¦ and a few well-placed mic drops.Lemon lightbulbs ???? Health is not built in hospitals – it’s built in our homes and communities? A child cannot be healthy if the context they live in is sick - we have to treat the context – hunger, poverty, poor housing – not just the symptoms? “I’m a closet creative trapped in the body of a doctor” : Guddi’s mission blends creativity, academia, activism, and medicine to drive meaningful change? The system doesn’t work for patients — and it doesn’t really work for staff? There’s no KPI for what actually matters — to patients or professionals? Maybe the most powerful KPI is: Will you remember this? Did it change you?? Human connection doesn’t fit in a spreadsheet – but it’s what makes the work meaningful.? Fixing health inequalities starts with ordinary clinicians and patients, and creative approaches ? Powering Up isn’t a project – it’s a movement? It’s hard to lie to kids - Powering up unearthed the real issues? The system may be blind, but our stories can open its eyes? Dance saved my life. Why isn’t creative health part of the NHS mainstream?? We’re lighting up little patches of the world. What if we joined the dots?? We’re not alone — it’s time to bring our lemon lightbulbs togetherLinks:BBC Radio 4 - Three Ages of Child Wellbeing and Health Action Movement (WHAM)Powering Up ProjectNational Centre for Creative HealthEpisode 54: Dr Mary Salama - connecting across boundaries
