Pilot Episode - Dr Ali Ajaz: Mind Matters

In the pilot episode of my podcast, I had the privilege of hosting Dr Ali Ajaz, a distinguished Psychiatrist with a rich background in both the NHS and his private Brain Health Clinic. Dr Ajaz specialised in Forensic Psychiatry and has special interests in Gut-Brain Health and Nutritional Psychiatry. He has a strong belief in a holistic approach to mental health, advocating for the exploration of root causes over the conventional prescription of antidepressants—a practice he has abstained from for two years.

The inaugural episode, drawn from a live X spaces event, presented a few technical challenges and was longer than intended. It has since been edited down for clarity and brevity. The technical aspects, admittedly rough in this initial foray, offered significant learning opportunities, which I've taken to heart for the improvement of future episodes. It’s essential to clarify that any shortcomings in the production were mine alone and in no way reflect on Dr Ajaz’s invaluable contribution. Indeed, I could not have hoped for a better first guest, whose insights set a high bar for the series!