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The Double Dose

Emily MacDonagh & Raj Arora

Two doctors. One mission: to give women a double dose of honesty, humour, and real talk about their bodies, brains, and everything in between.


Every week, Dr Emily MacDonagh and Dr Raj Arora swap clinic chat for candid conversation —

debunking viral health myths, sharing “Doctor’s Orders (that we actually break),” and laughing through the wild, wonderful chaos of womanhood.


From hormones and motherhood to skin, sleep, neurodiversity and sex, no topic’s too taboo and no question’s too awkward.


Expect expert insight with a healthy side of humour as they unpack what medicine gets right, what social media gets very wrong, and whatwomen really want to know. Whether you’re chasing a “glow,” juggling tiny humans or trying to remember the last time you slept eight hours, Double Dose reminds you that being healthy isn’tabout perfection — it’s about perspective.


Tune in, laugh loud, learn something new, and get your weekly prescription of truth-telling with Dr Emily & Dr Raj.


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  • 7 episodes
  • Updated Thursday

Episodes7

Newest first
  • Thursday · 55 min

    Friendships, Girl Drama and How to Build Friends That Last

    What makes a friendship healthy vs toxic? In this episode of The Double Dose, Dr Raj Arora and Dr Emily MacDonagh break down girl drama, school cliques, backhanded comments and the red flags of toxic friendships. They share personal stories from school, med school and adulthood, and talk about how to set boundaries, when to walk away, and what actually makes a friendship last for life. Follow us on Instagram @_thedoubledose_ Watch full episodes on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • July 23 · 1 hr 1 min

    Med School memories

    This week, Emily and Raj look back on their medical school days and what it was really like to train to become a doctor. From brutal exams, imposter syndrome, and anatomy lab shocks to freshers’ week chaos, strict parents, and the realities of balancing medicine with life outside university. They also reflect on how medical school shaped their confidence, friendships, and approach to doctoring today. Follow us on Instagram @_thedoubledose_ Watch full episodes on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • July 16 · 46 min

    Pregnancy: The Realities No One Talks About

    Dr Emily MacDonagh and Dr Raj Arora get honest about the realities of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. From nausea, exhaustion, pelvic pain, and thrush to labour myths, birth plans, and the unexpected messier bits, they share both personal experiences and practical medical advice. They also cover postpartum surprises like bleeding, pelvic floor recovery, piles, contraception after birth, and why open conversations matter so much for new parents. Follow us on Instagram @_thedoubledose_ Watch full episodes on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • July 9 · 53 min

    Mini Humans and Major Headaches

    This week, Dr Emily MacDonagh and Dr Raj Arora open up about the highs and lows of parenting — from sleepless nights and tantrums to food battles, mum guilt, and the mental load of motherhood. This episode is a real conversation about raising children while trying to keep it all together! Follow us on Instagram @_thedoubledose_ Watch full episodes on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • July 2 · 42 min

    The Glow Myth: Skin, social media and self-esteem

    In this episode of Double Dose, Dr Emily MacDonagh and Dr Raj Arora unpack The Glow Myth — the pressure to look “perfect” online, the rise of filters and AI beauty standards, and what all of it is doing to our self-esteem. They also get candid about body confidence, shapewear, post-pregnancy changes, acne, hair removal, and why real skin texture, stretch marks, and imperfections are not flaws at all, but part of being human. This episode is sponsored by @larocheposay Follow us on Instagram @_thedoubledose_ Watch full episodes on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • June 25 · 47 min

    What No One Tells You About Botox

    In the debut episode of The Double Dose, Dr Emily MacDonagh and Dr Raj Arora dive into the fast-growing world of aesthetics, from Botox and fillers to body image, safety, and the pressure to look “perfect.” They share honest, unfiltered stories from their lives as doctors, mums, and friends, while unpacking what’s really behind some of today’s biggest cosmetic trends. From the risks of cutting corners to the importance of qualified practitioners, no topic is off limits in this candid conversation about confidence, choice, and looking after yourself. This episode is sponsored by @larocheposay. La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMUNE400 SPF50+ is formulated with MEXORYL400: the most efficient UV filter against the most penetrative UV rays: Ultra-long UVA Rays (380 – 400nm). UVA causes premature ageing. Follow us on Instagram @_thedoubledose_ Watch full episodes on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • June 24 · 1 min

    Coming soon!

    The Double Dose with Dr Emily MacDonagh and Dr Raj Arora launches on 25th June 2026! Follow us on Instagram @_thedoubledose_ Watch full episodes on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.