The Double Dose

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

The Double Dose with Dr Emily MacDonagh and Dr Raj Arora launches on 25th June 2026!