The Confidence Clinic Season 2, Episode 7: Dr. Tosin

One of the many reasons I love running 'The Confidence Clinic' is to connect with people I hold dear and look up to. So, of course, trailblazing icon Dr. Tosin could definitely not be missed as one of my guests! In our penultimate episode of Season 2 (I know!), I’m joined by the Embarrassing Body co-host, incredibly reputed doctor and founder of Mind Body Doctor for a heartfelt, and banter-filled, chat. With honesty and laughter, we talk through her childhood, reminisce about our very formative Uni years and trace connections between our experiences as junior female doctors finding their feet in the medical industry. And let me tell you, it’s always so fun and inspiring to sit down with Dr. Tosin! From shy little girl to TV personality, her journey has been one of determination yet equally packed with lots of valuable self-learning experiences: launching into her medical education and training at full force, Dr. Tosin completed her GP training at the prestigious Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust in London, garnered a wealth of specialisations, and obtained a Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health that cemented her dedication to women’s health leading her to become an expert voice for Endometriosis. With this mission clear in mind, her career took off but, naturally, the highs of her professional success and dedication, night-shift after night-shift, soon came at the cost of her well-being. Following a plot all too familiar amongst young doctors, Dr. Tosin proudly reveals how she had to prescribe herself a healthy dose of simply allowing herself to be more than just a doctor – to be her whole, full person! But it doesn’t just stop at these valuable tips on how to find your confidence and balance! Dr. Tosin is a true powerhouse and force of change as someone who has gradually come to terms with the pressures of being a black female doctor in the UK and has since committed to working to break down these barriers. How? By using her voice and position to offer the world the representation she lacked as a little child growing up, so that other little Dr.-Tosins-in-the-making can see that YES it is possible to dream and become who they want; all the meanwhile by offering her knowledge and presence to those patients who best resonate with her specific skills and embodied experience. Talking about a femtech icon - go Dr. Tosin!

About Dr. Tosin:

Dr. Tosin is a well-reputed GP with experience working in both primary and secondary care and with a particular interest in women's health. She gained an MBChB from the University of Manchester and a Diploma in the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare from The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. She is the founder of Mind Body Doctor - an online education platform which offers a friendly space to educate people to take care of what's most important, and is a proud spokesperson for women’s health issues and specifically those of black women. In 2022, she co-hosted Channel 4's Embarassing Bodies, and has since been invited to many public engagements as a spokesperson, specifically for Endometriosis. As a committed role-model and pioneering professional, she’s venturing into the world of femtech to leverage technology to continue improving women’s health and outcomes.

Connect with Dr. Tosin

Instagram :@drtosinofficial | YouTube: Doctor Tosin

Connect with Me:

Instagram: @drjaneleonard | Youtube: Dr Jane Leonard