This episode explores how the doctor, the parent, and the child each experience the same consultation through completely different inner storylines. These unspoken thoughts shape stress levels, expectations, and behaviour — and when they don’t align, communication becomes strained and cooperation becomes harder.

We cover:

• Why the doctor, parent, and child live three separate emotional realities
• How each participant’s stress rises and falls at different moments
• What parents worry about before, during, and after the appointment
• How children experience fear, boredom, confusion, and loss of control
• Why doctors juggle time pressure, clinical reasoning, and emotional labour
• How these disconnected perceptions create tension and miscommunication
• Why recognising these inner storylines is ess ...