Doctor Daniel Gordon

Doctor Daniel Gordon Dr Daniel Gordon is a London-based GP with special interests in mental health and wellbeing, paediat

Do you really have to love yourself first?It’s one of those lines we all hear about relationships. But in real life, it’...
18/09/2025

Do you really have to love yourself first?

It’s one of those lines we all hear about relationships. But in real life, it’s not always that simple.

Yes, self-respect is important.
But that doesn’t mean you need to have it all figured out before you can care for someone else.

Let me know if you agree.

We’ve been taught that caring for others means putting them first.But what if the real way to support someone isn’t by g...
04/09/2025

We’ve been taught that caring for others means putting them first.

But what if the real way to support someone isn’t by giving everything... but by protecting enough of yourself so you can show up fully?

Dr Ilan Ben-Zion and I talk about the pressure to please, and how constantly self-sacrificing doesn’t lead to stronger relationships. Instead it leads to burnout, resentment, and disconnection.

🎙️ Episode 2 now live on YouTube – link in bio.

29/08/2025

People pleasing doesn’t always look like a problem.

In fact, it often shows up as being the reliable one, the selfless one, the person who’s 'got it all together'.

But there’s a cost.

When you constantly prioritise everyone else’s needs, it’s usually your own health that gets cut first.

The things that keep you grounded, like exercise, rest, hobbies, and space to breathe, are the first to go.

And the longer that goes on, the closer you edge towards burnout.

In this week’s episode of The Health Perspective, we’re unpacking how people pleasing can slowly wear you down, and how to recognise the signs before you hit a wall.

🎙️ Episode 2 is now live on YouTube – link in bio.

The way we communicate in relationships is everything.Not just what we say, but how we say it. Why we say it. And whethe...
21/08/2025

The way we communicate in relationships is everything.

Not just what we say, but how we say it. Why we say it. And whether we’re speaking to win, or to understand.

So often, couples get stuck in patterns of blame, frustration, and defensiveness. But underneath it all, what’s really missing is curiosity.

Dr Ilan Ben-Zion and I talk about how to shift out of these cycles and into conversations that actually bring you closer.

If your relationship feels tense, repetitive, or like you’re not being heard… this might help you see it in a new way.

🎙️ Full episode now live on YouTube – link in bio.

Too often, we only think about cholesterol once something goes wrong.But as Dr Marc George puts it...by then, the damage...
08/08/2025

Too often, we only think about cholesterol once something goes wrong.

But as Dr Marc George puts it...by then, the damage might already be done.

This quote is a reminder that high cholesterol isn’t just about numbers on a blood test. It quietly affects your entire vascular system and the consequences can show up in places you’d never expect.

Don’t wait for symptoms - start earlier & take it seriously!

This blew my mind.When Dr Marc George told me this in our recent conversation on The Health Perspective, I couldn't beli...
25/07/2025

This blew my mind.

When Dr Marc George told me this in our recent conversation on The Health Perspective, I couldn't believe it.

We talk so much about medication, but this is a reminder of how powerful lifestyle changes can be when done right.

If you’re trying to lower your blood pressure, don’t underestimate what you’re putting on your plate.

We talk a lot about anxiety as something to fix.But in clinic, I see time and time again that this resistance can be par...
08/07/2025

We talk a lot about anxiety as something to fix.

But in clinic, I see time and time again that this resistance can be part of the problem.

When we fight how we feel, rather than trying to understand it, we often make things harder for ourselves.

Sometimes the most powerful shift is learning to listen to your anxiety rather than fear it.

My recent episode of The Health Perspective all about the hidden patterns that quietly chip away at our mental health, and what you can do to spot them earlier.

Watch the full video now via the link in bio.

Most people don’t have a motivation problem, they have a scheduling problem.We overthink what workout to do. We tell our...
01/07/2025

Most people don’t have a motivation problem, they have a scheduling problem.

We overthink what workout to do. We tell ourselves we’ll try to fit it in. But if it’s not in the diary, let's be honest...it's not happening!

This mindset shift changed the game for me and it’s something I now talk to my patients about all the time.

🎥 This is just one of 5 reasons we struggle to build an exercise habit and how to fix it. The full video is live now.

👇 What’s one thing that’s helped you stay consistent with exercise? Let me know.

Not everything has to go right for your child to thrive.In fact, the moments where things don’t go to plan, where they m...
24/06/2025

Not everything has to go right for your child to thrive.

In fact, the moments where things don’t go to plan, where they make a mistake, mess something up, or struggle with something hard, can be the very moments that help build long-term self-esteem.

As Dr Josh Harwood puts it, part of our job as parents is to stop trying to make life perfect and start helping our children realise they can handle imperfection.

💬 Are there any parents here who can relate? Let me know what you think.

One of the biggest mistakes we see in ADHD support is thinking that once a child is diagnosed, the job is done.But a lab...
17/06/2025

One of the biggest mistakes we see in ADHD support is thinking that once a child is diagnosed, the job is done.

But a label without proper understanding, without real support, and without a plan, doesn’t change anything.

Dr Josh Harwood put it perfectly in our conversation

Watch the full episode now on my YouTube channel.

11/06/2025

There’s a reason I’m cautious about bold claims when it comes to ADHD in children.

Because for every child who responds well to one approach, there’s another who needs something completely different.

And when we latch onto a single “fix”...we risk missing what that individual child truly needs.

You've heard me talk a lot about the importance of having a medication toolbox

When it comes to ADHD in children, it is no different!

Full episode now live.

It’s easy to focus on the risks of taking medication. But what about the risks of not treating your depression at all?Th...
03/06/2025

It’s easy to focus on the risks of taking medication. But what about the risks of not treating your depression at all?

This part of the conversation often gets overlooked.

But it matters just as much...and sometimes, even more.

In this episode, I share why avoiding treatment isn’t always the safer option.

Watch the full video via the link in bio.

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