In this month’s podcast along with News and views and the AKT question Dr Elinor Gunning and Dr Emma Richards return, this time with Dr Laura Garnham, to discuss two of the articles in this month’s print journal: management of adult obesity and health needs of the homeless. Dr Beth Chapman discusses depression in the elderly and its management with Dr Sally Thomas and Dr Henry Cameron. Finally, Dr Camille Gajria interviews Dr Andrew Elder, former president of the Balint Society, about what happens in a Balint group, how it all began and how you can get involved.