The Chronic Edge Unleashed

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Edge! The future of work is changing — are you paying attention?  What if neurodivergence and chronic conditions weren’t just HR challenges, but strategic advantages ? Drop a 🔥 if you believe workplaces that support diverse thinkers are the future! Most organisations overlook how burnout, neurodivergence, and chronic illness reveal deeper cultural flaws. Instead of...

Send us Fan Mail Our podcast is changing, rather than weekly videos, we will be posting monthly focused pieces aimed at improving systems, lives and business through our philosophy - Illness is Information. In this short description we will explain what this means and who the Chronic Edge is truly for. We will follow-up with another short on the Future of Workplace Wellbeing, before moving into ou...

Send us Fan Mail TITLE: Taking the Biscuit SUB TITLE: The Dangers of Grazing at Work SERIES: Behind the Edge RUN TIME: 18 Minutes  --  Ever felt that constant urge to snack at your desk?  You're not alone.  Many of us graze throughout the workday, but it's not just about hunger, it's a signal that something's off.  Share this with someone who needs to hear this! We often snack...

Send us Fan Mail In this tasty trailer, we go Behind the Edge and look at the danger of grazing at work and the impact on health, especially chronic ill-health and the workplace. Full episode out Tuesday the 28th July at 5am. #grazing #grazingatwork #workplacehealth  Support the show Thank you for listening, my goal to help 1 MILLION people understand that Illness is NOT a burden once they unleash...

Send us Fan Mail TITLE - Creating a Diabetic Inclusive Workplace SERIES - Illness is not a burden SECTION: Diabetes in the Workplace RUN TIME: 18 minutes Is your workplace truly supportive of employees with diabetes?  Here’s why it’s time to step up!   With nearly 6 million people in the UK living with diabetes, it’s a workforce reality we can’t ignore. Organizations that fail to understand their...

Send us Fan Mail We are at the final episode of our Diabetes in the Workplace strand, focusing on creating an inclusive workplace.# In this trailer get a taste of what is coming up on Tuesday morning. #trailer #diabetes  Support the show Thank you for listening, my goal to help 1 MILLION people understand that Illness is NOT a burden once they unleash their edge. If you like the show share us on s...

Send us Fan Mail Retention and the Ripple Effect Audit Workshop Part 6 Run time 10 minutes What is the cost of losing one employee? When one team member leaves, it’s not just about filling the position.  The ripple effect can lead to increased stress, burnout, and even more resignations.  Did you know that replacing an employee can cost upwards of £30,000? But the hidden costs can push that total...

Send us Fan Mail In this Trailer for our next episode of Audit Workshop with The Ripple Effect. What is the Ripple Effect and how does it impact turnover. Episode out on Tuesday at 5am. #trailer #auditworkshop Support the show Thank you for listening, my goal to help 1 MILLION people understand that Illness is NOT a burden once they unleash their edge. If you like the show share us on social media...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of Diabetes in the Workplace Run time 17 mins approx Transforming your diabetes into a career advantage. Living with diabetes shouldn’t mean sacrificing your career aspirations.  Yet, many professionals face challenges in the workplace due to their condition.  In this episode, we'll explore how to effectively navigate your rights as a diabetic employee, find suitable c...

Send us Fan Mail Trailer for our next episode  Managing diabetes in the workplace isn't just possible; it can be your secret weapon.  When you understand your rights under the Equality Act and know how to ask for what you need, diabetes can transform from a barrier to your competitive edge. Here’s the truth: Your condition provides you with unique insights that can sharpen focus, build resili...

Send us Fan Mail TITLE: System Meltdown - Extreme heat vs chronic illness SERIES: Behind the Edge RUN TIME: 17 mins  Ever felt like the heat is taking over your life? Here's why it doesn't have to!"      Living with chronic illness?  The heat isn't just uncomfortable; it's a signal. It reveals where our bodies are operating at their limits. For those with conditions like M...

Send us Fan Mail Title: Diabetes in the Workplace Series: Illness is not a burden Runtime: 18 mins approx Diabetes is not a burden, it’s data. Here’s how to use it to thrive in your career!  Send this to someone who needs to hear this!   Living with diabetes can feel overwhelming, especially in the workplace.  Did you know over 4.7 million people in the UK are diagnosed with this condition? It’s n...

Send us Fan Mail Workshop Audit part 5 - Compounding the cost of Long and Short Term Sickness in the Workplace Runtime: 15 mins Target: HR, Employers. Researchers. CFO, CEO. Don't forget your figures from part 4, and have notes open or a pen and paper handy. In our latest episode, we dive deep into the impact of short-term vs. long-term sickness absence and how it can reveal toxic workplace c...

Send us Fan Mail Arthritis in the Workplace - Your Employer Playbook: Stop bleeding talent and cash. Illness is not a burden Series 1: Episode 12 Run time 17 mins approx. Target: HR, CFO, CEOs who want real ROI, not virtue signalling. This one is aimed squarely at the boardroom.  Elliot lays out the cold cost of doing nothing (23.4 million lost days, £3 billion+ hit, talent walking out the door),...

Send us Fan Mail Trigger Warning - Illness on show with sniffles, and talk about Arsenal FC. The plan for this week's Behind the Edge show was to talk about my arthritis but my team, Arsenal FC won the premier league the night before, and I woke up on my birthday to seeing them in the papers as Champions for the first time in 22 years, that doing an adhoc episode was too good an opportunity t...

Send us Fan Mail Runtime - 34 mins. Arthritis in the Workplace - Your no-BS survival guide as the employee living with arthritis. For: Anyone with arthritis trying to keep their career alive. If you're in pain at your desk but scared to say anything this is your weapon. We cut through the fear: Disclosure risks (and why hiding still screws you harder), UK Equality Act and US ADA protections t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 4: Calculating the real cost of Absenteeism - Audit workshop part 4. 10% of your team absent for 4 hours a day? That single habit could be quietly costing your business tens or even hundreds of thousands of pounds every year. In this episode, we get practical. You'll discover exactly how to calculate the real financial impact of unathorised absenteeism. The late start...

Send us Fan Mail Target: Employees suffering in silence and employers watching productivity bleed. Arthritis isn't "old people stuff" - It is already wrecking 1 in 10 workers and costing the economy billions. This episode rips the lid off:  * What arthritis actually is. * The Four types hammering desks and factory floors. * How modern workplaces accelerate damage. The latest Arthrit...

Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone and welcome to The Chronic Edge Unleashed - Behind the Edge. In this episode we are talking through your questions: What's new? What are the foundations to workplace wellbeing? How do I cope with work and multiple conditions? How to get involved? And more. If you have a question that wasn't answered, please send us some fan mail, I am hoping to do more of...

Send us Fan Mail CKD is quietly costing UK employers millions in lost productivity every year - £372 million from dialysis related absences alone, with projections heading towards £2 billion in 2033. Yet most HR wellbeing strategies still treat it as an afterthought, exposing them to legal risks, loose talent, and damaging the bottomline. In this 20 minute playbook for leaders, HR professionals an...

Send us Fan Mail In part one you calculated your rough people-cost baseline, in part 2 we put those numbers into context against UK benchmarks, now in today's episode we learn the language your business is speaking - the language of loss. - Why these metrics matter - The eleven core metrics - How the metrics interconnect - Homework Once you understand the language you are ready to move onto d...

Send us Fan Mail CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) doesn't need to end your career, but silence, pride and ignorance will. Illness is manageable, but putting your head in the sand and refusing to ask for help or help yourself is the real disease. Over the course of this episode, we will discuss -  * Your legal rights. * Practical tools and strategies * CKD-friendly careers * The Mental game Kidney...

Send us Fan Mail The use of AI has become a hot topic, is it a benefit or a danger? As a neurodivergent, I use AI daily but understand both the risks and rewards of the technology. In this episode of Behind the Edge, I talk about my experience with AI, the benefits, but also the darkside and risks of unregulated prolonged use. Includes the impact on isolation, autism, psychosis, and businesses. #a...

Send us Fan Mail Over 8.5 million people in the UK live with Chronic Kidney Disease - that's more than 1 in 8 of us, with the majority of working age, and many still un-diagnosed. Most workplaces treat it as a "personal health issue£ until fatigue, dialysis, or complications quietly destroy productivity, retention, and the bottom line. In this episode of Illness is not a burden, we cut t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to our second workshop session breaking down our Workplace Wellbeing Audit report - CEDAR: Helping you find hidden costs, create real gains, and unlock ROI through targeted wellbeing solutions. Last time we spoke about people cost baselines, now we are going to move into UK Benchmarks to put those numbers into context, looking at wages, sickness days, distractions, th...