Behind the Health Statistic

In this episode Martyn Floyd speaks to Evan Wilkins about what it means to be Trans.

In this episode, Dr. Sally Anstey and Claire Job speak to Patient Teacher Sue about her experience of secondary breast cancer. 

In this episode we talk about the incredibly difficult topic of baby loss. Understandably the podcast contains topics which some people might find distressing . As well as a first hand story, we also speak to Jess, a Bereavement Specialist Midwife and also HJ from the support organisation Sands.

In this episode Lara Cowpe speaks to Ellen, a younger adult service user, about her experience of Lymphoedema as well as Karl Hocking from Lymphoedema Network Wales.

In the second part of this two part episode, Dr Mike Johnson speaks to Alison Johnson about her role as a nurse in Huntington's Disease Research.

In the first part of this two part episode, CRUK Senior Research Nurse for Wales Mandy Edwards, and Trial Unit Manager for the Clinical Trials Unit at the Health Hospital Cardiff Vianne Britten, are in discussion with Connor, a year 1 student nurse at Cardiff University. They cover topics that roam from the basics of research and its vital role as a core value in healthcare to research nurse caree...

In this episode Diana De talks to Richard Desir about his nursing career. Alongside the values which are fundamental to the profession, they discuss issues such as being a man in nursing and racism.

The Office for National statistics report nearly 700,000 people have had first-hand experience of or are suspected of having long Covid. This two part episode uncovers both Alison's and Lisa's stories.

The Office for National statistics report nearly 700,000 people have had first-hand experience of or are suspected of having long Covid. This two part episode uncovers both Alison's and Lisa's stories.

In this final part of the three episodes, Ricky and Lara discuss the future. We discuss contemporary care surrounding Endometriosis and what Lara’s hopes for the future are. *Contains information which some listeners might find upsetting.

In part two of the three episodes exploring the lived experience Endometriosis, Lara has kindly recorded an audio diary which documents her peri-operative journey. Lara talks about about her thoughts leading up to treatment, her experience whilst in hospital as well as her thoughts and feelings whilst recovering. *Contains information which some listeners might find upsetting.

In the opening episode of a three part special, Ricky and Lara explore how Endometriosis impacts on women’s lives. Lara describes her journey towards getting a diagnosis and the impact that the condition has had on her. *Contains information which some listeners might find upsetting.

Mike opens up about his son Harry’s kidney disease and transplantation. He explores the wide-ranging impacts on the family, and how Mike went on to be a kidney donor himself.  (Part 1 of 2) *Contains information which some listeners might find upsetting.

Rhiannon shares her story about developing anorexia, how it impacted on her life as well as the professionals and therapies which have helped her towards recovery. *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.

Russ speaks to Professor Bundy about his life with an inflammatory disorder, the relationship between physical and mental well being and the impacts on his wider life. *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.

Rob talks about the dangers and implications of gambling addiction. He looks into his own experience of addiction and journey towards recovery. *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.

Becky discusses the experience of having a baby with a congenital heart disorder. She shares the series of events which led to her son being admitted to neonatal intensive care and his subsequent treatments. *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.

John talks to somebody with Schizophrenia about how mental health disorders impact on physical and social well being. *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.

Mike opens up about his son Harry’s kidney disease and transplantation. He explores the wide-ranging impacts on the family, and how Mike himself went on to be a kidney donor himself. (part 2 of 2) *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.

Debbie discusses her life as a smoker and how this has unfortunately contributed to lung disease. She explores how health changes over time and alternative strategies to managing health. *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.

Mandy talks about life growing up with a dad who had epilepsy. She discusses how society used to perceive brain illnesses and how his unfortunate death impacted her as a teenager and continues to influence her life today. *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.

Lara shares her story of what it was like to be diagnosed with cancer as a child. She explores the impact on her family and how health is perceived. *Contains information which some people might find upsetting.

An introduction to the new podcast from the Nursing Team at Cardiff University.