Everyday People Talking Health

This episode 4 of  Art To Heart features Baka & Babz discussing the intersection of filmmaking, community advocacy, and health. Baka is a film producer and the Executive Director of SNE Studios, a production company focused on realism and personal storytelling. He views visual arts as a "medium of understanding" to bridge gaps in society and advocate for communities. He found escapis...

In this podcast, Oladamola Babalola and Lewis Paget speak openly about what it really means to survive cancer, the strength it takes, the uncertainty, the resilience you don’t realise you have until you’re living it.  Lewis shares his journey with honesty and courage, reminding us that survival isn’t just about getting through treatment, it’s about finding purpose, hope, and strength on the other...

We want to hear your views to help shape the ⁠future of heart health⁠ and learn more around heart health… Please click the link to fill in a 2 min short survey 👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/CardioConversations⁠ In this bonus Cardio Conversations podcast episode, we highlight some reflection points shared by our featured guests talking about heart health from personal lived experiences and community outloo...

What does a real heart attack feel like? How can you spot a stroke in the first critical moments? And why do so many people face barriers to getting the care they need? In this episode, Dr Cordelle discusses crucial information regarding medical emergencies and the systemic barriers that affect healthcare access for Black African and Caribbean communities in Manchester. Patients are encouraged to...

Drawing a powerful parallel with your car's MOT, we ask: why do we service our vehicles more diligently than our own bodies? In this episode, we're confronting a hard truth: when it comes to cardiovascular disease, what you don't know can kill you. Nusrat and Sandy share their insights on the power of engaging in community health interventions across Manchester. Hear the inspiring true...

"Why do I need to change? My parents lived till that age."  "It took me nearly three years to get up and walk again." In this powerful conversation, we sit down with a passionate community advocate from North Manchester, Juliette , to explore the very real barriers preventing conversations and action around heart health within the black community. We dive deep into the cultural...

“ It's not just about surviving a heart attack or stroke – it's about the suffering that follows.”   What does it really mean to live with cardiovascular disease? In this episode Dr. Aseem points out that focusing on quality of life, pain, and disability is the key to motivating patients. Dealing with patients who refuse to admit they're suffering is the toughest challenge for doctors....

“Heart disease is often a manageable wake-up call, not a life sentence.” In this episode, our guest, a medical professional Dr Supritha , offers crucial, straight-talking advice on recognising your body's early warning signs – from chest pain and breathlessness to those "silent" risks like blood pressure. We tackle the complex causes of heart disease, discussing everything from lifes...

OUT ON FRIDAY 13th February 2026 - Listen to the FULL EPISODE Join us on this Cardio Conversation on Heart Health. This series focuses on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) awareness and prevention with this edition focusing on Manchester (UK). Follow Everyday People Talking Health for more podcast episodes in this series and stay updated on future content! ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The Man...

OUT ON THURSDAY 12th February 2026 - Listen to the FULL EPISODE Join us on this Cardio Conversation on Heart Health. This series focuses on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) awareness and prevention with this edition focusing on Manchester (UK). Follow Everyday People Talking Health for more podcast episodes in this series and stay update on future content! ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The Ma...

OUT ON WEDNESDAY 11th February 2026 - Listen to the FULL EPISODE Join us on this Cardio Conversation on Heart Health. This series focuses on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) awareness and prevention with this edition focusing on Manchester (UK). Follow Everyday People Talking Health for more podcast episodes in this series and stay updated on future content! ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The...

OUT ON TUESDAY 10th February 2026 - Listen to the FULL EPISODE Join us on this Cardio Conversation on Heart Health. This series focuses on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) awareness and prevention with this edition focusing on Manchester (UK). Follow Everyday People Talking Health for more podcast episodes in this series and stay updated on future content! ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The Ma...

OUT ON MONDAY 9th February 2026 - Listen to the FULL EPISODE Join us on this Cardio Conversation on Heart Health. This series focuses on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) awareness and prevention with this edition focusing on Manchester (UK). Follow Everyday People Talking Health for more podcast episodes in this series and stay updated on future content! ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The Manc...

In episode three of Art to Heart, the podcast where filmmakers talk health, Jacob Perrin and Kondwani Chirwa talk with Ann Brown, a writer, actor, and domestic abuse survivor with a career spanning both stage and screen   Ann is the writer of ‘ Mom’s World’ , a short film about how Dementia not only impacts the individual, but their loved ones too. Drawing from her own experiences, Ann crafted a d...

In episode two of Art to Heart, the podcast where filmmakers talk health, Jacob Perrin and Kondwani Chirwa talk with Dr Sarah Skyrme, a social researcher and filmmaker based in the North West of England .   Sarah is the mind behind ‘ In Spate ’, a short, animated film focusing on Hepatitis C, a serious viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. Drawing from her own experiences living w...

Long-term conditions affect millions of us here in the UK. They don’t just exist in hospitals or clinics, they’re part of daily routines, family life, friendships, and futures. In this episode, Kondwani (podcast host) shares real stories — based on lived health experiences. He will take you on a journey reflecting on how those voices can change the way health research, public awareness, and public...

Holly opens up about her journey with Endometriosis , sharing what it truly meant to receive her diagnosis and how it has shaped daily life for both her and her partner, Jake. Their story sheds light on the struggles couples face, while also offering an inspiring glimpse into their resilience and aspirations as they look to the future. Endometriosis is the second most common gynaecological conditi...

Diagnosed with Scoliosis at a young age of 12, Bethany reflects on how she managed to navigate and adapt to this reality. She takes us on a journey of someone who was a young carer for her sibling, living with a health condition whilst at school, and now working in public health impacting communities. Quotes from Bethany’s story : “I grew up as a ‘secondary’ unpaid carer to my older, disabled sist...

Clara Fernández Pakter is a Manchester-based freelance creative practitioner, performer, and emerging DJ/music producer with roots in theatre and Afro-Latin music. Clara shares her experiences of Menopause and how it impacts her daily life. Passionate about connecting people through music and movement, she brings over 25 years of experience across Argentina, Spain, and the UK. She is now expanding...

Mathew was diagnosed with Kidney failure as a young boy post-viral infection. He shares life in Scotland during kidney disease diagnosis and further treatments in his later years here in Manchester, and how these experiences influenced work in public health engagement. Every day 23 people start treatment for kidney failure . Your support for ⁠Kidney research⁠ will help transform treatments for peo...

Filmmaker Jacob Perrin and actor Jonny Vernon discuss ‘ The Frog in the Well ’, a short film addressing themes of mens mental health and suicide prevention. The film focuses on the character of Lewis, as his plans to end his own life are interrupted by a kindhearted stranger. Throughout this conversation, we touch on topics such as the inspiration for the film, the production itself and the projec...

Elaine, a Chester based creative shares her dad's Vascular dementia diagnosis journey with us and how it changed her lifestyle around. We discuss how Elaine and her family discovered her dad had dementia, the impact this had on her and the rest of her family and how the support from her friends and family was so crucial through the times where she had to adapt to a different version of her dad...

Sara Poskitt, a Leeds based creative and property developer shares her diagnosis journey through the pandemic and living with Coeliac Disease. We discuss how systems around us impact our experiences of health, work and life. Connect with Sara and discover her work at LOMOT Property Coeliac disease is a condition that affects at least 1 in every 100 people in the UK [NHS]. Only 36% who have the con...

Long-term health conditions don’t just impact individuals; they have significant economic consequences. In the UK, these conditions make up around 50% of GP appointments and 70% of hospital bed days . It’s estimated that unpaid carers contribute around £132 billion to the UK economy each year —that’s almost the equivalent of the NHS budget. The World Economic Forum estimates that chronic diseases...

Danny has been on a long journey coping and navigating his life-work balance whilst living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). We talk about Social Pedagogy - an approach that brings greater value and impact to an individual’s life outcome. Danny shares what living with CF is like now at at 38, and impact on life. Cystic Fibrosis (CF ) is a genetic condition affecting more than 10,900 people in the UK. You...