Everyday People Talking Health

Mental health problems are common, with  1 in 6 adults reporting a common mental health disorder . Kondwani speaks with Johnny (John) about his life & work in the community of Charlestown ward, Manchester. He shares the impact of mental wellbeing and the importance to seek support. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mental health as ‘a state of wellbeing in which the individual r...

In this series: Getting to Know ME, we will explore what it's like living with a life-limiting condition ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). We will also reflect on the impact of living with a chronic health condition, hear from those with lived experiences and hear from specialists on their experiences treating this condition. Emma (aka Poss) lives in New Zealand and loves being creative, gaming and...

Research shows that "only 36% of referrals to NHS talking therapies are for men" . Kondwani chats with Nathaniel on why Depression could be affecting men differently and what creative tools could be used to explore this further. We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a platform, through creative an...

A person with a long term health condition spend 3 hours a year on average with a health care professional, for the remaining 8757 hours in the year we are on our own to look after yourself. Babz speaks with Dr. Tammy, a Qualified Counselling Psychologist, on the power of self reflection from a health perspective, especially for Minority groups. We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent...

In this series: Getting to Know ME, we will explore what it's like living with a life-limiting condition ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). We will also reflect on the impact of living with a chronic health condition, hear from those with lived experiences and hear from specialists on their experiences treating this condition. Reflecting on her diagnosis experiences, Evan highlights the need for impr...

In this series: Getting to Know ME, we will explore what it's like living with a life-limiting condition ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). We will also reflect on the impact of living with a chronic health condition, hear from those with lived experiences and hear from specialists on their experiences treating this condition. Megg was diagnosed with ME/CFS from a young age whilst in school. Megg sha...

Between 12,500 and 15,000 people live with sickle cell disease in the UK. Moyo, Lewis and Mwape come together for an exclusive episode to share their stories, experiences and support with each other. This is a very rich podcast with varying view points on the sickle cell disease and how it impacts the person with the lived experience. We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Pr...

In this series: Getting to Know ME, we will explore what it's like living with a life-limiting condition ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). We will also reflect on the impact of living with a chronic health condition, hear from those with lived experiences and hear from specialists on their experiences treating this condition. In this episode (Part 2) you will hear snapshots from Kondwani's conversat...

In this series: Getting to Know ME, we will explore what it's like living with a life-limiting condition ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). We will also reflect on the impact of living with a chronic health condition, hear from those with lived experiences and hear from specialists on their experiences treating this condition. In this episode you will hear snapshots from Kondwani's conversations with...

Between 12,500 and 15,000 people live with sickle cell disease in the UK. Lewis is a GP living with Sickle Cell, who believes in rolling the dices of life and just making sure you maximise your everyday. How does he live by this ethos whilst accepting the reality of his condition? We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-t...

In this series: Getting to Know ME, we will explore what it's like living with a life-limiting condition ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). We will also reflect on the impact of living with a chronic health condition, hear from those with lived experiences and hear from specialists on their experiences treating this condition. How does one manage living with a long term health condition? Tara shares...

A free NHS service for patients living with long-term health conditions and/or carers. Research has shown that people living with long-term health conditions spend only three hours a year on average with a healthcare professional. For the other 8757 hours of the year they look after themselves. This programme can provide you with the tools to self-manage and deal with your conditions better on a d...

Melanie discovered she had Coeliac disease after being diagnosed at a young age. Facing challenges to eating safe food in order to mange the condition, she uses her instagram @feedthecoeliac to raise awareness of Coeliac disease and how to eat safely.  We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a...

Between 12,500 and 15,000 people live with sickle cell disease in the UK. Moyo lets us peer into her life as she unpacks why she never lets Sickle Cell disease define her and how far she can go. Are there any limits to life living with sickle cell?  We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a pla...

In this series: Getting to Know ME, we will explore what it's like living with a life-limiting condition ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). We will also reflect on the impact of living with a chronic health condition, hear from those with lived experience and hear from specialists on their experiences treating this condition. Reflecting on Tokyo 2020 summer Olympics & Paralympics, Kondwani shares...

In this series: Getting to Know ME, we will explore what it's like living with a life-limiting condition ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). We will also reflect on the impact of living with a chronic health condition, hear from those with lived experience and hear from specialists on their experiences treating this condition. Giving up rugby, facing diagnosis, running Millions Missing Manchester, Bec...

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. Jon has been living with this condition for a number of years but question is, did he let Psoriasis get under his skin? We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a platform, through creative and i...

Between 12,500 and 15,000 people live with sickle cell disease in the UK. KC always wondered why he struggled more than his brothers with mundane tasks. And then his mother gave him the news, this changed his life forever. Was he still able to thrive with this condition? We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health...

From the Isle of Wight to Manchester, Will shares how his life has changed from being diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) as a teenager to now achieving the things he wants as an adult. [This is a second part of a two part episode with Will] We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a pl...

Being diagnosed with a marginalised health condition at a very young age whilst in school on the Isle of Wight, Will shares how bad his M.E was back then before getting much better. [This is a first part of a two part episode with Will] We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a platform, through cre...

This episode is part 2 of the Covid-19 vaccine stories of Babz (CEO) and Kondwani (Director) of Freshrb, who speak candidly about what it was like getting their second vaccination. They look into the whole process, from getting the text to side effects after the vaccinations.  We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-...

Between 12,500 and 15,000 people live with sickle cell disease in the UK. Mwape is a carrier of the Sickle Cell Anaemia trait who lives with the same symptoms as someone who has been fully diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease. What does it mean to be a carrier and what is life like being a carrier? We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life lim...

Lee enjoys spending time watching movies with his kids. In this second episode, Lee dives deep into life as a parent and the importance of seeking support. [This is a second and final part of a two part episode with Lee] We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a platform, through creative and intera...

Lee is very passionate about gaming and family life. In this episode, Lee sheds a light on what it means to be a father with M.E, diagnosed over 20 years ago at a very young age.  [This is a first part of a two part episode with Lee] We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a platform, through c...

Aasima, a post graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University, talks about her life living with Vitiligo from a very young age and also shares her research on Vitiligo. More information about Aasima's research findings can be found via her Instagram page @PositiveLiving_23. We hope you enjoy this episode. What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term h...