Your story with Ella: Real life, real people, real stories

Tom joins the pod to share his story of living with a rare disease called Hirschsprung's disease. We also talk about his podcast that is dedicated to the cause which shares real-life stories of those living with the disease to raise further awareness. A huge thanks to Tom for sharing his story x If you have a story to share please get in touch with me either on insta https://www.instagram.com/...

This week Marc joins the pod to share his double lung transplant story, the highs and lows of transplant life, his incredible family and community and most importantly, his wonderful donor and their family. A huge thank you to Marc for being so open about his experiences. If you have a story to share, please get in touch x Marc's insta- https://www.instagram.com/sheehanmarc/?hl=en-gb

Anya's story part 2 In this part, Anya discusses how she has navigated grief over the years, supporting her family through grief, advice on navigating a parent having new relationships and travelling to Aus! Anya's instagram- https://www.instagram.com/navigating.grief.as.a.teenager/?hl=en-gb

Anya joins the pod to share her wonderful mum's story and how she has navigated her grief in the last few years since her death. Anya talks about the highs and lows that come with the grief, the judgement you can face and adapting to a new life essentially. This is a two part episode x A huge thank you to Anya for sharing her story. If you have a story to share please get in touch. Anya's...

Part 2 of Ben's story. A huge thank you to Ben for sharing his story! If you have a story to share please get in touch x Ben's insta: https://www.instagram.com/stomadiaries/?hl=en-gb

This week Ben joins the pod to share his journey with Crohn's disease, the different surgeries he's been through including a stoma and ken bum surgery as well as so much helpful advice. This is a two part episode. A huge thank you to Ben for sharing his story! If you have a story to share please get in touch x Ben's insta: https://www.instagram.com/stomadiaries/?hl=en-gb

In part 2 Toby reflects on his grief, his amazing charity work and the importance of knowing your body and getting checks. A huge thank you to Toby for sharing his story x Toby’s insta- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tobytalksbollocks/?hl=en-gb⁠ His charity- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rctcharity/?hl=en-gb⁠ His podcast- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thriveagainstcancer/?hl=en-gb⁠ If you have a story to sh...

CEO and founder of the Robin Cancer Trust, Toby, joins the pod to talk about his brother’s story and legacy, raising awareness of germ cell cancer in young adults and navigating grief. This is part 1. A huge thank you to Toby for sharing his story x Toby’s insta- https://www.instagram.com/tobytalksbollocks/?hl=en-gb His charity- https://www.instagram.com/rctcharity/?hl=en-gb His podcast- https://w...

Help raise vital funds for Movember by donating here https://uk.movember.com/mospace/15312282 This week the incredible Colin joins me to share his remarkable story of learning to walk again after he was told it may never be possible. You can find Colin here: https://www.instagram.com/colinlerno17/?hl=en-gb https://www.tiktok.com/@djcolin23 If you have a story to share please get in touch! :)

Part 2 of Tara's story- in this part Tara discusses her cancer treatment, getting the all clear and being open x

This week Tara joins the pod to share her breast cancer story and how watching Lorraine saved her life! Tara's insta: https://www.instagram.com/taraahmed_/?hl=en-gb

In this part, Sean talks to me about starring in Harry Fest, this September in London, the possibility of going on tour in the future, meeting Harry Style's postman and debating if Harry has seen any of his content as well as a tonne of advice for aspiring performers. You can find Sean here: https://www.instagram.com/theharrystylesshow_benidorm/?hl=en-gb https://www.tiktok.com/@theharrystyless...

In this weeks ep Sean joins the pod to talk all about his incredible Harry Styles Tribute show in Benidorm, the high and lows of putting it together and sadly losing his dad in the process. This is part 1. You can find Sean here: https://www.tiktok.com/@theharrystylesshow https://www.instagram.com/theharrystylesshow_benidorm/?hl=en-gb https://www.instagram.com/seanmac011/?hl=en-gb

In this part Eoin discusses what recovery has been like, the tragic passing of his lovely girlfriend Karley, his social media success and burning desire to support others. You can follow Eoin here: https://www.instagram.com/eoinsrecovery/?hl=en-gb https://www.tiktok.com/discover/recovering-addict-eoin-mcgrath

Eoin joins the pod to talk about his story of addiction and sobriety. This is a two part episode. TRIGGER WARNING- we do speak about suicide and drug taking* I can’t thank Eoin enough for being so open and honest about his journey and what an amazing achievement to be six months sober! In this part we talk about Eoin’s childhood and how he got into drugs. You can find Eoin here: https://www.instag...

TRIGGER WARNING- talks of mental health and suicide* In this part Amber discusses the different types of Bipolar disorder that you can have, advice for supporting those with Bipolar and how skateboarding has helped her navigate living with bipolar so much better! A HUGE huge thank you to Amber for sharing her story and experiences to help others x

TRIGGER WARNING: This ep does discuss suicide and self harming so please do not listen if this is something you are triggered by. Amber joins the podcast to share her experience of living with type 2 bipolar as well as navigating seizures and dissociation and how it was a long journey to get her diagnosis. A huge HUGE thank you to Amber for sharing her story x

This week Beth joins the pod to talk about her story with slow transit constipation and adjusting to life with a stoma. You can find Beth's insta here: https://www.instagram.com/palomathestoma/?hl=en-gb

Chloe joins the pod to talk about her sight loss story and growing up visually impaired. We talk all about adjusting to life with a prosthetic eye as well as a cane and being registered legally blind. You can follow along with all the wonderful work Chloe's does here: https://www.instagram.com/chloelou_7/?hl=en-gb

TRIGGER WARNING: In this part we talk about the awful assault that happened to Sam and how she has been majorly let down by the criminal justice system.

This week Samantha joins the pod to share her struggles with mental health, a suicide attempt as well as being sexually assaulted. An incredibly harrowing episode but one to raise awareness. I am so proud of Samantha for having the courage to speak so openly about everything. A group Samantha mentions that has helped her hugely: https://www.iamhollymatthews.com/allmystuff/ If you are ever struggli...

This week Israr joins the pod to talk all about her brain tumour survival story and what a story it is! This ep focuses more on Israr's recovery and her advice to those at the start of this diagnosis. Israr is doing incredible challenges for Brain Tumor Research so please share and donate if you can! Israr's Just Giving page- https://www.justgiving.com/page/israr-jan-parker-braintumourrese...

Poppy joins the pod to share her experience living with two chronic health conditions, FND and a neurogenic bladder. We talk all about these as well as being a parent when you suffer with chronic health. Poppy offers so much useful advice and this was so educational for me as an outsider! Poppy's insta- https://www.instagram.com/survivingbladderlife_/?hl=en-gb

Shikha shares her bowel cancer story with me and offers a tonne of advice. A test can literally save your life! https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/tests-and-scans/FIT#:~:text=FIT%20(Faecal%20Immunochemical%20Test)%20is,necessarily%20mean%20you%20have%20cancer. Shikha's links: https://www.instagram.com/mycancercompanion/?hl=en-gb https://mycancercompanion.squarespace.com/welcome

Part 2 of Clare's story, in this part we talk about the surgeries she has endured for endo and how her art has helped her educate others on what endo is and the effect it can have.