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Beyond the Pouch
Beyond the Pouch is a podcast series brought to you by Respond and Eakin Healthcare, where your hosts, Ant and Rachel, dive into the world of ostomy through open and honest conversations, including the lives of many inspirational ostomates – so you can get to know them – Beyond the Pouch.
Content disclaimer
The views, opinions and experiences expressed in this podcast are the speaker’s own and should not be taken as clinical advice. Please contact your local stoma care nurse for advice and…
Episodes
Beyond the PouchAimee on Living with a Urostomy | Beyond the Pouch S3 EP7
What is a urostomy? Why is it so rarely talked about, even within the stoma community? And what does everyday life really look like when you’re living with…
Beyond the PouchBeck on Parenting & Pregnancy with a Stoma | Beyond the Pouch S3 EP6
How do you explain a stoma to your children? What happens when you’re unwell but still have to be a parent? And how do you navigate pregnancy and parenting…
Beyond the PouchClaire on Weightlifting & Exercise after Stoma Surgery | Beyond the Pouch S3 EP5
Can you get back to exercise after stoma surgery? And can you really lift weights with a stoma? In this episode of Beyond the Pouch, Claire…
Beyond the PouchOmma on Culture, Faith & Life with a Stoma | Beyond the Pouch S3 EP4
Can culture and community shape the way we experience life with a stoma? How do you navigate cultural expectations, faith, and conversations around illness?…
Beyond the PouchSophie on Travelling, Hiking & Exploring with a Stoma | Beyond the Pouch S3 EP3
Can you fly with a stoma? How do you prepare for travelling abroad? And what happens if things don’t go to plan? In this episode, Sophie (@monastoma_and_me)…
Beyond the PouchLucy on Common Stoma Problems from a Clinical Perspective - International Nurse's Day | Beyond the Pouch S3 E2
Ballooning? Pancaking? Hernias? Not sure what’s normal? In this episode, Lucy, former stoma nurse and clinical advisor, answers your most common questions…
Beyond the PouchAmy on Fashion, Body Confidence & Self-Love with a Stoma | Beyond the Pouch S3 E1
How do you rebuild confidence after stoma surgery? What does personal style look like now? And how do you feel comfortable in your body again? In this episode…
Beyond the PouchLiving as a Woman with a Stoma: International Women's Day Special - Beyond the Pouch
There are many different things women navigate throughout their lives - from periods and contraception to pregnancy and beyond. When you add a stoma into the…
Beyond the PouchNutrition, Hydration & Strength: Men’s Health Takeover Ep. 4 – Beyond the Pouch
In this final episode of our Men’s Health Takeover series, we’re talking about life after stoma surgery through the lens of food, drink, and getting back to…
Beyond the PouchLove, Relationships & Intimacy: Men’s Health Takeover Ep. 3 – Beyond the Pouch
Intimacy and relationships after stoma surgery can feel challenging, but you’re not alone. In this episode of Beyond the Pouch, Ant, Keith, Mohammad, and Chris…
Beyond the PouchMental Health Matters: Men’s Health Takeover Ep. 2 – Beyond the Pouch
In this episode of Beyond the Pouch, we’re tackling a topic that’s often overlooked: mental health for men living with a stoma. Surgery and recovery can be…
Beyond the PouchStarting the Conversation: Men’s Health Takeover Ep. 1 – Beyond the Pouch
Welcome to a special edition of Beyond the Pouch – shining a light on men’s health and life with a stoma for Men’s Health Awareness Month. In this episode…
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EP17: Ru’s Stoma Journey & Advocating Online
In this episode, Ru shares his stoma journey after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and experiencing a bowel perforation following chemotherapy…
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EP16: Angelina's Crohn's Journey & Pregnancy with a Stoma
In this episode, Angelina shares her experience of being diagnosed at just 12 years old after enduring debilitating symptoms. She also opens up about her…
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EP15: Natalie-Amber's Reversal Story & Accepting Her Scar
DISCLAIMER: This episode contains discussions on eating disorders, which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode, Natalie-Amber shares her journey…
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EP14: Kevin's Mental Health Journey with a Stoma
In this episode, Kevin discusses the challenges he faced with his mental health after getting a stoma. He shares how he adjusted to this major life change and…
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E13: Jennie's Inspiring Pregnancy Journey with a Stoma
DISCLAIMER: This episode contains discussions about miscarriage, which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode, Jennie shares her inspiring…
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E12: Poppy’s Inspiring New Outlook on Life After a Stoma
In this episode, Poppy shares her journey with Ulcerative Colitis, from her diagnosis to her emergency stoma surgery. She talks about the setbacks she faced…
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E11: Anna Opens up About Her Journey to a Reversal and Back to a Stoma
In this episode, Anna shares her story of being diagnosed with Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) as a newborn to undergoing emergency surgery for an ileostomy…
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E9: Nikki Opens up About Adapting to Life as a New Ostomate
In this episode, Nikki shares her journey of adjusting to life as a new ostomate, discussing her challenges with mental health and the process of coming to…
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E10: Chris Opens Up About Mental Health & Relationships With A Stoma
In this episode, Chris opens up about mental health struggles and overcoming emotional challenges with a stoma. Not only this, Chris' wife, Rachel, makes a…
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E8: Jeremy Eakin on the Story of Eakin and the First Cohesive® Seal
In this episode, Jeremy Eakin, former CEO of Eakin Healthcare, shares the story of Eakin and how it started as a family-owned business. Alongside this, he also…
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E7: Summer on Barbie Butt Surgery, Relationships & Body Confidence with a Stoma
In this episode, Summer shares her experience of being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, undergoing stoma surgery, and Barbie butt surgery, all within a span…
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E6: Keith Shares How He Maintains a Positive Attitude With a Stoma, Raising Awareness & His Diabetes Diagnosis
In this episode, Keith shares how he maintains a positive attitude while living with ulcerative colitis and a stoma, his keenness for raising awareness and his…
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E5: Natalie Discusses Pregnancy, Contraceptives & Periods with Crohn's Disease
In this episode of Beyond the Pouch, Natalie opens up about her experience with undiagnosed Crohn's during pregnancy, the challenges she faced with…
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E4: Ant's Ulcerative Colitis Story & Greatest Moments with a Stoma
In this episode of Beyond the Pouch, Ant opens up about being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis during university, how he manages a prolapsed stoma and…
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E3: Mohammad's Battle with Colon Cancer & Raising Awareness for Ethnic Minority Groups
In this episode of Beyond the Pouch, Mohammad opens up about his battle with colon cancer, along with having emergency stoma surgery after the tumour in his…
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E2: Phillipa Opens Up About Almost Losing Her Life, Travelling With A Stoma & Changing Her Bag At 38,000 Feet
In this episode of Beyond the Pouch, Phillipa opens up about almost losing her life due to multiple organ failure whilst she was in a coma, as well as having…
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E1: Navigating the Stoma World
In this episode, Rachel and Louise open up about their stoma stories, including navigating the ups and downs of life with an ostomy. Rachel discusses both her…