Let's Talk...
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLet's Talk... podcast follows our host Louise (@crohnsfighting) as she speaks to ostomates about their stoma journeys, covering topics such as mental health, sex and relationships, and common stoma issues. Through ostomy advice and inspiring stories, our podcast aims to provide a platform for ostomates to share their voice and provide support for people living with a stoma.
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Episodes
2.11: Chris: Working Life With A Stoma
January 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIs working life different with a stoma? As a police officer, Chris shares stories about having a stoma in the industry and how things may be different for him.
2.1: Chris: Working Life With A Stoma
January 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBIs working life different with a stoma? As a police officer, Chris shares stories about having a stoma in the industry and how things may be different for him.
2.10. Rachel & Jennie: Mental Health With a Stoma
January 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBLouise, Rachel and Jennie open up about their struggles with mental health as an ostomate.
2.9. Rachel: Caring For a Child With a Stoma
December 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIn this episode, Rachel shares her experience caring for her son who has a stoma, whilst being an ostomate herself.
2.8. Natalie-Amber: Life After a Reversal
November 02, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBNatalie-Amber discusses her journey with Crohn's disease, living with a temporary stoma, having reversal surgery and her career as a model and how she raises awareness of IBD.
2.8. Natalie-Amber: Life After a Reversal
November 02, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBNatalie-Amber discusses her journey with Crohn's disease, living with a temporary stoma, having reversal surgery and her career as a model and how she raises awareness of IBD.
2.7. Sarah, Danny & Jennie: World Ostomy Day Special
October 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBIt's World Ostomy Day! Louise sits down with Sarah, Danny and Jenny to discuss all things ostomy.
2.6. Phillipa & Ellie: Relationships & Dating With a Stoma
September 07, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIs dating the same after surgery? Will my partner still find me attractive? Will I learn to accept my new body and feel confident again? In this episode, Louise, Ellie & Phillipa open up how they navigate the dating world with a stoma. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma bag, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanhealthcare.co.uk
2.5. Ellie & Ali: Barbie Butt Surgery
August 03, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBWhat is life like with a Barbie butt? Louise, Ellie and Ali open up about living with a Barbie butt - from the highs, low and in between. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma bag, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanhealthcare.co.uk
2.4. Danny & Rachel: Gym, Fitness & Exercise With a Stoma
July 06, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBYour stoma shouldn't stop you from exercising. In fact, it's even more of a reason to get active. Louise chats to Danny, a personal trainer and gym goer, and Rachel, an avid runner, about all things exercise and fitness after stoma surgery. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma bag, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanhealthcare.co.uk
2.4. Danny & Rachel: Gym, Fitness & Exercise With a Stoma
July 06, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBYour stoma shouldn't stop you from exercising. In fact, it's even more of a reason to get active. Louise chats to Danny, a personal trainer and gym goer, and Rachel, an avid runner, about all things exercise and fitness after stoma surgery. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma bag, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanhealthcare.co.uk
2.3. Amy & Jennie: Pregnancy, Fertility & Contraceptives With a Stoma
May 31, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBCan you get pregnant with a stoma? What are the contraceptive options when you have an ostomy? Amy and Jennie talk all about their journey with fertility, pregnancy and contraceptives with a stoma - including any issues and complications they've experienced, and receiving emotional support. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma bag, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanhealthcare.co.uk
2.3. Amy & Jennie: Pregnancy, Fertility & Contraceptives With a Stoma
May 31, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBCan you get pregnant with a stoma? What are the contraceptive options when you have an ostomy? Amy and Jennie talk all about their journey with fertility, pregnancy and contraceptives with a stoma - including any issues and complications they've experienced, and receiving emotional support. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma bag, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanhealthcare.co.uk
2.2. Louise & Liam: World IBD Day Special Edition | IBD, Manifestations & Symptoms That Aren't Spoken About
May 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIn our Special Edition Episode for World IBD Day, Louise & Liam speak about how IBD impacts their daily lives, along with the manifestations and symptoms that aren't typically spoken about. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma bag, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanhealthcare.co.uk
2.2. Louise & Liam: World IBD Day Special Edition | IBD, Manifestations & Symptoms That Aren't Spoken About
May 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIn our Special Edition Episode for World IBD Day, Louise & Liam speak about how IBD impacts their daily lives, along with the manifestations and symptoms that aren't typically spoken about. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma bag, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanhealthcare.co.uk
2.1. Jack & Chris: Sex, Intimacy & Erectile Dysfunction
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBHow can having a stoma impact your sex life as a male? Can surgery cause erectile dysfunction? In this episode, Jack & Chris open up about how their sex lives have changed since having stoma surgery, and how they have dealt with new challenges. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare’s new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
2.1. Jack & Chris: Sex, Intimacy & Erectile Dysfunction
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBHow can having a stoma impact your sex life as a male? Can surgery cause erectile dysfunction? In this episode, Jack & Chris open up about how their sex lives have changed since having stoma surgery, and how they have dealt with new challenges. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare’s new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
10. Laura: Living with 2 Stomas
March 16, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode, Laura talks all about living life with 2 stomas, a Urostomy and Colostomy, along with her diagnosis with bladder cancer. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
1.10. Laura: Living With 2 Stomas
March 16, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode, Laura talks all about living life with 2 stomas, a Urostomy and Colostomy, along with her diagnosis with bladder cancer. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
10. Laura: Living With 2 Stomas
March 16, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode, Laura talks all about living life with 2 stomas, a Urostomy and Colostomy, along with her diagnosis with bladder cancer. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
1.9. Jenny: Dealing With Crohn's Disease
March 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBCrohn's Disease is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the digestive tract. In this episode, Louise chats to Jenny about her journey with Crohn's Disease and the symptoms she experienced, from hair loss to ulcers. She also discusses how it led to her having a permanent stoma bag, along with the importance of raising awareness of IBD. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
1.9. Jenny: Dealing With Crohn's Disease
March 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBCrohn's Disease is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the digestive tract. In this episode, Louise chats to Jenny about her journey with Crohn's Disease and the symptoms she experienced, from hair loss to ulcers. She also discusses how it led to her having a permanent stoma bag, along with the importance of raising awareness of IBD. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
9. Jenny: Dealing With Crohn's Disease
March 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBCrohn's Disease is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the digestive tract. In this episode, Louise chats to Jenny about her journey with Crohn's Disease and the symptoms she experienced, from hair loss to ulcers. She also discusses how it led to her having a permanent stoma bag, along with the importance of raising awareness of IBD. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
1.8. Richard, Danny & Rupert: Emergency Surgery & Living With IBD
February 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBStoma surgery isn't always planned, which can sometimes mean adjusting to stoma life is more difficult to deal with. In this episode, Louise chats to Richard, Danny and Rupert on their experiences with having emergency surgery and coping with the unexpected shock. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
8. Richard, Danny & Rupert: Emergency Surgery & Living With IBD
February 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBStoma surgery isn't always planned, which can sometimes mean adjusting to stoma life is more difficult to deal with. In this episode, Louise chats to Richard, Danny and Rupert on their experiences with having emergency surgery and coping with the unexpected shock. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
1.7. Hannah: Leaks & Blockages With a Stoma
February 02, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIt's not uncommon to experience a leak or blockage with a stoma. Louise chats to Hannah all about dealing with leaks and blockages with a stoma. They share their experiences, advice on how to deal with leaks and blockages, and symptoms to look out for. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
7. Hannah: Leaks & Blockages With a Stoma
February 02, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIt's not uncommon to experience a leak or blockage with a stoma. Louise chats to Hannah all about dealing with leaks and blockages with a stoma. They share their experiences, advice on how to deal with leaks and blockages, and symptoms to look out for. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
1.7. Hannah: Leaks & Blockages With a Stoma
February 02, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIt's not uncommon to experience a leak or blockage with a stoma. Louise chats to Hannah all about dealing with leaks and blockages with a stoma. They share their experiences, advice on how to deal with leaks and blockages, and symptoms to look out for. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
1.6. Samantha & Elissa: Sex After Stoma Surgery as a Woman
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBSex and intimacy is an important part of life, and this shouldn't change after stoma surgery. A topic that isn't commonly discussed in the ostomy community, Louise is joined by Samantha & Elissa to discuss their experience having sex after surgery as a woman. They discuss the do's and don'ts, overcoming barriers, and share advice for those who may be worried about sex after surgery. Warning: adult content themes are discussed. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma ...
1.6. Samantha & Elissa: Sex After Stoma Surgery as a Woman
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBSex and intimacy is an important part of life, and this shouldn't change after stoma surgery. A topic that isn't commonly discussed in the ostomy community, Louise is joined by Samantha & Elissa to discuss their experience having sex after surgery as a woman. They discuss the do's and don'ts, overcoming barriers, and share advice for those who may be worried about sex after surgery. Warning: adult content themes are discussed. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma ...
6. Samantha & Elissa
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBSex and intimacy is an important part of life, and this shouldn't change after stoma surgery. A topic that isn't commonly discussed in the ostomy community, Louise is joined by Samantha & Elissa to discuss their experience having sex after surgery as a woman. They discuss the do's and don'ts, overcoming barriers, and share advice for those who may be worried about sex after surgery. Warning: adult content themes are discussed. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma ...
6. Samantha & Elissa: Sex After Stoma Surgery as a Woman
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBSex and intimacy is an important part of life, and this shouldn't change after stoma surgery. A topic that isn't commonly discussed in the ostomy community, Louise is joined by Samantha & Elissa to discuss their experience having sex after surgery as a woman. They discuss the do's and don'ts, overcoming barriers, and share advice for those who may be worried about sex after surgery. Warning: adult content themes are discussed. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma ...
5. Danny, Rupert & James: Men’s Mental Health With a Stoma
January 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBAdjusting to life after stoma surgery can be hard mentally. In this episode, Louise chats to Danny, Rupert and James about the mental health challenges they've dealt with from a male's perspective. They also talk about the ostomy community online and how it's helped them through their journey. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
5. Danny, Rupert & James
January 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBAdjusting to life after stoma surgery can be hard mentally. In this episode, Louise chats to Danny, Rupert and James about the mental health challenges they've dealt with from a male's perspective. They also talk about the ostomy community online and how it's helped them through their journey. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
1.5. Danny, Rupert & James: Men’s Mental Health With a Stoma
January 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBAdjusting to life after stoma surgery can be hard mentally. In this episode, Louise chats to Danny, Rupert and James about the mental health challenges they've dealt with from a male's perspective. They also talk about the ostomy community online and how it's helped them through their journey. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
1.5. Danny, Rupert & James: Men’s Mental Health With a Stoma
January 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBAdjusting to life after stoma surgery can be hard mentally. In this episode, Louise chats to Danny, Rupert and James about the mental health challenges they've dealt with from a male's perspective. They also talk about the ostomy community online and how it's helped them through their journey. Learn more about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
4. Shell & Ellie
December 12, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWhat are periods like after surgery? In this episode, Louise sits down with Shell and Ellie to discuss their experience having their first period after surgery and how their periods changed. They also discuss intimacy, contraceptives and having a smear test after surgery. Learn about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
1.4. Shell & Ellie: Periods After Stoma Surgery
December 12, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWhat are periods like after surgery? In this episode, Louise sits down with Shell and Ellie to discuss their experience having their first period after surgery and how their periods changed. They also discuss intimacy, contraceptives and having a smear test after surgery. Learn about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
1.4. Shell & Ellie: Periods After Stoma Surgery
December 12, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWhat are periods like after surgery? In this episode, Louise sits down with Shell and Ellie to discuss their experience having their first period after surgery and how their periods changed. They also discuss intimacy, contraceptives and having a smear test after surgery. Learn about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
4. Shell & Ellie: Periods After Stoma Surgery
December 12, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWhat are periods like after surgery? In this episode, Louise sits down with Shell and Ellie to discuss their experience having their first period after surgery and how their periods changed. They also discuss intimacy, contraceptives and having a smear test after surgery. Learn about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over at www.pelicanmodavi.co.uk
1.3. Anna: Battle with Endometriosis
November 28, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBOne in 10 women in the UK suffer from endometriosis, a condition where cells similar to the lining of the womb start to grow in other places. In this episode, Anna (@battlewithendo_ox) speaks openly about her battle with endometriosis and how it led to her having a permanent stoma bag. Anna discusses the journey to her diagnosis, the symptoms she experienced and the challenges she faced after stoma surgery. Learn about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over...
1.3. Anna: Battle with Endometriosis
November 28, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBOne in 10 women in the UK suffer from endometriosis, a condition where cells similar to the lining of the womb start to grow in other places. In this episode, Anna (@battlewithendo_ox) speaks openly about her battle with endometriosis and how it led to her having a permanent stoma bag. Anna discusses the journey to her diagnosis, the symptoms she experienced and the challenges she faced after stoma surgery. Learn about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over...
3. Anna: Battle with Endometriosis
November 28, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBOne in 10 women in the UK suffer from endometriosis, a condition where cells similar to the lining of the womb start to grow in other places. In this episode, Anna (@battlewithendo_ox) speaks openly about her battle with endometriosis and how it led to her having a permanent stoma bag. Anna discusses the journey to her diagnosis, the symptoms she experienced and the challenges she faced after stoma surgery. Learn about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over...
3. Anna
November 28, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBOne in 10 women in the UK suffer from endometriosis, a condition where cells similar to the lining of the womb start to grow in other places. In this episode, Anna (@battlewithendo_ox) speaks openly about her battle with endometriosis and how it led to her having a permanent stoma bag. Anna discusses the journey to her diagnosis, the symptoms she experienced and the challenges she faced after stoma surgery. Learn about Pelican Healthcare's new innovative stoma pouch, Pelican ModaVi, over...
2. Keith, Rachel & Angelina: Dealing with Challenges as an Ostomate
November 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBLiving with a stoma can make daily tasks daunting, such as using public toilets, due to the general lack of understanding of invisible illnesses. In this episode, Keith, Rachel and Angelina share the challenges they've faced when using public toilets, and how the introduction of the #BeTheChange toilet signage will help overcome this. We also learn more about Keith's stoma story as a bus driver, Rachel and her son Jake's journey living with Hirschsprung's disease, and Angelina's drive to s...
2. Keith, Rachel & Angelina
November 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBLiving with a stoma can make daily tasks daunting, such as using public toilets, due to the general lack of understanding of invisible illnesses. In this episode, Keith, Rachel and Angelina share the challenges they've faced when using public toilets, and how the introduction of the #BeTheChange toilet signage will help overcome this. We also learn more about Keith's stoma story as a bus driver, Rachel and her son Jake's journey living with Hirschsprung's disease, and Angelina's drive to s...
1.2. Keith, Rachel & Angelina: Dealing with Challenges as an Ostomate
November 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBLiving with a stoma can make daily tasks daunting, such as using public toilets, due to the general lack of understanding of invisible illnesses. In this episode, Keith, Rachel and Angelina share the challenges they've faced when using public toilets, and how the introduction of the #BeTheChange toilet signage will help overcome this. We also learn more about Keith's stoma story as a bus driver, Rachel and her son Jake's journey living with Hirschsprung's disease, and Angelina's drive to s...
1.2. Keith, Rachel & Angelina: Dealing with Challenges as an Ostomate
November 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBLiving with a stoma can make daily tasks daunting, such as using public toilets, due to the general lack of understanding of invisible illnesses. In this episode, Keith, Rachel and Angelina share the challenges they've faced when using public toilets, and how the introduction of the #BeTheChange toilet signage will help overcome this. We also learn more about Keith's stoma story as a bus driver, Rachel and her son Jake's journey living with Hirschsprung's disease, and Angelina's drive to s...
1. Ant & Jack: Living Life with a Stoma as a Young Male
October 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWhat is it like to go through Barbie Butt surgery? What is being in a new relationship after surgery like? Louise sits down with Ant (@ibdlife) and Jack (@ostomyjack) to learn all about their journeys living with IBD from a male's perspective. They discuss the details of their diagnosis, going through stoma surgery, and how it has impacted their lives. Along the way, we also learn about their experience becoming an ambassador for Pelican ModaVi and raising awareness in the online stoma com...
1. Ant & Jack
October 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWhat is it like to go through Barbie Butt surgery? What is being in a new relationship after surgery like? Louise sits down with Ant (@ibdlife) and Jack (@ostomyjack) to learn all about their journeys living with IBD from a male's perspective. They discuss the details of their diagnosis, going through stoma surgery, and how it has impacted their lives. Along the way, we also learn about their experience becoming an ambassador for Pelican ModaVi and raising awareness in the online stoma com...