Beyond the Pouch
Beyond the Pouch is a podcast series brought to you by Respond and Eakin Healthcare, where your hosts, Rachel & Louise, 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.
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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 support.
Podcasting since 2023 • 21 episodes
Beyond the Pouch
Latest Episodes
Nutrition, 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 exercise. Join Ant, Keith, Mohammad, and Chris as they share honest experi...
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Love, 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 dive into the realities of dating, communicating with partners, and rebuilding confi...
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Mental 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 tough, but the mental and emotional journey is just as important — and sometimes even mo...
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Starting 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, Ant, Keith, Mohammad, and Chris sit down for an honest, open chat about something...
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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, which led to his ileostomy. He also discusses his approach to raising awareness and advo...
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