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.
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 support.
Podcasting since 2023 • 12 episodes
Beyond the Pouch
Latest Episodes
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, her shift in outlook, and the new life she’s embraced with a stoma.Content dis...
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47:48
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, then navigating a reversal and returning to life with a stoma. Content...
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46:29
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 terms with her stoma.Content disclaimerThe views, opinions and ex...
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46:40
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 special feature as she shares her experience taking care of a loved one with a stoma.
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50:55
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 talks about the development of the first Cohesive® seal.Content disclaime...
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42:37