Beyond the Pouch
Beyond the Pouch is a podcast series brought to you by Pelican, 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 • 11 episodes
Beyond the Pouch
Latest Episodes
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...
May 22, 2024
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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...
March 18, 2024
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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.
March 11, 2024
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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...
February 21, 2024
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42:37
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 of three years. She also talks about coping with relationships and body confidence wi...
January 25, 2024
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47:07