Let's Talk...
Let'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.
Episodes
21 episodes
2.11: Chris: Working Life With A Stoma
Is 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.
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1:00:18
2.10. Rachel & Jennie: Mental Health With a Stoma
Louise, Rachel and Jennie open up about their struggles with mental health as an ostomate.
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1:21:45
2.9. Rachel: Caring For a Child With a Stoma
In this episode, Rachel shares her experience caring for her son who has a stoma, whilst being an ostomate herself.
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1:10:10
2.8. Natalie-Amber: Life After a Reversal
Natalie-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.
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2.7. Sarah, Danny & Jennie: World Ostomy Day Special
It's World Ostomy Day! Louise sits down with Sarah, Danny and Jenny to discuss all things ostomy.
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1:10:51
2.6. Phillipa & Ellie: Relationships & Dating With a Stoma
Is 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 sto...
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1:11:24
2.5. Ellie & Ali: Barbie Butt Surgery
What 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
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1:03:51
2.4. Danny & Rachel: Gym, Fitness & Exercise With a Stoma
Your 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 surg...
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1:07:26
2.3. Amy & Jennie: Pregnancy, Fertility & Contraceptives With a Stoma
Can 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...
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1:07:54
2.2. Louise & Liam: World IBD Day Special Edition | IBD, Manifestations & Symptoms That Aren't Spoken About
In 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 ...
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1:09:06
2.1. Jack & Chris: Sex, Intimacy & Erectile Dysfunction
How 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 deal...
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58:46
1.10. Laura: Living With 2 Stomas
In 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.p...
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57:23
1.9. Jenny: Dealing With Crohn's Disease
Crohn'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 d...
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1:07:26
1.8. Richard, Danny & Rupert: Emergency Surgery & Living With IBD
Stoma 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 t...
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1:03:43
1.7. Hannah: Leaks & Blockages With a Stoma
It'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 ...
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58:06
1.6. Samantha & Elissa: Sex After Stoma Surgery as a Woman
Sex 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 ...
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1:07:40
1.5. Danny, Rupert & James: Men’s Mental Health With a Stoma
Adjusting 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 communi...
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1.4. Shell & Ellie: Periods After Stoma Surgery
What 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...
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59:54
1.3. Anna: Battle with Endometriosis
One 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 episod...
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1.2. Keith, Rachel & Angelina: Dealing with Challenges as an Ostomate
Living 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 t...
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