Post exertional malaise (PEM)/ Post exertional symptom exacerbation (PESE) Why is it so confusing?
Send a text This episode considers PEM/PESE why is it so difficult to understand, manage and avoid? I discuss what PEM/PESE is and how is triggered and what that means to daily life. I have spoken wi...
19 Mar 202336min
How are you?
Send a text On this episode of the podcast I am talking about a very simple question, most people ask most days "how are you?" Such a simple 3 little words, so why do they fill me with dread? Simply ...
12 Mar 202328min
Planning and preparing to return to work
Send a text In this episode of the podcast I thought it would be useful to discuss planning and preparing for a return to work. I wanted to share my lived experience of returning to work and what pro...
5 Mar 202331min
Long Covid Advocate Emma Benyon, shares her journey, symptoms, gaslighting and living life with Long Covid
Send a text I have another inspirational guest on the podcast today. Emma is a nurse who has Long Covid with multiple organ damage. Emma lost her NHS job and experienced gaslighting at a time when sh...
26 Feb 202335min
In sickness and in health
Send a text In this episode of the podcast I talk about relationships "in sickness and in health". I discuss how chronic illness/disability can impact on relationships, this does not just come down to...
19 Feb 202326min
Podcast guest and fellow nurse Kerry on advocacy, symptoms and living with Long Covid
Send a text On this episode I have a guest, Kerry is a fellow nurse and advocate for Long Covid. A founding and current member of LCNMUK (Long Covid, Nurses and Midwives UK). Kerry and I discuss the ...
12 Feb 202333min
Guest Heidi Baseler neuroscientist talks about the brain, micro-clots, research and Long Covid
Send a text In this episode I talk with Heidi Baseler neuroscientist at the university of York in the Hull York medical school. We talk about the brain, micro clots research and Long Covid. How these...
5 Feb 202338min
Special episode: Ahead of tonights Panorama programme: Forgotten Heroes of the covid frontline, I talk with Rachel who features in the show
Send a text This is an extra podcast ahead of the Panorama podcast this evening 'Forgotten Heroes of the Covid Front Line. I am lucky to have a special guest Rachel, founder along with her friends an...
30 Jan 202338min
