Podcast: Behind the Health Statistic
Behind the Health Statistic is an educational podcast that explores the human and personal perspectives of health and illness.
In a world where our media is saturated with health data and statistics, the podcast aims to take the listeners attention away from the numbers and on to the people. The podcast has been produced by a team of Nursing Academics led by Ricky Hellyar, a Lecturer in Adult Nursing.
The podcast seeks to explore the human and personal perspectives of health and illness. We often hear about statistics and numbers in health but we wanted students and the public to hear the personal stories and lived experience with regards to health issues.
These episodes allow us to take the time to really have an in-depth and meaningful discussion with somebody experiencing a health issue. It’s humbling to hear people speak so candidly about very personal experiences in their lives.
Series 1
| Episode | Presenter | Contributor |
|---|---|---|
| Behind the Health Statistic: An Intro to the Podcast | Ricky Hellyar | |
| Episode 1 - Lara: My Childhood with Cancer | Martina Nathan | Lara |
| Episode 2 - Mandy: Dad, Epilepsy and Me | Ricky Hellyar | Mandy |
| Episode 3 - Debbie: My COPD | Ricky Hellyar | Debbie |
| Episode 4 - Mike and Harry: A Transplant Story (Two parts) | Andy Parry | Mike |
| Episode 5 - Anon: Schizophrenia, Mind and Body | John Hyde | Anon |
| Episode 6 - Becky: A Heart Defect, Our Story | Ricky Hellyar | Becky |
| Episode 7 - Rob: Gambling, My Hidden Addiction | Gemma Stacey Emile | Rob |
| Episode 8 - Russ: Living with Psoriasis | Professor Chris Bundy | Russ |
| Episode 9 - Rhiannon: My Life with Anorexia | Ricky Hellyar | Rhiannon |
| Episode 10 - Lyndon: Arthritis and Me | Ricky Hellyar | Lyndon |
| Behind the Health Statistic: End of Series 1 | Ricky Hellyar |
Series 2
| Episode | Presenter | Contributor |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 11 - Lara: My Endometriosis (Three parts) | Ricky Hellyar | Lara |
| Episode 12 - Long Covid : Lived Experience (Two parts) | Professor Danny Kelly and Ricky Hellyar | Alison & Lisa |
| Episode 13 - Richard Desir: A Man in Nursing | Diana De | Richard |
| Episode 14 - Clinical Research & the Role of the Nurse (Two parts) | Connor Rawlinson | Mandy & Vianne |
| Episode 15 - Ellen & Karl: Lymphoedema | Lara Cowpe | Ellen & Karl |
| Episode 16 - Baby Loss | Ricky Hellyar | Jo, Jess & Jane |
| Episode 17 - Secondary Breast Cancer | Dr Sally Anstey & Claire Job | Sue |
| Episode 18 - Being Trans | Martyn Floyd | Evan |
| Episode 19 - Living with Prostate Cancer | Professor Danny Kelly | Raymond |
The podcast is narrated by Ricky Hellyar and produced by Pete Smith and Bex Potton. With thanks to all contributors and Martin Floyd for his PPI support and guidance.
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