• 36: "I cannot face recording a podcast episode"
    May 7 2025

    Chronic Illness can get you down. In this episode, I talk about why I have not uploaded an episode lately and how my illness affects my mental health. It's a candid, raw and honest exploration of how it affects me.

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    15 mins
  • 35: "Let's go out for the day"
    Apr 14 2025

    This week I reflect on a visit to London on the train and rant about assessments! Please support the podcast if you can by subscribing here.My book is available here.



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    21 mins
  • 34: "It's just a routine appointment."
    Apr 8 2025

    This week, I reflect on a recent post and a trip to our local hospital for a blood test. Rachel joins me again, and we read through some of the responses to the post and how, by sharing experiences, we can feel less alone.

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    25 mins
  • Turning The Tables: The Partners Perspective
    Mar 31 2025

    In this episode, I turn the tables on my wife, Rachel, and ask her about what it's like to live with someone who has Long Covid. It's a candid and honest conversation that will benefit anyone navigating chronic illness or supporting someone dealing with it.

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    28 mins
  • 32: "How disabled are you?"
    Mar 24 2025

    This week, I reflect on an assessment I was asked to complete for benefits, aimed at judging how disabled I am due to Long Covid. It helped me reflect on my journey and how my life has changed in the past few years.

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    16 mins
  • 31: "Why are so many people sick?"
    Mar 17 2025

    I triumph on achieving a small task and reflect on Long Covid awareness day. Five years on from the pandemic's beginning, are we doing all we can to explore and treat this illness?

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    19 mins
  • 30: "What happens when you crash?"
    Mar 10 2025

    I often talk about 'crashing', but what does it really mean? In this episode I reflect on the different things that cause me to crash and the ways in which I attempt to explain it to others.

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    19 mins
  • 29: "Do you want to go out for the day"
    Mar 3 2025

    Organising a day out with mobility aids is no small task, but I thought I had cracked it. Armed with meticulous, military like planning and a new wheelchair I confidently planned a trip to Manchester. However, the unknown's are hard to plan for!

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    20 mins