Your story with Ella: Real life, real people, real stories (Ella Iggulden)

In this part Daisy talks about her struggles with mental health and suicide attempts. Listener discretion advised.

You can find a range of helpful websites relating to mental health here:

https://www.meandmymind.nhs.uk/getting-help/mental-health-websites/

Don't suffer in silence! x

This week Marc joins the pod to share his double lung transplant story, the highs and lows of transplant life, his incredible family and community and most importantly, his wonderful donor and their family.

A huge thank you to Marc for being so open about his experiences.

If you have a story to share, please get in touch x

Marc's insta- https://www.instagram.com/sheehanmarc/?hl=en-gb

Part 2 of Luke's story told by his wife Belle. Please make sure to check out Belle's podcast and social platforms!

In this episode we talk about Luke's last few days, his funeral, judgement around grief, IVF and looking to the future.

https://www.instagram.com/hearttransplantjourney_/

https://www.instagram.com/lifeundertherainbow.podcast/

Poppy joins the pod to share her experience living with two chronic health conditions, FND and a neurogenic bladder. We talk all about these as well as being a parent when you suffer with chronic health. Poppy offers so much useful advice and this was so educational for me as an outsider!

Poppy's insta- https://www.instagram.com/survivingbladderlife_/?hl=en-gb

In this part, Sean talks to me about starring in Harry Fest, this September in London, the possibility of going on tour in the future, meeting Harry Style's postman and debating if Harry has seen any of his content as well as a tonne of advice for aspiring performers.

You can find Sean here:

https://www.instagram.com/theharrystylesshow_benidorm/?hl=en-gb

https://www.tiktok.com/@theharrystylesshow

Ever wondered what happens in a hypnosis session? Mehak shares all and how Hypnotherapy helped cure her severe eczema. Mehak now specialises in hypnotherapy you can find all her links below!

Website- https://www.mehakhypnotherapy.co.uk/

Insta- https://www.instagram.com/hypnotherapy_with_mehak/

This week I am joined with Gabz who talks to me all about her struggles with endo, fibryo and adeno as well as the purpose behind her incredible charity she has co founded with her bestie, Anna. This is a two part episode.

The charity- https://www.menstrualhealthproject.org.uk/

Gabz's insta- https://www.instagram.com/allthingsgabz/

In this part Eoin discusses what recovery has been like, the tragic passing of his lovely girlfriend Karley, his social media success and burning desire to support others.

You can follow Eoin here:

https://www.instagram.com/eoinsrecovery/?hl=en-gb

https://www.tiktok.com/discover/recovering-addict-eoin-mcgrath

Part 2 of Ben's story. A huge thank you to Ben for sharing his story! If you have a story to share please get in touch x

Ben's insta: https://www.instagram.com/stomadiaries/?hl=en-gb

Part 2 of Katie's episode. We talk about her secondary diagnosis, living list, death and her goals.

Katie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiestevenson/?hl=en-gb

Katie's podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0-f-club/id1679970337

Go fund me page- https://www.gofundme.com/f/8hnhyq-please-help-katie-to-live-with-the-unliveable?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined

Part 2! The one you have been waiting for...apologies! In this ep we talk all about her most asked questions, one word...INTRUSIVE! I still can't get my head around what she gets asked!

We also talk about her plans to start a family, writing a book and social media fame!

To donate to Sarah's fundraiser click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fund-an-electric-wheelchair?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

Sarah's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nauseatedsarah

Sarah's insta: https://www.instagram.com/nauseatedsarah/

This week Israr joins the pod to talk all about her brain tumour survival story and what a story it is! This ep focuses more on Israr's recovery and her advice to those at the start of this diagnosis.

Israr is doing incredible challenges for Brain Tumor Research so please share and donate if you can!

Israr's Just Giving page- https://www.justgiving.com/page/israr-jan-parker-braintumourresearchiowultrachallenge?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_fundraiser_page_donation_received_-_nth_donation&utm_content=693879b2-2416-4a88-85ec-56a03119f21d&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1705998563267

Sign the letter here- https://action.thebraintumourcharity.org/open-letter-health-minister?utm_source=website&utm_medium=banner_cta&utm_campaign=NBTS_launch_2024&utm_term=&utm_content=landing-page&_gl=1*1h132r1*_ga*MTQwMDg5MDMzNy4xNzEzMjA5NTc3*_ga_1119S81MP1*MTcxMzIwOTU3Ni4xLjEuMTcxMzIwOTYxMC4zMy4wLjE4MzMzNDkzMzc.*_gcl_au*NjAzMzQ5MDAwLjE3MTMyMDk1ODA.

Further podcast eps on Israr and links- https://konect.to/israrjan-parker

Instagram link- https://www.instagram.com/israrjp/?hl=en-gb

This week's episode is all about yours truly, myself. Its a two part episode featuring topics that have affected me. This first part is a grief update and my advice after losing my grandad and dog earlier this year. If you need support please do reach out and don't be embarrased to admit you're struggling with grief. Love always x

This week Loz joins me to talk about a range of topics and experiences she has had in life. We talk about the pressures of being in the creative industry, moving abroad alone, SA, eating disorders and relationships.

Chloe joins the pod to talk about her sight loss story and growing up visually impaired. We talk all about adjusting to life with a prosthetic eye as well as a cane and being registered legally blind.

You can follow along with all the wonderful work Chloe's does here: https://www.instagram.com/chloelou_7/?hl=en-gb

Part 2 of Tara's story- in this part Tara discusses her cancer treatment, getting the all clear and being open x

Eoin joins the pod to talk about his story of addiction and sobriety. This is a two part episode.

TRIGGER WARNING- we do speak about suicide and drug taking*

I can’t thank Eoin enough for being so open and honest about his journey and what an amazing achievement to be six months sober! In this part we talk about Eoin’s childhood and how he got into drugs.

You can find Eoin here:

https://www.instagram.com/eoin.mcgrath1/?hl=en-gb

https://www.tiktok.com/discover/recovering-addict-eoin-mcgrath

This week Freya joins the pod to talk all about her terrifying ordeal which led to her needing a double transplant at 16!

Follow Freya's recovery on insta- https://www.instagram.com/freyasheartandlung/?hl=en

A little glimmer of what you can expect xo

To get in touch send me a DM on instagram :)

CEO and founder of the Robin Cancer Trust, Toby, joins the pod to talk about his brother’s story and legacy, raising awareness of germ cell cancer in young adults and navigating grief. This is part 1.

A huge thank you to Toby for sharing his story x

Toby’s insta- https://www.instagram.com/tobytalksbollocks/?hl=en-gb

His charity- https://www.instagram.com/rctcharity/?hl=en-gb

His podcast- https://www.instagram.com/thriveagainstcancer/?hl=en-gb

If you have a story to share please get in touch!

https://www.instagram.com/yourstorywithella/?hl=en-gb

This week Beth joins the pod to talk about her story with slow transit constipation and adjusting to life with a stoma. You can find Beth's insta here: https://www.instagram.com/palomathestoma/?hl=en-gb

This week Lisa joins me to talk all about her experiences with Endo as well as IVF and infertility!

Lisa's insta- https://www.instagram.com/life.of.lisa.w/

Endo toolkit- https://www.instagram.com/menstrualhealthproject/

Part 2 of Andy's story.

In this part Andy talks about the side effects of having a transplant and what he loves most about life.

This part focuses on my bullying story and experiences with body dysmorphia x

Natalie shares her story on having end stage heart failiure whilst pregnant whilst her mum was also awaiting a heart transplant.

Please have that conversation with your loved ones regarding organ donation.

This week Samantha joins the pod to share her struggles with mental health, a suicide attempt as well as being sexually assaulted. An incredibly harrowing episode but one to raise awareness. I am so proud of Samantha for having the courage to speak so openly about everything.

A group Samantha mentions that has helped her hugely: https://www.iamhollymatthews.com/allmystuff/

If you are ever struggling please check out the following services for support:

https://thesurvivorstrust.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/supporting-someone-who-feels-suicidal/useful-contacts/

This week I am joined by the fabulous Karen, a mindset coach who chats to me about her incredibly insightful career as well as her personal story of struggling with bulimia and self limiting beliefs. I definitely urge you to check out her socials and other platforms and book in! Your mind is always worth investing in x

Insta- https://www.instagram.com/iamkarenleigh/

Book with Karen- https://iamkarenleigh.book.app/book-now

E-book- https://payhip.com/b/1iuRS

Podcast- https://tr.ee/Ybs4ujYxux

Website- https://www.iamkarenleigh.com/

Follow Dani’s insta here: https://www.instagram.com/withthewilds/

Dani joins the pod to talk all about her experiences with endometriosis, starting a hormone network at work, paving the way for the next generation of women who will have endo and planning a wedding when you have a long term health condition.

She also offers a tonne of helpful advice. Thanks for sharing your story Dani!

If you have a story to share please get in touch.

TRIGGER WARNING:

In this part we talk about the awful assault that happened to Sam and how she has been majorly let down by the criminal justice system.

In this episode I talk about processing the recent death of my grandad, the judgement around how people grieve as well as signs from loved ones. This is a two part episode.

In this part Gabz answers questions you sent in as well as her infertility journey and advice for surgeries.

The charity- https://www.menstrualhealthproject.org.uk/

Gabz's insta- https://www.instagram.com/allthingsgabz/

Belle Barnes joins me to share her incredible husband, Luke Barnes, story and journey with heart failure. In this part we talk about their love story, what life was like before Luke was added to the urgent transplant list and his first few months in hospital.

Please have that conversation with your family about their wishes when it comes to organ donation. You can quite literally save a life.

Shikha shares her bowel cancer story with me and offers a tonne of advice. A test can literally save your life! https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/tests-and-scans/FIT#:~:text=FIT%20(Faecal%20Immunochemical%20Test)%20is,necessarily%20mean%20you%20have%20cancer.

Shikha's links:

https://www.instagram.com/mycancercompanion/?hl=en-gb

https://mycancercompanion.squarespace.com/welcome

In part 2 Toby reflects on his grief, his amazing charity work and the importance of knowing your body and getting checks.

A huge thank you to Toby for sharing his story x

Toby’s insta- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tobytalksbollocks/?hl=en-gb⁠

His charity- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rctcharity/?hl=en-gb⁠

His podcast- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thriveagainstcancer/?hl=en-gb⁠

If you have a story to share please get in touch!

⁠https://www.instagram.com/yourstorywithella/?hl=en-gb

Anya's story part 2

In this part, Anya discusses how she has navigated grief over the years, supporting her family through grief, advice on navigating a parent having new relationships and travelling to Aus!

Anya's instagram- https://www.instagram.com/navigating.grief.as.a.teenager/?hl=en-gb

This week I am talking all about organ donation with a triple transplant survivor called Andy. Andy talks all about his experiences with his transplants, the side effects of having a transplant and the mental strain it can have on the individual and the family.

Please make sure you have the organ donation chat with your family members. Organ donations saves lives.

This week Ben joins the pod to share his journey with Crohn's disease, the different surgeries he's been through including a stoma and ken bum surgery as well as so much helpful advice. This is a two part episode.

A huge thank you to Ben for sharing his story! If you have a story to share please get in touch x

Ben's insta: https://www.instagram.com/stomadiaries/?hl=en-gb

This part is all about my grandad's story. We recorded this a few years ago. I'll be forever proud of how he handled his diagnosis.

Help raise vital funds for Movember by donating here https://uk.movember.com/mospace/15312282

This week the incredible Colin joins me to share his remarkable story of learning to walk again after he was told it may never be possible.

You can find Colin here:

https://www.instagram.com/colinlerno17/?hl=en-gb

https://www.tiktok.com/@djcolin23

If you have a story to share please get in touch! :)

Clare joins me to talk all about her journey living with Fibro and Endo. We also talk about her experience of being a young carer for her late mum as well as expressing herself through art. This is part 1.

Claire is an incredible artist you can view all her work here:https://www.instagram.com/_.clareellen/?hl=en-gb

This week I am joined with Katie from https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiestevenson/?hl=en-gb to talk all about her incurable breast cancer and brain mets story. We talk about signs, common misconceptions, what NOT to say to those who have cancer, telling your children and family as well as what it is like having a mastectomy. This is part 1.

Katie's podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/0-f-club/id1679970337

Go fund me page- https://www.gofundme.com/f/8hnhyq-please-help-katie-to-live-with-the-unliveable?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined

Anya joins the pod to share her wonderful mum's story and how she has navigated her grief in the last few years since her death. Anya talks about the highs and lows that come with the grief, the judgement you can face and adapting to a new life essentially.

This is a two part episode x

A huge thank you to Anya for sharing her story. If you have a story to share please get in touch.

Anya's instagram- https://www.instagram.com/navigating.grief.as.a.teenager/?hl=en-gb

TRIGGER WARNING: This ep does discuss suicide and self harming so please do not listen if this is something you are triggered by.

Amber joins the podcast to share her experience of living with type 2 bipolar as well as navigating seizures and dissociation and how it was a long journey to get her diagnosis.

A huge HUGE thank you to Amber for sharing her story x

In this episode Daisy talks about her chronic illness and how it has shaped her life as well as the discrimination she faces daily. A very strong young person!

Part 2 of Clare's story, in this part we talk about the surgeries she has endured for endo and how her art has helped her educate others on what endo is and the effect it can have.

This week I am joined by Sarah to talk all about her long term health condition and how she feeds through her heart! It is a fascinating story and one we could have spoken for hours on. This is part 1 and for all of you who are super nosey Sarah will be answering her most asked questions in part 2….so you will have to tune back in for that one!

You can find Sarah here make sure to give her a follow!

https://www.tiktok.com/@nauseatedsarah

https://www.instagram.com/nauseatedsarah/

In this weeks ep Sean joins the pod to talk all about his incredible Harry Styles Tribute show in Benidorm, the high and lows of putting it together and sadly losing his dad in the process. This is part 1.

You can find Sean here:

https://www.tiktok.com/@theharrystylesshow

https://www.instagram.com/theharrystylesshow_benidorm/?hl=en-gb

https://www.instagram.com/seanmac011/?hl=en-gb

This week Tara joins the pod to share her breast cancer story and how watching Lorraine saved her life!

Tara's insta: https://www.instagram.com/taraahmed_/?hl=en-gb