Everyday People Talking Health

Can your faith and vaccines go hand in hand?

For some families, questions about vaccination aren’t only about health. They can also be about faith, ingredients, religious beliefs and whether a vaccine aligns with their values.

In this episode of Gift of the Jab, we explore these important questions with Dr Syed, GP at Parkside Surgery, and Nazmeen Khan, community powerhouse and founder of Bike It Walk It.

Dr Syed brings a medical perspective to the conversation, helping unpack the questions families may have about vaccines and faith.

Nazmeen Khan brings her experience working within the community, exploring the real conversations, concerns and questions that families are having.

Hosted by @maleehahmmr

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This isn’t about telling people what to believe. It’s about creating space for honest conversations, understanding different perspectives and helping communities access trusted information.

Podcast series coming out soon on Everyday People Talking Health. Follow the podcast for more.

#GiftOfTheJab #VaccinesAndFaith #FaithAndHealth #SouthAsianCommunity #VaccineAwareness

Here is a bold question - Do you still trust vaccines? 🤔

Building trust. Challenging myths. Starting honest conversations about vaccines.

In this episode of Gift of the Jab, we brought together Dr Sobia, GP Partner at Conran Medical Centre, and Ifraz, Manager at the Guidance Hub, to explore some of the questions and concerns that can shape how families think about vaccines.

👩🏽‍⚕️ Dr Sobia shares her experience as a GP, helping to address concerns and dispel some of the myths that can spread through social media.

👨🏽 Ifraz brings a father’s perspective and community views to the conversation, reflecting on the importance of trust, reliable information and making informed decisions for our children.

Hosted by @maleehahmmr

Podcast series coming out soon on Everyday People Talking Health, and we are calling this Gift of the Jab.

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So tell us do you still trust vaccines? (No right or wrong answer ❤️)

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It’s your right to ask questions about what medication goes in your children’s body.

For many families in the South Asian community, questions about children’s flu vaccines can come from concerns around safety, ingredients, side effects and whether the vaccine is really necessary.

In this episode of Gift of the Jab, @gamingdocmbbs Dr Waqas medical professional and social media influencer, joins Rafia Batool, radio show host at @allfmradio , to explore the facts behind the flu vaccine for children.

👨🏽‍⚕️ Dr Waqas shares trusted medical insight and answers some of the questions parents may have.

🎙️ Rafia Batool brings the conversation closer to the community, helping unpack the questions families are asking.

Hosted by @maleehahmmr Rehman

From protecting children during winter to understanding vaccine concerns, this is an open and informative conversation designed for the South Asian community, by voices connected to the community.

Podcast series coming out soon on Everyday People Talking Health, and we are calling this Gift of the Jab.

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In this episode Kondwani speaks to Liam and shares with him how his life changed as a teenager when he was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). 

This inspiring story follows Liam’s life growing up with FND, dystonia and catatonia and how he has learned to become more than his diagnosis and live life to the fullest, where possible ticking off his bucket list of visiting different locations, he would like to visit around the UK and hoping to pursue his dream of getting on a plane and leaving the country. Liam shares with us how he is currently spreading awareness about his conditions and hoping to get more recognition for support for people who live with life limiting health conditions like FND.

You can follow Liam’s journey on his Instagram @liamloveslondon 

We hope you enjoy this episode 😃

Do you have a health story to share? Or know someone who would be interested?

We hope to connect with you @Freshrbcic or via email-  [email protected]

Your support helps more voices be heard through this platform. To sponsor an episode of Everyday People Talking Heath podcast , get in touch at [email protected]

What is SEP?Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a platform, through creative and interactive projects. ‘An elephant in the room’ is an English-language metaphorical idiom for an obvious problem no one wants to discuss, or a condition no one wants challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.For more info - https://www.freshrb.com/health-podcast-uk

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This episode 4 of  Art To Heart features Baka & Babz discussing the intersection of filmmaking, community advocacy, and health.

Baka is a film producer and the Executive Director of SNE Studios, a production company focused on realism and personal storytelling. He views visual arts as a "medium of understanding" to bridge gaps in society and advocate for communities. He found escapism through film as a child and used it as a bonding tool. Baka also opens up on ADHD and Sarcoidosis, an autoimmune disease requiring lifelong medication that impacts his mental and physical energy.

Follow for more stories from filmmakers, The Manchester Health Film Festival (MHeFF26) and information on how you can get involved by connecting with us on our socials media channels 🎬  https://linktr.ee/Manchesterhealthfilmfestival

The Manchester Health Film Festival Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/manchesterhealthfilmfestival

 #film #writer #producer #community #filmmaker #interview #Mheff24 #Mheff26

We hope you enjoy this episode 😃

Do you have a health story to share? Or know someone who would be interested? - We hope to connect with you @Freshrbcic or via email-  [email protected]

Your support helps more voices be heard through this platform. To sponsor an episode of Everyday People Talking Heath podcast , get in touch at [email protected]

What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a platform, through creative and interactive projects. ‘An elephant in the room’ is an English-language metaphorical idiom for an obvious problem no one wants to discuss, or a condition no one wants challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP. For more info - https://www.freshrb.com/health-podcast-uk or

 https://www.freshrb.com/silentelephantproject

In this podcast, Oladamola Babalola and Lewis Paget speak openly about what it really means to survive cancer, the strength it takes, the uncertainty, the resilience you don’t realise you have until you’re living it. 

Lewis shares his journey with honesty and courage, reminding us that survival isn’t just about getting through treatment, it’s about finding purpose, hope, and strength on the other side.

Please support Lewis's fundraiser for Young Lives vs Cancer - https://www.justgiving.com/page/lewis-paget-10

#Cancer #CancerSurvivor #JustGiving #HealthPodcastUK #HealthAwareness #GlobalHealth #LivedExperience

We hope you enjoy this episode 😃

Do you have a health story to share? Or know someone who would be interested? - We hope to connect with you @Freshrbcic or via email-  [email protected]

Your support helps more voices be heard through this platform. To sponsor an episode of Everyday People Talking Heath podcast , get in touch at [email protected]

We want to hear your views to help shape the ⁠future of heart health⁠ and learn more around heart health… Please click the link to fill in a 2 min short survey 👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/CardioConversations⁠

In this bonus Cardio Conversations podcast episode, we highlight some reflection points shared by our featured guests talking about heart health from personal lived experiences and community outlook. Here are some key highlights (taken from full episodes 76 to 80):

• Embrace Your Humanity: No one has a perfect diet or perfect health; it is impossible to be perfect all the time.
• Take Ownership: Be honest about your mistakes in nutrition or cardiovascular health and focus on actively bettering them.
• Find Your "Why": Use powerful motivators like family—such as wanting a parent to see their grandchild grow up—to inspire lifestyle changes.
• Commit to the Lifestyle: Transforming your health involves making a conscious effort to integrate fitness into your everyday life.
• Know the Risks: In places like Manchester, heart disease statistics are particularly concerning, with high rates of heart-related deaths in people under the age of 70.

Listen to the full podcast series below:

76. ⁠Understanding The Basics Of Your Heart Health⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 1) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CJOoeDEXglQ41C6FgmsMF?si=6YJaX9QRQtOxGYaPVGq7ug

77. ⁠The Holistic Approach to Your Heart Health⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 2) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/14gV70ChqE26f0gONX3JbC?si=X2Qfk3GdQeKiHm5NViLbGw

78. ⁠You Can Start Now⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 3) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1A9NfpZTjbDjI6f3eY1ExC?si=aBMCpUq6QBCrKbVDYElUCA

79. ⁠Ignorance Is Not Bliss In Matters Of The Heart⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 4) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3klxvDEHeLMZ63H0misQtZ?si=iCyQRf8YSeyKqtmjaj5O_Q

80. ⁠Manchester Cares About Your Heart⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 5) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/34UHLWjTwkrvwgy0h6eu2O?si=SrfkVyejQJu0rxzQFsGSzQ

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What does a real heart attack feel like?

How can you spot a stroke in the first critical moments?

And why do so many people face barriers to getting the care they need?

In this episode, Dr Cordelle discusses crucial information regarding medical emergencies and the systemic barriers that affect healthcare access for Black African and Caribbean communities in Manchester. Patients are encouraged to see their GP without hesitation and to bring support (a friend, family member, or advocate) to appointments if they feel uncomfortable or unable to communicate effectively.

If you recognise immediate signs of Heart Attack (crushing chest pain) and Stroke (facial/arm drooping, slurred speech); call 999 immediately.

Shape the ⁠⁠⁠⁠future of heart health⁠⁠⁠⁠ and learn more around heart health 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/CardioConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about Winning Hearts & Minds - https://linktr.ee/winningheartsandminds

Episode Featuring:

• Host: Oladamola Babalola ‘Babz’ (Founder and CEO - Freshrb Health Media + Cancer Survivor)

• Host: Kondwani Chirwa (Director - Freshrb Health Media + Living with ME/CFS)

• Guest: Dr Cordelle Ofori (Director of Public Health at Manchester City Council)

Podcast Powered by Manchester Local Care Organisation

Podcast Produced by Freshrb Health Media

Podcast filmed at 80 Hertz Studios

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#HeartAttack #Stroke #FAST #CardiovascularDisease #HeartHealth #KnowTheSigns #HealthEquity #CulturalHumility #PatientAdvocacy #Manchester #HealthPodcast #PublicHealth #EverydayPeopleTalkingHealth #CardioConversations

ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) and Freshrb Health Media are proud to launch Cardio Conversations — a powerful new podcast series dedicated to breaking down cardiovascular disease (CVD) and putting heart health back where it belongs: in the hands of the community. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of premature death in the UK, with cities like Manchester experiencing disproportionately high rates, most especially ethnic minorities. Yet the message at the heart of this series is one of hope: much of CVD is preventable. Through honest conversation, expert insight, and lived experience, Cardio Conversations aims to raise awareness, inspire action, and remind listeners that it is never too early or too late to care for your heart.

Drawing a powerful parallel with your car's MOT, we ask: why do we service our vehicles more diligently than our own bodies?

In this episode, we're confronting a hard truth: when it comes to cardiovascular disease, what you don't know can kill you. Nusrat and Sandy share their insights on the power of engaging in community health interventions across Manchester.

Hear the inspiring true story of a fit-looking man whose hidden risk was caught just in time by a retired NHS nurse at a local community health event – providing lifesaving health checks such as screening blood sugar, heart rate, and blood pressure. His life was likely saved by one of these simple checks, discovering a silent condition he had no idea about.

It’s time for your body’s MOT – don't wait until it's too late.

Shape the ⁠⁠⁠future of heart health⁠⁠⁠ and learn more around heart health 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/CardioConversations⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about Caribbean and African Health Network - https://www.cahn.org.uk/ and Proud Mums - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/1GHYMnsi51/⁠

Episode Featuring:

• Host: Kondwani Chirwa (Director - Freshrb Health Media + Living with ME/CFS)

• Co-Host: Sandy Koujou (Head of National Delivery and Services for Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN))

• Guest: Nusrat Acheampong (Leader of Proud Mums, NHS Community Nurse and North Manchester Resident)

Podcast Powered by Manchester Local Care Organisation

Podcast Produced by Freshrb Health Media

Podcast filmed at 80 Hertz Studios

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#HeartHealth #SilentKiller #HeartHealth #NHS #KnowYourNumbers #CardiovascularDisease #HealthCheck #NHS #PreventiveHealth #MOTForYourBody #HealthEducation #HealthInspiration #TimeToAct #Wellbeing #Cardiology #CommunityHealth #Manchester #HealthPodcast #PublicHealth #EverydayPeopleTalkingHealth #CardioConversations

ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) and Freshrb Health Media are proud to launch Cardio Conversations — a powerful new podcast series dedicated to breaking down cardiovascular disease (CVD) and putting heart health back where it belongs: in the hands of the community. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of premature death in the UK, with cities like Manchester experiencing disproportionately high rates, most especially ethnic minorities. Yet the message at the heart of this series is one of hope: much of CVD is preventable. Through honest conversation, expert insight, and lived experience, Cardio Conversations aims to raise awareness, inspire action, and remind listeners that it is never too early or too late to care for your heart.

"Why do I need to change? My parents lived till that age." 

"It took me nearly three years to get up and walk again."

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with a passionate community advocate from North Manchester, Juliette, to explore the very real barriers preventing conversations and action around heart health within the black community. We dive deep into the cultural, social, and systemic barriers. We also explore the impact of outreach work in unexpected places (like the bookies!), and the urgent need for the NHS to genuinely listen.

Our guest Juliette shares their incredible three-year recovery journey built on faith and highlights how small, step-by-step changes in diet and lifestyle can save lives.

Shape the ⁠⁠future of heart health⁠⁠ and learn more around heart health 👉 ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/CardioConversations⁠⁠

Learn more about Rainbow Community Centre - https://rainbowcommunitycentre.org.uk/

Episode Featuring:

• Host: Oladamola Babalola ‘Babz’ (Founder and CEO - Freshrb Health Media + Cancer Survivor)

• Co-Host: Samuel Kalejaye (North Manchester Local Resident and Social Media Influencer @Samuelmrarchitect)

• Guest: Juliette Bucknor (Chair of Rainbow Community Centre + North Manchester Resident + Heart Health Lived Experience)

Podcast Powered by Manchester Local Care Organisation

Podcast Produced by Freshrb Health Media

Podcast filmed at 80 Hertz Studios

Listen, Subscribe, and Take Action for Your Health ❤️

#HeartHealth #LivedExperience #MancunianVoices #CVDAwareness #OutreachWork #HealthInequalities #NHS #CommunityHealth #PreventativeHealth #Wellbeing #Manchester #HealthPodcast #PublicHealth #EverydayPeopleTalkingHealth #CardioConversations

ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) and Freshrb Health Media are proud to launch Cardio Conversations — a powerful new podcast series dedicated to breaking down cardiovascular disease (CVD) and putting heart health back where it belongs: in the hands of the community. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of premature death in the UK, with cities like Manchester experiencing disproportionately high rates, most especially ethnic minorities. Yet the message at the heart of this series is one of hope: much of CVD is preventable. Through honest conversation, expert insight, and lived experience, Cardio Conversations aims to raise awareness, inspire action, and remind listeners that it is never too early or too late to care for your heart.