In this series: Getting to Know ME, we will explore what it's like living with a life-limiting condition ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). We will also reflect on the impact of living with a chronic health condition, hear from those with lived experience and hear from specialists on their experiences treating this condition.

Reflecting on Tokyo 2020 summer Olympics & Paralympics, Kondwani shares his love for sports despite being unable to take part due to ME/CFS diagnosis.

We hope you enjoy this episode.

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 to challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.

For more info - http://www.silentelephantproject.org/

In this series: Getting to Know ME, we will explore what it's like living with a life-limiting condition ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). We will also reflect on the impact of living with a chronic health condition, hear from those with lived experience and hear from specialists on their experiences treating this condition.

Giving up rugby, facing diagnosis, running Millions Missing Manchester, Becky shares her path to living life after cutting life down to 25%

We hope you enjoy this episode.

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 to challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.

For more info - http://www.silentelephantproject.org/

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. Jon has been living with this condition for a number of years but question is, did he let Psoriasis get under his skin?

We hope you enjoy this episode.

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 to challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.

For more info - http://www.silentelephantproject.org/

Between 12,500 and 15,000 people live with sickle cell disease in the UK. KC always wondered why he struggled more than his brothers with mundane tasks. And then his mother gave him the news, this changed his life forever. Was he still able to thrive with this condition?

We hope you enjoy this episode.

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 to challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.

For more info - http://www.silentelephantproject.org/

From the Isle of Wight to Manchester, Will shares how his life has changed from being diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) as a teenager to now achieving the things he wants as an adult.

[This is a second part of a two part episode with Will]

We hope you enjoy this episode.

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 to challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.

For more info - http://www.silentelephantproject.org/

Being diagnosed with a marginalised health condition at a very young age whilst in school on the Isle of Wight, Will shares how bad his M.E was back then before getting much better.

[This is a first part of a two part episode with Will]

We hope you enjoy this episode.

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 to challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.

For more info - http://www.silentelephantproject.org/

This episode is part 2 of the Covid-19 vaccine stories of Babz (CEO) and Kondwani (Director) of Freshrb, who speak candidly about what it was like getting their second vaccination. They look into the whole process, from getting the text to side effects after the vaccinations. 

We hope you enjoy this episode.

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 to challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.

For more info - https://www.freshrb.com/silentelephantproject

Between 12,500 and 15,000 people live with sickle cell disease in the UK. Mwape is a carrier of the Sickle Cell Anaemia trait who lives with the same symptoms as someone who has been fully diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease. What does it mean to be a carrier and what is life like being a carrier?

We hope you enjoy this episode.

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 to challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.

For more info - http://www.silentelephantproject.org/

Lee enjoys spending time watching movies with his kids. In this second episode, Lee dives deep into life as a parent and the importance of seeking support.

[This is a second and final part of a two part episode with Lee]

We hope you enjoy this episode.

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 to challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.

For more info - http://www.silentelephantproject.org/

Lee is very passionate about gaming and family life. In this episode, Lee sheds a light on what it means to be a father with M.E, diagnosed over 20 years ago at a very young age. 

We hope you enjoy this episode.

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 to challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.

For more info - http://www.silentelephantproject.org/