Aasima, a post graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University, talks about her life living with Vitiligo from a very young age and also shares her research on Vitiligo. More information about Aasima's research findings can be found via her Instagram page @PositiveLiving_23.

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/

Joti Gata-Aura is a British-Asian presenter & influencer and is a Vitiligo Ambassador, who has come to share her story of what living with vitiligo is like and how to stand confident with this condition. She is also the founder of www.positivelydiverse.co.uk . Definitely a breath of fresh air to see how motivated she is and we cannot wait for you to hear her story.

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. 

In this episode, the Freshrb team which consists of Kondwani, Lucy, Sarah and Babz have a sit down to candidly review all the 'Getting to know ME podcasts' so far.

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/

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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.

In this final episode with Cody, we delve deeper into how she uses art as a support system, the love she has for her daughter and how M.E has kept her grounded but also allowed her to grow as a person.

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.

Today we hear from Charlie, founder of M.E & Me website and organiser for Millions Missing Leeds. After being diagnosed at a young age, Charlie is passionate about fighting for those with M.E to be heard.

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/

Honey is very passionate about using art and filmmaking as a therapeutic medium. Honey has collaborated and worked with us for over 2 years now, delivering Silent Elephant Project Short Film and Documentary workshops. Today she shares what it's like living with Severe Asthma, navigating Covid-19 pandemic and tips on managing day to day whilst living a fulfilled life.

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.

Today's episode features Cody from the USA. Cody shares her diagnosis journey of M.E, her experiences of giving birth and being a parent. [This is the first part of a two part episode with Cody]

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 episode, Mr. Babz (CEO of Freshrb) and Kondwani (Director of Freshrb) tell their stories on having their first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Mr. Babz had the AstraZeneca and Kondwani had the Pfizer. They speak about their journeys to having the vaccines, their doubts prior to having it, the research they did and the side effects they faced.

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.

In this episode, we hear from Shirley on how she manages to live with M.E and the importance of family support. Shirley also shares coping strategies such as the Spoon Theory, her passion for volunteering and love for Glastonbury music festival.

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/

During #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek 2021, we spoke to 29-year-old Manchester photographer @GeorgieGlassPhoto about living with and recovering from an eating disorder and body dysmorphia. Speaking about her journey through diagnosis in her twenties, Georgie is now trying to un-stigmatise the disorder using her experience positively, as a trained Mental Health First Aider and raising awareness for mental well-being on social media.

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