Health Unplugged

Health Unplugged

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Health Unplugged episodes

  • Cerebral Palsy: A Mother's Perspective

    Today's conversation is with Guen Bradbury - the mother of a child with cerebral palsy.

    We discuss the lived experiences of Guen and her daughter, touching on the impact conditions have on the wider network of patients, We discuss how Guen has found transformative interventions to improve her daughter's health growing up, the realities of healthcare for cerebral palsy and advice for those alike.

    🔗 Find Guen on linkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/guen-bradbury-5260b5ba

    📚 Resources mentioned: The Boy Who Could Run But Not Walk: https://karenpapemd.com/the-boy-who-could-run-but-not-walk/.

    43 min
  • Type 1 Diabetes: The Patient Perspective

    Today's conversation is with Yasir, a Type 1 Diabetic who is also the founder of the online educational platform MicroPharm, and is a successful social media creator. We explore his story from diagnosis to now, delving into the challenges of management, and everything Type 1 Diabetes. Find more from Yasir below!

    LINKS TO CHECK OUT 🌎

    SOCIALS 📲:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micropharm/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@micropharm?lang=en

    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@micropharm?si=jufwdlaKCoyQzpbv

    Diabetes related YouTube videos 📹:

    https://youtu.be/kH4p-lyaypo?si=-qEsJq_Fu46if8sn

    https://youtu.be/eP6cs5eaBGw?si=v6IPihbFl-EQF0xv

    https://youtu.be/07fVumU8LC8?si=DfHYq0jrIF2BWV_O

    48 min
  • The World Through Crossed Eyes: Strabismus

    In this episode we explore my experience with an eye condition called strabismus, commonly known as a misalignment of the eyes 👀

    I tell you about the impact on my mental health, all about my surgery, and what it was like growing up with the inability to have both eyes looking in the same direction.

    Add me on Linkedin to see the before and after surgery pics: linkedin.com/in/rachel-duff03

    14 min

About Health Unplugged

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Welcome to Health Unplugged, where we explore the world of health through the lenses of patients themselves. I’m Rachel, your host, a 4th year medical student shedding light on the impact disease…