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In episode 15, we talk to Shona about her ‘long wait for a new liver’.
Shona has been waiting for a new liver for just over 18 months now. We chat about her experiences of living with chronic pain, anxiety and dealing with her cancer diagnosis.
Shona is such a great advocate for the pre transplant community so listen on to hear about her story to transplant assessment and the great nuggets of wisdom she has to share.
Created by Eliza Bell (@transplantchatswitheliza)
Produced by Billy Tucker
Interviewee Shona Mcfadyen (@TheLiverChronicals)
In episode 14, we talk to Max about being a teenage transplantee at Royal Papworth Hospital.
We chat about what it was like to have heart failure and an LVAD machine so young, building your life back up post transplant and the aspects of mental health once your back to a ‘normal’ life.
Max is a great example of young transplant recipient who has made the most of their new organ.
Created by Eliza Bell (transplantchatswitheliza)
Produced by Tom Biddle. (@b_I_d _l)
Interviewee Max Goodwyn (@passthesaucestudio)
In episode 13 we chat to Mike about ‘The Ultimate Thank you’.
After receiving and fighting a cancer diagnosis as a young adult, mike then had a heart attack which further damaged his heart.
Leaving him with no option but to have a heart transplant. We hear from mike about his story as well as his amazing experience with his donor family and the journey he took to meet them.
Interviewed By Eliza Bell. (@transplantchatswitheliza)
Produced by Tom Biddle. (@b_I_d _l)
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to ‘Transplant chats with Eliza’. The podcast which supports patients through every phase of their transplant journey. as well as a useful guide for carers, donor families and medics.
Perhaps you’re going through the transplant process yourself or may you’re a friend or family member who wants to understand and support your loved one better. You will hear from pre- and post- transplant patients in this season, as well as Royal Papworth’s own transplant team who offer education advice and tools to support you own your own transplant journey.
My guests will offer you insights into what transplantation is all about and advice on what to expect to increase your knowledge and boost your confidence.
Each episode will focus on one guest from the transplant community with conversations to interest both pre- and post- transplant patients as well as carers, medics and donor families.
Topics covered include mental health, being on the transplant waiting; being a patient carer; what is a DCD heart; living a long-life post-transplant; the transplant games; writing to your donor family and transplant food dos and don’ts.
To be updated on new episode releases follow us on your chosen podcast provider and for even more transplant chats information, follow us on Instagram @transplantchatswitheliza.
Want to feature on the show? Contact Eliza at [email protected] .
Creator/Interviewer - Eliza Bell
Producer - Billy Tucker (@billytucker_soundengineer)