Best Andy Dovey Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 22 - Memory Milk Gift Initiative, One Year On with Milk Bank at Chester, Liverpool Women's Hospital Neonatal Team, Forget Me Not Children's Hospice and Mum, Rowen Emmett-O'Toole 1:26:40

1y ago1:26:40

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For this month's really special episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we return a year on to the subject that gained huge interest last year both in the UK and as far as Uganda, Europe and America, with Memory Milk Gift Initiative, Bereavement Lead and now Our Sam Trustee, Laura Atherton, who Co-Hosts this episode with Founder and…

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Episode 21 - Workplace support through and following pregnancy and baby loss with Vicki Robinson, The Miscarriage Association and Clare Campion, Manchester Metropolitan University 1:55:22

1y ago1:55:22

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we are talking about workplace support through and following pregnancy and baby loss and how we support employers to improve this. Hosted by Founder and CEO Philippa Davies, for this episode we are joined by Vicki Robinson, from The Miscarriage Association to talk about their …

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Episode 20 - Mother's Day....One of those days - with mum, Katie Frain and Tommy's Midwifery Manager Amina Hatia 1:50:32

1+ y ago1:50:32

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we are talking about Mother's Day and those days that can prove incredibly difficult for anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss or death. Hosted by Founder and CEO Philippa Davies, and for the first time Co-Hosted by Laura Atherton, Our Sam trustee, and Bereavement Lead for…

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Episode 19 Part 3 - Spiritual support at Christmas following pregnancy and baby loss with Chaplain Revd Andy Dovey 21:10

1+ y ago21:10

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we are talking about the challenges that Christmas can hold for anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss, guidance and support available, and coping strategies that might help. In part 3, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, talks to award winning Chaplain at Croydon NHS…

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Episode 19 Part 2 - Navigating Christmas following pregnancy and baby loss - Parents' Voices 1:17:01

1+ y ago1:17:01

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we are talking about the challenges that Christmas can hold for anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss, guidance and support available, and coping strategies that might help. In part 2, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, talks to parents Nadia Leake and Peter Byrom a…

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Episode 19 Part 1 - Navigating Christmas following pregnancy and baby loss - Guidance and specialist support with the Twins Trust Bereavement Team, The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust and SOFT UK 54:54

1+ y ago54:54

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we are talking about the challenges that Christmas can hold for anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss, guidance and support available, and coping strategies that might help. In part 1, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, talks to Sharon Darke, Bereavement Support Coo…

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Episode 18 Part 3 - Discussing best practice with Supporting Healthcare Professionals who support Parents and families affected by baby loss, with Anne-Marie Carroll, Director of Nursing at LauraLynn ... 1:02:11

1+ y ago1:02:11

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Alex Mancini, National Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative Care. In part 3 of this special focus episode, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, talks to Anne-Marie Carroll, Director of Nursing at LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, based in Dubli…

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Episode 18 Part 4 - Improving support for Healthcare Professionals to improve support for Parents and families affected by pregnancy and baby loss, with Jane Scott, Senior Bereavement Midwife and Alex ... 1:10:07

1+ y ago1:10:07

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Alex Mancini, National Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative Care. In the final part, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, sums up with Jane Scott, Senior Bereavement Midwife and Coordinator of The National Bereavement Midwife Forum, and Alex Mancini, …

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Episode 18 Part 1 - Supporting Healthcare Professionals to support Parents and families affected by pregnancy and baby loss, with Alex Mancini, National Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative Care and Jane ... 1:10:40

1+ y ago1:10:40

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Alex Mancini, National Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative Care. In part 1, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, introduces the subject of The Importance of Supporting Healthcare Professionals Who Support Parents and Families affected by pregnancy an…

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Episode 18 Part 2 - Supporting Healthcare Professionals to support Parents and families affected by pregnancy and baby loss, with Bob McGurrell Chief Exec, 4Louis (The charity perspective) 36:56

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Alex Mancini, National Lead Nurse for Neonatal Palliative Care. In part 2 of this special focus episode, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies, talks to Bob McGurrell, Chief Executive of National Baby Loss Charity, 4Louis, about why this subject is so…

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Episode 17 Part 1 - Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR) in partnership with ARC - Introducing TFMR with ARC, and Professor Caroline Lafarge talking about her research to help women and families find ... 47:12

2y ago47:12

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with national charity ARC (Antenatal Resources and Choices) to discuss the difficult subject of Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR). This month we have Our Sam Independent Expert Advisory Panel member, and Neonatologist at Newcastle NHS Trust, Professor Ni…

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Episode 17 Part 3 - Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR) in partnership with ARC - TFMR, ARC and support for women, families and professionals with ARC Chief Executive Jane Fisher 39:55

2y ago39:55

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with national charity ARC (Antenatal Resources and Choices) to discuss the difficult subject of Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR). This month we have Our Sam Independent Expert Advisory Panel member, and Neonatologist at Newcastle NHS Trust, Professor Ni…

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Episode 17 Part 2 - Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR) in partnership with ARC - Personal experiences with Hayley Manning and Laura Gray 51:34

2y ago51:34

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with national charity ARC (Antenatal Resources and Choices) to discuss the difficult subject of Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR). This month we have Our Sam Independent Expert Advisory Panel member, and Neonatologist at Newcastle NHS Trust, Professor Ni…

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Episode 16 Part 2 - The Butterfly Project - Special Focus on The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies with bereaved Mums Millie Cann, Kate Polley and Nadia Leake 2:08:43

2y ago2:08:43

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Professor Nick Embleton and The Butterfly Project to talk about 'The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies'. Nick is Professor of Neonatal Medicine at Newcastle University, Consultant Neonatal Paediatrician at Newcastle NHS Trust, and Co-Developer of …

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Episode 16 Part 3 - The Butterfly Project - Special Focus on The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies with bereaved siblings Sophie Proud and Louise 53:56

2y ago53:56

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Professor Nick Embleton and The Butterfly Project to talk about 'The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies'. Nick is Professor of Neonatal Medicine at Newcastle University, Consultant Neonatal Paediatrician at Newcastle NHS Trust, and Co-Founder of Th…

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Episode 16 Part 1 - The Butterfly Project podcast - Special Focus on The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies with Nick Embleton, Professor of Neonatal Medicine, and Consultant Neonatologist from Newcastle ... 46:32

2y ago46:32

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Professor Nick Embleton and The Butterfly Project to talk about 'The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies'. Nick is Professor of Neonatal Medicine at Newcastle University, Consultant Neonatal Paediatrician at Newcastle NHS Trust, and Co-Founder of Th…

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Episode 16 Part 4 - The Butterfly Project - Special Focus on The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies with Prof. Judith Rankin (Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University) and Sharon Darke ... 1:01:34

2y ago1:01:34

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Professor Nick Embleton and The Butterfly Project to talk about 'The loss of babies from multiple pregnancies'. Nick is Professor of Neonatal Medicine at Newcastle University, Consultant Neonatal Paediatrician at Newcastle NHS Trust, and Co-Founder of Th…

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Episode 15 Part 4 - Special Focus on Trisomy 13 (Patau's syndrome) and Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome) with Shaun Dowdall, Operations Manager for SOFT UK 35:14

2y ago35:14

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with SOFT UK, to focus on Trisomy conditions in babies, specifically Trisomy 13, known as Patau's syndrome, and Trisomy 18, known as Edwards' syndrome. In the final part of this special focus episode, Philippa talks to Shaun Dowdall, Operations Manager for SO…

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Episode 15 Part 3 - Special Focus on Trisomy 13 (Patau's syndrome) and Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome) with Mum, and author, Serena Pascall, about her experience with Trisomy 13 44:38

2y ago44:38

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with SOFT UK, to focus on Trisomy conditions in babies, specifically Trisomy 13, known as Patau's syndrome, and Trisomy 18, known as Edwards' syndrome. In the third part of this special focus episode, Philippa talks to Mum, and author, Serena Pascall, about h…

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Episode 15 Part 2 - Special Focus on Trisomy 13 (Patau's syndrome) and Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome) with Professor Nick Embleton, Professor of Neonatal Medicine (Newcastle University) Consultant Neonatal ... 50:28

2y ago50:28

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with SOFT UK, to focus on Trisomy conditions in babies, specifically Trisomy 13, known as Patau's syndrome, and Trisomy 18, known as Edwards' syndrome. In the second part of this special focus episode, Philippa talks to Professor Nick Embleton, Professor of N…

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Episode 15 Part 1 - Special Focus on Trisomy 13 (Patau's syndrome) and Trisomy 18 (Edward's syndrome) with Dr Nora Shannon, Consultant Clinical Geneticist at Nottingham University Hospital and Professional ... 26:33

2y ago26:33

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with SOFT UK, to focus on Trisomy conditions in babies, specifically Trisomy 13, known as Patau's syndrome, and Trisomy 18, known as Edwards' syndrome. In the first part of this special focus episode, Philippa talks to Dr Nora Shannon, Consultant Clinical Gen…

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Episode 14 Part 4 - Special Focus on Lactation and Milk Donation after the loss of a baby with Professor Nick Embleton, Professor of Neonatal Medicine (Newcastle University) Consultant Neonatal Paediatrician ... 56:52

2y ago56:52

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Memory Milk Gift, based at Chester Milk Bank, to focus on the important subject of Lactation and Milk Donation following the loss of a baby in later pregnancy or early life. In the fourth and final part of this special focus episode, Philippa talks to Ni…

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Episode 14 Part 2 - Special Focus on Lactation and Milk Donation after the loss of a baby with Laura Atherton, Bereavement Lead for the Memory Milk Gift Initiative and Coordinator for Chester Milk Bank ... 37:02

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Memory Milk Gift, based at Chester Milk Bank, to focus on the important subject of Lactation and Milk Donation following the loss of a baby in later pregnancy or early life. In the second part of this special focus episode, Philippa talks to Laura Athert…

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Episode 14 Part 1 - Special Focus on Lactation and Milk Donation after the loss of a baby with Sharon Breward MBE QN, IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Infant Feeding Co-ordinator for BCUHB and Chair of The ... 40:42

2y ago40:42

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Memory Milk Gift, based at Chester Milk Bank, to focus on the important subject of Lactation and Milk Donation following the loss of a baby in later pregnancy or early life. In the first part of this special focus episode, Philippa talks to Sharon Brewar…

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Episode 14 Part 3 - Special Focus on Lactation and Milk Donation after the loss of a baby with milk donors Abby Blackmore, Amy Younger and Holly Snook 43:21

2y ago43:21

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Memory Milk Gift, based at Chester Milk Bank, to focus on the important subject of Lactation and Milk Donation following the loss of a baby in later pregnancy or early life. In the third part of this special focus episode, Philippa talks to three mums, A…

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Episode 13 Part 1 - Special Focus on Molar pregnancy with Hemant Maraj, Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Our Sam trustee 35:16

2y ago35:16

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Sheffield Trophoblastic Disease Centre, based at Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield, to focus on the important subject of 'Molar Pregnancy' or Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. Sheffield is one of 2 NHS centres providing treatment and support for women f…

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Episode 13 Part 3 - Special focus on Molar pregnancy with Hannah Foster 55:41

2y ago55:41

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Sheffield Trophoblastic Disease Centre, based at Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield, to focus on the important subject of 'Molar Pregnancy' or Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. Sheffield is one of 2 NHS centres providing treatment and support for women f…

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Episode 13 Part 2 - Special Focus on Molar Pregnancy with Kam Singh, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, Sheffield Trophoblastic Disease Centre 34:11

2y ago34:11

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For this month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, we have partnered with Sheffield Trophoblastic Disease Centre, based at Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield, to focus on the important subject of 'Molar Pregnancy' or Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. Sheffield is one of 2 NHS centres providing treatment and support for women f…

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13. Cheating The Polygraph 10:52

2y ago10:52

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This episode examines my history with denial, it’s sources and how this affected me post-brain injury until I met with a clinical neuropsychologist ( https://www.mindsongrowth.com ). # stroke #strokesurvivor #psychologist #denial #recovery #braininjury Support the Show.By Andy Dovey

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12. Driven To Tears 11:41

2y ago11:41

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In this episode I look at what it's like in the immediate aftermath of suffering a brain injury. How do you cope with immediately transitioning from Full Health to Meagre Health? What’s the impact physically and emotionally? How do you process the enormity of what's happened? And I talk about my first ‘defining moment’ in recovery. Support the Show…

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11. I Don't Remember 13:59

2+ y ago13:59

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One of the common effects of brain injury is that of loss of memory. But what if you don’t remember that you have a bad memory? In this episode, I take an amusing look at one particular instance from my own experience!! Please support the show by buying me a coffee – all profits go to the brain injury charity SameYou. The link is below. Support the…

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10. Us And Them 6:32

2+ y ago6:32

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In this episode, I look at FAST v BEFAST including a study that was carried out in the US that looked at the potential effect of adding Balance and Eyes to the FAST mnemonic to create BEFAST. The results were surprising. Please support the show by buying me a coffee – all profits go to the brain injury charity SameYou. The link is below. Support th…

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9. Tomorrow Never Knows 15:24

2+ y ago15:24

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An amusing look at neuro fatigue and my experiences of it, along with tips about how I got better at managing it. Please support the show by buying me a coffee – all profits go to the brain injury charity SameYou. The link is below. Support the Show.By Andy Dovey

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8. There's No Such Thing as Magic 6:56

2+ y ago6:56

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I look at the mindset needed in order to make good improvements after brain injury and what this takes for the individual - what we put in is what we get out! Please support the show by buying me a coffee – all profits go to the brain injury charity SameYou. The link is below. Support the Show.By Andy Dovey

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7. Smelling The Coffee 15:19

2+ y ago15:19

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In this episode, I explore the benefits of having suffered a brain injury - yes, there are some if you look hard enough - and how I have been changed by my stroke and brain surgery. Please support the show by buying me a coffee – all profits go to the brain injury charity SameYou. The link is below. Support the Show.…

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6. The Power Of Your Mind 18:40

2+ y ago18:40

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Based on my own empirical experience with monitoring my blood pressure, I explore how what we think affects our health, and the enormous implication of this for recovery from brain injury. Please support the show by buying me a coffee – all profits go to the brain injury charity SameYou. The link is below. Support the Show.…

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5. What About Emotional Rehabilitation? 13:57

2+ y ago13:57

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In brain injury world, we hear a great deal about rehabilitation and recovery but the emphasis is very firmly on the physical side. We rarely (if ever) hear about the emotional effects of brain injury, so why is emotional rehab often ignored? And what is it anyway? Please support the show by buying me a coffee – all profits go to the brain injury c…

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4. Neuroplasticity Explained - It's Learning, Really! 14:31

2+ y ago14:31

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In this episode I look at Neuroplasticity, what it actually is and what it means for us brain injury survivors. It's a bit of a buzz word in neuroscience, so I try to demystify it and equate it to 'learning'. Please support the show by buying me a coffee – all profits go to the brain injury charity SameYou. The link is below. Support the Show.…

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3. Why 'Recovery' Is Boring! 17:47

2+ y ago17:47

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In this episode I look at why making improvements after brain injury is boring. because it's about making many, many repetitive movements or exercises, which many people struggle to motivate themselves to do. In his book 'Stronger After Stroke' author Peter Levine says that, in his 25 years of experience in working with brain injury survivors, the …

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2. What Is Meant By 'Recovery'? 20:27

2+ y ago20:27

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In this episode, I look at the meaning of the word 'recovery' in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation, and what us survivors can expect as we try to reclaim our lives. Is full recovery possible? And, if so, what does this mean? If it isn't possible, then what can I expect? How long will it take? These are all questions new survivors ask and under…

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1. Stroke 101 12:49

2+ y ago12:49

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In this episode, I explain about the different types of stroke and the physical and mental affects of stroke. This is an ideal listen for new stroke survivors and their families in order to fully understand what they're dealing with. Please support the show by buying me a coffee – all profits go to the brain injury charity SameYou. The link is belo…

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Episode 12 Part 1 - Special Focus on Ectopic Pregnancy with Hemant Maraj, Our Sam trustee 46:44

2+ y ago46:44

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In the first part of this special focus episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, discussing the important subject of Ectopic pregnancy, Philippa talks to Our Sam trustee, Clinical Lead for Women’s Services at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, and Senior Clin…

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Episode 12 Part 2 - Special Focus on Ectopic Pregnancy with Kerri Stedman, Social Media Coordinator of The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust 42:38

2+ y ago42:38

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This month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series is focusing on the important subject of 'Ectopic Pregnancy'. In part 2 of this special episode, Philippa Davies , Founder and CEO of Our Sam talks to Kerri Stedman, Social Media Coordinator for The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust. Kerri herself has been affected by Ectopic pregnancy, and t…

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Episode 12 Part 3 - Special Focus on Ectopic Pregnancy with Munira Oza, Director of The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust 1:08:43

2+ y ago1:08:43

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This month's episode of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series is focusing on the important subject of 'Ectopic Pregnancy'. In part 3 of this special episode, Philippa Davies , Founder and CEO of Our Sam talks to Munira Oza, Director of The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust about the psychological effects, and support needs of people affected by Ectopic…

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Episode 9 - Bereaved parents and families with mum, Lin Barker 1:55:06

2+ y ago1:55:06

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In Episode 9 of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, Philippa Davies, Founder and CEO discusses very openly and honestly about Lin's experiences, the human side of IVF, and the real truth about being childless, not by choice. Philippa and Lin share their experiences, the sides of IVF and being childless that are not discussed. Whilst this p…

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Episode 10 - Our Sam Talking out Loud - 'Being a Chaplain' 59:56

2+ y ago59:56

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In Episode 10 of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, Our Sam Founder and CEO, Philippa Davies talks to Reverend Andrew Dovey, Chaplain within the Croydon University Hospital Chaplaincy team, about what it means to be a Chaplain, the importance of his role with baby loss, supporting a multi-faith society and the work they have done as a tea…

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Episode 11 - Our Sam Talking out Loud - Spotlight on support organisation 4Louis 1:24:48

2+ y ago1:24:48

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In episode 11 of Our Sam Talking out Loud, Founder, Philippa Davies, talks in-depth with Bob McGurrell from 4Louis, the Sunderland based family charity, legacy of Bob's grandson Louis. Bob talks openly about Louis and the effect of losing him on the whole family, as well as 4Louis as a charity, and the support they provide nationally to bereaved pa…

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Episode 8 - Professionals - Being a Bereavement Counsellor with Jane Gibbins, Lead Counsellor, Hope House / Ty Gobaith Children's Hospice 1:17:05

2+ y ago1:17:05

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In Episode 8 Philippa Davies, Founder of Our Sam has a very special conversation with a Bereavement Counsellor, her Bereavement Counsellor, Jane Gibbins, Lead Counsellor for North and Mid Wales at Hope House / Ty Gobaith Children's Hospice https://www.hopehouse.org.uk. They talk through the process of counselling for bereavement, how to find a Bere…

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Episode 7 - Bereaved Parents and Families with mum, Laura Mason 40:24

2+ y ago40:24

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In episode 7 of the Our Sam Talking out Loud podcast series, Our Sam Founder, Philippa Davies talks to Laura Mason about her son Oliver and provides incredible words of wisdom for other bereaved parents affected by baby loss about coping at Christmas. Also Laura provides great advice for people who are wanting to support loved ones affected by baby…

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Episode 6 - Bereaved Parents and Families at Christmas with Andy Rooke (#CharliesSnowman) 1:00:12

2+ y ago1:00:12

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In Episode 6 of Our Sam Talking out Loud, Founder of Our Sam, Philippa Davies will be talking to bereaved dad Andy Rooke, about his sons Charlie and Thomas, his project Charlie's Snowman, and bereaved parents coping at Christmas time. This podcast is supported by a blog written by Andy, that also contains all the details of his fundraising campaign…

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