Behind the Health Statistic
Behind the Health Statistic
School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University
Behind the Heath Statistic explores the human and personal perspectives of health and illness. In a society that has become increasingly exposed to statistics, this podcast aims to take the listeners attention away from the numbers and on to the people.
Sexual Health
In this episode, Ffion gives us an insight into Sexual Health and explore how we can challenge associated taboos.
Jul 7, 2023
35 min
Menopause with Carolyn Harris MP
In this episode Rebecca Ferriday talks to Carolyn Harris MP about her campaign to better educated the world about menopause and make improvements at a national level, Carolyn also talks about her own experiences of menopause. There is then a round table discussion with Rebecca, Joanne Owen and Cath Dunn (Cardiff University) about their own experiences and of how varied the menopause can be. We then conclude the episode with an interview with Jayne Forrester-Paton, an advanced menopause specialist, by Wayne Cole and Peter Smith (Cardiff University) to help them better understand and support their friends and loved ones through their menopause journey. Produced by Peter Smith and Rebecca Ferriday
Jun 9, 2023
59 min
Vitamin D
In this episode Diana De interviews Kendra-Jean Nwamadi and Dr. Sarju Patel about the importance of Vitamin D, we also hear from visitors, volunteers and organisers of the Vitamin D Grangetown awareness event. We then hear from Dr. Ricky Hellyar who interviews Beth Hellyar, a health visitor working in the Grangetown community. Thanks to Cardiff university student Zixuan Liu for her interviews with Sarju Patel and Dr Kofi.
Jun 2, 2023
42 min
Tim - Surviving Cardiac Arrest
*Warning - includes content which some people might find upsetting. In this Student/ Staff collaboration, Dr. Ricky Hellyar speaks to Tim about his experience, including physical and mental health implications. Narrated by our final year nursing student Connor, the podcast explores Tim's story and how he survived an out of hospital cardiac arrest. Produced by Peter Smith, with assistance from William O'Neill and Wayne Cole. 
Mar 10, 2023
52 min
Women's Health Series - Autism
In this Episode Lara Cowpe talks to Kat about her experience of living with Autism, her diagnosis as well as her work with the Autistic community. 
Feb 26, 2023
1 hr 20 min
Women's Health Series - Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
In this episode Lara Cowpe speaks with Kirsty about her experience of living with Hypermobility spectrum disorder.  We also her from Clare Sinton, a healthcare professional with experience of managing HSD, who shares her knowledge of the condition.
Jan 4, 2023
1 hr 4 min
PAVOT-HD - Interview with John and Carol
Dr. Katy Hamana talks to John and Carol about their shared experience of Huntington's disease and physical activity.
Dec 4, 2022
27 min
PAVOT-HD - Interview with Carly
Dr. Katy Hamana talks to Carly about her experience of Huntington's disease and physical activity.
Dec 4, 2022
20 min
PAVOT-HD - Interview with Gareth
Dr. Katy Hamana speaks to Gareth about Huntington's disease and physical activity. 
Oct 12, 2022
20 min
PAVOT-HD - Interview with Joe
Dr. Katy Hamana speaks to Joe about his experiences of Huntington's disease and physical activity.
Oct 12, 2022
18 min
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