Stoma4Life

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Stoma4Life, the Bowel Cancer Awareness and Life as a Ostomate, radio show is hosted by Raphaela. She was lucky to indulge her love of travel, with thirty years working as an airline purser for one of the biggest airlines. This allowed her to visit and explore many exotic and fascinating places around the world. She had just taken early retirement to concentrate on her original career as a graphic designer and illustrator, when her personal Tsunami hit. After being misdiagnosed and not accepting the obvio

Stoma4Life, the Bowel Cancer Awareness and Life as a Ostomate, radio show and podcast is hosted by Raphaela.
Your host Raphaela, invites YOU to join her and benefit from the up-to-date knowledge of the experts she interviews. Surgeons, nurses, specialists in stoma & cancer care, IBS or Crohn’s disease sufferers, people just like her, living with a stoma. She is here to debunk myths, clear up misconceptions and help you approach the subject that so many people are afraid to talk about, in a positive manner. Listen in for a new perspective.

Episodes

Stoma4Life

Raphaela Reeb

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We spotlight The South African Society for Ostomates, co-founded by Faizal Jacobs, discussing challenges in ostomy care and empowering ostomates with resources, community, and life-changing support.

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Recovery and fitness after stoma surgery with Sarah Russell MSc - athlete, author, and advocate, empowering ostomates through tailored fitness, rehab strategies, and 30 plus years of expertise.

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Influence, visibility, and breaking stereotypes – Guest Sara Levitt is a Montreal influencer, models resilience for the Ostomy IBD community, proving visible differences don’t limit dreams.

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Guest Nathaniel Dye shares his powerful story of facing terminal Bowel cancer, advocating for urgent care at the highest level, including at 10 Downing Street, and exploring the complex issue of assisted dying.

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We’re talking rare diseases with guest Tom Richard, who shares his personal journey with Hirschsprung's disease and his mission to raise awareness as the presenter of The Hirschsprung's Hour.

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Suzanne Dorè shares her journey from cancer to advocacy, including her work on the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery guidelines committee, ensuring patient voices shape practices.

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