The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Presenter
Hirschsprung’s disease affects 1 in 5000 babies in the UK, and affects the large bowel, where the ganglion cells do not form properly. The aim of these episodes is to showcase the incredible people, diagnosed with this condition, that have not let in stand in their way.
The Hirschsprung’s show aims to bring you some of the leading lights in Hirschsprung’s awareness – including models, actors and professional sportspeople, they will tell there amazing stories and highlight some of the outstanding achievements along the way.
Episodes
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Olympic gold medallist Duncan Armstrong joins me for our 100th episode to discuss Hirschsprung’s, his family connection, childhood coping and the mindset and emotions behind his legendary Olympic victory.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Jess Harris shares (Pt 1) her remarkable journey, covering Hirschsprung’s, Diversion Colitis, Vertigo, Complex PTSD, Autism, Bipolar Disorder and Tourette’s - a powerful story of resilience continuing in part two.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Courtney was misdiagnosed with encopresis instead of Hirschsprung’s, facing medical gaslighting before a life-saving stoma surgery. Hear her journey of resilience, self-advocacy and raising Hirschsprung’s awareness.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Donn Broughton and I discuss PGD (Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis) and how she and her husband used it to have a child free of genetic Hirschsprung’s, preventing the condition from being passed on in their family line.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Sydney Foland shares her journey with 17-month-old daughter Loretta, who’s thriving after a tough start that included hospital stays for enterocolitis and a perforated intestine - an eventful year and a half for the family.
The Hirschsprung’s Hour
Ollie returns to the pod to talk about a few important subjects as well as an update on his life since we last spoke a few months ago.
