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Straight from the Lungs

Health & Wellness Podcasts

Straight from the Lungs helps to share real stories from real people affected by Cystic Fibrosis.

Location:

United Kingdom

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Straight from the Lungs helps to share real stories from real people affected by Cystic Fibrosis.

Language:

English


Episodes

Extra Breaths 09 - Charles

8/13/2020
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you straight from the lungs of Charles. In Episode 09 of Straight from the Lungs, Charles spoke about being in lockdown and trying to stay creative despite his industry being on hold. Here’s more from him. View Transcript Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:13:13

Extra Breaths 09 - Emma

8/13/2020
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you straight from the lungs of Emma. In Episode 09 of Straight from the Lungs, Emma spoke about being in lockdown and using the time to take up running. Here’s more from her. View Transcript Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:06:08

Extra Breaths 09 - Kate

8/13/2020
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you straight from the lungs of Kate. In Episode 09 of Straight from the Lungs, Kate spoke about being in lockdown and finding it challenging to go back outside again. Here’s more from her. View Transcript Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:04:28

Extra Breaths 09 - Kirsty

8/13/2020
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you straight from the lungs of Kirsty. In Episode 09 of Straight from the Lungs, Kirsty spoke about being in lockdown with her two children with Cystic Fibrosis. Here’s more from her. View Transcript Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:12:27

Extra Breaths 09 - Siobhan

8/13/2020
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you straight from the lungs of Siobhan. In Episode 09 of Straight from the Lungs, Siobhan spoke about being in lockdown and eventually making the transition back to work. Here’s more from her. View Transcript Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:05:31

Episode 09 - Lockdown

8/11/2020
In March 2020, the world went into lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The advice for the general public was to only leave home for essential needs. However, many people with Cystic Fibrosis were told not to leave the house at all, with some being told to move home altogether. View Transcript Do you need advice about leaving home or returning to work? Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Presented and produced by William Marler. Featuring the voices of Charles, Siobhan, Craig, Emma, Kirsty, Katie, Laura, and Kate. Music by Ben Weatherill. Illustration by Vicky Neville. Thanks to Sam Lewis for his keen ear and ever-helpful advice.

Duration:00:57:41

Extra Breaths 08 - Married

5/2/2019
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Veronika and Kenny. In Episode 8 of Straight from the Lungs, Veronika told the story of catcalling a boy named Kenny on a beach and marrying him 3 months later. Here’s more from them. Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:04:44

Extra Breaths 08 - Better than Flowers

5/2/2019
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Katie. In Episode 08 of Straight from the Lungs, Katie spoke about her boyfriend Michael and how he helps manage her Cystic Fibrosis. Here’s more from her. Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:02:22

Episode 08 - Love

4/30/2019
When you find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, how do you tell them you have something as big as Cystic Fibrosis? It’s tricky enough sometimes for people that have CF to cope with everything – how is someone else going to react when they’re suddenly plunged into this scary new world? Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Presented and produced by William Marler. Recorded at Birmingham City University. Featuring the voices of Veronika and Kenny, Katie, Andy, Brittney, and Dr Helen Barr. Music by Ben Weatherill. Illustration by Vicky Neville. Thanks to Sam Lewis for his keen ear and ever-helpful advice.

Duration:00:28:04

Extra Breaths 07 - Lung Function

4/25/2019
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Fiona. In Episode 07 of Straight from the Lungs, Fiona spoke about the lung function test and how it can be used to determine the wellbeing of someone with Cystic Fibrosis. Here’s more from her. Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:04:19

Extra Breaths 07 - 1% Everyday

4/25/2019
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of George. In Episode 07 of Straight from the Lungs, George spoke about how an emergency hospital visit several years ago made him rethink his entire approach to Cystic Fibrosis. Here’s more from him. Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:07:56

Extra Breaths 07 - My First Hospital Stay

4/25/2019
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of me, William Marler. In Episode 07 of Straight from the Lungs, We spoke about how people with Cystic Fibrosis sometimes need to go into hospital for a couple of weeks to have IV antibiotics. I'm 24 and I've been in hospital 9 times, but I still remember my first every hospital stay 12 years ago. Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:08:18

Extra Breaths 07 - Hospital Stays

4/25/2019
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Dr Jayesh Bhatt. In Episode 07 of Straight from the Lungs, Dr Bhatt spoke about how a 2-week hospital stay is often necessary for people with Cystic Fibrosis Here’s more from him. Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:05:28

Episode 07 - Hospital

4/23/2019
Hospital can feel like a second home for some people with Cystic Fibrosis. We have regular check-ups that last a couple of hours, and if we’re ill it can mean staying in hospital for a couple of weeks. We have many CF teams here in the UK, each with their own specialist staff. Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Presented and produced by William Marler. Recorded at Birmingham City University. Featuring the voices of Marlene, Charles, Martine, Siobhan, Oli, Morgan, George, and the CF teams at Birmingham and Nottingham including Fiona, Andrew/Andy, Dr Jayesh Bhatt, and Dr Helen Barr. Music by Ben Weatherill. Illustration by Vicky Neville. Thanks to Sam Lewis for his keen ear and ever-helpful advice.

Duration:00:35:37

Extra Breaths 06 - Animation

4/18/2019
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Ravi and me, William Marler. In Episode 06 of Straight from the Lungs, we heard about the different jobs that people with Cystic Fibrosis have and how they manage their CF at work. I’m an animator and I’ve had the opportunity to work on some really exciting projects over the years. In Episode 06, Ravi spoke about inviting me to help create the opening sequence to the 2016 BRIT Awards. Here’s more from us. Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:11:43

Extra Breaths 06 - Acting

4/18/2019
These are Extra Breaths coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Katie. In episode 6 of Straight from the Lungs, Katie spoke about her passion for acting and how her experiences with cystic fibrosis have shaped her approach to it. Here’s more from her. Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:03:19

Extra Breaths 06 - Personal Training

4/18/2019
These are Extra Breaths, coming to you Straight from the Lungs of George. In Episode 06 of Straight from the Lungs, we heard about how some people with Cystic Fibrosis have been able to find a career they’re very excited about. George’s passion for fitness led him to become a personal trainer. Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:03:35

Extra Breaths 06 - PIP

4/18/2019
These are Extra Breaths coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Ang. In episode 6 of Straight from the Lungs, Ange spoke about Personal Independence Payment and how it can provide financial support to someone with Cystic Fibrosis in the UK. Here’s more from her. Find out more about applying for PIP on the official website. Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:07:17

Extra Breaths 06 - PIP in Court

4/18/2019
These are Extra Breaths coming to you Straight from the Lungs of Kate. In episode 6 of Straight from the Lungs, I spoke about my difficult experience applying for Personal Independence Payment. As stressful as it was, I’m very fortunate that I didn’t need to take it to court. Kate however, wasn’t so lucky. Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Duration:00:05:40

Episode 06 - Work

4/16/2019
Cystic Fibrosis is no longer considered a childhood illness. A huge step on the journey to adulthood is getting a job, and it’s a step that the majority of people with CF will be able to take. This is a big change from school or university though because everything you do now impacts not just yourself, but your colleagues, and the boss. Transcript coming soon. Stay in touch by heading over to our website and following the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Presented and produced by William Marler. Recorded at Birmingham City University. Featuring the voices of Siobhan, Beth, Morgan, Cara, Ravi, and Katie. Music by Ben Weatherill. Illustration by Vicky Neville. Thanks to Sam Lewis for his keen ear and ever-helpful advice.

Duration:00:32:12