Beyond the Pouch

About Beyond the Pouch

Beyond the Pouch is a podcast series brought to you by Respond and Eakin Healthcare, where your hosts, Ant and Rachel, dive into the world of ostomy through open and honest conversations, including the lives of many inspirational ostomates – so you can get to know them – Beyond the Pouch. Content disclaimer The views, opinions and experiences expressed in this podcast are the speaker’s own and should not be taken as clinical advice. Please contact your local stoma care nurse for advice and support.

Publisher

Respond & Eakin Healthcare

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jul 2023

Latest episode

27 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Claire on Weightlifting & Exercise after Stoma Surgery | Beyond the Pouch S3 EP5

   Can you get back to exercise after stoma surgery? And can you really lift weights with a stoma? In this episode of Beyond the Pouch, Claire (@clairecorrigan.fitness) joins us for an honest conversation about fitness, weightlifting, body confidence and getting active again after surgery. We talk about Claire’s journey from diagnosis and stoma surgery to returning to the gym, rebuilding confidence and learning to trust her body again. We bust the myth that having a stoma means you can’t...

2. 

   23 Jul 2026

   Omma on Culture, Faith & Life with a Stoma | Beyond the Pouch S3 EP4

   Can culture and community shape the way we experience life with a stoma? How do you navigate cultural expectations, faith, and conversations around illness? And what does Ramadan look like when you’re living with a stoma? In this episode, Omma (@ostomateforlife) joins us for an honest conversation about culture, faith and living with a stoma. We talk about observing Ramadan with a stoma, making personal decisions around fasting, navigating religious expectations alongside medica...

3. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Sophie on Travelling, Hiking & Exploring with a Stoma | Beyond the Pouch S3 EP3

   Can you fly with a stoma? How do you prepare for travelling abroad? And what happens if things don’t go to plan? In this episode, Sophie (@monastoma_and_me) joins us for an honest conversation about travelling, hiking, and navigating new experiences while living with a stoma. From packing supplies and getting through airport security to managing leaks, unfamiliar food, and limited facilities, she shares tips and advice from her own experiences. We also get into the realities of outdoor advent...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

91,946

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

10

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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