Life With a Difference

About Life With a Difference

A space to celebrate and empower individuals with visible differences. Through my work as a patient advocate I've had the privilege of meeting so many incredible people with stories that I believe we could all benefit from hearing. This podcast aims to share those stories, experiences, and journeys of those living with unique appearances. Through candid conversations and inspiring interviews, we aim to challenge stereotypes, foster understanding, increase empathy and kindness and build a community where everyone feels seen and heard. Join us as we explore topics ranging from self-acceptance and advocacy to the everyday triumphs and challenges faced by our guests. Whether you have a visible difference or simply want to learn more, you’re invited to be part of our conversation and discover the beauty in diversity. Subscribe now to help create a kinder and more inclusive world.

Publisher

Andy Collinson

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Mar 2025

Latest episode

16 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Apr 2026

   What I learned from season 3.

   In this episode, I go through some of the key takeaways from this season. I cover what I have learned from different conversations, practical advice that came up, and a few things I have been noticing through my advocacy work. This includes navigating care in a crisis, dealing with the realities of chronic conditions, and some thoughts for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals. ⸻ 00:00 Why I am doing this 02:30 Emergency care and specialist centres 05:30 Medication, pressure and ...

2. 

   25 Feb 2026

   Clinical trial participation basics with Professor Carsten Flohr

   In this episode of Life With a Difference, I’m joined by Professor Carsten Flohr, Professor of Dermatology at St John’s Institute of Dermatology, King’s College London, and Consultant Dermatologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Through my work as a patient advocate, I regularly encounter myths and misconceptions about clinical trials, from fears about being a “guinea pig” to concerns about safety, placebo, and being locked in once you start. This conversation is intended to h...

3. 

   11 Feb 2026

   An Eczema emergency pathway | Holly Lloyd

   In this episode of Life With a Difference, I’m joined by Holly Lloyd, who has lived with eczema since infancy and, over the last year, experienced a level of severity that most people simply don’t understand. Holly’s story is hard, but it’s also incredibly practical, because she shares an emergency pathway that helped her access specialist dermatology care when things became unsafe. 00:00 Intro, why Holly’s story matters 00:09 Meet Holly, lifelong eczema and how 2025 escalated 01:03 Childho...

Who has been a guest on Life With a Difference

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Amy Wilson
• Donna Collinson
• Lisa Bickerstaffe
• Jade Arthur
• Professor Sara Brown

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

38,594

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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

Quality

78

Social presence

90

YouTube

72

Engagement

0

Contact Life With a Difference

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.