My Neighbour The Hero
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<p><strong>‘My Neighbour The Hero’ </strong>will feature everyday people who have survived, achieved, helped, endured, experienced and lived - the everyday heroes, the forgotten heroes, the reluctant heroes. And in turn, helping us to recognise the hero within ourselves.</p><br><p>The definition of a hero (on Wikipedia) is 'a real person who…combats adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage, or strength’. In todays world, a lot of us face some kind of adversity, and how we move through those adversities can be the difference in living a life that's free or a life that's stuck. </p><br><p>I'm Sarah Speirs, I'm a TV Producer and I’ve worked in TV for 18 years. Having seen the power that other people's stories have to make us feel seen, to inspire and connect us as humans, I think there’s no better to way to help people learn and grow, than by learning from the heroes amongst us. </p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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6/26/2024
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Recent Episodes
March 13, 2025
Chris - Kidney Donation, COVID and the Power of Language
<p><strong>6 people die every week waiting for a kidney transplant. </strong></p><br><p><strong>In this episode, I talk to Chris, who donated his kidney to his friend Steph at the height of COVID.</strong></p><br><p>This is a story of friendship, of how Chris helped his university friend, suffering from Polycystic Kidney Disease, get back to health so that she could continue to be a Mum to her daughter for a long time to come.</p><br><p>Chris tells us all about his kidney donation journey, the matching process and the pressures of having life changing surgery during COVID.</p><br><p>We discuss the different anxieties he experienced, from the fear of not being a match and being unable to save his friend, to the worry of them being in different hospitals and something happening to his kidney on the way to Steph. But we also talk about the positives of the journey, of sharing a unique experience with his friend, the benefits of having a cause and the surprising health benefits that come from kidney donation.</p><br><p>Chris also explains his need to continue raising awareness and the life changing advice given to him by a nurse about the power of language.</p><br><p>In this interview we cover:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Kidney donation, the matching process and the matching scheme.</li><li>Polycystic Kidney Disease</li><li>The emotional impact of donating a kidney</li><li>Kidney transplant surgery and the different methods used</li><li>Immunosuppressants</li><li>How people know they can donate blood but they don't know they can donate a kidney</li><li>The positives of having a cause</li><li>The power of language</li><li>What to do if you're interested in donating a kidney</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Chris for telling his story and Steph for allowing it to be told.</p><p>Thanks to Eoin Buckley for his help in organising.</p><br><p>Follow Chris here: @chrisluck89</p><br><p>If you are interested in kidney donation, please visit -</p><br><p>Donate A Kidney: <a href="https://www.donateakidney.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.donateakidney.co.uk/</a></p><p>Give A Kidney: <a href="https://www.giveakidney.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.giveakidney.org/</a></p><br><p>Location - Mill Street Studios:<a href="https://www.1millstreet.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.1millstreet.com/</a></p><br><p>Thanks to Anna Burrows and Bryher Williams for their input.</p><br><p>Please follow us at:</p><br><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/myneighbourthehero/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/myneighbourthehero/</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/myneighbourhero" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/myneighbourhero</a></p><p>Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myneighbourthehero</p><br><p>If you know of any amazing everyday heroes who you think should appear on this podcast please email <a href="mailto:myneighbourthehero@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">myneighbourthehero@gmail.com</a>.</p><br><p>CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this podcast <strong>features themes of death.</strong></p><br><p>#AreYourKidneysOK #WorldKidneyDay #KidneyHealth #OrganDonation, #KidneyDonor, #KidneyTransplant, #KidneyWarrior, #ShareYourSpare</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
October 16, 2024
Gina - Surrogacy, Friendship and Filling People's Buckets Up
<p>In today's episode, I talk to Gina, who is a surrogate, who has given birth to 3 children for parents who could not carry their own.</p><br><p>Gina tells us all about her surrogacy journey's, how she found the couple she was going to be a surrogate for and the disappointments of failed embryo transfers. Pregnancy, labour, and the feeling she got watching another couple become parents for the first time, knowing she helped to make it happen.</p><br><p>We also discuss feminism and the anti surrogacy community, and she gives us her unique take on how helping others makes you feel good.</p><br><p>She also answers one of the most common questions posed to surrogates, how is it possible to give a baby to another couples when you have given birth to it?</p><br><p>We also discussed...</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The intention agreement that needs to be in place before the embryo transfer begins </li><li>Why the surrogate and intended parents need to do a will</li><li>Belly buds and how to connect the intended parents with the baby even if they’re not carrying it</li><li>The highs and lows of embryo transfers </li><li>Feminism and the Anti surrogacy moment </li><li>Pregnancy and labour</li><li>How surrogacy is not about giving a baby away but giving the baby back to its parents</li><li>The most common misconceptions around surrogacy</li><li>Surrogacy laws and how they need to change </li><li>Hyperemesis - severe vomiting in pregnancy</li><li>How the support of Gina’s husband was so important </li><li>How there are many types of family building</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Gina Kinson for telling her story - you can follow Gina here - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gink49?igsh=MTlkejh4bWszZDFx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gink49</a></p><br><p>You can follow Fran Simmons, whose story it also is, here - https://www.instagram.com/100yearsinthemaking/</p><br><p>Gina works for 'My Surrogacy Journey' you can follow them here - https://www.instagram.com/officialmysurrogacyjourney/</p><br><p>Thanks to Dan Fanshawe and Tom Walker for the introduction.</p><br><p>Thanks to Sarah Powell, Bryher Williams and Felicity Papendieck for their input.</p><br><p>Location: NoStar Studios - https://nostars.uk</p><br><p>Please follow My Neighbour The Hero at:</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myneighbourthehero/</p><p>Twitter: https://x.com/myneighbourhero</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myneighbourthehero</p><br><p>If you know of any amazing everyday heroes who you think should appear on this podcast please email myneighbourthehero@gmail.com.</p><br><p>CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this podcast features themes of pregnancy loss.</p><br><p>#newpodcastalert #podcastseries #femalepodcasters #podcastinterviews #podcastcommunity #surrogacy</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
September 11, 2024
Ryan - Surviving The Boxing Day Tsunami
<p>In today's episode, I meet Ryan. 20 years ago, on Boxing Day, 2004, over a quarter of a million people were killed, across 14 countries in the Indian Ocean Tsunami.<strong> </strong>At 11am, when the Tsunami hit Krabbi in Thailand, Ryan was snorkelling in the sea.</p><p>Ryan will be telling his story of survival, of how a dream holiday with his girlfriend and his friends turned into his worst nightmare. We discuss what happened that day, and its aftermath. His experience of being treated in a Thai hospital which was overrun and how fellow holidaymakers and local communities kicked in to action to help.</p><p>He also tells me about the long term physical and mental effects of the Tsunami and the importance of getting help, along with what he’s learnt about people and how they can be the light in the darkest of times.</p><br><p>We talked about -</p><p><br></p><ul><li>A detailed description of what happened when the Tsunami hit and the immediate aftermath.</li><li>The terrifying experience of losing his girlfriend and friend</li><li>His injuries and the fight against bacteria that had never been seen before</li><li>His experiences in an Thai hospital that was completely overrun, the language barrier and stories of the kindness of people</li><li>Their decision to hire a speed boat rather than a long tail boat that saved lives.</li><li>His unique journey to the Bangkok hospital</li><li>The kindness of people and how people are mostly good</li><li>The importance of seeking help and allowing yourself to be supported</li><li>PTSD and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy</li><li>How nature brings peace</li><li>Survivors Guilt</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Ryan Kelly for sharing his story and Abi Kelly for making it happen.</p><br><p>Thanks to Jamie Moore and Bryher Williams for their input.</p><br><p>Location: NoStar Studios - https://nostars.uk</p><br><p>Please follow My Neighbour The Hero at:</p><br><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myneighbourthehero/</p><p>Twitter: https://x.com/myneighbourhero</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myneighbourthehero</p><br><p>If you know of any amazing everyday heroes who you think should appear on this podcast please email myneighbourthehero@gmail.com.</p><br><p>CONTENT WARNING: Please note that this podcast features themes of <strong>death and graphic descriptions of injury.</strong></p><br><p>#newpodcastalert #podcastseries #femalepodcasters #podcastinterviews #podcastcommunity #tsunami</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is My Neighbour The Hero?
<p><strong>‘My Neighbour The Hero’ </strong>will feature everyday people who have survived, achieved, helped, endured, experienced and lived - the everyday heroes, the forgotten heroes, the reluctant heroes. And in turn, helping us to recognise the hero within ourselves.</p><br><p>The definition of a hero (on Wikipedia) is 'a real person who…combats adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage, or strength’. In todays world, a lot of us face some kind of adversity, and how we move through those adversities can be the difference in living a life that's free or a life that's stuck. </p><br><p>I'm Sarah Speirs, I'm a TV Producer and I’ve worked in TV for 18 years. Having seen the power that other people's stories have to make us feel seen, to inspire and connect us as humans, I think there’s no better to way to help people learn and grow, than by learning from the heroes amongst us. </p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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