Everyday People Talking Health

Silent Elephant Project
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Raising the awareness of marginalised health conditions & themes, by giving everyday people living with life limiting health conditions a voice. Listen to this health podcast UK

  1. 6h ago

    86. Religion and Vaccines | Gift of the Jab (Episode 3)

    When it comes to vaccines, health isn't always the only consideration. How do faith, religious beliefs and personal values influence the decisions we make about our health? For some families, questions about vaccination go beyond safety and side effects. They may also have concerns about ingredients, religious teachings and whether vaccines align with their faith. In this episode of Gift of the Jab, part of the Everyday People Talking Health podcast, we bring together medical expertise and community perspectives to explore the relationship between religion, faith and vaccination. Dr Syed, GP at Parkside Surgery, shares his medical perspective, helping unpack the questions families may have about vaccines, religious beliefs and making informed health decisions. Naz Khan, community powerhouse and founder of Bike It Walk It, brings her experience working within the community, exploring the conversations, concerns and questions that matter to families. Hosted by Maleehah, this episode creates space for an open and respectful conversation about faith, health, vaccine concerns and the importance of accessing reliable information. In this episode, we explore: How religious beliefs and faith can influence attitudes towards vaccination.Why some families have questions about vaccine ingredients and religious values.How healthcare professionals can help address concerns and provide trusted information.Why listening to communities and understanding different perspectives matters.How people can make informed decisions about their health while respecting their beliefs. This conversation isn't about telling people what to believe. It's about asking questions without judgement, understanding different perspectives and building trust between healthcare professionals and communities. WATCH & LISTEN to the Gift of the Jab podcast series on Everyday People Talking Health: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/health-podcast-uk/ SHAPE THE FUTURE OF VACCINES and learn more about different types of vaccines: https://www.manchesterlco.org/gift-of-the-jab/ Powered by Manchester Local Care Organisation  Produced by Freshrb Health Media #GiftOfTheJab #VaccinesAndFaith #FaithAndHealth #SouthAsianCommunity #VaccineAwareness #CommunityTrust #HealthMisinformation #EverydayPeopleTalkingHealth

  2. 5d ago

    85. It's Not Just About You, It's About Your Family | Gift of the Jab (Episode 2)

    With so much health information circulating on social media, who do you trust when it comes to vaccines?  For many families in the South Asian community, questions about vaccines can be shaped by personal experiences, online information, family conversations and concerns about safety. So, how can we separate fact from fiction and find information we can trust? In this episode of Gift of the Jab, part of the Everyday People Talking Health podcast, we bring together medical expertise and community voices to explore vaccine confidence, social media myths and the importance of building trust. Dr Sobia, GP Partner at Conran Medical Centre, shares her medical perspective, addresses common concerns and helps unpack some of the myths about vaccines that can spread on social media. Ifraz, Manager at the Guidance Hub, brings a father's perspective and community views to the conversation, exploring why trust, reliable information and informed decisions matter when it comes to protecting our children. Hosted by Maleehah, this episode creates space for an open and honest conversation about vaccine confidence, community concerns and finding trustworthy health information. In this episode, we explore: Why some parents have questions and concerns about vaccines.How to recognise misinformation and find reliable health information.Why building trust between healthcare professionals and communities matters.How parents can make informed decisions about their children's health. This conversation is about listening without judgement, encouraging people to ask questions and strengthening trust between healthcare professionals and communities. WATCH & LISTEN to the Gift of the Jab podcast series on Everyday People Talking Health: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/health-podcast-uk/ SHAPE THE FUTURE OF VACCINES and learn more about different types of vaccines: https://www.manchesterlco.org/gift-of-the-jab/ Powered by Manchester Local Care Organisation. Produced by Freshrb Health Media #GiftOfTheJab #VaccineAwareness #SouthAsianCommunity #CommunityTrust #HealthMisinformation #VaccineConfidence #ChildrensHealth #EverydayPeopleTalkingHealth

  3. Oct 27

    84. Is Your Child Protected This Winter? | Gift of the Jab (Episode 1)

    It’s your right to ask questions about what goes into your children’s bodies. But where can you find reliable answers? For many families in the South Asian community, questions about childhood flu vaccinations can include concerns about safety, ingredients, potential side effects and whether the vaccine is really necessary. In this episode of Gift of the Jab, part of Everyday People Talking Health Podcast, we bring together medical expertise and community voices to explore the questions parents are asking about childhood flu vaccines. Dr Waqas, medical professional and social media influencer, shares his medical perspective, addresses common concerns and helps parents navigate questions about childhood flu vaccination. Rafia Batool, radio show host at All FM helps bring the conversation closer to the community, exploring the questions and concerns families may have. Hosted by Maleehah, this episode creates space for an open, informative conversation about protecting children during winter, understanding vaccine concerns and finding trustworthy health information. In this episode, we explore: Why childhood flu vaccination matters during winter.How to navigate vaccine information and misinformation on social media.Why asking questions and accessing trusted medical advice matters.How informed conversations can help families make decisions about their children's health. This conversation is about empowering parents with information, respecting their questions and strengthening trust between healthcare professionals and communities. You can also watch & listen to the Gift of the Jab podcast series on Everyday People Talking Health Podcast -  https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/health-podcast-uk/ Shape the future of vaccines and Learn more around various type of vaccines - https://www.manchesterlco.org/gift-of-the-jab/ Powered by Manchester Local Care Organisation Produced by Freshrb Health Media #GiftOfTheJab #ChildhoodVaccines #FluVaccine #SouthAsianCommunity #VaccineAwareness #ChildrensHealth #HealthMisinformation #EverydayPeopleTalkingHealth

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    Can faith and vaccines go hand in hand? #GiftOfTheJab #VaccinesAndFaith #VaccineAwareness

    Can your faith and vaccines go hand in hand? For some families, questions about vaccination aren’t only about health. They can also be about faith, ingredients, religious beliefs and whether a vaccine aligns with their values. In this episode of Gift of the Jab, we explore these important questions with Dr Syed, GP at Parkside Surgery, and Nazmeen Khan, community powerhouse and founder of Bike It Walk It. Dr Syed brings a medical perspective to the conversation, helping unpack the questions families may have about vaccines and faith. Nazmeen Khan brings her experience working within the community, exploring the real conversations, concerns and questions that families are having. Hosted by @maleehahmmr Powered by @mcrlco Produced by Freshrb Health Media This isn’t about telling people what to believe. It’s about creating space for honest conversations, understanding different perspectives and helping communities access trusted information. Podcast series coming out soon on Everyday People Talking Health. Follow the podcast for more. #GiftOfTheJab #VaccinesAndFaith #FaithAndHealth #SouthAsianCommunity #VaccineAwareness

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    Starting Honest Conversations About Vaccines. #GiftOfTheJab #CommunityTrust #VaccineAwareness

    Here is a bold question - Do you still trust vaccines? 🤔 Building trust. Challenging myths. Starting honest conversations about vaccines. In this episode of Gift of the Jab, we brought together Dr Sobia, GP Partner at Conran Medical Centre, and Ifraz, Manager at the Guidance Hub, to explore some of the questions and concerns that can shape how families think about vaccines. 👩🏽‍⚕️ Dr Sobia shares her experience as a GP, helping to address concerns and dispel some of the myths that can spread through social media. 👨🏽 Ifraz brings a father’s perspective and community views to the conversation, reflecting on the importance of trust, reliable information and making informed decisions for our children. Hosted by @maleehahmmr Podcast series coming out soon on Everyday People Talking Health, and we are calling this Gift of the Jab. Share it with a parent, carer or family member who might find it useful. Powered by @mcrlco Produced by Freshrb Health Media So tell us do you still trust vaccines? (No right or wrong answer ❤️) #GiftOfTheJab #SouthAsianCommunity #VaccineAwareness #CommunityTrust #HealthMisinformation

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    Protect Your Little Ones #GiftOfTheJab #childrenshealth #vaccineawareness

    It’s your right to ask questions about what medication goes in your children’s body. For many families in the South Asian community, questions about children’s flu vaccines can come from concerns around safety, ingredients, side effects and whether the vaccine is really necessary. In this episode of Gift of the Jab, @gamingdocmbbs Dr Waqas medical professional and social media influencer, joins Rafia Batool, radio show host at @allfmradio , to explore the facts behind the flu vaccine for children. 👨🏽‍⚕️ Dr Waqas shares trusted medical insight and answers some of the questions parents may have. 🎙️ Rafia Batool brings the conversation closer to the community, helping unpack the questions families are asking. Hosted by @maleehahmmr Rehman From protecting children during winter to understanding vaccine concerns, this is an open and informative conversation designed for the South Asian community, by voices connected to the community. Podcast series coming out soon on Everyday People Talking Health, and we are calling this Gift of the Jab. Share it with a parent, carer or family member who might find it useful. Powered by @mcrlco Produced by Freshrb Health Media #GiftOfTheJab #ChildrensHealth #SouthAsianCommunity #Spotify #VaccineAwareness

  7. Aug 31

    83. Living through the unexpected – how FND changed Liam’s life

    In this episode Kondwani speaks to Liam and shares with him how his life changed as a teenager when he was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).  This inspiring story follows Liam’s life growing up with FND, dystonia and catatonia and how he has learned to become more than his diagnosis and live life to the fullest, where possible ticking off his bucket list of visiting different locations, he would like to visit around the UK and hoping to pursue his dream of getting on a plane and leaving the country. Liam shares with us how he is currently spreading awareness about his conditions and hoping to get more recognition for support for people who live with life limiting health conditions like FND. You can follow Liam’s journey on his Instagram @liamloveslondon  We hope you enjoy this episode 😃 Do you have a health story to share? Or know someone who would be interested? We hope to connect with you @Freshrbcic or via email-  info@freshrb.com Your support helps more voices be heard through this platform. To sponsor an episode of Everyday People Talking Heath podcast , get in touch at info@freshrb.com What is SEP?Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a platform, through creative and interactive projects. ‘An elephant in the room’ is an English-language metaphorical idiom for an obvious problem no one wants to discuss, or a condition no one wants challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP.For more info - https://www.freshrb.com/health-podcast-uk  https://www.freshrb.com/silentelephantproject

  8. Jun 30

    82. Baka Bah, A Changemaker Film Producer - [Art to Heart]

    This episode 4 of  Art To Heart features Baka & Babz discussing the intersection of filmmaking, community advocacy, and health. Baka is a film producer and the Executive Director of SNE Studios, a production company focused on realism and personal storytelling. He views visual arts as a "medium of understanding" to bridge gaps in society and advocate for communities. He found escapism through film as a child and used it as a bonding tool. Baka also opens up on ADHD and Sarcoidosis, an autoimmune disease requiring lifelong medication that impacts his mental and physical energy. Follow for more stories from filmmakers, The Manchester Health Film Festival (MHeFF26) and information on how you can get involved by connecting with us on our socials media channels 🎬  https://linktr.ee/Manchesterhealthfilmfestival The Manchester Health Film Festival Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/manchesterhealthfilmfestival  #film #writer #producer #community #filmmaker #interview #Mheff24 #Mheff26 We hope you enjoy this episode 😃 Do you have a health story to share? Or know someone who would be interested? - We hope to connect with you @Freshrbcic or via email-  info@freshrb.com Your support helps more voices be heard through this platform. To sponsor an episode of Everyday People Talking Heath podcast , get in touch at info@freshrb.com What is SEP? Silent Elephant Project (SEP) gives marginalised life limiting and long-term health conditions a platform, through creative and interactive projects. ‘An elephant in the room’ is an English-language metaphorical idiom for an obvious problem no one wants to discuss, or a condition no one wants challenge. This phrase has coined the main objective of the SEP. For more info - https://www.freshrb.com/health-podcast-uk or  https://www.freshrb.com/silentelephantproject

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Raising the awareness of marginalised health conditions & themes, by giving everyday people living with life limiting health conditions a voice. Listen to this health podcast UK

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  • Creator
    Silent Elephant Project
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Silent Elephant Project
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    Everyday People Talking Health

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