Inside Out with Zoe Wright; Journey to Fitness Model Artwork

Inside Out by Amber

I'd like to introduce you to Inside Out by Amber. It's where I have the pleasure of uncovering life when something like q chronic illness is thrown into the mix with a variety of guests. As someone with experience of living with chronic, invisible illness and a permanent stoma, as if living some of these things isn't stigmatised enough at times, many topic areas and questions to do with normal daily living are often unspoken of or, difficult to resonate with sometimes making things feel even more confusing, overwhelming and isolating. Not just for those of us going through whatever it may be but, for those around us too. Everybody, should feel empowered, included and represented through the information and sources available to them. So, throughout this podcast, I get to delve into some really interesting topic areas to do with life when something like a stoma, bowel condition or, wider disability / illness are thrown into the mix through having conversations with some pretty fascinating people; from patients, to partners and athletes to healthcare professionals - I can't wait to share them with you! Whether you're a patient, a loved one or simply here to learn and find out more, I'd like to welcome you to this podcast as a little safe space where you're all invited. As the saying goes, there really is no such thing as a stupid question and in fact here, no question, thought or topic is off limits. I hope the podcast brings you a little bit of joy, insight or helps in some way shape or form whether thats by answering an unmet question or by helping you feel less alone. Be sure not to miss an episode and subscribe to the podcast as well as follow on socials to keep up to date and get involved @insideoutbyamber

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Inside Out with Zoe Wright; Journey to Fitness Model

June 07, 2020 • Season 1 • Episode 2

In this episode I chat to the wonderful Zoe Wright about all parts of her journey and life with IBD from stoma surgery to stepping on stage in a bikini as a fitness model as well as her more recent surgeries to reverse her stoma and what might be a shift in focus for her in moving forward.

*Since Zoe and I recorded this episode, there has been an article in the news with regards to a patient’s right to die over living with a stoma. My thoughts go out to that particular man and his family as well as anybody who is feeling similarly. Although I always aim to show a full and happy life with a stoma, there’s no doubt that there are challenging times and it's important that we don’t shy away from discussing these too for a number of reasons. So, I wanted to warn that although this episode is mostly upbeat, we discuss our journeys which inevitably entail some more difficult times and trickier discussions. As always, I feel like these are important conversations to be had and to share and think they will be helpful for the most part. But, if these are conversations that you feel you might find triggering or unsettling then I advise that you maybe skip the episode however, please do remember that as cliché as it sounds, you are not alone and its always important to speak to someone.

Zoe's channels;
Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/zoeywrightfitness/ Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/Zoeywrightfitness

Another big thanks to Pelican & Respond Healthcare for sponsoring this episode. You can find out more about them here; https://www.pelicanhealthcare.co.uk/ // https://www.respond.co.uk/

For any further advice or support, please contact your healthcare professional(s) or, see to one of these wonderful charities;

Crohn’s & Colitis UK;

https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/

Ileostomy & internal Pouch Association;

https://iasupport.org/

Colostomy UK;

http://www.colostomyuk.org/

BowelCancer UK;

https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/

Be sure not to miss an episode and subscribe to the podcast as well as follow on socials to keep up to date and get involved @insideoutbyamber

*All music paid for via EpidemicSound subscription*