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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.
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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.
Beyond the Pouch
Omma on Culture, Faith & Life with a Stoma | Beyond the Pouch S3 EP4
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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 medical advice, and letting go of guilt when fasting isn’t possible. Plus, we explore the importance of representation and how to handle questions or curiosity about stomas and IBD in social and cultural settings.
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Follow our hosts Ant & Rachel: @ibdlife & @gutsy.mum