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The MEN1 Mosaic
Welcome!
This podcast's mission is to raise the quality of conversation in MEN1, opening the floor to diverse, unique and much needed perspectives, each a valuable piece in this 'mosaic.'
With guest speakers encompassing patients & practitioners from all over the health-sphere, join a curious, open-minded & engaging discussion amongst a different kind of rare-disease community.
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*This page and any affiliated content is designed to educate and inform, not to provide medical or health advice. Always consult a qualified, medical professional, especially before making any changes to your diet, exercise or lifestyle.*
Episodes
56 episodes
#56 - No Boundaries, No Health – How Relationships Dictate Disease (Psychotherapist & Trauma Expert)
What if MEN1 weren't just a physical disease? - Season 2 Episode 6In this conversation, I sit down with psychotherapist and trauma expert, Benjamin Fry, to explore how unresolved emotional patte...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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#55 - Inherited Disease or Inherited Trauma? Genes Won't Explain THIS (Trauma Expert & Medical Doctor)
Could your disease be trauma, passed down through generations? - Season 2, Episode 5Today, Dr Aimie Apigian completely reshapes how I understand MEN1 and genetic disease in general. We explore the science of inherited tr...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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51:19
#54 - Exhaustion in MEN1? Bloods Won't Flag THIS (Senior CBT Therapist & VHL Patient)
If you’ve ever spiralled after a scan, Googled symptoms until 2am, or felt like no one gets how exhausting it is to be so proactive all the time, this episode is for you. (Season 2, Episode 4)Today I speak with Ed, a senior CBT th...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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41:36
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#53 - “Why You Still Don’t Feel Heard—And How to Fix It” (Private Patient Advocate & Medical Doctor)
Ever left a medical appointment feeling dismissed, judged, or totally unheard? - Season 2, Episode #53I speak with Dr Elena Borelli, a former Doctor of Medical Science turned Private Patient Advocate. She explains what’s really ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:19
#52 - “Patients Are Getting Worse, Not Better” – But Why? (UK Nurse & Carnivore Lifestyle Advocate)
"The realm of nutrition science is probably the last place you should look." Season 2, Episode 2Lucy Fabbri—UK nurse and carnivore health advocate—shares how witnessing the realities of modern healthcare pushed her to ret...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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29:56
#51 - Why Are We Treating Wellness Like A Luxury? (Reiki Master & Holistic Therapist)
"By the time you need it, it's too late. Be ahead of burnout." - Season 2, Episode 1At just 12 years old, Anna’s life was changed by acupuncture. Now a Reiki Master and holistic therapist, she shares how complementary t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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39:58
#50 - What The Food Industry Isn't Telling You (Vegan Chef & Food Company Co-Founder)
What if the food you trust most is the thing making you feel worse?In this honest and inspiring conversation, Sarah and I talk about healing chronic symptoms through food, what’s really in the products on our shelves, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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20:31
#49 - Rebuilding Who You Are When Illness Takes Everything (Self-Love Expert, Purpose Coach & Kundalini Yoga Teacher)
What happens when your life no longer feels like home?In this soft, soul-level conversation, Diwa and I explore the identity shifts that happen when illness, change, or pressure pull you away from your authentic self. We talk abou...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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27:22
#48 - This Is How Dogs Mirror Dis-ease (Animal Communicator & Energy Practitioner)
Could your dog’s behaviour—or even their health—be reflecting what’s going on inside you?In this eye-opening episode, animal communicator and energy practitioner Viviana reveals how our dogs often mirror our emotional wounds, ener...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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27:13
#47 - Pancreas Problems? How to Eat Without Fear (Yasmin Chotai de Lima, Clinical Dietician)
How do you eat well when your pancreas isn’t playing ball?Clinical dietitian, Yasmin Chotai de Lima, joins me on the MEN1 Mosaic Podcast to unpack some of the most misunderstood issues around food, digestion and low blood sugar in MEN1 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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39:10
#46 - Early Signs in the Mouth: Listen Up, MEN1 Parents (Dr Steffan Decker, Specialist Orthodontist)
What if the first signs of a child’s health issues weren’t in the blood—but in their breathing, jaw, or even sleep? I didn’t realise just how much oral health and orthodontics had clashed with my own MEN1 journey until I met Dr Steffan Decker. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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33:04
#45 - The Truth About Carbs, Cravings & Control (Christina Lile: Diabetic Health Consultant, Registered Nurse & Diabetes Patient)
What if blood sugar swings aren’t just about what you eat—but how and why you eat it? Christina Lile is a diabetic health consultant, registered nurse, and type 1 diabetic with over 40 years of lived experience. In this episode, we talk honestl...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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45:16
#44 - This Will Change How You See Chronic Disease Forever (Dr Erin Hayford: Naturopathic Doctor, Somatic Practitioner & Former Crohn's Disease Patient)
What if your chronic disease symptoms aren't just physical—but the result of a nervous system stuck in survival mode? In this deeply personal and thought-shifting conversation, I speak with Dr Erin Hayford, a naturopathic doctor and somatic pra...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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40:48
#43 - Getting MEN1 Parathyroid Surgery Right First Time (Professor Fausto Palazzo, Leading UK Endocrine Surgeon)
What does good parathyroid surgery look like for someone with MEN1? In this rare interview, leading UK endocrine surgeon Professor Fausto Palazzo shares what really matters — from timing and surgical options to what you should know before and a...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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38:36
#42 Why Fixing the Gut Changes EVERYTHING! (Dr Pinelopi Chrysikou, Functional Medicine Doctor & Lifestyle Medicine Specialist)
Could your gut be the missing piece in your MEN1 health journey? Dr. Pinelopi Chrysikou, a Functional Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Specialist, shares groundbreaking insights into the gut’s role in immunity, inflammation, hormone...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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29:37
#41 - Why Your Gut Microbiome NEEDS Fermented Foods (Janice Clyn - Food Scientist & Health Educator)
Gut health expert and food scientist Janice shares her passion for fermented foods and explains how they transform our microbiome, health, and even our food cravings. She reveals how our gut bacteria influence everything from inflammation to im...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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32:12
#40 - Is Stress Making Your Disease Worse? (Dr Gail Sharman, Functional Medicine Doctor)
How does stress affect your body, and what can you do about it? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gail Sharman, a functional medicine doctor specialising in stress and anxiety, to explore how our thoughts, emotions, and lifestyle cho...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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32:37
#39 - Can You Choose to Heal? One Woman’s Profound Experience (Scientist & Former Cancer Patient)
In this deeply moving episode of the MEN1 Mosaic Podcast, I sit down with my friend Kathryn to explore the powerful intersection of science, spirituality, and self-healing. Kathryn shares her incredible journey—from a life-changing diagnosis of...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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28:56
#38 - The Gut-Brain Connection: How Nutrition Can Shape Endocrine Health (Nutritional Psychiatrist)
Can what you eat really impact your mental and endocrine health? Dr. Pratima Singh, a consultant psychiatrist with a passion for functional medicine, joins me to uncover the powerful connection between gut health, mental well-being, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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32:36
#37 - Bloating, Cramps, Fatigue? Your Gut Might Be Screaming for Help (Yoga Teacher & Gut-Health Enthusiast)
In this episode, I sit down with my close friend Emily to dive deep into the world of gut health. Emily shares her personal journey from years of digestive discomfort, bloating, and unexplained fatigue to finally discovering what was triggering...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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21:54
#36 - Watch & Wait or Operate? A Top Surgeon Weighs In on MEN1 (Senior Endocrine Surgeon)
When is the right time for surgery in MEN1? Should you act early or wait? The decision isn’t as straightforward as it seems—and even the world’s top experts don’t always agree. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. David Scott-Coombes, a leading p...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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26:07
#35 - What Doctors Really Think About the NHS (You May Be Surprised!) [A&E Doctor & Clinical Fellow]
In this episode, I sit down with Dr Kunmi George, an A&E doctor, to uncover the realities of the UK healthcare system. We dive into:- What’s working and what’s broken inside the NHS- Why waiting times are so long and how emergen...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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23:01
#34 - Doctors Said ‘No Evidence’ – But My MS Recovery Proved Otherwise (Multiple Sclerosis Patient)
When Cesca was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2008, she was given the standard medical outlook—no known cure, disease-modifying drugs, and an uncertain future. But instead of accepting a path of inevitable decline, she took matters i...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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23:57
#33 - They Told Me I Was Just a Tired Mum… Then I Got an MEN1 Diagnosis (MEN1 Patient)
For years, Holly was exhausted—so tired she could barely get through the day. Like so many others, she was told it was just the reality of being a busy mum. But deep down, she knew something wasn’t right. When a routine blood test revealed high...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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27:56
#32 - MEN1 Symptoms or Just Life? How to Tell the Difference (Lizzie - Solo Episode)
Are your symptoms a direct result of MEN1, or could something else be at play? It’s a question so many of us face, and in this solo episode, I’m breaking it down. After more than a decade of living with MEN1, I’ve learned that not every ache, f...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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28:33