Eakin IQ
Led by clinical advisors Lucy & Marie, our Eakin IQ podcast aims to support healthcare professionals with practical knowledge, clinical insight and real-world learning.
Episodes
8 episodes
Handling Difficult Consultations | Episode 8 - Eakin IQ
In this episode of the Eakin IQ podcast, Marie McGrogan, Lucy Fitzgerald and Bronagh Starrs explore some of the behaviours that can feel challenging for healthcare professionals, including when patients appear angry, withdrawn or disengaged.
Emotional Awareness and Regulation | Episode 7 - Eakin IQ
As we move into Part 2 of the series, Marie McGrogan, Lucy Fitzgerald and Bronagh Starrs explore how nurses can support patients to better understand and manage their emotions.Together, they discuss practical strategies that can help pat...
Supporting a Child or Teen | Episode 6 - Eakin IQ
In this episode of the Eakin IQ podcast, Marie McGrogan, Lucy Fitzgerald and Bronagh Starrs explore the unique challenges children and teenagers may face while growing up with a stoma.Together, they discuss body image, independence, resi...
Carer Stress and Guilt | Episode 5 - Eakin IQ
In this episode of the Eakin IQ podcast, Marie McGrogan, Lucy Fitzgerald and Bronagh Starrs explore the emotional challenges faced by people who unexpectedly become carers for a loved one living with a stoma.Together, they discuss feelin...
Loneliness and Feeling Misunderstood | Episode 4 - Eakin IQ
Many people living with a stoma experience feelings of loneliness or feel that others don't fully understand what they're going through. In this episode, Marie McGrogan, Lucy Fitzgerald and Bronagh Starrs explore why these feelings arise and ho...
Pre-Surgery Anxiety and Coping | Episode 3 - Eakin IQ
Preparing for stoma surgery can bring many questions and worries. In this episode, Marie McGrogan, Lucy Fitzgerald and Bronagh Starrs explore ways to support mental wellbeing before surgery and prepare for the road ahead.Together, they d...
Body Image, Shame and Lifestyle Changes | Episode 2 - Eakin IQ
In this episode, Marie McGrogan, Lucy Fitzgerald and Bronagh Starrs explore the impact a stoma can have on body image, confidence and everyday life.Together, they discuss how patients can manage feelings of self-consciousness, rebuild se...
Coping After Surgery & Early Mental Health | Episode 1 - Eakin IQ
In the first episode of our new Eakin IQ podcast series, Marie McGrogan, Lucy Fitzgerald and psychotherapist Bronagh Starrs explore the emotional challenges many people face in the early weeks after stoma surgery.Together, they discuss ...