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Let's Talk About Sickle Cell
by Sickle Cell Podcast
Let's Talk about Sickle Cell is a UK based podcast, providing an opportunity for open, honest and educational conversations about sickle cell. Join Jenica Leah on this journey as she shares conversations with celebrities, politicians, doctors, sickle cell warriors and members of the community all with their own unique perspective to share.The conversation starts here!Powered by @myfriendjenintlEdited and Produced by @resetrebelproductions.
Episodes
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19. Lets Talk About Sickle Cell with Tionne Watkins
In this episode of 'Let's Talk About Sickle Cell' we're joined by the one and only Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins from the worlds biggest selling girl group of all time TLC. Tionne sheres her first hand experience of sickle cell from being diagnosed to how she has managed the condition throughout her...
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18. Lets Talk About Sickle Cell with Hugh Quarshie
In this episode of 'Let's Talk About Sickle Cell,' we're joined by actor and director Hugh Quarshie who shares his connection and understanding of sickle cell. Remember to share this episode to help raise awareness during September; Sickle Cell Awareness Month!
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17. Let's Talk About Sickle Cell with Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
In this episode of 'Let's Talk About Sickle Cell,' we're joined by British Journalist and author Yasmin Alibhai-Brown who shares her knowledge and connection with sickle cell as well as her strong views about the lack of awareness. Remember to share this episode to help raise awareness during...
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16. Let's Talk About Sickle Cell with Reggie Yates
In this episode of 'Let's Talk About Sickle Cell,' we're joined by the talented Reggie Yates—filmmaker, presenter, and actor. Reggie opens up about his experience living with the sickle cell trait, his first encounter of sickle cell and if our community do enough to support the sickle cell...
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15. Let's Talk About Sickle Cell with Jen's Friends
In this episode Jenica speaks to 4 of her close friends; Sephuine, Halicia, Tereena and Chantel about what it's like to be besties with someone who has sickle cell. They share what they know about sickle cell and how they support Jen, as well as giving advice on how others can support their…
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14. Sickle Cell Hot Topic: Complications
Although pain is a common complication of sickle cell, there are so many more complications and issues that can occur. So, in this episode we run through the whole body from head to toe and share all the complications that can be associated with sickle cell.
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13. Let's Talk About Sickle Cell with Elsa
In this special episode ahead of Mothers Day, we speak with care giver Elsa who shares her journey of finding out she carried the sickle cell trait gene during her pregnancy and having her son who was born with full blown sickle cell. We discuss the early challenges of diagnoses and how this...
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12. Sickle Cell Hot Topic: Pain Management
In this episode Maya and Jenica dive into the management of sickle cell pain. They discuss opioids and prescribed medication and how to take them effectively to sustain their impact. As well as discussing non invasive pain management methods such as reiki. Jenica also shares what she does to…
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11. Sickle Cell Hot Topic: Avascular Necrosis
In this weeks hot topic discussion, Maya and Jenica talk about one of the common complications that often occur in people living wiith sickle cell called Avascular Necrosis (AVN). They break down the direct cause of AVN, how to describe and identify the pain, and the types of surgeries that...
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10. Sickle Cell Hot Topic: Holistic Management
Conventional medicine focuses on treating the direct symptoms of sickle cell. However, the holistic approach looks at the person living with sickle cell as a whole; mind body and soul. Maya and Jenica explore this in detail from diet to mindset and Jenica shares some of her personal experiences...
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9. Let's Talk About Sickle Cell with Siliana Coelho
In this episode Jenica and Maya talk to young mum and content creator Siliana who shares her journey to motherhood with sickle cell. They touch on blood donation, crisis pain vs labour pain and navigating life as a mother living with sickle cell in this episode timed conveniently for UK Mothers Day.
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8. Sickle Cell Hot Topic: Blood
In this episode we talk about all things to do with blood and sickke cell. We discuss the difference between blood transfusions and exchanges as well as when they may be used, the benefits, side effects and the need for more blood donors to support people living with sickle cell.
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7. Let's Talk About Sickle Cell with Victoria Ekanoye
Actress and Singer Victoria Ekanoye shares her journey living with sickle cell SC and her dedication to using her voice and platform to raise awareness. She also shares her views on the lack of media attention and education surrounding the condition as well as tips on traveling and her musical...
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6. Sickle Cell Hot Topic: Hydroxycarbamide aka Hydroxyurea
Hydroxy (and its various names) is a very effective drug that can help people living with sickle cell have fewer pain crisis, fewer acute complications and better health overall. Despite all the positive research and decades of its effective usage, many patients are still very skeptical about…
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5. Let’s Talk About Sickle Cell with Florence Eshalomi MP
In this episode we continue to discuss the no one’s listening report and unavoidable deaths within sickle cell. Florence also shares her experience as a carer to her mother who lived with sickle cell.
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4. Sickle Cell Hot Topic: Pregnancy
Jenica Leah and Maya Bloomberg discuss pregnancy in our latest episode, including whether being pregnant can mean those with sickle cell are higher risk of complications giving birth. We debate C sections versus natural births the affects of hydroxy before and during pregnancy and more common...
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3. Let’s Talk About Sickle Cell with Jess Phillips MP
In this episode Jenica and Michael speak to Jess Phillips MP. Jess is a British politician serving as for MP for Birmingham Yardley since 2015. A member of the Labour Party, she was Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding from 2020 to 2023 and an officer of the APPG at the time of...
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2. Sickle Cell Hot Topic: Gene Editing
Jenica Leah and Maya Bloomberg discuss the latest in Gene Editing including what therapies are already on the market and those soon to be approved. They delve deeper into the mechanisms of the current gene-editing therapies, how they work, the positive results and also some of the risks involved....
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1. Let´s Talk About Sickle Cell with Pat McFadden MP
Welcome to the Let´s Talk About Sickle Cell podcast. Jenica Leah will be hosting this series and in parts you will hear the voice of Michael Soyannwo, who is sadly no longer with us. When we began recording this series, both hosts who have Sickle Cell, were on a mission to uncover some of the...
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Trailer
Coming up on the Let's Talk About Sickle Cell Podcast.... Join Jenica Leah as she shares conversations about sickle cell with director Reggie Yates who has the sickle cell trait, actress Victoria Ekanoye who lives with sickle cell anaemia, Tionne 'T Boz' Watkins who also lives with sickle cell…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Let's Talk about Sickle Cell is a UK based podcast, providing an opportunity for open, honest and educational conversations about sickle cell. Join Jenica Leah on this journey as she shares conversations with celebrities, politicians, doctors, sickle cell warriors and members of the community all with their own unique perspective to share.The conversation starts here!Powered by @myfriendjenintlEdited and Produced by @resetrebelproductions.
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Let's Talk about Sickle Cell is a UK based podcast, providing an opportunity for open, honest and educational conversations about sickle cell. Join Jenica Leah on this journey as she shares conversations with celebrities, politicians, doctors, sickle cell warriors and members of the community all...
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