The Chronic Edge Unleashed

Send us Fan MailHello everyone and welcome to The Chronic Edge Unleashed - Behind the Edge.In this episode we are talking through your questions:What's new?What are the foundations to workplace wellbeing?How do I cope with work and multiple conditions?How to get involved?And more.If you have a question that wasn't answered, please send us some fan mail, I am hoping to do more of these in the near future.#qanda #livingwithchronicillness #workingwithautism #healthatworkSupport the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailCKD is quietly costing UK employers millions in lost productivity every year - £372 million from dialysis related absences alone, with projections heading towards £2 billion in 2033. Yet most HR wellbeing strategies still treat it as an afterthought, exposing them to legal risks, loose talent, and damaging the bottomline.In this 20 minute playbook for leaders, HR professionals and managers, we look at the numbers and actionable fixes.* The real data and UK economic burden.* Legal acts and reasonable adjustments* Low cost inclusive strategies.* Proven ROI, treating CKD employees as assets.Illness is not a burden - ignoring it is.LINKS :Kidney Research UK Economic Report - https://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Economics-of-Kidney-Disease-full-report_accessible.pdfKidney Care UK Employer's Guide to CKD - An employer's guide to chronic kidney disease | Kidney Care UKEquality Act guidance - Equality Act 2010Access to Work - Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UKListen now if you are responsible for your company's people and profits.#CKD #Workplacewellbeing #HRstrategy #ukbusiness #employeeretention #inclusiveworkplaceVisit our youtube channel and give us a follow - It's Time to Unleash your Edge: Trailer. #trailerSupport the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailIn part one you calculated your rough people-cost baseline, in part 2 we put those numbers into context against UK benchmarks, now in today's episode we learn the language your business is speaking - the language of loss.- Why these metrics matter- The eleven core metrics- How the metrics interconnect- HomeworkOnce you understand the language you are ready to move onto definitions and then diagnosis.#workplacewellness #auditing #workplacemetrics #languageoflossSupport the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailCKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) doesn't need to end your career, but silence, pride and ignorance will.Illness is manageable, but putting your head in the sand and refusing to ask for help or help yourself is the real disease.Over the course of this episode, we will discuss - * Your legal rights.* Practical tools and strategies* CKD-friendly careers* The Mental gameKidney Care UK Employee rights - https://kidneycareuk.org/get-support/free-resources/patient-information-booklets/employment-rights/ Kidney Care UK contact number - 0808 801 00 00Access to work - Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: Apply for an Access to Work grant - GOV.UKSupport the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailThe use of AI has become a hot topic, is it a benefit or a danger?As a neurodivergent, I use AI daily but understand both the risks and rewards of the technology.In this episode of Behind the Edge, I talk about my experience with AI, the benefits, but also the darkside and risks of unregulated prolonged use.Includes the impact on isolation, autism, psychosis, and businesses.#aiandautism #AI #psychosis #AIimpact #airisksRecovering from AI Addiction – Internet and Technology Addicts AnonymousSupport the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailOver 8.5 million people in the UK live with Chronic Kidney Disease - that's more than 1 in 8 of us, with the majority of working age, and many still un-diagnosed.Most workplaces treat it as a "personal health issue£ until fatigue, dialysis, or complications quietly destroy productivity, retention, and the bottom line.In this episode of Illness is not a burden, we cut through the denial to look into CKD in the Workplace:- What CKD actually is and why it's accelerating fast.- How it hammers individuals with crushing fatigue, presenteeism rates up to 50.8% in the UK, absenteeism, and long-term earnings losses of £14,700.- The brutal cost to UK employers: millions in lost productivity annually, heading to a predicted billions by 2033.- The mistakes employers make and fears that trap employees.Illness is not a burden - ignoring it is.Whether you are a leader watching talent drain away, or an employee pushing through exhaustion, this episode gives you the unfiltered truth and first steps to turn a silent killer into the competitive edge.Links: Kidney Research UK report - Kidney disease: A UK public health emergency - Kidney Research UKKidney Care UK employer guide - An employer's guide to chronic kidney disease | Kidney Care UKEquality Act Factsheet - worksheet30-equality_act_2010_factsheet.pdf#CKD #Chronickidneydisease #workplacewellbeing #ukbusiness #illnessisnotaburden Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to our second workshop session breaking down our Workplace Wellbeing Audit report - CEDAR: Helping you find hidden costs, create real gains, and unlock ROI through targeted wellbeing solutions.Last time we spoke about people cost baselines, now we are going to move into UK Benchmarks to put those numbers into context, looking at wages, sickness days, distractions, the ripple effect, and what it means to your business.Links and info:Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025 - ons.gov.ukOxford Economics - riseworks.ioTeam moral dip costs - natwestmentor.co.ukCIPD Health and Wellbeing at Work 2025 report - cipd.org1 hour 24 mins non-work interruptions - totaljobs.com / clockify.meCognexo data - peoplemanagement.co.ukCulture Amp - personneltoday.com ONS projects wage growth - standout-cv.com / recruitmint.com --If you would like to know more about our CEDAR outside of the podcast do let me know, and if you have enjoyed this episode, please share and like the show. --Next up on Illness is not a burden we move onto CKD in the Workplace (Chronic Kidney Disease)Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Chronic Edge Unleashed series Illness is not a burden we visit Endometriosis for the final time focusing on the Inclusive Endometriosis Workplace.Endometriosis impacts 1 in 10 women (around 1.5-1.6 million women in the UK workforce), costing the economy £8.2-11 BILLION annually through absenteeism, presenteeism, and turnover.Unsupported flares can tank productivity by around 65%, while supportive workplaces can flip the script on those numbers and reap the rewards.Culture thrives with educational buy-ins, fostering equity and morale, a key factor in attract top tier talent.In this episode we cover compliance, supportive opportunities and more.#thechronicedgeunleashed #endometriosis #workplacewellneing #businesssupport #HRmanagement #roi These episodes are just a small piece in a bigger more researched puzzle for your company, ensure you always do your own research as information can change.Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Behind the Edge I talk about why I have stripped away everything from my business to focus on giving away content for free via The Chronic Edge Unleashed channel.Doing the podcast is like a lifeline in a purposeless world and how inspiration can come from anywhere at any time.If you ever felt lost, then this is the episode for you.#therapy #findyourpurpose #chronicillness #Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Chronic Edge Unleashed series - Illness is not a burden, we continue to look at Endometriosis and the strategies you can use as an employee with the condition.ONS data shows that employees with endometriosis can lose between 1.9 and 15.8 hours per week in lost work hours, and can see up 15% of women facing job losses for poor symptom management and workplace support.The data is grim, but with the right tools, understanding your rights and open communication from your workplace, there are so many additional benefits you can bring to the workplace, your colleagues and yourself, proving to everyone and more so yourself that Illness is not a burden.Cover legal rights, benefits, careers, support and more.#thechronicedgeunleashed #illnessisnotaburden #endometriosis #womenintheworkplace #workplacestigma Some links:Emdometriosis UK - https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/ ACAS - https://www.acas.org.uk/Access to work - https://www.gov.uk/access-to-workClue app - https://helloclue.com/Flo app - https://flo.health/ Focus@WILL - https://www.focusatwill.com/RescueTime - https://www.rescuetime.com/Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailGetting your wellbeing strategy wrong can cost you thousands too hundreds of thousands of pounds each year in lost productivity, absenteeism, presentieesm and retention.With the hundreds, maybe thousands of wellbeing solutions on offer to you (Employers / HR Professionals), how can you make the right choice for real ROI for your company?At the Chronic Edge, we have CEDAR - our Comprehensive Edge Diagnostic Audit Report, which covers all of the areas to successfully calculate your potential losses, highlight your risk areas, and show you how to add both value and profit the right strategy can bring.Reports like this can cost thousands, but I'm going to talk you through how you can create your own for free on this channel.The Behind the Edge series is bi-weekly, and we will be alternating between the audit workshop and existing Behind the Edge content.Once you have all the information needed to craft your own report, you will have the power of your next wellbeing opportunity and discover ways to both boost productivity but improve retention and plug any hidden gaps.Watch out for our next Audit Workshop in March 2026.#WellbeingAudit #Workshop #Chronicedgeunleashed #Workplacewellbeing Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to The Chronic Edge Unleashed and part of the Illness is NOT a burden series.In this episode we will be looking at Endometriosis in the Workplace.Rather than me throwing some statistics at you (but don't worry there are still some in there), I wanted the words in this episode to be from someone with the condition and how it is impacted them in the workplace.Listen as I read Miss Q's words about her experience with Endometriosis and her thoughts about working with the condition and hopes for the future. Including: Legal Acts, reasonable adjustments, recruitment, tools, and more.Endometriosis costs the UK billions per year in lost hours, with some many women prioritising their career's over their bodies due to stigma, misunderstandings, and a lack of support and knowledge to help them improve their position and ultimately support their employer, resulting in loss of income, jobs, and their sense of self, but this doesn't have to be the norm, and with the right support, illness is not a burden.Next time on Illness is NOT a Burden we discuss the Strategies to help the Endo employee navigate the workplace.The time is now, it's Time to Unleash your Edge, with the Chronic Edge.#chronicillness #podcast #endometriosis #thechronicedge #thechronicedgeunleashed #unleashyouredge #recruitment #businesssupport #endo Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailIn this final episode of Autism in the Workplace, we look at supporting the workplace with their legalities, potential strategies and other information to help them better understand and support their autistic employees from recruitment and throughout their employment.A must listen for employers and HR professionals for your initial start into looking at what you should be considering when employing neurodivergent employees.Including: Legal Acts, reasonable adjustments, recruitment, tools, and more.Next time on Illness is NOT a Burden we will move onto a new condition.#chronicillness #podcast #autism #thechronicedge #thechronicedgeunleashed #unleashyouredge #recruitment #businesssupportSupport the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Behind the Edge, we take a short tour of Dissatisfaction and how, as business owners and HR professionals, misunderstanding this area can destroy a business from the inside out.Packed with statistics that will make your eyes water, and prompts to conduct your own research and audits into your own business, this episode is a must listen.With as little as 10% of employees loving their job, it is vital that companies look into methods of engaging and supporting their employees, before they are left behind with tens of thousands of pounds in retention costs and much more.If you ever wondered what is killing your business, this is a major issue.(Slight interruption near the end, 2 phone calls when trying to film, but that's showbiz kid).#dissatisfaction #behindtheedge #employersupport #businesssupport Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Illness is not a burden, we continue on with autism in the workplace - Looking at the strategies and tools a person with autism could use to navigate the workplace effectively.We also look at the legalities around Autism in the workplace and reasonable adjustments.We cover the roles and industries best suited.Plus so much more, all from your resident host Elliot Evans.This episode is perfect for current employees, job seekers and employers / HR professionals.So come and join me as we continue to show illness is not a burden.The time for holding back is over, now is the time to unleash your edge!Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailBehind the Edge episode one - I am not your Saviour.We've all seen the ads, follow me and I will fix everything about your life, but what they don't tell you is that one system won't fix everything, you need to pick from different sources to create your own toolkit to success to become the best version of you, how it works for you.In this talk, I'm at home talking about how (like I did) you need to save yourself and implement what you learn from various coaches, speakers and trainers to best apply it to you and your situation, coupled with a little bit of news from the EDGE.#chronicillness #podcast #motivation #thechronicedge #thechronicedgeunleashed #unleashyouredge #coachingstrategiesSupport the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the first episode of our new series: ILLNESS IS NOT A BURDEN - Autism in the Workplace.There are approx 1 MILLION people with Autism in the United Kingdom, with an expected 700,000 too another million awaiting diagnosis, from that pool of just under 2 Million people, it may be a shock but less than half a million of them are in employment, and those of them that are, may be in roles well below their capabilities.But why?This session gives a snapshot of a wider problem, with the intention to help people and companies understand the benefits of hiring an autistic individual and help those with autism unleash their self-worth and talents using real-data and practical tools.As this is launch week, we will be adding our next episode on Friday, and then moving to Tuesday weekly for Illness is not a burden.Our next episode is Navigating the workplace as an Autistic.- Please note, not all autistic people are the same, even with the same traits, our experiences differ, these sessions are taken from my personal experience as a late diagnosed person with autism and research.- If you enjoy the show, please like or share, I'd really appreciate it.Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailI'm back with a new podcast title and 2 more new shows to bring you.I'm sorry I've been away so long, those shows were great but so expensive to produce, on top of health issues, I've needed this time away to reflect and decide the best way to give what I want to give with the edge and now I believe I've found it.Listen in and hear for yourself.ElliotI'm Elliot Evans and I have the Edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailHello everyone,You didn't think we'd left you so soon did you?We are just taking a short winter break and will be back in the New Year with loads more guests to come.But until then, why not check out our YouTube channel by searching TBPlivingontheedge / The Badass Podcast Living on the Edge or follow the link here There you will find more clips, motivational videos and tips for business and badassess.We hope you have an amazing winter's break/Christmas and awesome New Year, and remember, you can be sick but still have a Badass Sick Life.See you soon,ElliotThe Chronic BadassSupport the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the The Badass Podcast - Living on the Edge!! In this episode you will meet Lee Chambers, a British Psychologist, entrepreneur, male ally and award-winning speaker.Lee is the former MD of PhenomGames and current founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing.  He was inducted as  Kavli Fellow of National Academy of Sciences in 2023, named as Marie Claire Future Shaper & induced into the Black Cultural Archives in 2022, interviewed by Vogue, The Guardian and Newsweek, and has worked with companies such as IKEA, the BBC, Linkedin, and Medical News Today.Lee's previous accolades include:Professional Service Startup of the Year - National Startup AwardsService Entrepreneur of the Year - Great British Entrepreneur AwardsExceptional Entrepreneur - Startups 100 IndexMan for Gender Balance - Rising Star Awards During our talk you will hear how Lee got started working in workplace wellbeing during the pandemic, following an illness that impacted his ability to walk and facing the barriers in terms of race and disability, to go onto be one of the most highly recognised experts in his field in such a short time. Subjects covered - Workplace Wellbeing, Menopause, race, autism, Learning Disabilities, health, fibromyalgia, arthritis, gaming, lifestyle, Lancashire, stigma, taboo, family. Please subscribe for more, we have guests booked up until August 2024 and with your support we can continue this for longer, so please hit that notification bell to subscribe for more clips and episodes from The Badass Podcast: Living on the Edge.For more about Lee ChambersPersonal WebsiteEssentialise BBC 5 interview LinkedInYouTubeRelease date - 26th September 2023For the video version, please visit our YouTube channelSupport the show by liking, commenting, sharing and subscribing, alternatively visit our Buzzsprout website for more information on how you can support us long term.Like the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.Remember, you can be sick but still have a BADASS SICK LIFE!Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailCheck out this latest trailer from The Badass Podcast: Living on the Edge!Hear how Lee discusses the importance of a diary for your health and how family-time is just as important as a call from your boss or an investors meeting for a positive work/life balance and consistency.Full episode release on the 26th September 2023 at 5am.Please do check out our other episodes, and live, share, comment and subscribe to our channels it will really help us grow and sustain the channel.Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the The Badass Podcast - Living on the Edge!! In this episode we meet Hannah Eaglestone, Coordinator and co-founder of the Blackpool Beating Bullying programme and winner of the Youth Citizen Award 2022. During our talk you will hear how Hannah masked the pain and other symptoms of her juvenile arthritis by becoming the class clown but continued to excel in education, to how a chance encounter led her to a path towards award-winning initiatives to support her local community. Subjects covered - Bullying, chronic health, masking, poverty, community, mindset, schooling, education, perception. Please subscribe for more, we have guests booked up until August 2024 and with your support we can continue this for longer, so please hit that notification bell to subscribe for more clips and episodes from The Badass Podcast: Living on the Edge.For more about Hannah Eaglestone -Blackpool Beathing Bullying ProgrammeChildren during lockdown articleLinkedInRelease date - 29th August 2023For the video version, please visit our YouTube channelSupport the show by liking, commenting, sharing and subscribing, alternatively visit our buzzsprout website for more information on how you can support us long term.Like the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.Remember, you can be sick but still have a BADASS SICK LIFE!Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailCheck out the latest trailer for our next upcoming episode of The Badass Podcast: Living on the Edge!In this clip Hannah Eaglestone talks about the stigma of her juvenile arthritis diagnosis and how her friends' would react.The full episode is due to be released at 5am (UK time) on the 29th August 2023.Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.Remember, you can be sick but still have a BADASS SICK LIFE!Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailCheck out the trailer for our first episode of The Badass Podcast: Living on the Edge!In this clip Gemma Margerison talks about how a number of small unconnected events led towards a diagnosis of PTSD and slowed down her ability to access support.The full episode was released at 5am (UK time) on the 25th April 2023.Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailCheck out this trailer for episode 2 of The Badass Podcast: Living on the Edge!In this clip Zee Jogi talks about how her desire to empower the women in her community was received by many of the leaders in her culture.The full episode was  released at 5am (UK time) on the 27th June 2023.Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the The Badass Podcast - Living on the Edge!!  In this episode we meet Peter Brooks, Founder of Lancashire FA Community Project of the Year winner 2023 - Teamkickabout CIC.   During our talk you will hear how Peter's high risk/high reward approach to life and business impacted on his mental health throughout his life, and how the love and responsibility towards his family drives him to always find a way to succeed.  Trigger warning - This podcast contains profanities.  Subjects covered - Anxiety, Depression, Entrepreneurship, Perception, The dark side of running a charity, Fear, Football, Chronic Health, Risk, Find a Way, Traditional gender roles.  Please subscribe for more.For more about Peter -Teamkickabout CICLinkedIn Release date - 25th July 2023For the video version, please visit - Youtube Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.Remember, you can be sick but still have a BADASS SICK LIFE!Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailCheck out the latest trailer for our next upcoming episode of The Badass Podcast: Living on the Edge!In this clip Peter Brooks, co-founder of Community Interest Company Teamkickabout CIC talks about how the past with his biological Father leaving him (2-years) and his Brother (4-years), impacted his life, when his own sons turned 2 & 4 respectively. The full episode is due to be released at 5am (UK time) on the 25th July 2023.Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the The Badass Podcast - Living on the Edge!!  In this episode we meet Zaynab Jogi (known as Zee), Founder of Z Defence Academy, 2 x Guinness Book of Records holder, the North West's (UK) only Muslim female civilian Krav Maga instructor & the UK's only  Muslim female Guinness Book of Record Holder (so far) for her record achievements (listen out for them)  During our talk you will hear about how Zee navigated her religious culture and stereotypical gender role in her teenage life through martial arts, an often male dominated sport, to create her charity and help hundreds of other women to achieve in the knowledge that no matter their past or cultural expectations, people are allowed to better themselves if they want to.  Subjects covered - Religion, culture, gender, martial arts, sport, family, community, gender roles, Guinness Book of Records, power.  Please subscribe for more.For more about Zee -WebsiteYouTubeInstagramTwitterRelease date - 27th June 2023Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.Remember, you can be sick but still have a BADASS SICK LIFE!Support the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the first episode of The Badass Podcast - Living on the Edge!!In our first episode we meet Gemma Margerison, Founder of I Am Connected, and author of Connected: 12 Ways to Wellbeing.During our talk you will hear about how Gemma went from a diagnosis of PTSD into becoming an award-winning personal development coach and author, how her condition impacts on her life and how it has helped shape her future and drive to help others.Subjects covered - PTSD, family, trauma, health, inspiration, support, veterans, lucid dreaming, medical and personal development.Please subscribe for more.For the video version, please visit - YouTubeGemma MargerisonWebsiteLinkedinBookSupport the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?

Send us Fan MailWelcome to The Badass Podcast: Living on the Edge Trailer and let your host, the original Chronic Badass Elliot Evans, tell you why you should be subscribing to our monthly show today.Podcast is also available in video on YouTubeFor more about our Host:LinkedInThreadsTwitterWebsiteSupport the showLike the show?Share us on social media and help others discover their edge.I have the edge, are you ready to UNLEASH yours?