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The A WordUkraine, we are with you.This episode is a little different, i guess you could say it is one from the heart because I feel an immense amount of sadness for the people of Ukraine. Please join me in this reflective episode as I talk about the current situation, what could happen and how the UK may also be affected.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-theaword/message2022-03-1414 min
The A WordQuick UpdateShort episode giving an update about future episodes.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-theaword/message2022-03-0702 minThe A WordMedicinal Cannabis - Will it ever be accepted in the UK?Today I will be talking to you about medicinal cannabis, a bit about the history of cannabis and its use to treat ailments and why I feel so strongly about it. Don't forget to leave me your feedback!
I am running a petition for the legalisation of medicinal cannabis in the UK on change.org, I would love it if you would please vote and pass on the link to people in your life as well - its www.change.org/medicalcannabis
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-theaword/message2021-12-0716 minThe A WordFND & Medical Professionals - DiscussionJoin us on this episode of The A Word for a frank discussion about FND, I will be chatting with my good friend and fellow FND sufferer Lisa. We will be talking about her journey and also discussing our experiences with medical professionals.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-theaword/message2021-11-2333 minThe A WordAn Official Welcome!Hello and welcome to season 2! This time I can actually talk to you, my microphone has arrived. Please join me for an official welcome and to find out what is coming up in future episodes.
Apologies for the ending, something happened with the laptop so I had to record the ending again. Sorry!
Thanks for tuning in!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-theaword/message2021-11-1706 minThe A WordTwo children by 26, Hysterectomy at 27.I wrote this in 2019 after my hysterectomy, it was my way of letting out the things I was feeling at the time, reflecting on what had happened and also being a voice for other women in the same situation as me. It is frank and honest, as well as being straight to the point and unapologetic. I hope you like it.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://gettheaword.wordpress.com/2019/10/31/two-children-by-26-hysterectomy-at-27/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-theaword/message2021-11-1505 minThe A WordCOVID-19. What the F**k is going on?This was done in 2020 however I hadn't posted it until now (end of 2021) so some of it might seem a little of an afterthought but still completely relevant. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own! I hope that you can relate to some of the points I make here, I would love to hear your thoughts too.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://gettheaword.wordpress.com/2020/11/25/covid-19/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-theaword/message2021-10-2106 minThe A WordYoung Carers & Mental Health: Are they the forgotten ones?In this episode I discuss my own experiences as a young carer and my hopes for future generations of young carers.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://gettheaword.wordpress.com/2020/01/05/young-carers/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-theaword/message2021-09-1503 minThe A WordASMR. It’s The Quirky Phenomenon That’s Helping People To SleepThank you for tuning in again for another episode! This one is all about ASMR - the little known sleep phenomenon. You can find many of the videos for ASMR on youtube.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://gettheaword.wordpress.com/2020/03/31/asmr-its-the-quirky-phenomenon-thats-helping-people-to-sleep/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-theaword/message2021-08-1004 minThe A WordProstate exams: Are the NHS letting younger men down?In this episode I talk about the NHS and how they are not recognising the need for testing in under 50 year olds for prostate cancer.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://gettheaword.wordpress.com/2019/11/08/prostate-exams-younger-men/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-theaword/message2021-07-2503 minThe A WordFunctional Neurological Disorder: The Hidden Brain Disorder Nobody Knows OfThis episode explores the rare and very much misunderstood condition of Functional Neurological Disorder aka FND.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://gettheaword.wordpress.com/2019/12/15/functional-neurological-disorder-the-rare-condition/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-theaword/message2021-07-1908 minThe A WordBinge Eating Disorder. Food is not just food, it’s a nightmare.In this episode I will be discussing Binge Eating Disorder (BED) and how it impacts the people living with the illness.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://gettheaword.wordpress.com/2021/05/23/binge-eating-disorder-food-is-not-just-food-its-a-nightmare/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-theaword/message2021-07-1605 minThe A WordAssisted Death. Do we have the right to die?This episode talks about assisted dying, the current laws within the UK and also looks at the charity 'Dignity In Dying.' This episode is also available as a blog post: https://gettheaword.wordpress.com/2021/04/04/assisted-death/
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-theaword/message2021-07-1504 min