Shows
Cleft Talk2020 Christmas Special | Season FinaleJoin Nicky and Kenny for one last time on the Cleft Talk podcast as we are joined by Nicola Stock from the Centre for Appearance Research and Cherry LeRoy, CLAPA's Regional Manager as we look back on the CLAPA Adult Services Project, look ahead to Christmas, and what you need to know if you're feeling a bit lost this festive season.2020-12-2344 min
Cleft TalkSucceeding in the WorkplaceJoin Nicky Davis and Kenny Ardouin as they chat to Iona Wallace, Catharine Shipley and Marie Pinkstone about Succeeding in the Workplace. This podcast includes advice about how to manage your cleft treatment at work, as well as how to write a decent CV and cover letter, handle difficult days and workplace bullying.2020-11-2556 minCleft TalkManaging Bullying and DiscriminationJoin Nicky Davis as she talks with CLAPA's Adult Services Manager about bullying and discrimination and how to get support to manage this if it does happen to you or someone you know.2020-10-2839 min
Cleft TalkEpisode 12 - COVID-19Cleft Talk is back after a COVID-19 induced hiatus! Kenny Ardouin & Nicky Davis are back on board to bring you Cleft Talk - the podcast for everyone affected by cleft lip and palate. In this episode, they speak about the impact of COVID-19 on cleft treatment, the CLAPA Adult Services Project, and the world we live in, as well as discuss the rest of the 2020 season of Cleft Talk!2020-09-3000 minCleft TalkEpisode 11 - Physical Health Q&AKate Flanagan interviews CLAPA's Adult Services Manager, Kenny Ardouin about the Physical Health findings from the research as part of CLAPA's Adult Services Project.2020-08-1200 minCleft TalkAwareness Week Emotional Wellbeing Q&ADue to COVID-19, there are no new episodes of Cleft Talk currently being produced - Cleft Talk is coming back later in the year. Instead, listen to a podcast version of the Emotional Wellbeing Q&A as part of Cleft Awareness Week.2020-05-0600 minCleft TalkTeething Issues: All About DentistryHere's a podcast to sink your teeth into. Join Kate Flanagan & Nicky Davis as they talk to Sandip Popat from the Spires Cleft Team and David Nankivell from the CLAPA Adult Representative Committee about all things related to teeth - everything from how to keep them clean to what restorative options are available for your teeth!2020-04-0100 minCleft TalkEpisode 08 - Imposter SyndromeJoin Kate Flanagan and Nicky Davis for the first Cleft Talk of Season Two as they discuss the unique challenges facing people who were born with "just" a cleft palate, and the sense of "Imposter Syndrome" that they may feel.2020-03-0400 min
Cleft TalkBest of 2019Join Kenny & Nicky for one last time for 2019 as they take a trip down memory lane and look back at the year that was, while also giving you some tips and tricks to help you through the festive season.2019-12-2200 min
Cleft TalkThinking About Jaw SurgeryKenny and Nicky are joined by Kanwalraj Moar, Karine Edme & Rachael Willis from the Addenbrookes Cleft Team, and Athar Ali Syed, an adult with a cleft who has just undergone jaw surgery on the sixth episode of Cleft Talk. The panel discusses all the tricky questions about jaw surgery and helps you know what to ask, and what to expect if you are contemplating having jaw surgery.
For more information, you may also wish to contact the British Orthodontic Society (https://www.bos.org.uk/) or your local cleft team (https://www.clapa.com/treatment/nhs-cleft-teams/).2019-11-2700 min
Cleft TalkKissing, Sex & IntimacyKenny and Nicky are joined by Julia Cadogan from the Bristol Cleft Team, and Nick Sharratt from the Centre for Appearance Research on the fifth episode of Cleft Talk. The panel breaks the taboo to discuss everything you ever wanted to know about kissing, sex and intimacy.2019-10-3000 min
Cleft TalkTreatment Decision MakingKenny and Nicky are joined by Jess Hare and David Drake from the Scotland Cleft Team on the fourth episode of Cleft Talk. The panel talks about everything you want to know when thinking about returning to treatment - everything from what's available on the NHS cleft team, to what you should be aware of if looking at accessing treatment privately.2019-09-2500 min
Cleft TalkFriendships & Romantic RelationshipsKenny and Nicky are joined by Nicola Stock & Heidi Williamson from the Centre for Appearance Research, and Julia Cadogan from the South West Cleft Team on the third episode of Cleft Talk. The panel discusses friendships and romantic relationships - from the awkward first date jitters to how to let someone down gently, we've been asking the difficult questions so you don't have to!2019-08-2300 min
Cleft TalkGenetics & Decision Making About Having ChildrenKenny and Nicky are joined by Dr Jess Hare and Margo Whiteford on the second episode of Cleft Talk. The panel discusses the background to how genetics work with cleft, as well as an introduction to genetic counselling and what to know when thinking about having children.
Prefer to watch this discussion? Watch online at www.clapa.com/clefttalk.2019-07-1700 min
Cleft TalkSelf EsteemKenny and Nicky are joined by Dr Amanda Bates and Dr Jen Rundle on the inaugural episode of Cleft Talk. The panel discusses the importance of self-esteem, what impacts on self-esteem, as well as strategies and support for improving your own sense of self-esteem.
Prefer to watch this discussion? Watch online at www.clapa.com/clefttalk.2019-06-1000 min