The Global Ostomy Community
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- Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
- Episode Summary:
Join LeeAnne Hayden, broadcasting from a snowy New Hampshire loft, for an enlightening solo episode of "The Beautiful Bag Podcast." As we journey through the heart of winter, LeeAnne shares eye-opening statistics that underscore the vastness and diversity of the global ostomy community. With insights gathered from a recent brand awareness consultation, this episode sheds light on the 13.5 million individuals worldwide living with an ostomy, revealing the balance between male and female ostomates and touching on the myriad reasons behind their ostomy surgeries. Tune in for a deep dive into the cultural, healthcare, and individual stories that make up our ostomy community.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Global Ostomy Community: Discover the staggering number of ostomates worldwide and the sense of belonging it brings.
Gender Distribution: Uncover the nearly even split between male and female ostomates and what it signifies.
Diverse Reasons for Ostomy: From cancer to IBD and accidents, the many paths leading to ostomy surgery.
Cultural and Healthcare Variances: How different cultures and healthcare systems impact ostomy care and perception.
Advocacy and Awareness: The importance of sharing personal stories and how you can contribute to global awareness.
Resources and Support: A guide to international ostomy organizations offering support, education, and advocacy.
Resources Mentioned:
United Ostomy Associations of America: ostomy.org
Ostomy Canada Society: ostomycanada.ca
International Ostomy Association: ostomyinternational.org
Colostomy UK: colostomyuk.org
European Ostomy Association: ostomyeurope.org
Australian Council of Stoma Associations: australianstoma.com.au
Friends of Ostomates Worldwide: fowusa.org
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Connect with LeeAnne Hayden:
Website: www.thebeautifulbag.com
Instagram: [@LeeAnneHayden]
Twitter: [@LeeAnneHayden]
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Next Episode Teaser:
February's episodes will be all about love and relationships, just in time for Valentine's Day. Stay tuned for heartfelt stories, interviews, and LeeAnne's insights on navigating relationships with an ostomy.
Thank you so much. I don’t feel so alone and I know someone with an illiostomy. It is a man and I feel he does not seem to deal with the same issues. I am currently looking for any info on digestive health and the gut micro biome with an illiostomy. I was on anti biopics for awhile and would like any info you might have.
So wonderful to meet you. I did a podcast episode a while back on that topic but it was more generalized. You can find the episode on Apple podcast, Spotify, and it may be here on the RUclips channel. However, stay tuned because that is going to be part of a discussion that I will be having in March.
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Hi LeeAnn, thank you so much for sharing. Is it okay to share on my channel? I just passed my 3 year anniversary of having my ileostomy and proctocolectomy and couldn’t be happier. I have always been very vocal about my ostomy and am adamant about promoting awareness and advocacy in the African American community. The stigma is on steroids in my community and I am determined to eliminate as much as I can. My channel is very small, but if it helps one then I am satisfied. I have helped others by just being vocal. I get private messages on Facebook from those with questions regarding themselves, or family and for many they are ashamed. It’s maddening to me. I actually lost a good friend to Crohn’s who would’ve benefited from an ostomy. I’m still learning, but I’m just trying to put out accurate information. Thank you again for your service. I hope to make the 2025 Conference in Florida. The UOAA announced the location on their channel last night.
Hi there! So sorry I am just seeing all my comments for some reason this one hadn't showed up for me. Yes absolutely feel free to share away!! Congratulations on your 3 year anniversary!