UK Health Radio Podcast
UK Health Radio Podcast
30: Stoma4Life with Raphaela Reeb - Episode 30
30: Stoma4Life with Raphaela Reeb - Episode 30
30: Stoma4Life with Raphaela Reeb - Episode 30
Tuesday 19th November 2024
Model Sarah Levitt shares her journey living with a stoma, advocating for visibility and breaking stereotypes in the ostomy community.
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Episode Overview
- Sarah Levitt shares her journey with Crohn's disease and living with a stoma.
- Discussion on the importance of representation and visibility in media and fashion.
- Advocacy for the ostomy and IBD community.
- Recent advancements in understanding and treating Crohn's disease.
- Using social media to normalise ostomies and break down stereotypes.
Living my life completely, authentically, unapologetically me.
In this episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast, Raphaela Reeb hosts an inspiring conversation with Sarah Levitt, a model and influencer who has been living with a stoma for 16 years. Sarah shares her journey from being diagnosed with Crohn's disease at the age of 11 to becoming a powerful advocate for the ostomy and IBD community.
Despite the challenges she faced, Sarah has transformed her experience into a message of resilience and empowerment, using her platform to break down stereotypes and promote visibility for those living with ostomies. She discusses the importance of representation in media and fashion, and how she uses her social media presence to normalise seeing ostomies. Sarah's story is a testament to the strength and beauty that can come from embracing one's unique journey.
Raphaela and Sarah also touch on recent advancements in understanding and treating Crohn's disease, offering hope for better quality of life for many. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and a fresh perspective on living with chronic illness.