Sam Belfrage PhD student at University of Winchester has started a series of Podcasts with her patient and public involvement mentor Lynn Laidlaw. 

Finding the Power in Empowerment - Episode One - Long Term Conditions- Sam and Lynn are joined by guests Holly and Mick.

Sam Belfrage - Episode one - Finding the power in empowerment

In this episode Sam and Lynn are joined by Sarah O'Brien and Dr. Sarah Knowles. Sarah O currently works for a research charity specializing in Autism and Sarah K is a knowledge mobilization research fellow. In this episode we discuss the current perception of empowerment in research/academia, the importance of providing space and how to share power. Enjoy the show! 
We welcome any feedback and comments to s.belfrage.20@unimail.winchester.ac.uk

Finding Power in Empowerment - Episode 2 - Research and Co-production

Trigger warning: 
Open and honest accounts of pregnancy, birth, and infant feeding
In this episode Sam and Lynn are joined by Ijeoma and Andi. Ijeoma is a mama to an 8-year-old and a soon to be 5-year-old, she has worked as a Doula and a pregnancy and post-natal yoga teacher. Andi currently works in the field of Public Health and has two children aged 3 and 5. In this episode you will hear open and honest accounts of pregnancy, birth and post-natal decision making, we delve into how maternity services can share power and what can be done to support people during this significant period. Enjoy the show! 
We welcome any feedback and comments to s.belfrage.20@unimail.winchester.ac.uk

Finding the Power in Empowerment  Episode 3: Pregnancy, birth & beyond

In this episode Sam and Lynn are joined by Amy and Natalia to discuss empowerment in the context of moving from a child/young person to an adult health service. We discuss differences in care, making difficult decisions and the practical aspects of empowerment.

Finding the Power in Empowerment  Episode 4: Moving from Child to Adult Services

In this episode Sam and Lynn are joined by Claire Campbell and Louise Trewern to discuss empowerment in the context of chronic pain both from a patient and a clinician viewpoint. We discuss relationships, reflections and what healthcare systems need to support empowerment.

Enjoy the show! 
We welcome any feedback and comments to s.belfrage.20@unimail.winchester.ac.uk

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