In this podcast, Oladamola Babalola and Lewis Paget speak openly about what it really means to survive cancer, the strength it takes, the uncertainty, the resilience you don’t realise you have until you’re living it.

Lewis shares his journey with honesty and courage, reminding us that survival isn’t just about getting through treatment, it’s about finding purpose, hope, and strength on the other side.

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In this bonus Cardio Conversations podcast episode, we highlight some reflection points shared by our featured guests talking about heart health from personal lived experiences and community outlook. Here are some key highlights (taken from full episodes 76 to 80):

• Embrace Your Humanity: No one has a perfect diet or perfect health; it is impossible to be perfect all the time.
• Take Ownership: Be honest about your mistakes in nutrition or cardiovascular health and focus on actively bettering them.
• Find Your "Why": Use powerful motivators like family—such as wanting a parent to see their grandchild grow up—to inspire lifestyle changes.
• Commit to the Lifestyle: Transforming your health involves making a conscious effort to integrate fitness into your everyday life.
• Know the Risks: In places like Manchester, heart disease statistics are particularly concerning, with high rates of heart-related deaths in people under the age of 70.

Listen to the full podcast series below:

76. ⁠Understanding The Basics Of Your Heart Health⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 1) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CJOoeDEXglQ41C6FgmsMF?si=6YJaX9QRQtOxGYaPVGq7ug

77. ⁠The Holistic Approach to Your Heart Health⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 2) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/14gV70ChqE26f0gONX3JbC?si=X2Qfk3GdQeKiHm5NViLbGw

78. ⁠You Can Start Now⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 3) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1A9NfpZTjbDjI6f3eY1ExC?si=aBMCpUq6QBCrKbVDYElUCA

79. ⁠Ignorance Is Not Bliss In Matters Of The Heart⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 4) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3klxvDEHeLMZ63H0misQtZ?si=iCyQRf8YSeyKqtmjaj5O_Q

80. ⁠Manchester Cares About Your Heart⁠ - Cardio Conversations (Episode 5) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/34UHLWjTwkrvwgy0h6eu2O?si=SrfkVyejQJu0rxzQFsGSzQ

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What does a real heart attack feel like?

How can you spot a stroke in the first critical moments?

And why do so many people face barriers to getting the care they need?

In this episode, Dr Cordelle discusses crucial information regarding medical emergencies and the systemic barriers that affect healthcare access for Black African and Caribbean communities in Manchester. Patients are encouraged to see their GP without hesitation and to bring support (a friend, family member, or advocate) to appointments if they feel uncomfortable or unable to communicate effectively.

If you recognise immediate signs of Heart Attack (crushing chest pain) and Stroke (facial/arm drooping, slurred speech); call 999 immediately.

Shape the ⁠⁠⁠⁠future of heart health⁠⁠⁠⁠ and learn more around heart health 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/CardioConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about Winning Hearts & Minds - https://linktr.ee/winningheartsandminds

Episode Featuring:

• Host: Oladamola Babalola ‘Babz’ (Founder and CEO - Freshrb Health Media + Cancer Survivor)

• Host: Kondwani Chirwa (Director - Freshrb Health Media + Living with ME/CFS)

• Guest: Dr Cordelle Ofori (Director of Public Health at Manchester City Council)

Podcast Powered by Manchester Local Care Organisation

Podcast Produced by Freshrb Health Media

Podcast filmed at 80 Hertz Studios

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#HeartAttack #Stroke #FAST #CardiovascularDisease #HeartHealth #KnowTheSigns #HealthEquity #CulturalHumility #PatientAdvocacy #Manchester #HealthPodcast #PublicHealth #EverydayPeopleTalkingHealth #CardioConversations

ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) and Freshrb Health Media are proud to launch Cardio Conversations — a powerful new podcast series dedicated to breaking down cardiovascular disease (CVD) and putting heart health back where it belongs: in the hands of the community. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of premature death in the UK, with cities like Manchester experiencing disproportionately high rates, most especially ethnic minorities. Yet the message at the heart of this series is one of hope: much of CVD is preventable. Through honest conversation, expert insight, and lived experience, Cardio Conversations aims to raise awareness, inspire action, and remind listeners that it is never too early or too late to care for your heart.

Drawing a powerful parallel with your car's MOT, we ask: why do we service our vehicles more diligently than our own bodies?

In this episode, we're confronting a hard truth: when it comes to cardiovascular disease, what you don't know can kill you. Nusrat and Sandy share their insights on the power of engaging in community health interventions across Manchester.

Hear the inspiring true story of a fit-looking man whose hidden risk was caught just in time by a retired NHS nurse at a local community health event – providing lifesaving health checks such as screening blood sugar, heart rate, and blood pressure. His life was likely saved by one of these simple checks, discovering a silent condition he had no idea about.

It’s time for your body’s MOT – don't wait until it's too late.

Shape the ⁠⁠⁠future of heart health⁠⁠⁠ and learn more around heart health 👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/CardioConversations⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about Caribbean and African Health Network - https://www.cahn.org.uk/ and Proud Mums - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/1GHYMnsi51/⁠

Episode Featuring:

• Host: Kondwani Chirwa (Director - Freshrb Health Media + Living with ME/CFS)

• Co-Host: Sandy Koujou (Head of National Delivery and Services for Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN))

• Guest: Nusrat Acheampong (Leader of Proud Mums, NHS Community Nurse and North Manchester Resident)

Podcast Powered by Manchester Local Care Organisation

Podcast Produced by Freshrb Health Media

Podcast filmed at 80 Hertz Studios

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#HeartHealth #SilentKiller #HeartHealth #NHS #KnowYourNumbers #CardiovascularDisease #HealthCheck #NHS #PreventiveHealth #MOTForYourBody #HealthEducation #HealthInspiration #TimeToAct #Wellbeing #Cardiology #CommunityHealth #Manchester #HealthPodcast #PublicHealth #EverydayPeopleTalkingHealth #CardioConversations

ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) and Freshrb Health Media are proud to launch Cardio Conversations — a powerful new podcast series dedicated to breaking down cardiovascular disease (CVD) and putting heart health back where it belongs: in the hands of the community. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of premature death in the UK, with cities like Manchester experiencing disproportionately high rates, most especially ethnic minorities. Yet the message at the heart of this series is one of hope: much of CVD is preventable. Through honest conversation, expert insight, and lived experience, Cardio Conversations aims to raise awareness, inspire action, and remind listeners that it is never too early or too late to care for your heart.

"Why do I need to change? My parents lived till that age."

"It took me nearly three years to get up and walk again."

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with a passionate community advocate from North Manchester, Juliette, to explore the very real barriers preventing conversations and action around heart health within the black community. We dive deep into the cultural, social, and systemic barriers. We also explore the impact of outreach work in unexpected places (like the bookies!), and the urgent need for the NHS to genuinely listen.

Our guest Juliette shares their incredible three-year recovery journey built on faith and highlights how small, step-by-step changes in diet and lifestyle can save lives.

Shape the ⁠⁠future of heart health⁠⁠ and learn more around heart health 👉 ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/CardioConversations⁠⁠

Learn more about Rainbow Community Centre - https://rainbowcommunitycentre.org.uk/

Episode Featuring:

• Host: Oladamola Babalola ‘Babz’ (Founder and CEO - Freshrb Health Media + Cancer Survivor)

• Co-Host: Samuel Kalejaye (North Manchester Local Resident and Social Media Influencer @Samuelmrarchitect)

• Guest: Juliette Bucknor (Chair of Rainbow Community Centre + North Manchester Resident + Heart Health Lived Experience)

Podcast Powered by Manchester Local Care Organisation

Podcast Produced by Freshrb Health Media

Podcast filmed at 80 Hertz Studios

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#HeartHealth #LivedExperience #MancunianVoices #CVDAwareness #OutreachWork #HealthInequalities #NHS #CommunityHealth #PreventativeHealth #Wellbeing #Manchester #HealthPodcast #PublicHealth #EverydayPeopleTalkingHealth #CardioConversations

ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) and Freshrb Health Media are proud to launch Cardio Conversations — a powerful new podcast series dedicated to breaking down cardiovascular disease (CVD) and putting heart health back where it belongs: in the hands of the community. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of premature death in the UK, with cities like Manchester experiencing disproportionately high rates, most especially ethnic minorities. Yet the message at the heart of this series is one of hope: much of CVD is preventable. Through honest conversation, expert insight, and lived experience, Cardio Conversations aims to raise awareness, inspire action, and remind listeners that it is never too early or too late to care for your heart.

“It's not just about surviving a heart attack or stroke – it's about the suffering that follows.”

What does it really mean to live with cardiovascular disease?

In this episode Dr. Aseem points out that focusing on quality of life, pain, and disability is the key to motivating patients. Dealing with patients who refuse to admit they're suffering is the toughest challenge for doctors. We discuss the critical role of honesty in the consultation room and how family members become the primary caregivers and observers, often having to 'drag' their loved ones to appointments. "You have to rely on them being honest as well."

A crucial discussion for anyone concerned about Cardiovascular Disease (CVD).

Shape the ⁠future of heart health⁠ and learn more around heart health 👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/CardioConversations⁠

Episode Featuring:

• Host: Kondwani Chirwa (Director - Freshrb Health Media + Living with ME/CFS)

• Co-Host: Christina Muzariri (North Manchester Local Resident and Social Media Influencer @the.creativepolymath)

• Guest: Dr Aseem Mishra (Clinical Lead CVD Prevention GM + NHS Academic Local GP)

Podcast Powered by Manchester Local Care Organisation

Podcast Produced by Freshrb Health Media

Podcast filmed at 80 Hertz Studios

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#PreventativeHealth #PatientCare #DoctorPatientTrust #FamilySupport #Hypertension #CardiovascularDisease #QualityOfLife #StrokeRecovery #CVDPrevention #PainAndSuffering #HeartHealth #HealthAdvice #UKPodcast #Manchester #HealthPodcast #PublicHealth #EverydayPeopleTalkingHealth #CardioConversations

ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) and Freshrb Health Media are proud to launch Cardio Conversations — a powerful new podcast series dedicated to breaking down cardiovascular disease (CVD) and putting heart health back where it belongs: in the hands of the community. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of premature death in the UK, with cities like Manchester experiencing disproportionately high rates, most especially ethnic minorities. Yet the message at the heart of this series is one of hope: much of CVD is preventable. Through honest conversation, expert insight, and lived experience, Cardio Conversations aims to raise awareness, inspire action, and remind listeners that it is never too early or too late to care for your heart.

“Heart disease is often a manageable wake-up call, not a life sentence.”

In this episode, our guest, a medical professional Dr Supritha, offers crucial, straight-talking advice on recognising your body's early warning signs – from chest pain and breathlessness to those "silent" risks like blood pressure.

We tackle the complex causes of heart disease, discussing everything from lifestyle factors and genetics to the sobering health statistics in areas like Manchester. But beyond diagnosis, we delve into the human side: how to process the shock of a heart condition, why a support network is your first foundation, and how to navigate the medical system from your GP to specialist care.

Empowerment comes from listening to your body, understanding your risks, and leaning on your support system. Prioritise that check-up, and don't leave it to yourself.

Shape the future of heart health and learn more around heart health 👉 https://linktr.ee/CardioConversations

Episode Featuring:

• Host: Oladamola Babalola ‘Babz’ (Founder and CEO - Freshrb Health Media + Cancer Survivor)

• Co-Host: Javeno Mclean (Owner J7 Health Centre and Fitness Coach and Social Media Influencer)

• Guest: Dr Supritha Rao (NHS Local GP + Portfolio Clinical Lead in Manchester)

Podcast Powered by Manchester Local Care Organisation

Podcast Produced by Freshrb Health Media

Podcast filmed at 80 Hertz Studios

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#HeartHealth #CardiovascularHealth #CardioConversation #ListenToYourBody #GPAdvice #HeartDiseaseAwareness #MensHealth #WomensHealth #PreventativeHealth #NHS #Manchester #HealthPodcast #PublicHealth #EverydayPeopleTalkingHealth #CardioConversations

ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) and Freshrb Health Media are proud to launch Cardio Conversations — a powerful new podcast series dedicated to breaking down cardiovascular disease (CVD) and putting heart health back where it belongs: in the hands of the community. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of premature death in the UK, with cities like Manchester experiencing disproportionately high rates, most especially ethnic minorities. Yet the message at the heart of this series is one of hope: much of CVD is preventable. Through honest conversation, expert insight, and lived experience, Cardio Conversations aims to raise awareness, inspire action, and remind listeners that it is never too early or too late to care for your heart.

OUT ON FRIDAY 13th February 2026 - Listen to the FULL EPISODE

Join us on this Cardio Conversation on Heart Health. This series focuses on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) awareness and prevention with this edition focusing on Manchester (UK).

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ABOUT "Cardio Conversation": The Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) and Freshrb Health Media are proud to launch Cardio Conversations — a powerful new podcast series dedicated to breaking down cardiovascular disease (CVD) and putting heart health back where it belongs: in the hands of the community. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of premature death in the UK, with cities like Manchester experiencing disproportionately high rates, most especially ethnic minorities. Yet the message at the heart of this series is one of hope: much of CVD is preventable. Through honest conversation, expert insight, and lived experience, Cardio Conversations aims to raise awareness, inspire action, and remind listeners that it is never too early or too late to care for your heart.