Tom's Hirschsprung's Podcast
Welcome to the #1 Hirschsprung's Disease podcast...in the world!!
I provide a look into the remarkable experiences of some of the most inspiring people around this little known condition, that effects every 1 in 5000 people worldwide.
This podcast must not be taken as generic medical advice, but please feel free to enjoy the positive stories and take inspiration from my guests journeys and achievements.
My guests may not all have Hirschsprung's disease and may include people with Crohn's, Colitis or IBD as they show similar effects to Hirschsprung's Disease.
Please enjoy the show!!!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 92
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Episode 31 - With Lori
For this weeks episode I talk to the 'Hirschsprung's Aware Bears' founder Lori, who chats to me about her experiences with her daughter Alexis, who has Hirschsprung's disease.
We discuss Alexis's di…
Episode 30 - With Laura O'Reilly and AAO coach Dan
As Tom's Hirschsprung's Podcast reaches the big 3 0, I have my first ever returning guest as Laura O'Reilly joins me once again with her coach Dan from AAO.
In this episode we will discuss the recent …
Episode 29 - With Stef Little
This week I chat with Hirschsprung's awareness month founder Stef Little, Stef also created 'Kicking Hirschsprung's Disease In The Ass' Facebook page that now has around 3000 followers.
As well as bei…
Episode 28 - With Louis Healy
A very special episode of Tom's Hirschsprung's podcast as Emmerdale and Hotel Portofino star Louis Healy joins us to talk about being diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease as well as his incredible a…
Episode 27 - With Nicky Kilpatrick
Episode 27 - With Nicky Kilpatrick @nickykilpatrickcoach
This Thursday sees the interview of wellness coach and host of the Bowel Chronicles podcast - Nicky Kilpatrick.
We start Nicky's story around 2…
Episode 26 - With Loren Harris
My guest this week, Loren, comes from Germany as I continue to scour the world looking for incredible Hirschsprung's related journey's - and this one was a real surprise!!
We talk about Loren's story…
Episode 25 - With Ashley Yodkovik
To mark a quarter century of episodes I interview the host of the Chronic Convos podcast, Ashley Yodkovik, about her life as a chronic health advocate with 10 autoimmune conditions.
Ashley was diagn…
Episode 24 - With Vicky Welsh
Vicky joins me to talk about her extraordinary fitness journey and how being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2021 did not stop her from achieving her goals!
We start the story with Vicky trying …
Episode 23 with Dennis (@ibd_i_became_dennis)
In this weeks episode I talk to Dennis about how he overcame his personal demons to help motivate other people with IBD and UC.
We also talk tattoos and the fascinating story behind each one of Den…
Episode 22 - With Amy Green
To kick off the month of June I talk to the fascinating Amy Green, as she bravely talks about her medical journey from all aspects, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.
We start th…
Episode 21 - With Kyle Willmington
Episode 21 sees me interview Kyle Willmington, who is a healthy lifestyle and disability advocate.
Kyle was born with a very rare condition called Charcot Marie Tooth disease and epitomises the spir…
Episode 20 - With Chris Robert
In this weeks episode I chat with Chris about his coaching business, Chris is a certified health coach, where he specialises in helping people with IBD to get their lives back on track.
We talk about …
Episode 19 - Part 2 of my interview with REACH HD Canada President Liz Crawford
In part 2 we will discuss the formation, and continued success of @reach_hd Canada, including the highly acclaimed and much celebrated @thevanityparty
In 2019 @swishproductionswpg and @jaguar hosted #…
Episode 18 - Part 1 of my interview with REACH HD Canada President Liz Crawford
In the first of a 2 part episode I have a fascinating chat with Liz about how she became involved in the charity, through her sons #hirschsprungsdisease diagnosis.
Liz has been raising awareness of #h…
Episode 17 - With Laura O'Reilly
In this weeks episode I talk to the brilliant Laura O'Reilly @Laura.ibd.fitness, about all things IBD and fitness. Laura talks openly about her fears at stepping into a gym for the first time as well…
Episode 16 - With Patrick Belton
EPISODE 16 - WITH PATRICK BELTON @theostomyathlete
This week I chat with Patrick about his incredible journey of overcoming challenges and achieving incredible mountaineering endeavours.
Patrick shares…
Episode 15 - With Melissa Jones (HD UK Facebook group founder)
EPISODE 15 - WITH MELISSA JONES - OUT NOW!!!
My guest this week is Melissa Jones, Melissa runs the very popular @facebook page 'Hirschsprung's Disease family support UK'
Melissa is also the mum of Mia,…
EPISODE 14 - WITH ANDY BROWNE @andyb.96
In this weeks episode I speak with professional golfer Andy Browne, where he talks about his incredible journey through being a professional sportsman with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohns.
Andy's story …
Episode 12A - A review of the podcast so far...and a look forward to the future
In this special episode I take a look back on the short life of Tom's Hirschsprung's Podcast as well as giving an idea of the schedule and guests in the coming weeks/months.
It may be a bit early to…
Episode 12 - Interview with Aliz David
In this Thursdays episode with Aliz, we chat about her life as a personal trainer, specialising in helping people with chronic illness.
Aliz talks about her own health conditions, and how she was insp…