Behind the Diagnosis Podcast

🎧 Behind the Diagnosis is a podcast by Body Buddies, sharing raw and empowering stories of people living with medical conditions. Each episode dives into real experiences - like managing chronic illness, recovering from surgery, or adjusting to life after a diagnosis. Whether you live with a condition, support someone who does, or want to better understand the human side of healthcare, this podcast is for you.

🎙 Real people. Real conditions. Real conversations.
🫀 Let’s go behind the diagnosis.

Ep 1: Behind Scoliosis

In our very first episode of Behind the Diagnosis, we sit down with Rohit, a 25-year-old who shares his journey of living with idiopathic scoliosis, a condition he was diagnosed with as a child.

At age 14, Rohit underwent major spinal surgery to have rods and screws inserted in his back - a decision that changed his life. He opens up about what it was like to give up his love for cricket, how he managed school and growing up through pain and recovery, and what life is like now with a spine that’s part titanium.

Through honesty, humour, and resilience, Rohit reminds us that strength comes in many forms - and often starts with a curve.

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Ep 2: Behind Bowel Cancer & Otosclerosis

At 66, Kerin’s life changed when a routine bowel cancer screening test came back positive. What followed was surgery, chemotherapy, and the emotional toll of navigating a life-threatening diagnosis as a single mother.

But her challenges didn’t stop there. As a lifelong music teacher, Kerin began to lose her hearing due to otosclerosis—a genetic condition that slowly disconnected her from the world of sound she loved so deeply.

In this episode, Kerin opens up about her journey through cancer treatment, the quiet grief of hearing loss, the realities of raising children during illness, and the resilience it takes to keep going. She shares the fear, the humour, the denial, and ultimately the strength that carried her forward.

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🎙️ Behind the Diagnosis – Share Your Story

Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, advocate, or healthcare professional with a powerful experience to share, we’d love to hear from you. Your voice could inspire, educate, and empower others on similar journeys.

👇 If you have a story to share, express your interest below.
We’ll be in touch to learn more and chat about how your experience could be featured. 💙

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