"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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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.