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)

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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)

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Podcast Produced by Freshrb Health Media

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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)

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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.