Episodes

  • Craig's Battle with Autoimmune Hepatitis

    Craig's Battle with Autoimmune Hepatitis
    Feb 18 2026
    Life stories isn't just about those who are still with us. It can be about those who have already left us too. In this case, it is the story of little Craig, as told by his mum, Carol, and his brother, Jamie.

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    27 mins
  • Alexandra Louise: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

    Alexandra Louise: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
    Feb 11 2026
    Living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) involves navigating severe emotional and physical symptoms like mood swings and irritability. Alexandra's journey illustrates the importance of self-advocacy and awareness in seeking proper medical care after facing misdiagnosis. The impact of PMDD on relationships and the coping strategies, including therapy and medication, are also explored, highlighting the need to distinguish PMDD from typical PMS.

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    25 mins
  • Sean Reyes

    Sean Reyes
    Feb 9 2026
    Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency occurring when the heart abruptly stops pumping blood due to an electrical malfunction. It leads to a sudden collapse, loss of consciousness, and no pulse. Treatment requires immediate CPR and defibrillation to restore that rhythm. While often fatal, within minutes without intervention, prompt action can save lives. This episode of Life Stories teaches us a couple of life lessons, but they are life lessons that we all know about. For example, the importance of a healthy work-life balance, and also, living in the moment. Two things that perhaps so many of us do not apply. So today, to hear how that exactly happened, we meet Sean.

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    24 mins
  • John Navarro

    John Navarro
    Feb 9 2026

    It started with a toe that didn't quite move, in a sock, in a shoe, that crumpled up, very odd. This is the story of John, and an eight-year battle to find a diagnosis.


    MMN disease or multifocal motor neuropathy is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks motor nerves causing progressive asymmetric muscle weakness. It is often mistaken for ALS, but affects only lower motor neurons leading to difficulty with fine movements, dropping things, and sometimes muscle cramps. It is very rare, affects a small percentage of the population, more common in men, and often starting in middle age. This is the most incredible story.

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    26 mins
  • Gilliane Gomez

    Gilliane Gomez
    Jan 21 2026
    Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterised by widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep, memory, and mood issues. It is believed to be caused by the brain and spinal cord processing pain signals differently, leading to an increased sensitivity to pain. What do you think it would feel like to be in pain every day? In this episode we hear Gillaine's story.

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    24 mins
  • Arianne Carroll

    Arianne Carroll
    Jan 14 2026
    You wouldn't think at a young age that health would be a priority. In fact, you probably think you are invincible, with the world at your doorstep. That is why Arianne's story is very, very important. And with stroke on the rise in young people, we mustn't miss what she has to say.

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    25 mins
  • April Baldachino

    April Baldachino
    Jan 9 2026

    Every person is unique and we all have an individual path through life, through trials and tribulations our experiences make us who we are.

    Justine Cartwright meets people from all walks of life and gets to know their own personal Life Stories.

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    23 mins
  • Leslie Louise

    Leslie Louise
    Mar 20 2025
    A harrowing account of a very misunderstood crime. On this episode Leslie Louise shares her story of domestic violence.

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    50 mins