48: Stoma4Life with Raphaela Reeb - Episode 4848: Stoma4Life with Raphaela Reeb - Episode 48
UK Health Radio Podcast
Join Raphaela Reeb and Helinka Carr as they explore empowering stories of living with a stoma, bowel cancer awareness, and stoma-friendly lingerie innovation.
45:23•12 Aug 2025
Empowering Confidence with Stoma-Friendly Lingerie
Episode Overview
- Helinka Carr founded Unspoken Rosebud for stoma-friendly lingerie.
- Raphaela Reeb discusses bowel cancer awareness.
- Advocating for self-awareness in diagnosis.
- Empowering ostomates with confidence.
- Challenges of living with a stoma.
“Strength takes many forms. Sometimes it's pushing through treatment, sometimes it's creating something beautiful out of pain, and sometimes it's simply choosing to be visible when it might be easier to hide.”
In the latest episode of Stoma4Life, Raphaela Reeb delves into the challenging yet empowering journey of living with an ileostomy after bowel cancer, alongside Helinka Carr, the innovative founder of Unspoken Rosebud. The podcast aims to debunk myths surrounding bowel cancer and the life of ostomates, promoting a positive outlook on subjects that are often stigmatized. Raphaela passionately highlights the growing number of bowel cancer diagnoses, emphasizing the importance of early detection and self-advocacy.
She recalls her own battle with misdiagnosis, stressing the urgency of recognizing symptoms and pushing for thorough medical checks. Her narrative underscores the silent nature of the disease, warning that it often affects younger individuals with symptoms easily dismissed. Helinka Carr shares her inspiring journey of creating Unspoken Rosebud, a brand dedicated to designing stunning lingerie that accommodates ostomy pouches without compromising style or comfort.
Her creations, made from silk, lace, and breathable cotton jersey, offer a sense of identity and confidence to women living with a stoma. Helinka’s story is a testament to transforming personal challenges into empowering ventures. Together, Raphaela and Helinka advocate for the ostomy community, encouraging individuals to embrace their conditions and make informed choices about their care and lifestyle. Helinka emphasizes the importance of providing choices to ostomates, allowing them to feel confident and beautiful despite their medical circumstances.
The episode concludes with a powerful message of empowerment, urging listeners to live life to the fullest and embrace happiness from within. Both Raphaela and Helinka exemplify strength and resilience, inspiring listeners to approach life with positivity and advocacy. This episode is a call to action for greater awareness and support for those affected by bowel cancer and living with a stoma, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and community empowerment.
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