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9: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 9
9: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 9
9: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 9
Tuesday 29th October 2024
Steph and Samantha Little share their inspiring journeys in sports while managing Hirschsprung’s disease on The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard.
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Episode Overview
- Steph shares her journey from netball enthusiast to overcoming medical setbacks.
- Samantha discusses how swimming helped manage her asthma and led to state competitions.
- Both guests highlight the importance of supportive coaching in their sports journeys.
- The episode underscores the role of resilience and determination in overcoming health challenges.
- Listeners learn about balancing sports with medical conditions like Hirschsprung’s disease and asthma.
I was so happy I'm crying, because I got the sit-up done up, and it took me four years.
In this episode of The Hirschsprung’s Hour, host Tom Richard sits down with Steph and Samantha Little for an inspiring chat about their journeys with Hirschsprung’s disease and their love for sports. Steph, a netball enthusiast, shares her story of overcoming medical challenges to reach county-level play. She recounts how a wrong surgery forced her to give up netball but highlights her resilience in finding new ways to stay active.
Samantha, a passionate swimmer, discusses how swimming helped manage her asthma and led her to compete at state levels. Despite shoulder issues, she has found ways to improve her performance through gym work and supportive coaching. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that with determination and the right support, you can achieve incredible things, no matter the obstacles.