Room 5
BBC Radio 4What happens when a diagnosis changes everything? One afternoon, Helena Merriman walked into a doctor's surgery and was given a shock diagnosis. In this series, she interviews people who – like her-were changed by a diagnosis. Told through an immersive sound design, this intimate series shines a light on misunderstood conditions, asking how we cope when our bodies and our minds no longer behave as... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentaryHealth & FitnessMedicineSociety & Culture | ||||
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Room 5 LIVE at Hay Festival with screenwriter Abi Morgan.
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On being one in a million.
Hannah’s aged five, playing with the toys in a hospital waiting room. She’s been here before, been in and out of hospital since she was a baby. But today, she’s about to discover what’s been going wrong with her body. A d... more
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A compelling and well-put together podcast exploring the human side of life-changing medical diagnoses. Helena has chosen to explore a range of rarer mental and physical conditions, presenting them as mysteries that are gradually understood and treated. I was in awe of the bravery of the people who shared their stories.
Apple Podcasts5M_a_z
United Kingdom2 years ago These stories are about folks who suffer twice - once for their medical malady and then also for the struggle to be diagnosed. Harrowing and helpful.
Podchaser52 years agoWill Golihew- Always surprising
I love this podcast. I’m a medical nerd initially and approached each episode thinking I could anticipate the diagnoses. I did get a few but the majority were a surprise or shock. The episode I guessed within the first minute was Holly’s story from series 2 because it is also my story. I have listened to that episode several times as it is comforting in a way; it feels like a validation. So give it a listen, and who knows — you may hear someone else tell your story.
Apple Podcasts5.wednesday.
Australia2 years ago Not my typical podcast but I love it!
Podcast Addict2 years agoDJsMom96- Amazing
Thank you for sharing these stories so sensitively. I have learned so much. Beautiful listening.
Apple Podcasts5NgaireSG
United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #190 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #249 |  France/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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