Why Are We Whispering? With Jennie Guay

Every 12 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with Bowel CancerBowel Cancer is the 4th most common Cancer in the UK1 in 17 men will be diagnosed with bowel cancer in their lifetime in the UK1 in 20 women will be diagnosed with bowel cancer in their lifetime in the UK54% of bowel cancer cases in the UK are preventable. *stats from Bowel Cancer UKIt's Bowel Cancer Awareness week! Joining host Jennie on this weeks episode is Dr Anish Patel. She is a NHS GP and the author of 'Everything You Hoped You'd Never Need to Know About Bowel Cancer'. She is also a Bowel Cancer Survivor and an Ambassador for Bowel Cancer UK. You may have also seen her on Daytime talk show Lorraine and Channel 4's Embarrassing Bodies. Dr. Anisha shares not only her wealth of knowledge and expertise on Bowel Cancer and how we can prevent it, but candidly opens up about her own battle with stage 3 Bowel Cancer.You can find Dr. Anisha Patel on:Website: Dr Anisha Patel | Doctors Get Cancer Too | Medical SpeakerBook: Everything You Hoped You'd Never Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer: A Doctor's Very Personal Guide to Getting Through Sh*t and Beyond: Amazon.co.uk: Patel, Anisha, Dr.: 9781399811132: BooksInstagram: @doctorsgetcancertooYou can contact Bowel Cancer UK here: Bowel Cancer | Bowel Cancer UKYou can follow Why Are We Whispering? on:Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory

The ADHD Foundation estimates that 50-75% of women in the UK with ADHD are undiagnosed.Jessica Whalley knows this first hand. She lived with Autism and ADHD for 38 years before she was diagnosed. In todays episode, host Jennie speaks with Jessica, who is the author of 'The Autistic Mom' about her experience and journey with Autism and neuro diversity, as a Mom, but also as the parent of a non-verbal child with Autism. Jessica has recently released her powerful book 'The Autistic Mom', which sheds light on her deeply personal journey and also serves as a practical guide for parents and caregivers. Neurodiversity amongst children is definitely at the forefront of many conversations as of late. There are so many parents who are unsure of how to navigate an ADHD and/or Autism diagnosis...and there are also so many parents who are afraid to even begin to explore the possibility that their child may be on the neuro diversity or autism spectrum .Jennie and Jessica do not shy away from talking about hard truths and controversial thoughts on ADHD and Autism... a much needed conversation in the current climate!You can find Jessica Whalley on:Instagram: @_theaalife_Website: The Autistic MomBook: The Autistic Mom: A guide, advice and memoir of adult diagnosis and/or raising a neurodivergent child.: Amazon.co.uk: Whalley, J.: 9781916572959: BooksYou can follow Why Are We Whispering? podcast on:Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory

Trigger Warning: Child rape and sexual abuse/assaultAccording to the latest statistics provided by Rape Crisis UK, 1 in 6 children has been sexually abused.This statistic is of course only representative of the cases of sexual abuse that have been reported. Unfortunately most cases go unreported. Statistics indicate that 40% of adults who are raped will not report. And, unreported childhood cases of sexual abuse and rape are much higher, with statistics indicating that 72% of adults who experienced sexual abuse as a child, did NOT tell anyone or report it at the time of the abuse. Child rape and sexual abuse is something that is far more common and prevalent than anyone would like to admit. But, we simply MUST start admitting it, talking about it, addressing it, not just with each other as adults, but having these hard conversations with our kids.... their futures depend on it. Joining host Jennie on this weeks episode is Nathan Spiteri. He is an actor, writer and producer, and he is child sexual abuse survivor. He has bravely shared his story of child sexual abuse on Ted X and many other platforms, as well as in his memoire 'Toy Cars'. Nathan is the much needed male voice around child rape and sexual abuse. Every time he shares his story and trauma, he is stepping in to be the voice for those (men and boys specifically) that haven't been able to find theirs...yet. You can find Nathan on:Website: Nathan Spiteri Instagram: @nathanspiteri Nathan Spiteri (@nathanspiteri) • Instagram photos and videosBook: Toy Cars: Spiteri, Nathan: 9780645122626: Amazon.com: BooksYou can follow Why are We Whispering? on:Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory

Addictions, Abuse, Habits, Confidence, Dyslexia, Fears, Phobias, Relationship Issues, Speech Impediments, Past Trauma, Current Traumas, Generational Traumas...What do these things all have in common?These are all areas of people lives, that stop them from getting where they want to be and having the lives they want to have. Joining host Jennie on this weeks episode if Dr. Phil Parker. He is a Psychologist, Author and Certified Master Trainer in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). He has over 40 years of experience working with people who are facing serious life blockers. Combining his study, research and experience in osteopathy, psychology, psychotherapy NLP and Coaching, he has helped make extraordinary changes in countless peoples lives. His work focusses on how the brain-mind-body work together to affect our health and he is very much a pioneer in this field! If you are a loved one if facing challenges that seem insurmountable, and/or other treatments have not worked to heal you/them, this is the episode for you!You can find Dr. Phil Parker on:Instagram: @drphilparkerWebsite: Home - Phil Parker and You can find his books on:Amazon: THE COACH THAT'S ALWAYS THERE: Inner Wisdom Whenever You Need It: Amazon.co.uk: Parker, Dr Phil: 9798393400378: BooksYou can follow Why Are We Whispering? podcast on:Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory

81% of women feel some form of exclusion at work92% of men don't believe that they're excluding women48% of women feel appreciated at work79% of men feel appreciated at work**malealliesuk.co.uk Feminism can be dated back to the 1800's...but we've been fighting for much longer. Whilst some movement has been made, we are by no means close to true equity, even in the most basic of terms. The irony now is that the world we live in today, a world created by men for men, no longer even works for the boys and men it was intended for! So, fellow men, it's your turn now. It's your turn to fight alongside women, in the trenches of gender inequality, violence, disenfranchisement, and bias, to change the socio-economic and political systems you created and founded on misogyny. Your active participation and voice is necessary in order to move our failing society and the systems, institutions and businesses within it, forward. It's time to dismantle and rebuild...together...as a collective. As equals.Lee Chambers joins host Jennie on this weeks episode. Lee is the chief psychologist and founder of Essentialise and Male Allies UK. After a diverse career, from corporate finance to building a tech company, he is now focused on supporting organisations to engage men in inclusion, accelerate gender equity and promote effective allyship. He has been featured on the Startups 100 Index, has received a Great British Entrepreneur Award, and sits on the boards of CMI Women, Regenerage, and the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School.He is a Kavli Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences in the USA - the first Black British scientist to be awarded in its 33-year history, received for his work on health inequalities. He was the UN Women Changemaker of the Year in 2023, and is an ambassador for the UK Government's Lilac Review for Disabled Entrepreneurship. Lee was recenetly listed as Forbes 2025 Changemaker to Watch. He speaks globally on allyship and intersectionality, having taken the stage at One Young World, ChangeNOW and the Bloomberg Global Equality Summit, and is the author of the book, Momentum: Reboot Your Career, Unlock Your Potential. This is polarising, but fascinating topic to say the least! Lee and Jennie dive head first into a raw and open conversation about misogyny, raising boys to be better men and all of our collective responsibilities in dismantling and rebuilding our broken systems. This is a MUST LISTEN!You can find Lee Chambers on:Instagram:@maleallyship Website: Male Allies UK | Your partner in making allyship happen and https://leechambers.orgYou can find Lee's Book on:Amazon.co.uk : momentum lee chambersYou can follow Why Are We Whispering? Podcast on:Intagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory

Trigger Warning: Infant/baby/child deathGrief is a complex emotion. It can be phased and a process, and can go on for years. For some, grief stays with them for a lifetime; popping in at random times, often throwing them off guard. Similarly, death is one of life's inevitabilities that most of us struggle to reconcile and fear more than anything else.All of this is compounded when it's the death of your child and the grief and pain of losing that child overcomes your entire being...never leaving you...forever yearning to hold and see your child one last time. Joining host Jennie on today's episode is Sabrina Boukhiba. She is a mother, and on 3rd November 2022, she lost her 6 month old son Idris. He died of a rare heart condition. Sabrina very bravely shares her story; opening up about her journey with grief and loss, and all of the ways it has and will continue to impact her life. With the death of her child, Sabrina is now learning to live again. You can follow Why Are We Whispering? on:Instagram: @whywhisperpodcast and @whywhisperthewholestory