Welcome to Mindful Merseyside, the brand-new podcast series brought to you by the Institute for Health Research at Liverpool John Moores University.

Mindful Merseyside is a podcast series that delves into healthcare inequalities in Liverpool and beyond. Focused on crucial health topics affecting the city's diverse population, the podcast explores disparities in healthcare based on socio-economic factors and geographical areas of deprivation.

Covering issues like suicide prevention, substance misuse, pre-birth conditions, and heart ailments, the series emphasizes their direct impact on daily life. Liverpool, marked by significant social deprivation, suffers from limited resources and services to address complex health needs, compounded by access barriers.

This podcast aims to bridge these gaps by educating communities and fostering responsive actions. Featuring personal stories from individuals facing various health challenges, it blends academic expertise with real-life experiences to propose targeted solutions.

Beyond Liverpool, the podcast's insights have global relevance, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Encouraging listeners to engage regardless of personal connection, it empowers individuals to support themselves or others dealing with these critical issues. "Mindful Merseyside" offers understanding, support, and avenues for positive change in healthcare disparities.

Podcast series produced by Innobella Media with guest presenter Gemma Cutting.