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The MEN1 Mosaic
Lizzie Dunn
57 episodes
2 weeks ago
What if your genetic test revealed something you weren't prepared for? – Season 2, Episode 7 Dr Fiona Lalloo is one of the UK’s leading Consultant Clinical Geneticists—and the first genetics expert to join me on the podcast. In this episode, Fiona explains why testing isn’t always as straightforward as we think, where private patients fall into nasty traps, and how the NHS approach to MEN1 can offer crucial long-term support. Tune in to find out: • The potential dangers of rushing into pri...
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What if your genetic test revealed something you weren't prepared for? – Season 2, Episode 7 Dr Fiona Lalloo is one of the UK’s leading Consultant Clinical Geneticists—and the first genetics expert to join me on the podcast. In this episode, Fiona explains why testing isn’t always as straightforward as we think, where private patients fall into nasty traps, and how the NHS approach to MEN1 can offer crucial long-term support. Tune in to find out: • The potential dangers of rushing into pri...
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Medicine
Health & Fitness,
Alternative Health,
Nutrition
Episodes (20/57)
The MEN1 Mosaic
#57 - Before You Go For Genetic Testing, Listen To This (UK Consultant Clinical Geneticist)
What if your genetic test revealed something you weren't prepared for? – Season 2, Episode 7 Dr Fiona Lalloo is one of the UK’s leading Consultant Clinical Geneticists—and the first genetics expert to join me on the podcast. In this episode, Fiona explains why testing isn’t always as straightforward as we think, where private patients fall into nasty traps, and how the NHS approach to MEN1 can offer crucial long-term support. Tune in to find out: • What Fiona really thinks about private ge...
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2 weeks ago
24 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#56 - No Boundaries, No Health – How Relationships Dictate Disease (Psychotherapist & Trauma Expert)
What if MEN1 weren't just a physical disease? - Season 2 Episode 6 In this conversation, I sit down with psychotherapist and trauma expert, Benjamin Fry, to explore how unresolved emotional patterns, co-dependent relationships, and a lack of boundaries might be the missing piece in your healing journey. In this episode: • Why boundaries are about you and never the other person • Who's responsible for my health – the doctor or me? • Why your inner child shows up in adult situations • How tra...
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4 weeks ago
44 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#55 - Inherited Disease or Inherited Trauma? Genes Won't Explain THIS (Trauma Expert & Medical Doctor)
Could your disease be trauma, passed down through generations? - Season 2, Episode 5 Today, Dr Aimie Apigian completely reshapes how I understand MEN1 and genetic disease in general. We explore the science of inherited trauma, the role of the nervous system in healing, and why traditional approaches to physical illness often fall short. Listen to find out: • Why your genetic diagnosis might be missing the real root cause • The single system controlling all your symptoms (and how to regulate...
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1 month ago
51 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#54 - Exhaustion in MEN1? Bloods Won't Flag THIS (Senior CBT Therapist & VHL Patient)
If you’ve ever spiralled after a scan, Googled symptoms until 2am, or felt like no one gets how exhausting it is to be so proactive all the time, this episode is for you. (Season 2, Episode 4) Today I speak with Ed, a senior CBT therapist and VHL patient, about the subtle ways that chronic conditions like MEN1 can hijack our peace of mind. We talk about the pressure to do everything perfectly, how control becomes a coping mechanism, and why anxiety might be presenting as physical fatigue. In ...
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1 month ago
41 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#53 - “Why You Still Don’t Feel Heard—And How to Fix It” (Private Patient Advocate & Medical Doctor)
Ever left a medical appointment feeling dismissed, judged, or totally unheard? - Season 2, Episode #53 I speak with Dr Elena Borelli, a former Doctor of Medical Science turned Private Patient Advocate. She explains what’s really happening behind the scenes when patients feel ignored, how medical records can perpetuate harmful bias, and what to say (and not say) in high-stakes appointments. We also explore second opinions, how to prepare for consultations, and what to do if you’ve been told yo...
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2 months ago
36 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#52 - “Patients Are Getting Worse, Not Better” – But Why? (UK Nurse & Carnivore Lifestyle Advocate)
"The realm of nutrition science is probably the last place you should look." Season 2, Episode 2 Lucy Fabbri—UK nurse and carnivore health advocate—shares how witnessing the realities of modern healthcare pushed her to rethink everything she knew about nutrition. From chasing blood sugars with insulin to being told patients with type 2 diabetes should eat more carbs, she began asking: what if everything we've been told is wrong? In this episode: • Why so-called 'healthy' porridge could be the...
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3 months ago
29 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#51 - Why Are We Treating Wellness Like A Luxury? (Reiki Master & Holistic Therapist)
"By the time you need it, it's too late. Be ahead of burnout." - Season 2, Episode 1 At just 12 years old, Anna’s life was changed by acupuncture. Now a Reiki Master and holistic therapist, she shares how complementary therapies helped her recover from chronic illness and reconnect with her intuition. Together, we explore the healing power of energy work, scent, body awareness—and why Western medicine still doesn’t tell the whole story. In this episode: • How acupuncture helped put Anna's ch...
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3 months ago
39 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#50 - What The Food Industry Isn't Telling You (Vegan Chef & Food Company Co-Founder)
What if the food you trust most is the thing making you feel worse? In this honest and inspiring conversation, Sarah and I talk about healing chronic symptoms through food, what’s really in the products on our shelves, and why reconnecting with nature might be one of the most powerful shifts we can make. In this episode: • From processed to plant-based: how Sarah’s health transformed • Behind the scenes of the food industry • Why “vegan” doesn’t always mean healthy • The anxiety–altruism ...
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3 months ago
20 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#49 - Rebuilding Who You Are When Illness Takes Everything (Self-Love Expert, Purpose Coach & Kundalini Yoga Teacher)
What happens when your life no longer feels like home? In this soft, soul-level conversation, Diwa and I explore the identity shifts that happen when illness, change, or pressure pull you away from your authentic self. We talk about how to come back to your body—gently, compassionately, and without judgment. In this episode: • Illness, identity loss, and the grief of change • What to do when your body doesn’t feel safe • Kundalini yoga and the release of stuck emotions • Boundaries, self-...
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4 months ago
27 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#48 - This Is How Dogs Mirror Dis-ease (Animal Communicator & Energy Practitioner)
Could your dog’s behaviour—or even their health—be reflecting what’s going on inside you? In this eye-opening episode, animal communicator and energy practitioner Viviana reveals how our dogs often mirror our emotional wounds, energetic imbalances, and stress. Whether it’s anxiety, illness, or “bad behaviour,” what if your dog is actually showing you something about you? In this conversation, we explore: How your dog may be absorbing your stress or traumaThe energetic connection between human...
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5 months ago
27 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#47 - Pancreas Problems? How to Eat Without Fear (Yasmin Chotai de Lima, Clinical Dietician)
How do you eat well when your pancreas isn’t playing ball? Clinical dietitian, Yasmin Chotai de Lima, joins me on the MEN1 Mosaic Podcast to unpack some of the most misunderstood issues around food, digestion and low blood sugar in MEN1 and neuroendocrine cancer. We cover: The truth about 'carcinoid trigger foods' What to do if you've had pancreatic surgery (or haven't—but still have gut issues) What PERT is, why it matters, and how to navigate UK shortages How to manage insulinomas or ...
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6 months ago
39 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#46 - Early Signs in the Mouth: Listen Up, MEN1 Parents (Dr Steffan Decker, Specialist Orthodontist)
What if the first signs of a child’s health issues weren’t in the blood—but in their breathing, jaw, or even sleep? I didn’t realise just how much oral health and orthodontics had clashed with my own MEN1 journey until I met Dr Steffan Decker. In this episode, he explains why mouth breathing, tongue position, and under-treated dental issues may be doing more than just affecting our smile—and why UK families might be missing crucial opportunities to intervene early. • Why mouth breathing...
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6 months ago
33 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#45 - The Truth About Carbs, Cravings & Control (Christina Lile: Diabetic Health Consultant, Registered Nurse & Diabetes Patient)
What if blood sugar swings aren’t just about what you eat—but how and why you eat it? Christina Lile is a diabetic health consultant, registered nurse, and type 1 diabetic with over 40 years of lived experience. In this episode, we talk honestly about food, freedom, blood sugar, and how to stop letting health advice make you feel small. We cover: Why eating carbs isn’t the enemy What binging and guilt really mean How exercise, hormones, stress and weather affect blood sugar Why personali...
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6 months ago
45 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#44 - This Will Change How You See Chronic Disease Forever (Dr Erin Hayford: Naturopathic Doctor, Somatic Practitioner & Former Crohn's Disease Patient)
What if your chronic disease symptoms aren't just physical—but the result of a nervous system stuck in survival mode? In this deeply personal and thought-shifting conversation, I speak with Dr Erin Hayford, a naturopathic doctor and somatic practitioner who has lived on both sides of the healing journey. From being bedbound with Crohn’s disease to exploring what it really means to feel safe in your body, this episode dives into why trauma, people-pleasing, and misalignment with self can all p...
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6 months ago
40 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#43 - Getting MEN1 Parathyroid Surgery Right First Time (Professor Fausto Palazzo, Leading UK Endocrine Surgeon)
What does good parathyroid surgery look like for someone with MEN1? In this rare interview, leading UK endocrine surgeon Professor Fausto Palazzo shares what really matters — from timing and surgical options to what you should know before and after the operation. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or weighing up next steps, this episode will help you feel informed, empowered, and ready to ask better questions. You’ll learn: Why MEN1 surgery isn’t the same as non-MEN1 What “success” means for ...
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7 months ago
38 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#42 Why Fixing the Gut Changes EVERYTHING! (Dr Pinelopi Chrysikou, Functional Medicine Doctor & Lifestyle Medicine Specialist)
Could your gut be the missing piece in your MEN1 health journey? Dr. Pinelopi Chrysikou, a Functional Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Specialist, shares groundbreaking insights into the gut’s role in immunity, inflammation, hormone balance, and overall health. We dive into why gut health is crucial for chronic conditions, the real impact of food intolerances, and practical steps to start healing from within. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:42 Understanding Functional Medicine 0...
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8 months ago
29 minutes

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#41 - Why Your Gut Microbiome NEEDS Fermented Foods (Janice Clyn - Food Scientist & Health Educator)
Gut health expert and food scientist Janice shares her passion for fermented foods and explains how they transform our microbiome, health, and even our food cravings. She reveals how our gut bacteria influence everything from inflammation to immune function and mood. • Just one tablespoon of fermented food daily can dramatically impact gut health • Our gut houses trillions of microbes that fight inflammation, heal gut lining and produce 90% of serotonin • 70% of our immune system is in the g...
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8 months ago
32 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#40 - Is Stress Making Your Disease Worse? (Dr Gail Sharman, Functional Medicine Doctor)
How does stress affect your body, and what can you do about it? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gail Sharman, a functional medicine doctor specialising in stress and anxiety, to explore how our thoughts, emotions, and lifestyle choices impact our health. We discuss the mind-body connection, the role of nutrition, and practical ways to reduce stress and build resilience—which I relate back to my journey healing MEN1. ABOUT OUR GUEST: I have had careers as both a qualified medical docto...
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8 months ago
32 minutes

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#39 - Can You Choose to Heal? One Woman’s Profound Experience (Scientist & Former Cancer Patient)
In this deeply moving episode of the MEN1 Mosaic Podcast, I sit down with my friend Kathryn to explore the powerful intersection of science, spirituality, and self-healing. Kathryn shares her incredible journey—from a life-changing diagnosis of kidney cancer to a profound near-death experience that shifted her entire perspective on health, fear, and the power of belief. We dive into: - How stress and emotional trauma can manifest in the body - The profound experience that changed Kathryn’s ...
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8 months ago
28 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
#38 - The Gut-Brain Connection: How Nutrition Can Shape Endocrine Health (Nutritional Psychiatrist)
Can what you eat really impact your mental and endocrine health? Dr. Pratima Singh, a consultant psychiatrist with a passion for functional medicine, joins me to uncover the powerful connection between gut health, mental well-being, and chronic illness. We explore why nutrition is more than just food, how inflammation plays a hidden role in disease, and why healing is as much about mindset as it is about medicine. In this episode, we discuss: - How gut health directly affects brain functi...
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8 months ago
32 minutes

The MEN1 Mosaic
What if your genetic test revealed something you weren't prepared for? – Season 2, Episode 7 Dr Fiona Lalloo is one of the UK’s leading Consultant Clinical Geneticists—and the first genetics expert to join me on the podcast. In this episode, Fiona explains why testing isn’t always as straightforward as we think, where private patients fall into nasty traps, and how the NHS approach to MEN1 can offer crucial long-term support. Tune in to find out: • The potential dangers of rushing into pri...