About this episode

This episode highlights the unique challenges women face when living with a stoma, featuring discussions with several guests on women's health in honor of International Women's Day.

There are many different things women navigate throughout their lives - from periods and contraception to pregnancy and beyond. When you add a stoma into the mix, it brings even more complexity and unique challenges. This International Women’s Day, we’re putting a spotlight on women’s health with our special spin-off episode, Beyond the Pouch: International Women’s Day Special with the amazing Rachel, Poppy, Ayesha and Jo.

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