The Survival Project

The Survival Project is a podcast about health, resilience, and the power of shared experience.We all face battles; for our health, for our wellbeing, for survival itself. This podcast is a space to explore those battles honestly, whether you’re living with chronic illness yourself or supporting someone you love. “Your story can be someone else’s survival guide” - The Survival Project exists to do just that: turn lived experience into a guide for others.

The Survival Project is a health podcast hosted by Jonathan Healy, with 47 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jonathan Healy hosts The Survival Project, a health show with 47 episodes published.

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  Episode #47

  047 - Functional Neurological Disorder (FND): Learning To Live in A Body You Can't Trust - Tasha Flynn

  Aug 11, 202641 minS1

  Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) affects thousands of people, yet most of us have never heard of it. In this episode of The Survival Project , Jonathan sits down with Natasha Flynn to explore what it's really like living with Functional Neurological Disorder, an invisible neurological condition that can cause seizures, paralysis, chronic pain, memory difficulties, fatigue, and a host of unpredictable symptoms. Natasha shares the moment her life changed forever, the emotional reality of losing independence, and the grief of letting go of the person she once was. Together, they discuss resilience, mental health, invisible disability, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward when every day brings uncertainty. This episode is a powerful reminder that not every illness is visible, and that behind every diagnosis is a person simply trying to rebuild their life. In this episode: • Understanding Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) • Invisible illness and disability • Living with seizures and chronic pain • Losing and rebuilding your identity • Mental health and resilience • Navigating uncertainty • The importance of awareness and compassion More information on FND: https://fnd.ie/ IG: @fndireland If you enjoyed this conversation, please follow The Survival Project , leave a rating, and share this episode with someone who could benefit from Natasha's story. Every share helps bring these important conversations to more people.

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  Episode #46

  046 - The Wren Project: Supporting The Mental Health Of People With Autoimmune Disease - Kate Middleton

  Aug 4, 202639 minS1

  Living with an autoimmune disease affects far more than the body. In this episode of The Survival Project , Jonathan sits down with Kate Middleton , founder of The Wren Project , to explore the often-overlooked mental health challenges of chronic illness. After her lupus diagnosis, Kate experienced the isolation, uncertainty and emotional burden that so many people face after diagnosis. Rather than accepting that as the norm, she created The Wren Project , a charity providing free one-to-one emotional support for people living with autoimmune diseases. Together they discuss the hidden psychological impact of autoimmune conditions, why loneliness is so common, the importance of peer support, learning to rebuild your identity after diagnosis, and why caring for mental health should be just as important as treating physical symptoms. This episode is for anyone living with chronic illness, supporting someone who is, or wanting to better understand the invisible side of autoimmune disease. Learn more about The Wren Project: https://www.thewrenproject.org If you enjoyed this episode, please follow The Survival Project , leave a rating, and share it with someone who might benefit from hearing Kate's story. Every share helps these conversations reach the people who need them most.

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  Episode #45

  045 - One Mans Ostomy, Changed The Lives Of Thousands: The Birth Of Comfizz - Lorraine Alikhanizadeh

  Jul 30, 202640 minS1

  What happens when one family's experience with Crohn's disease leads to a product that changes the lives of thousands of people around the world? In this episode of The Survival Project , I sit down with Lorraine from Comfizz to tell the remarkable story behind one of the most trusted names in ostomy support wear. This conversation is particularly special to me because I've personally worn Comfizz support bands every single day since my first ostomy surgery in 2012. At a time when I had no confidence in my body, struggled with skin irritation and worried constantly about my appliance, their support wear gave me something I desperately needed: confidence. Together we explore: • The incredible story behind Comfizz and how one man's ostomy inspired a global mission • Living with Crohn's disease and life after ostomy surgery • Body image, confidence and learning to accept your stoma • The importance of practical support for people living with an ostomy • Why small innovations can completely transform quality of life • Supporting children, families and newly diagnosed ostomates • Turning personal adversity into purpose Whether you're living with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, a permanent ileostomy, colostomy or urostomy , or you're supporting someone who is, this episode is a powerful reminder that even life's greatest challenges can become the foundation for helping others. If you enjoyed today's episode, please follow the podcast, leave a rating and share it with someone who could benefit from hearing this conversation. Website: https://comfizz.com

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  Episode #44

  044 - What Dying Taught Me About Living: Surviving Two Heart Attacks - Seamus McAuley

  Jul 21, 20261h 7mS1

  What being dead taught me about living. Former pharmaceutical CEO Shay thought success meant working harder, achieving more and constantly chasing the next milestone. Then, at just 47 years old, he suffered a massive heart attack that stopped him in his tracks and forced him to ask one life-changing question: What actually matters? In this powerful episode of The Survival Project , Shay shares how surviving a near-death experience completely transformed his outlook on success, family, purpose, mental health and happiness. Together we explore the emotional aftermath of serious illness, the pressure of modern life, and why sometimes our greatest challenges become our greatest teachers. Whether you've experienced illness yourself or simply feel overwhelmed by the pace of life, this conversation is a reminder to slow down, reconnect with what matters most and never take another day for granted. Topics include: • Heart attack recovery • Near-death perspective • Mental health • Burnout • Purpose and meaning • Personal growth • Resilience • Family • Gratitude • Living with intention If this episode resonated with you, please follow the podcast, leave a rating and share it with someone who might need to hear it. Every share helps these stories reach someone who may be searching for hope.

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  Episode #43

  043 - Living With Lupus: “I Was 22 When They Replaced Both My Hips” - Sharan Singh

  Jul 14, 202641 minS1

  Sharan Singh's life changed forever when she was diagnosed with lupus at a young age. Years of autoimmune disease, powerful medications, chronic pain, and major complications eventually led to both of her hips being replaced in her early twenties. But her story is about far more than illness. In this episode of The Survival Project , Sharan shares how she navigated the emotional and physical challenges of living with an invisible illness, why learning to advocate for herself became essential, and how her own experiences inspired her to pursue a career helping others through healthcare. Jonathan and Sharan discuss resilience, identity, recovery, mental health, chronic pain, and the importance of finding purpose after life-changing adversity. Whether you're living with lupus, another chronic illness, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for an inspiring story of resilience, this conversation is full of honesty, hope, and practical insight. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow The Survival Project , leave a rating, and share it with someone who could benefit from hearing Sharan's story. Check out Sharans journey on her socials: @sharaninscrubs

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