Beyond the Count is a podcast about life with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP). Through personal stories, expert interviews and practical advice, each episode explores the everyday challenges and small wins of living with a rare autoimmune condition. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting someone, or just looking to learn more, this podcast is here to inform, support and connect.
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In this episode, we speak with Stassi Austin, who has lived with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) since her teenage years. From school challenges to navigating relationships and work and finding her voice as a patient, Stassi shares what it’s been like growing up with a chronic, unpredictable condition. Her story reflects the resilience, confusion, an…
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When your platelet counts are all over the place, your emotions can be too. In this episode, we’re joined by @The.No.Spleen.Queen, Danielle Hodges, who shares her honest experience of managing her mental and emotional health during the most unstable periods of her ITP journey. From anxiety and burnout to building routines and asking for help, this …
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In this episode, we explore how diet, supplements, and iron can impact platelet production in individuals with ITP. While there’s no “ITP diet,” certain nutrients can support your overall health and might have a role in promoting your bone marrow’s ability to produce platelets. Dr Phil Choi breaks it down with evidence-informed insights and practic…
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In this first episode of Beyond the Count, Danielle is joined by Haematologist Dr Rob Bird to tackle some of the most common questions asked by people living with ITP. From dental visits and diet myths to long-haul travel, fatigue and exercise, this episode is packed with clear, practical advice grounded in clinical experience. Dr Bird shares why b…
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