AcroTales
Dan Jeffries
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best AcroTales episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to AcroTales for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite AcroTales episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Episode 10 - Richard
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07/26/20 • 30 min
In this episode of AcroTales, we hear from Richard in the UK. Richard was diagnosed in his mid-60s and talks about the diagnostic journey he underwent to reach his diagnosis and the impact it's had on his life, all told with great humour.
Episode 9 - Larry
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05/18/20 • 28 min
In Episode 9 of AcroTales we speak to Larry from Nebraska. Larry paints an insightful picture of the difficulties faced when you're diagnosed with Acromegaly and - whilst life was tough - he was able to use his positivity and spirituality to get him through.
Episode 5 - Jennie
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03/11/20 • 30 min
In Episode 5 of AcroTales we talk to Jennie from Wellington in New Zealand. Her open and honest account of being diagnosed with acromegaly explores the treatment, surgery, complications faced and how it's affected her life - but not her humour.
Episode 1 - Lauren
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02/21/20 • 25 min
In the first AcroTale, Lauren from Kent, UK talks about being diagnosed with Acromegaly in her early twenties, the battle for a successful diagnosis and how this unusually large pituitary tumour impacted her life - without dampening her spirit.
Episode 4 - Rachel
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03/04/20 • 27 min
In this episode of AcroTales we talk to Rachel from Oxfordshire in the UK. At the time of recording, Rachel had undergone surgery to remove her pituitary adenoma less than two weeks before, so this is a amazing opportunity to hear from someone who is fresh out of the operating room.
Rachel has also made some videos about her journey with Acromegaly, which can be found here on YouTube.
Episode 17 - Vanessa
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01/29/22 • 25 min
In Episode 17 of AcroTales we speak to Vanessa from Rhode Island in the USA. Vanessa was diagnosed with Acromegaly at the very young age of 21 and totally by accident too after a visit to see an allergy specialist! Vanessa's story explores the various conditions that she has, how these may have contributed and how Acromegaly hasn't stopped her living her life and - indeed - empowered her to help others who are facing the same struggles.
Episode 3 - Trinity
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02/21/20 • 24 min
In this episode of AcroTales we talk to Trinity from Phoenix, Arizona about the challenges of growing up with a pituitary condition at such a young age. We also discuss the important role that nurses have to play in the management and treatment of Acromegaly and how friends and family are such an important factor when coping with the condition.
Episode 7 - Mike
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03/29/20 • 39 min
In this episode of AcroTales we talk to Mike from London in the UK. Mike was diagnosed only a couple of years ago but has been on quite a journey since his diagnosis, and talks in depth about treatment, medication and radiotherapy. As well as this, Mike also discusses how he used various coping mechanisms throughout and the help provided by The Pituitary Foundation.
Episode 12 - Natalia
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10/19/20 • 24 min
In Episode 12 of AcroTales we speak to Natalia from Columbia. Natalia was only diagnosed in 2019 and so she paints a vivid yet insightful picture of her diagnosis, the impact it has had on her life plus how - just one year on - she is already supporting others diagnosed with Acromegaly.
Episode 16 - Paul
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11/01/21 • 36 min
In Episode 16 of AcroTales we speak to Paul from Melbourne in Australia.
With a hefty dose of humour, Paul talks about the road to diagnosis, the challenges faced and how his first diagnosis wasn't the only hurdle. Thanks to the support of his family and the ability to laugh at himself (this episode does contain a bit of adult humour!), Paul's message is one of hope and adversity.
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FAQ
How many episodes does AcroTales have?
AcroTales currently has 22 episodes available.
What topics does AcroTales cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Medicine, Podcasts and Disease.
What is the most popular episode on AcroTales?
The episode title 'Episode 16 - Paul' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on AcroTales?
The average episode length on AcroTales is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of AcroTales released?
Episodes of AcroTales are typically released every 42 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of AcroTales?
The first episode of AcroTales was released on Feb 21, 2020.
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