69: Young People with CMN

This month, we welcome a new podcast co-host – Abbi Mathews. Abbi is a Research Associate at CAR, with experience working in the area of CMN. CMN stands for Congenital Melanocytic Naevi, and is characterised by birthmarks which can in some cases cover large areas of the body. Bruna and Abbi ask: what’s it like to be a young person with CMN? To help them answer this question, they’re firstly joined by Ella Guest, Jodi Whitehouse, Hannah Cree, and Katy Jackson. Ella is a Research Fellow from the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) who has been exploring the experiences of young people with CMN. Jodi, Hannah and Katy join us from Caring Matters Now – a UK charity supporting those affected by CMN. Jodi is the founder and CEO, and has personal experience of CMN. Hannah is the support pathway co-ordinator, and has a son who was born with CMN. Finally, Katy, who also has CMN, is the young adults support contact. Last, we hear from three young people with CMN - Becky, Scarlett and Dan – who share with us their personal experiences of the condition. To find out more about CAR, follow us: On Twitter: twitter.com/CAR_UWE On Instagram: www.instagram.com/car_uwe/ On Facebook: www.facebook.com/AppearanceResearch To find out more about the work of Caring Matters Now, visit: Their website:  www.caringmattersnow.co.uk Their socials: Instagram @CaringMattersNow; Twitter @cmnsupportgroup; Facebook.com/CaringMattersNow To access the teens resource that was referenced in the episode, visit: https://www.caringmattersnow.co.uk/support/teens-support/online-teens-support-resource/ Illustrations by Celyn Hunt www.celfcelyn.com; Instagram @celf.celyn Please share, subscribe, rate and review. It really does mean a lot. Thank you! B & A x Music by Sian Evans & John Landau: toplinefilm.com Cover photo by Celyn Hunt Episode developed & produced by Bruna Costa and Abbi Mathews