Webinar: Self Esteem
A psychoeducational webinar for adults born with a cleft
Cleft Talk is a podcast focused on the topics that matter to the UK’s community of adults born with a cleft.
The two seasons, recorded in 2019 and 2020, feature interviews and discussions with adult patients as well as medical experts. You can watch the recordings on YouTube (season one only), or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Soundcloud.
The episodes are hosted by former CLAPA staff members Kenny Ardouin and Nicky Davis.
Season One (2019)
Season Two (2020)
Episode 1.1: Improving self-esteem and self-confidence
Kenny and Nicky are joined by Dr Amanda Bates and Dr Jen Rundle on the inaugural episode of Cleft Talk.
The panel discusses the importance of self-esteem, what impacts on self-esteem, as well as strategies and support for improving your own sense of self-esteem.
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Episode 1.2: An Overview of Genetics & Decision Making about Having Children
Kenny and Nicky are joined by Dr Jess Hare and Margo Whiteford on the second episode of Cleft Talk.
The panel discusses the background to how genetics work with cleft, as well as an introduction to genetic counselling and what to know when thinking about having children.
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Episode 1.3: Friendships and Romantic Relationships
Kenny and Nicky are joined by Nicola Stock & Heidi Williamson from the Centre for Appearance Research, and Julia Cadogan from the South West Cleft Team on the third episode of Cleft Talk.
The panel discusses friendships and romantic relationships – from the awkward first date jitters to how to let someone down gently, we’ve been asking the difficult questions so you don’t have to!
Episode 1.4: Treatment decision-making
Kenny and Nicky are joined by Jess Hare and David Drake from the Scotland Cleft Team on the fourth episode of Cleft Talk.
The panel talks about everything you want to know when thinking about returning to treatment – everything from what’s available on the NHS cleft team, to what you should be aware of if looking at accessing treatment privately.
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Episode 1.5: Kissing, sex and intimacy
Kenny and Nicky are joined by Julia Cadogan from the Bristol Cleft Team, and Nick Sharratt from the Centre for Appearance Research on the fifth episode of Cleft Talk.
The panel breaks the taboo to discuss everything you ever wanted to know about kissing, sex and intimacy.
Episode 1.6: Jaw Surgery – decision-making and what to expect
Kenny and Nicky are joined by Kanwalraj Moar, Karine Edme and Rachael Willis from the Addenbrookes Cleft Team, and Athar Ali Syed, an adult with a cleft who has just undergone jaw surgery on the sixth episode of Cleft Talk.
The panel discusses all the tricky questions about jaw surgery and helps you know what to ask, and what to expect if you are contemplating having jaw surgery.
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Episode 1.7: Christmas special
Join Kenny and Nicky for one last time for 2019 as they take a trip down memory lane and look back at the year that was, while also giving you some tips and tricks to help you through the festive season.
Episode 2.1: Imposter Syndrome – living with ‘just’ a cleft palate
Join Kate Flanagan and Nicky Davis for the first Cleft Talk of Season Two as they discuss the unique challenges facing people who were born with “just” a cleft palate, and the sense of “Imposter Syndrome” that they may feel.
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Episode 2.2: All about dentistry
Here’s a podcast to sink your teeth into. Join Kate Flanagan & Nicky Davis as they talk to Sandip Popat from the Spires Cleft Team and David Nankivell from the CLAPA Adult Representative Committee about all things related to teeth – everything from how to keep them clean to what restorative options are available for your teeth!
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Episode 2.3: Emotional Wellbeing Q&A
Recordings of Cleft Talk were paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In place of this month’s episode is the recording of the Live Q&A on Emotional Wellbeing shown during Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week 2020.
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Episode 2.5: Physical Health and Wellbeing Q&A
Kate Flanagan interviews CLAPA’s Adult Services Manager, Kenny Ardouin about the findings on physical health of adults born with a cleft from the research as part of CLAPA’s Adult Services Project.
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Episode 2.5: COVID-19 Special
Cleft Talk is back after a COVID-19 induced hiatus! Kenny Ardouin & Nicky Davis are back on board to bring you Cleft Talk – the podcast for everyone affected by cleft lip and palate. In this episode, they speak about the impact of COVID-19 on cleft treatment, the CLAPA Adult Services Project, and the world we live in, as well as discuss the rest of the 2020 season of Cleft Talk!
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Episode 2.6: Managing Bullying and Discrimination
Join Nicky Davis as she talks with CLAPA’s Adult Services Manager about bullying and discrimination and how to get support to manage this if it does happen to you or someone you know.
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Episode 2.7: Succeeding in the Workplace
Join Nicky Davis and Kenny Ardouin as they chat to Iona Wallace, Catharine Shipley and Marie Pinkstone about Succeeding in the Workplace. This podcast includes advice about how to manage your cleft treatment at work, as well as how to write a decent CV and cover letter, handle difficult days and workplace bullying.
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Episode 2.8: Christmas Special
Join Nicky and Kenny for one last time on the Cleft Talk podcast as we are joined by Nicola Stock from the Centre for Appearance Research and Cherry LeRoy, CLAPA’s Regional Manager as we look back on the CLAPA Adult Services Project, look ahead to Christmas, and what you need to know if you’re feeling a bit lost this festive season.
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Other video resources
CLAPA has a number of Live Q&A videos and recorded webinars on topics from dentistry to coping in the workplace.
Returning to the cleft treatment pathway
A Live Q&A on returning to cleft treatment as an adult.
Webinar: Rights at Work
An informational webinar on your rights at work when it comes to discrimination.