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100 Voices from real women facing incurable/chronic disease
After a public call for volunteers MAS was inundated with over 400 applications of people wanting to share their story. 100 Voices have been selected; each sharing their story through an interview/podcast episode as well as their Scars of Gold photography.
As Mortal And Strong launches its podcast on International Women's Day, this first episode introduces listeners to the two women behind MAS - Dr Liz Murray & Laura Middleton-Hughes. As they share how MAS was formed, it's vision for 2024 and what areas of health they look to cover through the project.
Introducing Voice. No. 1...Amy. In this episode we speak to Amy about her journey with secondary breast cancer at a young age as well as a rare cancer in the leg (Sarcoma). In true MAS style we discuss everything from menopause, cancer, chemo to the reality and impact of facing your mortality on your self identity and relationships. Amy's
Introducing Voice. No. 1...Amy. In this episode we speak to Amy about her journey with secondary breast cancer at a young age as well as a rare cancer in the leg (Sarcoma). In true MAS style we discuss everything from menopause, cancer, chemo to the reality and impact of facing your mortality on your self identity and relationships. Amy's positive attitude and outlook on life despite living with incurable cancer is a message of hope and strength and we are honoured to celebrate her as Voice No. 1 for the Mortal And Strong project.
Introducing Jen, the infamous Jen.dometriosis - an advocate for Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. Jen shares her story of being ignored with painful periods for over a decade before discovering her diagnosis. At which point Jen had multiple organ damage, lost her fertility and had to give up her international business. Since then Jen has fou
Introducing Jen, the infamous Jen.dometriosis - an advocate for Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. Jen shares her story of being ignored with painful periods for over a decade before discovering her diagnosis. At which point Jen had multiple organ damage, lost her fertility and had to give up her international business. Since then Jen has found a way to cope with her incurable condition but now works as an advocate and campaigner for better education on endometriosis in the public and medical education system.
Introducing Gizela, the beautiful soul who fought for over 6 months to be heard with symptoms of breast cancer before finally being heard. At which point she was diagnosed with metastatic disease and given months to live. However now, Gizela is working and has far exceeded predictions after a good response to treatment. Gizela's story is
Introducing Gizela, the beautiful soul who fought for over 6 months to be heard with symptoms of breast cancer before finally being heard. At which point she was diagnosed with metastatic disease and given months to live. However now, Gizela is working and has far exceeded predictions after a good response to treatment. Gizela's story is one of true advocacy for knowing the warning signs of breast cancer, not being afraid to request a second opinion, and having hope are so important. We are delighted to have Gizela as part of our project.
Another new podcast episode has been released! Voice No. 4… Lorna Bramble: a real vibrant soul sharing her story of postnatal depression and birth trauma. This is such an important topic because there is so much stigma around PND, and women feel so isolated and scared to reach out for help. Lorna’s story is so wonderful at showing the rea
Another new podcast episode has been released! Voice No. 4… Lorna Bramble: a real vibrant soul sharing her story of postnatal depression and birth trauma. This is such an important topic because there is so much stigma around PND, and women feel so isolated and scared to reach out for help. Lorna’s story is so wonderful at showing the real truths of what it’s like, the need for support but also the fact that IT DOES PASS. (A side note this episode was recorded as the first ever trial interviews before we got better equipment so the sound is not as good as normal but the content is brilliant and there are a lot of laughs and funny moments about the reality of being a new mum!).
Podcast available on all major platforms!
Introducing voice number 5 - Karianne. This episode is a unique insight into the voice of someone at the beginning of their cancer journey. Karianne has begun chemotherapy in the last few months and shares the side effects of chemotherapy, navigating the impact on career and motherhood. Whilst still finding reasons to smile and plans for what lies ahead.
Podcast available on all major platforms!
Introducing our newest voice - Lisa. Lisa shares her journey of taking years to get a diagnosis of Lupus. Lupus is an autoimmune condition whereby the body attacks its own tissues and can cause a variety of problems from arthritis, organ damage to complex things. It relapses and remits, having flares that can be triggered from viruses, st
Introducing our newest voice - Lisa. Lisa shares her journey of taking years to get a diagnosis of Lupus. Lupus is an autoimmune condition whereby the body attacks its own tissues and can cause a variety of problems from arthritis, organ damage to complex things. It relapses and remits, having flares that can be triggered from viruses, stress, temperature changes. Lisa's story is unfortunately typical of someone taking years to have their symptoms pieced together to a diagnosis.
Introducing another amazing strong voice from the series and we are honoured to have published author Camilla Fellas Arnold sharing her journey to being diagnosed with Endometriosis, struggles with fertility and miscarriage. Camilla’s journey is like that of a beautiful Butterly coming into its own glory. As a teenager Camilla was bullied
Introducing another amazing strong voice from the series and we are honoured to have published author Camilla Fellas Arnold sharing her journey to being diagnosed with Endometriosis, struggles with fertility and miscarriage. Camilla’s journey is like that of a beautiful Butterly coming into its own glory. As a teenager Camilla was bullied for her heavy and problematic periods, and through various reasons found her voice silenced as she become an adult. Through the last few years in her journey to getting her preliminary diagnosis of Endometriosis after numerous hospital trips and her life being halted because of pain and morbidity - Camilla has found herself simultaneously finding her voice again. Not only has Camilla found her voice, but she has published a book! Using her words to help and encourage others. When her own medical problems left her feeling lost and struggling to find joy, she turned the word into a focus and managed to re-orientate her mindset.
Introducing voice No. 7 - the beautiful soul that is Helen. In this episode presenters Liz & Laura talk to Helen about her journey with breast cancer and thyroid disease. Helen talks about the numerous complications of having breast re-constructive surgery and the little details people don’t always consider in having delayed reconstructiv
Introducing voice No. 7 - the beautiful soul that is Helen. In this episode presenters Liz & Laura talk to Helen about her journey with breast cancer and thyroid disease. Helen talks about the numerous complications of having breast re-constructive surgery and the little details people don’t always consider in having delayed reconstructive surgery. Helen’s openness of finding her journey with cancer at a young age hard, particularly the isolation she felt in having few people initially to relate to and the power of having a supportive community of people who understand. Helen also shares a phenomenon not often spoken about - the reality that not every woman with breast cancer needs chemotherapy, and so in the absence of losing her and showing that she ‘visibly had cancer’ she developed imposter syndrome for a while. Helen’s quote that she didn’t need people’s pity - she needed support is a powerful one and shows the importance of people understanding what others go through helps for a more supportive and understanding society.
Amy shares her story of living with incurable breast cancer along with sarcoma whilst being a mum and in her 30's. Having had to leave her career in law, Amy's incredible positive mental attitude, whilst having a candid and honest approach to her mortality is a story of hope for others.
Different aspects of her story can be found across all our social platforms.
Jen shares the reality of how it takes over a decade for most women to finally get a diagnosis of endometriosis/adenomyosis. Sharing her honest, but witty and empowering, story of losing your fertility at a young age, giving up your career but finding a way to come to terms with this.
Different aspects of her story can be found across all our social platforms.
Gizela shares her incredible story of how breast cancer is not all lumps and bumps. Gizela had a rare form of breast cancer that meant there was no lumps, just discharge from the nipples which was ignored as potential cancer for over 6 months. When she was finally diagnosed she was told she was terminal and had months to live. This was ov
Gizela shares her incredible story of how breast cancer is not all lumps and bumps. Gizela had a rare form of breast cancer that meant there was no lumps, just discharge from the nipples which was ignored as potential cancer for over 6 months. When she was finally diagnosed she was told she was terminal and had months to live. This was over 18 months ago. Gizela has since responded well to treatment...
Lorna shares the honest story of being someone who never had a history of mental health problems and then unexpectedly developed postnatal depression after a smooth pregnancy. This is a brilliant insight into the stigma of mental health, the reality of PND for many women and the importance of support and understanding of those around you.
Karianne is a unique Voice of MAS as we are following her through her journey of diagnosis of primary breast cancer, facing chemotherapy and then plan to follow her in a year's time. Karianne is open about the realities of being young, a mum, a professional and having life turned upside down by cancer.
Lisa's story is sadly so relatable to so many women. A diagnosis of Lupus takes years to find and whilst a relief to finally have an answer...it means a life of medication, flares and morbidity. Lisa has a wonderful holistic approach to health and a positive outlook on life.
Camilla shares an empowering story of endometriosis, fertility struggles and miscarriage. Camilla also shares an honest account of having her voice dismissed for years before finding writing and poetry to regain her voice.
Helen shares her story of primary breast cancer with a complicated recovery of complications with reconstruction. Helen also talks about the lesser-discussed topic of having cancer but not needing chemotherapy and the emotional affects of not having the visual cues of cancer.
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