A unique series of interviews led by Mortal And Strong charity founder, Dr Liz Murray. Season 1 follows 100 women from the Scars of Gold campaign; an innovative health campaign putting the spotlight on women facing life changing or incurable health conditions at a young age. Exploring all health conditions from cancer to autoimmune conditions, gynaecological conditions, neurological...discussing how these women have faced life changing health problems but found a way to navigate through it and how they found their strength. Each episode explores the individual Voice's journey, before exploring how they found strength in darker days and ending on our infamous last question "when you wake up on a morning, what brings you joy?".
A unique podcast led by Dr Liz Murray, who was a medical doctor for over 10 years before complex health issues led her to leave a clinical facing role. Dr Liz then founded the charity Mortal And Strong to provide education, support and advocacy for people facing life changing health conditions at a young age. In the first 100 Voices we have covered over 140 critical health conditions, sharing messages of hope and strength, being real and honest. Trying to change the social stigma of disease, trying to provide a beacon of light to those in the early stages of their journey.
"One day your story will become someone else's survival guide".
For more information please visit our website or follow us on social media. Founder & presenter Dr Liz Murray. Photographer and co-director Sammy Weston. Mortal And Strong is a UK registered charity (No. 1209448). For any concerns regarding your own health we always advise to consult with your own healthcare professional.
In the 2024/25 Scars of Gold campaign (Season 1) the following conditions have been covered by our 100 voices, all in the prime of their life.
#cancer #secondarycancer #braintumour #braincancer #glioma #glioblastoma #opticneuritis #opticnervetumour #retinopathy #trigeminalneuralgia #nervepalsy #meningitis #me #pots #stroke #migraine #trachealcancer #tracheostomy #lungcancer #lymphoma #thyroidcancer #breastcancer #secondarybreastcancer #interstitiallungdisease #lungdisease #oxygendependency #stemcelltransplant #lymphoma #myeloma #multiplemyeloma #nonhodgkinslymphoma #splenectomy #autoimmunehaemolyticanaemia #burns #multiplesclerosis #ms #ehlersdanlossyndrome #eds #lupus #connectivetissuedisease #raynauds #sjogrens #bechetsdisease #addisonsdisease #demyelinationdisease #organtransplant #renaltransplant #hypersensitivitypneumonitis #mastectomy #sepsis #cardiacarrest #cardiacsyncope #cardiacarrhythmia #icd #aed #pacemaker #congentialheartdisease #openheartsurgery #mitralvalveprolapse #liverfailure #heartfailure #atrialfibrillation #pe #dvt #lungfailure #dialysis #crohns #colitis #ibs #inflammatoryboweldisease #stoma #geneticdisorder #spinaltrauma #spinalsurgery #mobilityaids #invisibledisability #diabetes #type1diabetes #malignanthypertension #congenitalhipdysplasia #itb #hipsurgery #infertility #secondaryinfertility #primaryovarianinsufficiency #menopause #surgicalmenopause #chemicalmenopause #endometriosis #adenomyosis #fibroids #pcos #ovariancancer #leiomyosarcoma #fallopiantubecancer #endometrialcancer #vulvacancer #pelviccancer #miscarriage #pregnancyloss #IVF #icsi #adoption #postnataldepression #ptsd #neurodiversity #birthtrauma #osteosarcoma #bladderdysfunction #lichensclerosis #antiphospholipidsyndrome #rheumatooid #degenerativedisease #neuroendocrine #carcinoid #hyperthyroid #hypothyroid
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A unique series of interviews led by Mortal And Strong charity founder, Dr Liz Murray. Season 1 follows 100 women from the Scars of Gold campaign; an innovative health campaign putting the spotlight on women facing life changing or incurable health conditions at a young age. Exploring all health conditions from cancer to autoimmune conditions, gynaecological conditions, neurological...discussing how these women have faced life changing health problems but found a way to navigate through it and how they found their strength. Each episode explores the individual Voice's journey, before exploring how they found strength in darker days and ending on our infamous last question "when you wake up on a morning, what brings you joy?".
A unique podcast led by Dr Liz Murray, who was a medical doctor for over 10 years before complex health issues led her to leave a clinical facing role. Dr Liz then founded the charity Mortal And Strong to provide education, support and advocacy for people facing life changing health conditions at a young age. In the first 100 Voices we have covered over 140 critical health conditions, sharing messages of hope and strength, being real and honest. Trying to change the social stigma of disease, trying to provide a beacon of light to those in the early stages of their journey.
"One day your story will become someone else's survival guide".
For more information please visit our website or follow us on social media. Founder & presenter Dr Liz Murray. Photographer and co-director Sammy Weston. Mortal And Strong is a UK registered charity (No. 1209448). For any concerns regarding your own health we always advise to consult with your own healthcare professional.
In the 2024/25 Scars of Gold campaign (Season 1) the following conditions have been covered by our 100 voices, all in the prime of their life.
#cancer #secondarycancer #braintumour #braincancer #glioma #glioblastoma #opticneuritis #opticnervetumour #retinopathy #trigeminalneuralgia #nervepalsy #meningitis #me #pots #stroke #migraine #trachealcancer #tracheostomy #lungcancer #lymphoma #thyroidcancer #breastcancer #secondarybreastcancer #interstitiallungdisease #lungdisease #oxygendependency #stemcelltransplant #lymphoma #myeloma #multiplemyeloma #nonhodgkinslymphoma #splenectomy #autoimmunehaemolyticanaemia #burns #multiplesclerosis #ms #ehlersdanlossyndrome #eds #lupus #connectivetissuedisease #raynauds #sjogrens #bechetsdisease #addisonsdisease #demyelinationdisease #organtransplant #renaltransplant #hypersensitivitypneumonitis #mastectomy #sepsis #cardiacarrest #cardiacsyncope #cardiacarrhythmia #icd #aed #pacemaker #congentialheartdisease #openheartsurgery #mitralvalveprolapse #liverfailure #heartfailure #atrialfibrillation #pe #dvt #lungfailure #dialysis #crohns #colitis #ibs #inflammatoryboweldisease #stoma #geneticdisorder #spinaltrauma #spinalsurgery #mobilityaids #invisibledisability #diabetes #type1diabetes #malignanthypertension #congenitalhipdysplasia #itb #hipsurgery #infertility #secondaryinfertility #primaryovarianinsufficiency #menopause #surgicalmenopause #chemicalmenopause #endometriosis #adenomyosis #fibroids #pcos #ovariancancer #leiomyosarcoma #fallopiantubecancer #endometrialcancer #vulvacancer #pelviccancer #miscarriage #pregnancyloss #IVF #icsi #adoption #postnataldepression #ptsd #neurodiversity #birthtrauma #osteosarcoma #bladderdysfunction #lichensclerosis #antiphospholipidsyndrome #rheumatooid #degenerativedisease #neuroendocrine #carcinoid #hyperthyroid #hypothyroid
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In this episode of Mortal and Strong, we are joined by the fabulous Mel. Mel talks us through her story of being diagnosed with De novo Cancer (this is cancer that has already spread to other parts of the body at diagnosis).
Mel's story begins with a back ache that was dismissed, even when she lost the ability to walk. After further investigation, tumours were found in Mel's spine and she was shortly diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer which likely started in her breast. Mel talks us through her cancer journey; her fierce determination to dance again, her touching appreciation for her health care team, and the mental implications of regaining strength (both physical and mental).
Mel's story is raw and heart felt, and her ability to still find joy throughout all of this is truly inspiring. Thank you to Mel for sharing your story with us and being another incredible voice for the Scars of Gold campaign!
Scars of Gold is a health awareness campaign sharing the voices of 100 women facing their mortality at a young age with life changing or incurable health conditions. Produced by charity @mortalandstrong (No.1209448).
#podcast #podcastprevious #interview #mortalandstrong #scarsofgold #kintsugi #cancer #breastcancer #healthpodcast #spinalcancer #denovocancer
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