Bad Blood

Dan Clark has leukemia. Not the same as me, but similar. We talk through his experience, what’s hard about it and how it feels. It’s a heavy one!

Bonus

In this episode, we have our first interview! When Brett woke up one morning with pain in his groin, he knew something wasn’t right. In this heart wrenching story, hear the low points and high moments of Brett’s journey through testicular cancer, You can find Brett on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-james1?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm...

Most podcasts don’t make it past 7 episodes. This is our 50th!

One year ago today I was smack bang in the middle of week one of my second cycle of chemotherapy.

What does remission mean? Not always what you think it does. Is cancer gone? No. But yes. But depends who is measuring it. And why. Oh, and I had another eye operation. Enjoy!

Health visitors were always a lottery. And I’m having eye surgery again. Enjoy!

One year ago today, I finished my first cycle of chemotherapy.

11 days post hospital exist. Discussion on treatment, home life and what health looks like today!

22 years ago today, I was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes. This is that story.

In the season one finale, I make it home from Hosptial. After 41 days, six gruelling weeks, I get to go home. And I didn’t even tell Maddi I was coming.

Maddi visited me one year ago today with a Five Guys Burgers and Fries in hand for a date night. So felt like a good time to bring her on the pod to share some thoughts!

What does a good day look like at hospital?

One year ago today, I was moved back to my own room. My mental health had a boost, as did my confidence level that I was progressing. Enjoy!

One year ago today I had my first conversation about work since my diagnosis. Today, I am having my first day back at work since Christmas!

Another night in hospital. Another day in paradise. What’s the plan for 2025 I hear you ask? Have a listen, find out!

New Year’s Day sets the tone for the year. Doesn’t it? 2025 is so different to 2024. Both in terms of the tone of the beginning and the experiences I am going to have.

End of the year. Moving from a side room to a bay room. Highlights and excitement. Happy new year!!

You will see why this was todays episode when you hear tomorrows… but as 2024 draws to a close I wanted to share some thoughts that have been going through my head recently, Hope it’s enjoyable!

My brother Callum dropped everything when I was diagnosed, and was an amazing support through my cancer journey. In this episode I discuss the experience and what he felt and saw throughout.

What were my symptoms before diagnosis? Not medical advice. But also ask your doctor more questions. They might need prompting.

Not driving anymore means I am a passenger princess. In this concept episode, all recorded while in the car, passenger princessing, (is that a verb?) I discuss a life of no more driving. One month of episodes deep, and one year on from a whole month in hospital,

One year ago, Boxing Day with the Kings had to come to me. Today we could go to the Kings! Featuring a returning guest Paul, we discuss the differences between a year ago and today!

Christmas Day in hospital. Christmas Day at home. What a difference a year makes. Listen to the end, you are in for a treat.

What do croissants, Camembert, a Christmas carol and Chinese food have in common? They are all in this episode! Featuring Maddi, Quinn and Orla too!