Black Women Rising- The Untold Cancer Stories Podcast

🚨 Series 5 is FINALLY HERE! 🚨 🤩This season, we’re switching things up with a powerful two-part special consisting of 11 mini incredible conversations in front of a live audience, which is available NOW for you to listen or watch across our usual podcast platforms  👉🏾We are DEEP DIVING into the REAL realities of life after a cancer diagnosis- relationship break downs, finding love again, navig...

In this special episode of Black Women Rising, we have a candid talk with Dr Aziza Sesay (@talkswithdrsesay) and cancer survivor Dawn Butler MP (@dawnbutlerbrent). The trio, specifically focus on people being aware of the many signs and symptoms of cancer and being body aware, with the aim to increase knowledge and understanding of cancer symptoms. Remember - if something in your body doesn't...

In this episode, Leanne was joined by Shalisha James Davis, a British actress currently in the popular soap "Casualty". Shalisha opens up to Leanne on how it has been for her being diagnosed with Ovarian cancer. The conversation touches on life before, during and post-diagnosis and how he has been navigating through everything since age 26. 🔗Click the link in our bio to listen or watch...

In this episode, Paul Campbell, the newly appointed CEO of Cancer Black Care, joined Leanne. Leanne speaks to him about his prostate cancer experience; he delves deeper into how it was going through cancer as a black man and male health stigma and also touches on Cancer Black Care and plans. 🔗Click the link in our bio to listen or watch 📝After podcast notes 👩🏾Host: Leanne Pero @leanneperooffic...

👉🏾In this episode, Leanne welcomed Lauren Mahon, the founder of Girl v Cancer, campaigner, and breast cancer survivor. Lauren, a friend of Leanne's and an ally of Black Women Rising from the early days, touches on her journey, her work, and the importance of allyship within the cancer industry. 📝After podcast notes 👩🏾Host: Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial 🤎Guests: Lauren Mohan @Iamlaurenm...

This episode features Cheryl Johnson, who has stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer, and Judith Nepital, who has stage 4 bile duct cancer. Leanne speaks with them both about their life before and now, touching on the impact and work they both do within the cancer industry and the change they want to see. 📝After podcast notes 👩🏾Host: Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial 🤎Guests: Cheryl Johnson @cancerisadan...

In this episode, Leanne is joined by Nellie and Deandra, who are both influencers who have been through breast cancer diagnoses. Leanne speaks with them about their journeys, what it is like being an influencer and navigating a diagnosis, motherhood, Deandra being pregnant when she was diagnosed and what kind of impact the experiences have had/are having on their lives. 📝After podcast notes 👩🏾H...

"Navigating Grief And Building A Legacy: S4 Ep3🎤 👉🏾In this episode, Leanne has a heartfelt, exclusive chat with Alex Newman aka Mr Gosling (Lol) the husband of our beautiful friend Nicky Newman, also known as @nicknacklou✨ In his first public interview since Nicky’s passing Alex touches on his experience of watching his incredible wife go through stage 4 cancer, the grief of losing her an...

This episode features Self-taught artist, photographer, filmmaker and broadcaster Simon Frederick, who has lived experience of bladder cancer. Leanne has an open conversation with Simon, touching on his journey, what it is like to be a public figure and a black man navigating cancer and how it has inspired his work. 📝After podcast notes 👩🏾Host: Leanne Pero @leanneperoofficial 🤎Guests: Simon Fr...

Our first episode looks at the past, present, and future of Black Women Rising, featuring The Leanne Pero Foundation Chair Sharon Marshall-Green and Projects Lead Charlotte Crowl, who both have lived experiences of cancer and have been with the charity from the beginning. Leanne Pero, host and founder of TLPF, speaks with Sharon and Charlotte about their journeys through cancer, plus they discuss...

For our final episode of the series our host Charlotte Crowl is joined by our founder Leanne Pero. Leanne is a multi award winning entrepreneur and has been a businesswoman since she was 15 yrs old. Leanne's experience with breast cancer led her to start 'The Leanne Pero Foundation'. Leanne shared a bit about her personal experience and spoke openly with Charlotte about survivorship. After podcast...

In this episode our host Charlotte Crowl is joined by Mary Huckle, a health and fitness coach, speaker and blogger. Mary is also a stage 4 cancer Thriver and advocate. Mary shares with us her experience of living with cancer. Touching on clinical trials, support systems, how everyday life looks and much more After podcast notes: Host & production - Charlotte Crowl Guest @maryhuckle Mixed by @w...

In this episode our host Charlotte Crowl is joined by Toral Shah, founder of @theurbankitchen. Toral is a nutritional scientist and functional medicine practitioner. A three times breast cancer survivor, Toral does a lot of work and research surrounding the risk reduction of breast cancer and recurrence and looking into healthcare inequalities. Toral shares her personal experience with nutrition a...

In this episode our host Charlotte Crowl was joined by Claire Francis, a counsellor who specialises in many different techniques. As well as having her own private practice, Claire has 4 years of volunteering experience for Macmillan. Claire speaks about scanxiety, anxiety and some tips to help which are very much based on thoughts and feelings. After podcast notes: Host & production - Charlot...

In this episode host Charlotte Crowl is joined by Georgette Oni, who is one of a handful of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in the UK who is dual-qualified in breast surgical oncology. Georgette covers information surrounding the different types of breast surgery, preparing for surgery, aftercare, changes over time and much more. After podcast notes: Host & production - Charlotte Crowl Gue...

Sex and Intimacy EP 7 This week our host Charlotte Crowl is joined by two guests. Dr Isabel White, a licensed psychosexual therapist who previously worked as an oncology nurse. Isabel also led the Royal Marsden Hospital (London) psychosexual therapy service until 2019. Charlene Douglas who is one of the UK's leading sex therapists and Intimacy relationship coaches. Charlene has been featured on E4...

For this episode, host Charlotte Crowl is joined by Naman Julka-Anderson, Senior Therapeutic Radiographer. Naman is also the co-founder and host of the first therapeutic radiographer-led oncology podcast, ‘Radchat’. Naman focuses on radiotherapy, the side effects, how it works, the difference between the skin tones and more. After podcast notes: Host & production - Charlotte Crowl Guest @Naman...

This week, our host Charlotte Crowl is joined by Claire Paxman, the brand ambassador and director of global training at Paxman,  one of The Leanne Pero Foundation’s Partners. Claire shares the story of why the company began, the science behind scalp cooling, tips  as well as new information and protocols surrounding kinky, curly and afro hair. After podcast notes: Host & production -...

This week joining our host Charlotte Crowl is Cassie Kingswell; Cassie is a nurse with Breast Cancer Now and was previously a chemotherapy nurse for five years. Cassie talks about all things chemotherapy, including the lines treatments are administered through, common long and short-term side effects and more. 🔗Link in bio☝🏾 After podcast notes: Host & production - Charlotte Crowl Guest: Cassie...

This week's episode focuses on Insurance and Wills where our host Charlotte is joined by two guests. Des Richards, a principal consultant at his company Alliance Advisory Services, who spoke with us about critical illness cover and life insurance. Norman Vaughan, specialising in writing wills and estate planning, who spoke to us about the importance of having things in order. He also touched on in...

This week joining our host Charlotte Crowl is Dr Lisa Dvorjets, a psychologist with a wider range of experience including working as a highly specialised counselling psychologist with Macmillan, The Royal Marsden Foundation Trust, Perci Health and Arthur Frank Hospice. Lisa touches on the different therapy techniques, common issues that arise in sessions, inequalities and helpful tips. After podca...

Series 3 of our podcast is Finally here‼️😍🥳 We want to say a special  🧡THANK YOU🧡 to @palmers who are our sponsors this series‼️‼️   We thought we would shake things up a little this series and speak to some cancer care experts in areas and topics that we thought you as our listeners would find the most helpful!    Kicking off our third series our host Charlotte Crowl is joined by Dr Anisha Pa...

Leanne Pero, 4 years on from Cancer  For our final episode, host Charlotte is reunited with our founder Leanne Pero. Charlotte and Leanne dive into an array of topics. Leanne shares her coping strategies as well as the ups and downs of working within the cancer industry. These days so much can be glamourised on social media, so it is nice to get a real look behind the scenes. Leanne never shy...

Cancer, Confidence and Body Image  Dealing with confidence and body image after diagnosis, many of us ladies can relate to the many changes the body goes through on both a physical and emotional level after diagnosis. It can be really taxing and hard to come to terms with, but we want you to know your feelings are valid and you are not alone. This week Charlotte is in conversation with Adobea...

What are my rights?  This is a huge subject for alot of ladies so our focus was all about employment and knowing your rights during and after treatment. This week Charlotte was joined by Jennifer who shares her journey and work plight. Along with Caroline who is a solicitor and very kindly answered some of the anonymous questions some of the listeners sent in.   Jennifer who is a mother...