Bravely Together Podcast

In the sixth episode of this powerful mini-series, Leah reflects on the journey so far - the heartbreak, the hope, and the heart behind Bravely Together. She shares honestly about guilt, growth, and the messy magic of showing up for yourself as a medical mum. From missed parties to surprise ambulance rides, from makeup tutorials to mindset shifts, this is a raw reminder that we are allowed to have...

💛 Boundaries, burnout, and brave self-care When you’re a medical mum, your time, your energy, and your heart are pulled in every direction. And somewhere along the way, your own needs quietly fall to the bottom of the list. In this episode, I share how I went from people-pleasing and second-guessing every decision, to finally choosing myself - and learning to do it without guilt. From small steps...

💛 Navigating loss before, during, and after Grief doesn’t begin the day your child dies. For many of us, it begins the moment we hear a diagnosis - and it never fully ends. In this raw and unfiltered episode, I open up about the many layers of grief I’ve lived through as a medical mum: from the moment we were told our daughter had MLD, through her rapid deterioration, and the anticipatory grief t...

What happens when your worst fear becomes your reality - not once, but twice? In this raw and deeply personal episode, I share the story I never imagined I’d have to tell. This is the journey of my twin boys: from their diagnosis with the same rare, life-limiting genetic condition as their sister, to the desperate race against time for a treatment that didn’t yet exist in the UK. It’s a story of i...

In this episode of Bravely Together , I share the story I never thought I’d have to tell - the day we received my daughter’s diagnosis. From the first concerns and missed milestones to the tests, the long waiting game, and finally hearing the words that changed our lives forever. This episode is raw. It is hard to share. But it’s real, and it matters - because too many parents walk this road in si...

Episode 1: When You Do Everything Right and Life Still Breaks Your Heart In this first episode of Bravely Together , I take you back to the beginning. Before the diagnosis. Before the twins. Before the community. I share my personal story of growing up with an upper limb difference, navigating identity and love, and stepping into motherhood with hope, only to be met with the unimaginable. This is...