MORTAL AND STRONG - The Podcast
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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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 97
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 37 Laura W
Here we have another insightful and poignant episode with the wonderful human that is Laura W. Laura is a leading volunteer behind the Nipple Innovation Project (Nip) charity and has a very unique st…
Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 36 Stephanie
Introducing our latest Voice to the campaign - the beautiful, energetic and full of humour Stephanie. Stephanie shares her story of being a nurse working as a senior sister in the NHS in her 20's who…
Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 35 Sarah Doherty
Here is another incredible Voice in the campaign - Sarah Doherty sharing her journey to being diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) at the age of 27 after having several episodes of optic neuritis. …
Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 34 - Roisin
Introducing Roisin - another unique Voice to the campaign sharing several poignant reflections and experiences on her journey to secondary breast cancer. Roisin was 34 weeks pregnant when diagnosed w…
Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 33 - Lucy T
Introducing Voice No. 33 - Lucy Thompson; the incredible strength that is the founder of the charity Nip (Nipple Innovation Project). In this episode Lucy is talking to us as a Voice - sharing her jo…
Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 32 - Alex
Voice No. 34 is the wonderfully articulate Alex who shares a very important perspective on how breast cancer helped her re-evaluate what she wanted from life. Every interview we share offers a differ…
Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 31 - Meera
Another brilliantly articulate and lovely Voice - the humble and inspiring soul that is Meera. Meera shares how she went from being a dentist to navigating her journey with Multiple Myeloma and shar…
Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 30 - Sarah B
*This episode was recorded 'on the road' as part of the campaign travelling the country to capture the 100 Voices and their stories.
Introducing another Voice to the collection - Sarah B sharing her v…
Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 29 - Mandy
Another really important episode in the series, with the wonderfully articulate and witty Mandy. Mandy is one of Mortal And Strong's ambassadors and Voices, sharing her story of primary breast cancer…
Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 28 - Pam
Our latest episode of Mortal And Strong - The Podcast is the lovely Pam who is our furthest-travelling Voice. Pam found MAS from Australia and was visiting her original hometown in the UK and travell…
Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 27 - Meryl
Introducing our latest Voice to the campaign, a wonderfully intelligent, witty and supportive woman who is passionate about supporting other women and using her art to resonate with others. Meryl is …
Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 26 - Kate B
Another extremely topical, important conversation addressing so many women's health issues that affect so many but still remain taboo. Kate B is our next Voice to share her story, and such a rollerco…
Mortal And Strong - Voice No. 25 - Chrissie
Another inspiring and incredible story shared from Voice No. 25 of the 100 from Mortal And Strong's 2024 Spotlight Campaign - Scars of Gold. Chrissie is a lovely incredibly strong woman who we were h…
Mortal And Strong - Episode 26 - Juliet
This episode was recorded remotely (not in a studio) as part of our campaign travelling the UK to raise awareness and support for charities. To support the campaign or learn more, please visit the we…
Mortal And Strong - Episode 25 - Nirusha
Another incredibly insightful episode sharing the newest Voice to the Mortal And Strong campaign - Nirusha. Nirusha, in her 30's, went from someone with a professional career, embracing life travelli…
Mortal And Strong - Episode 24 - Clare
Introducing another podcast episode of Mortal And Strong and in this episode we have the immensely inspirational advocate for vulva cancer - Clare. Clare's journey with Stage 3 vulva cancer is hugely…
Mortal And Strong - Episode 23 - Anjlee
In this episode we share the conversation with Anjlee, Voice No. 21 of the Spotlight Campaign for Mortal And Strong.
Anjlee shares her journey from being a mum in her 30's with two young children, wor…
Mortal And Strong - Episode 22 - Sarah P
Voice No. 20....1/5th the way through our 100 Voices and here we have a very rare and unique Voice sharing insight into something hardly ever discussed or even known about. The delightfully optimisti…
Mortal And Strong The Podcast - Episode 20 - Sue's Voice
Introducing another episode and another Voice of the Mortal And Strong 2024 campaign. This episode we speak with the lovely soul that is Sue. Sue is such a gentle soul and provides a real and honest …
Mortal And Strong Charity Spotlight - Time Norfolk
Welcome to Mortal And Strong the Podcast - Charity Spotlight special episodes...today featuring TimeNorfolk charity - a charity that provides free counselling and support to both women and men affect…