34 ~ Melanoma awareness and the importance of getting your skin checked and wearing sunscreen with Michelle

In this episode, we're joined by Michelle, an amazing person who faced stage 3 and stage 4 melanoma at just 32 years old. She shares her tough journey through biopsies, surgeries, and treatments, shedding light on the challenges she's faced both physically and mentally. Despite these struggles, Michelle bravely raises awareness about skin cancer, offering support to others going through similar experiences. Join us for a chat that dives into the ups and downs of her fight, highlighting why it's so important to be aware of melanoma and showing that strength can emerge even in tough times. Melanoma is NOT "just skin cancer"! Michelle also reminds us to take care of our skin by getting yearly checks and using sunscreen regularly, stressing how these simple steps can make a big difference in preventing and catching skin cancer early. Find Michelle: Instagram 💗 Thank you so much for being here on this adventure with me! 💗 - Hayley xo ✨ Find us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beforeyoubloom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ The Before You Bloom Podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I would like to recognise their continuing connection to land, water, and culture and pay my respects to their elders past, present, and emerging, and any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people listening today.