68 ~ Navigating Ovarian Cancer : Tora Murphy's Story of Strength, Survival, and Self-Care

I sit down with beautiful Tora, a courageous woman who shares her journey of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer at a young age. Tora opens up about the early symptoms that led to her diagnosis and the challenges she faced while traveling and navigating the healthcare systems in both the UK and Australia. She walks us through her surgeries and treatment plans, offering a raw look at the physical and emotional toll cancer has taken on her life. Tora speaks candidly about the emotional impact of relapsing, the process of getting a stoma, and how she’s adapted to this life-altering change. Throughout her journey, she’s leaned on a positive mindset as a critical tool for coping with the immense challenges cancer presents. In this heartfelt conversation, Tora shares the importance of finding strength in difficult moments, the power of self-care, and what has helped her maintain hope through it all. She also offers valuable insights for anyone facing their own battles—whether with cancer or any other life-changing event—sharing the wisdom and resilience she’s gained along the way. Tune in for an honest, empowering conversation filled with strength, self-compassion, and important life lessons. Follow Tora : ⁠Tiktok⁠ 💜The link to 'Love Bree' hot and cold packs: Use code BLOOM20 for 20% off your order xo💜 💗 Thank you so much for being here on this adventure with me! 💗 - Hayley xo ✨ Find us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beforeyoubloom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ 🎧⭐ Follow us on : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧⭐ Follow us on : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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.