Ep 112 - Empowering Voices: Leanne Pero's Journey from Survivor to MBE Honouree

Leanne Pero is a remarkable woman who received an MBE from Prince William for her exceptional charity work with Black Women Rising. I had no idea of the challenges black women face when navigating cancer and I also had no idea that Leanne receives so much trolling for her exceptional work. It shows my ignorance and I am here to learn. Leanne shares with us how we can each start to champion ourselves. We also talk about her journey through menopause and how she nearly started HRT after her breast cancer diagnosis. However, her story took an unexpected twist and turn and it shows us quite how underserved we are as women as we navigate menopause and life after cancer. Leanne Pero, you are amazing! Episode Highlights:00:00 Intro.07:54 Shocked by breast cancer, feeling isolated.11:58 Black women face disparities in cancer outcomes.15:00 Encouraging women to embrace authentic connections.18:27 PR firm hired to handle abuse, and protect voices.25:38 Met Prince William and had an amazing chat.29:35 Therapy is crucial for personal and generational healing.31:03 Women prioritise others, and struggle to prioritise themselves.39:05 Knew HRT had risks, not well-informed.41:39 Finally saw family doctor, diagnosed with an under-active thyroid.44:50 Talking about health experiences outside medical norms.49:11 Excited about our walking challenge, join us now!Connect with us:For more information and resources, visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerFind us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingMenopauseAfterCancer Join my NEW blog ‘Still Becoming’ on Substack: https://substack.com/@danibinnington?...Buy my book ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’: https://amzn.eu/d/07dUoYBbJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub The walking challenge I mentioned is here for you: https://move-with-menopause-and-cancer.raiselysite.com/Connect with Leanne:https://www.leannepero.com/https://www.instagram.com/leanneperoofficial/Mentioned in this episode:Substack: https://danibinnington.substack.com/