Episode 8 - A Series with my Baddies - Part 3 - 'Late Nights, Loud Thoughts'

Send us Fan MailThis episode goes where the thoughts get loud — the middle of the night, when no one’s around and your brain refuses to switch off.We talk about the things that made us angry (misinformation, mixed messages, and being told what we can’t do), the frustration of navigating cancer in a world drowning in advice, and the quiet grief of wondering “what if?” — especially around missed diagnoses and being told you’re “too young.”We unpack the things people say with the best intentions… and why some of them still sting. From “you look great” to “you’re all good now,” we explore how comments land differently depending on the day — and why there’s no perfect thing to say to someone going through treatment.We also talk about identity: not recognising yourself in the mirror, scars, hair loss, returning to work too fast, and the pressure to be “back to normal” when you’ve just lived through trauma. There’s honesty, dark humour, swearing, tears, and plenty of laughs — because that’s how we survived it.Most of all, this episode is about womanhood and community. About being held by people who get it. About late-night fears of legacy, kids, caregiving, and mortality — and how, once the diagnosis comes, you realise you’ve got a job to do… and you just do it.Raw. Funny. Heavy. Relieving. If you’ve ever lain awake at night with loud thoughts — this one’s for you.DISCLAIMER: The views shared in this podcast are based on personal experiences only. We are not medical professionals, and nothing discussed should be taken as medical advice. Always consult your doctor, specialist, or healthcare team for any medical questions, decisions, or concerns.Support the show