Why I Pressed Record

Host Solomon Alexis explains why he began podcasting about his multiple myeloma — not to be brave or to set an example, but as a personal pressure valve and a way to breathe. He contrasts public sharing with private coping and stresses that neither is morally superior. The episode mixes honesty and quiet humour, reminding listeners that laughter and vulnerability can both help, but staying private is equally valid. The central message: cope however you need to—your journey is real whether you speak about it or not.