Episode 2

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Published on:

2nd Jul 2025

Breast Cancer, cancellation and the courage to keep going

Over the past few months, I’ve faced an ongoing cancellation campaign, a public takedown, and now - a breast cancer diagnosis.

It’s not the ‘comeback’ I had in mind. But it’s the reality I’m living.

In this episode of the Courageous podcast, I share how I found out I have breast cancer  and how I’m navigating this unexpected chapter of my life, health, and business - in real time. I cover: 

  • How I found out I had breast cancer 
  • The surreal timing (GB News one day, biopsy results the next)
  • Why I’m choosing to stay visible during my treatment - rather than hiding away 
  • The practical steps I’ve taken to protect my income and create breathing space
  • How I’m continuing to rebuild a business - even in the middle of all this

It’s honest, it’s raw - and if you’re rebuilding your voice, business and confidence - I hope it will resonate.

Key Links

Janet Murray’s website

Janet Murray's Substack

LinkedIn

Facebook

Instagram 

My 'controversial' pregnant people video

Should you post controversial content as a social media manager (the YouTube/podcast I talk about in this episode)

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About the Podcast

Courageous
Honest conversations and smart strategy for rebuilding a bold life, brand, or business — even when speaking up comes at a cost. Hosted by Janet Murray.
This is not a cancer podcast.

It’s about what happens when your voice is threatened - by illness, by public shaming, by fear - and you decide to keep speaking anyway.

In 2025, I was diagnosed with breast cancer while navigating public cancellation for defending women’s sex-based rights. Now I’m documenting the rebuild: of my health, my business, and my voice - with honesty, strategy and as much courage as I can muster.
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Janet Murray

I’m Janet Murray - I’m a business strategist and copywriter who helps consultants, coaches, freelancers and small business owners generate consistent income and/or recurring revenue.

I’m also the creator of the Courageous CEO Business Strategy Planner - which contains tried and tested strategy & resources to grow your business.