Episode 4

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4th Sep 2025

When One Cancer Isn’t Enough: My Second Urgent Referral

In June, I shared the news of my breast cancer diagnosis.

Since then, it’s been scans, appointments, waiting - and more waiting.

And just when I thought I’d adjusted to life with one diagnosis… I was referred for another urgent cancer investigation.

In this episode of the Courageous podcast, I talk about:

  • What it feels like to face another suspected cancer referral
  • How endless medical admin can tip you over the edge
  • The surreal overlap of business, cancellation fallout and cancer
  • Why I’m choosing not to disappear, even in the middle of uncertainty
  • The good news I’m holding onto

It’s raw and real. And if you’ve ever felt like life just kept piling on - I hope it resonates

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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.