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.
They Got My Instagram Suspended (And Why I’m Taking Legal Action)
I wasn’t expecting to record another podcast episode so soon.
But I also wasn’t expecting my Instagram account to be suspended - right before my annual Courageous Planner pre-order week (the biggest sales week of my business year). And just weeks before my breast cancer surgery.
It’s the latest development in what I believe has become an ongoing ‘cancellation campaign’ led by two fellow business owners.
In this episode, I share what’s brought me to this point - and why I’ve decided enough is enough. Despite preparing for cancer treatment, I now intend to take legal action.
Janet Murray’s website (https://janetmurray.co.uk/)
Janet Murray's Substack (https://janetmurray.substack.com/)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-murray74/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/janetmurrayofficial)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/janmurrayuk/)
My 'controversial' pregnant people video (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGdIAYmMQId/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)
Should you post controversial content as a social media manager (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ps0PqqpkeQ) (the YouTube/podcast I talk about in this episode)
Buy Me a Coffee (Support the podcast) (https://my.captivate.fm/#)
4 Sept 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
Key Links
Janet Murray’s website (https://janetmurray.co.uk/)
Janet Murray's Substack (https://janetmurray.substack.com/)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-murray74/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/janetmurrayofficial)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/janmurrayuk/)
My 'controversial' pregnant people video (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGdIAYmMQId/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)
Should you post controversial content as a social media manager (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ps0PqqpkeQ) (the YouTube/podcast I talk about in this podcast season)
Buy Me a Coffee (Support the podcast) (https://my.captivate.fm/#)
30 Jul 2025
Going Viral on TikTok (Sort Of) … Then Freezing on My Podcast
Host Janet Murray shares her journey of nearly going viral on TikTok, overcoming perfectionism, and navigating a cancer diagnosis while producing this podcast episode.
2 Jul 2025
Breast Cancer, cancellation and the courage to keep going
Janet Murray shares her breast cancer diagnosis and discusses how she navigates this unexpected chapter of her life, health, and business while continuing to rebuild her voice and confidence.
24 Jun 2025
I know what I need to do - I’m just afraid I can’t do it
Janet Murray shares her experiences with cancellation campaigns and her journey back to trusting her voice, offering insights for overcoming self-doubt and creative burnout.
13 Feb 2025
Kerry Jordan: ‘There were times I didn’t want to get out of bed or speak to anyone’ Lessons from leaving a long-term relationship and starting again
Photographer Kerry Jordan discusses ending a long-term relationship and relocating to start her life and business anew, revealing the challenges and personal growth she experienced in this interview.
6 Feb 2025
Dipti Tait: ‘I was surrounded by grief and loss’ Lessons from dealing with a grief - and discovering a new career (S1, Ep 9)
Psychotherapist Dipti Tait recounts how personal grief and life changes led her to a fulfilling career in grief therapy, offering insights into healing and transformation in this interview.
31 Jan 2025
Stefan Thomas: ‘Some days I couldn’t even leave the house’ Lessons from managing a chronic illness whilst running a business (S1, Ep 8)
Author Stefan Thomas discusses managing his autoimmune condition, ulcerative colitis, while running a business, adapting his offerings online, and unexpectedly becoming a social media influencer in this interview.
23 Jan 2025
Rachel Spencer: ‘I’d have gone insane if I’d kept going’ Lessons from navigating a personal crisis as a small business owner (S1, Ep 7)
Rachel Spencer shares her experiences navigating personal crises while running a small business, emphasizing the importance of stepping back for recovery in this interview.
26 Dec 2024
Tim Lewis: ‘Nobody wants to talk about death. Everybody wants a happy ending’ (S1, Ep 6) Lessons from losing a spouse and finding a new career as an author
Author Tim Lewis recounts losing his wife early in their marriage and bravely pursuing a more fulfilling career as an author and podcaster, offering insights on grief and career change in this interview.
20 Dec 2024
Connie Shaw: ‘I’ve been penalised for expressing my freedom of speech’ (S1, Ep 5) Lessons from being ‘cancelled’ for holding gender critical views
Student Connie Shaw discusses her suspension from Leeds University Student Radio for expressing gender-critical views and advocating for the protection of women's sex-based rights in an interview with Janet Murray.
12 Dec 2024
Mike Morrison: ‘I was waiting for a miracle or death’ Lessons from managing clinical depression while building a business(S1, Ep4)
Entrepreneur Mike Morrison discusses managing clinical depression while building a business, including a two-year depressive episode and how gaming aided his recovery in this interview.
5 Dec 2024
Lizi Jackson-Barrett: ‘I was abused for starting a Jewish business club’ Lessons on staying strong when facing negativity and abuse (S1, Ep 3)
Lizi Jackson-Barrett discusses the antisemitic abuse she faced after starting a Jewish business network and shares her strategies for staying positive in this interview with Janet Murray.
28 Nov 2024
Lucy Davies: It's a nightmare: I'm not going to pretend it's not'. Lessons from losing your parents while trying to run a business (S1, Ep 2)
Communications Consultant Lucy Davies shares her experiences and practical strategies for navigating the loss of both parents while managing her business in this interview, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges.
28 Nov 2024
Sophie Milliken: 'They really screwed me over but I won't be fooled again'. Lessons from a business partnership that went wrong (S1, Ep 1)
Entrepreneur Sophie Milliken recounts a challenging business partnership experience and shares crucial lessons about recognizing red flags and avoiding manipulation in business, in an interview with Janet Murray.
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