One of my TikTok videos got a lot of traction (for a brand new account anyway).

It should’ve felt like momentum.

Instead, I froze.

And perfectionism - mixed with the emotional chaos of a cancer diagnosis - nearly stopped me from publishing this episode at all.

In this honest update, I share why it's taken me so long to publish this podcast episode. Plus:

• What really happened when I (kind of) went viral on TikTok
• The perfectionism spiral that almost derailed this podcast
• A personal update on my cancer treatment timeline - and the limbo it’s creating
• The emotional impact of audience support (and what £100 really meant)
• How I’m simplifying my offers - and why “good enough” is my new business plan (it has to be) The advice I give clients (that I’m finally taking myself)

If you’re navigating public vulnerability, visibility, or just trying to keep your work moving during tough times … I hope you'll resonate.

Key Links

Janet Murray’s Website

Janet Murray on Substack

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

My ‘controversial’ pregnant people TikTok

Podcast I referenced: Should You Post Controversial Content as a Social Media Manager?

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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)

This is my first solo podcast episode in over a year.

For a long time, I wasn’t sure I’d come back. Not because I didn’t care - or didn’t know what to say - but because I found myself on the receiving end of a series of cancellation campaigns that left me questioning everything.

In this honest return, I talk about what’s happened over the past six months.

And the slow crawl back trusting my own voice again.

If you’ve ever felt frozen by self-doubt - even when you know what to do - this episode may resonate.

What I cover in this episode:

• Why I stepped away from podcasting - and what’s changed
• What it feels like to second-guess your voice after cancellation
• The emotional toll of creative disconnection and burnout
• Building a business that can hold you, even when you're not okay

I’ll also share why I’ve decided to share the ‘rebuild’ of my business - in real time.

Key Links

Janet Murray’s website

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)