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None of us gets to choose every turning point in our lives.
For GP and author Dr Clara Doran, that turning point came during maternity leave when persistent symptoms eventually led to a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
But this isn't really a conversation about MS.
It's about what happens when life suddenly stops following the plan you thought you had.
We talk about the uncertainty before a diagnosis, the pressure many of us feel to keep going even when we're struggling, and why carrying on isn't always the same thing as coping.
Clara also shares how her diagnosis led her to explore brain health, sleep, rest, creativity and the everyday habits that quietly shape how we think, feel and function.
If you've ever faced a life change you didn't choose or simply feel exhausted by trying to keep all the plates spinning, I think you'll find something here.
- Why uncertainty is often harder than certainty
- Returning to work after a life-changing diagnosis
- The hidden cost of "just coping"
- Why rest is not a luxury
- Brain health beyond supplements and biohacks
- The importance of creativity and joy
- Learning to accept a different future without giving up hope
Books mentioned
- Doctor Interrupted — Dr Clara Doran
- Heads Up: How to Look After Your Brain So It Will Look After You — Dr Clara Doran
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