Brenda Edwards: Early Menopause, Cancer Survivor & Losing Jamal | Finding Joy Through Grief

Описание: #brendaedwards #loosewomen #midlife #menopause #breastcancer

ITV Loose Women panellist & West End star Brenda Edwards doesn't sugarcoat midlife. Between 8 shows a week in Paddington the Musical after having navigated early menopause triggered by Stage 3 breast cancer, she's learned that surviving midlife means listening to your body—not ignoring it.

In this raw first episode of Midlife Messy and Marvellous, Brenda opens up to me about:
• How chemotherapy thrust her into early menopause at 47
• Losing her son Jamal Edwards MBE and learning to pause without guilt
• How journalling helps her mentally
• Why she's done people-pleasing at 56 and more

We also talk about the foundation in honour of her late son’s memory, The Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust, which teaches young people invaluable life skills, and why a certain song from Paddington gives her goosebumps when she sings it every night!

This inaugural episode of Midlife Messy & Marvellous is for every woman who's tired, overheated, emotionally stretched, or wondering if she's failing at midlife. You're not. You're human.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:07 Journey to the West End, Early Career and X Factor Experience
01:44 Paddington and Childhood Memories
03:08 Passion for Performing, Family and Musical Roots
04:51 Challenges and Resilience
08:09 Breast Cancer Diagnosis
10:00 Coping with Menopause
11:56 The Power of Positivity
15:31 The Importance of Pausing and Resetting
18:22 Reflections on Parenting and Responsibility
18:58 Embracing Independence and Self-Discovery
20:03 Continuing Jamal's Legacy
22:03 Personal Struggles and Overcoming Adversity
25:05 The Importance of Community and Local Businesses
31:22 Advice to My Younger Self
33:45 The Power of Simple Conversations

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CONNECT WITH BRENDA

🎟️ See Brenda playing ‘Tanya’ in Paddington at London’s Savoy Theatre (until October 2026)
https://paddingtonthemusical.com/

🤳 Brenda Edwards on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/brendaedwar...

Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust
https://jesb.co.uk/

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https://sbtv.co.uk/home/

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MUSIC CREDIT
Gavin Luke – The Power of One
baegel - Shibuya Bullet Train
All music is courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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