Ep. 96 WHEN MOTHERHOOD BECOMES SURVIVAL MODE Luisa Priest – Theo’s Journey With Childhood Leukemia

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this heartfelt interview, Louisa Priest shares her family's journey through her son Theo's leukemia diagnosis, highlighting resilience, community support, and ongoing fundraising efforts to improve the hospital experience for children. This episode offers insights into coping with childhood cancer and the power of community and charity. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Louisa and Theo's story 02:04 Theo's initial symptoms and diagnosis process 03:55 The emotional impact of diagnosis on the family 05:58 The importance of advocacy and second opinions 07:58 Support systems and community during treatment 10:00 Fundraising efforts to improve hospital rooms 12:02 The role of social media in awareness and support 14:00 Connecting with other families and peer support 15:58 Managing fears and mental health as a family 17:53 Theo's current health and energy levels 19:56 The power of positivity and resilience in children 22:03 How community and charities can make a difference 23:58 Final thoughts and messages of hope The Burnt Out Mummas: Burnt Out Mummas is hosted by sisters Isla and Paisley — two mums, founders and lifelong over-thinkers figuring out what comes after burnout. Isla is an entrepreneur, author and founder of a successful performing arts academy, balancing business, creativity and motherhood while never quite sitting still.  Paisley comes from a background in business, property and entertainment and is now building the next chapter of Burnt Out Mummas — from the podcast and community to events and the creation of their own wellness drink. Together, they talk honestly about the bits of modern motherhood that don’t always make the highlight reel: burnout, identity, hormones, relationships, ambition, starting again and trying to build a life that feels like yours too. Burnt Out Mummas has grown into more than a podcast. It’s becoming a community for women who love their families but haven’t forgotten that they’re people outside of motherhood too. Expect real conversations, brilliant guests, plenty of laughs and absolutely no pretending we’ve got it all figured out. Burnt Out Mummas Burnout • Identity • Hormones • Ambition For those rediscovering themselves again. 🎙️ New episodes + special guest conversations ☕ Burnt Out Mummas Club & community events 🥤 Follow the journey as we build the Burnt Out brand Instagram: @burntoutmummas  Support the show