Since 2021, Sonya Lovell has been raising awareness, challenging societal stigmas and taboos, and lobbying for better education and resources for everyone who is transitioning through menopause.

Sonya is the host of the popular podcast Dear Menopause, having interviewed leading local and global experts and commentators in the fields of menopausal health, mental health and government.

In this interview, Sonya shares her deeply personal experience of being diagnosed with aggressive Breast cancer at 47, and navigating

the chaos of a medically induced menopause, Unprepared, unsupported and uneducated she made it her mission to change that experience for others. In 2025 Sonya was announced as the Australian and NZ Ambassador for the global charity, Menopause and Cancer. Sonya has just announced teaming up with Lorai Health as the Communications and community Engagement lead.

A passionate leader in this space that is gaining fast momentum in Australia, for all those dealing with Perimenopause/menopause, you'll want to watch this episode!

https://www.instagram.com/sonyalovell/

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https://www.dearmenopause.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyalovell/

Juliana’s journey is one of resilience and transformation. From her early life in Colombia to becoming a passionate advocate for DFV prevention in Australia, she has dedicated her life to empowering women, especially those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Juliana’s personal experience in a domestic violence relationship fueled her passion for social advocacy, which now drives her work in both the community and policy spaces.

Juliana is a Domestic Violence Advocate committed to create a world without Domestic and Family Violence Workplace Program Manager - Challenge DV Beyond DV Advocate

Join us as Juliana shares her incredible story, from her migrant experience to her mission to create safer communities for women and families. Her talk will inspire, empower, and encourage others to never give up on their dreams, no matter how challenging life may get.

Join us on the premier launch of our show, The Grit Diaries: From Grit to Grace, with your hosts, Mon and Mazz!

On our very first episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with the amazing Anne Gately - Stage IV Melanoma survivor, passionate advocate for sun and skin safety, and changing the way us Aussies view our relationship with the glorified Bronzed Aussie image. Australia is the capital for skin cancer. I am a nurse so I see the effects of Melanoma almost daily, it is truly devastating.

Anne, author of "Sunburnt", Speaker, advocate for Sun Safety, and featured in the Documentary "Conquering Skin Cancer", released in November 2024 is a passionate leader in the education space that is turning the tide on Melanoma rates.

In our conversation, Anne unpacks her childhood beach lifestyle, her diagnosis, gruelling treatment and incredible road back to remission, and what's important to her now.

Enjoy our first episode, here on The Grit Diaries!

Anne's socials and links:

Website: https://www.annegately.com.au/

Purchase the book: https://www.annegately.com.au/collections/sunburnt-collection

The film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33477058/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annegately_author/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-gately/