Episode 49 - From Scoliosis to Strength
27m | Oct 21, 2026What happens when life throws something at you that you could never have prepared for?
In this deeply personal and emotional episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Barbara Bradshaw, who shares her family's experience of navigating her daughters' scoliosis diagnoses, the difficult decisions around treatment, and the road to recovery.
Barbara opens up about the emotional toll of watching her children go through such a challenging time, the importance of early detection, and how finding the right support made a difference.
But Barbara's story doesn't end there.
We also talk about how these experiences changed her outlook on life and led her towards a completely new chapter. From writing a book to help other families facing scoliosis to following her passions and building a franchise business in the pet care industry.
It's a conversation about motherhood, finding strength when you need it most, and giving yourself permission to pursue your own dreams while supporting the people you love.
If you've ever faced a life-changing challenge, had to put your own ambitions on hold for your family, or wondered whether it's too late to start something new, this is an episode you'll want to listen to.
Because sometimes the life you hadn't planned leads you somewhere you never expected.
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Connect with Barbara
https://www.petstay.net/find-your-local-branch/home-dog-boarding-st-helens-warrington/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573029304708
Find More Than A Curve by Barbara Bradshaw:
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That gap between knowing and doing is exactly what I support women with inside my programme "Nurture Her Journey"
You can connect with me on Facebook at helen_colquhoun
Email - helen@igniteandnurture.com
And in the meantime, if you are wondering why you are stuck in the stop start cycle watch here...
