Ep78. A Mother’s Choice: Save Her Unborn Baby or Her Own Life w. Elle Halliwell, Journalist + Author

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"When your whole future is taken away from you —or what you think is your future—there is absolutely no choice but to be present.
Because you’re grasping for every second to spend with your loved ones. Every minute counts." - Elle Halliwell, Ep78. The Monica Kade Podcast

In Episode 78 of The Monica Kade podcast, I spoke with Elle Halliwell journalist, author and mum.
By the time Elle and I sat down to chat, we’d already bonded over being Northern Beaches locals—although she’s now crossed the bridge and lives in Bondi, which is a shame, but I didn’t hold it against her. I’d also seen the sweetest mother and son happy snaps on her Instagram. And having read her book, A Mother’s Choice, I know the spark of magnificence young Tor is in her life today.

For year’s Elle’s kept millions of Australians up to date on entertainment health and style—thanks to her work with the country’s top media outlets.

Her career has taken her overseas reporting on global entertainment and fashion stories. She’s interviewed international stars including Angelina Jolie, Oprah Winfrey, One Direction, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Cate Blanchett, and Miranda Kerr for television, radio and print.

But that’s not the focus of our conversation today. Instead, I wanted to share her story around being diagnosed with Myeloid Leukaemia—a rare blood cancer—and days after finding out she was pregnant with her first child.

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Insights into Elle Halliwell & Her Story Being Diagnosed with Cancer & Falling Pregnant Simultaneously

Learn about:
- How she started and got her break in media.
- What it felt like from the inside out the moment she found out she had myeloid leukaemia?
- How it felt and how she dealt with finding out she was pregnant shortly after?
- How did this life threatening diagnosis change her everyday outlook?
- What happened to her identity in these initial few weeks?
- What matters most to Elle today that didn’t prior to the experience?
- How does she see her life differently today?
- What it’s like being a mother to her son, Tor?

We get personal with our signature questions:
- Sunset or Sunrise? Why?
- If you could attempt another career what you would you like to attempt?
- What’s does ‘Being Your Best’ look like to Elle?

Book Giveaway Details
The Monica Kade Podcast is running a giveaway where one lucky listener will receive a special book-pack including a copy of Elle’s book, A Mother’s Choice and my book, The Storm Under My Skin: How I Ended the Battle with My Body & How You Can Too.

If you’d like to enter the giveaway:
1. Repost the podcast image below
2. Follow @MonicaKade and @ElleHalliwell on Instagram
3. Tag both accounts and tell us your biggest takeaway from the conversation to be in the running for the book giveaway.

Winner drawn on Tues 19th February, 2019 AEST 7pm