Ep. 154 Reaching for the stars after 5 years of ill health

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After five years of health challenges including osteoporosis, stress fractures, falls, basal cell carcinomas, colon cancer, Covid pneumonia, a reverse shoulder replacement and lymphoedema, social entrepreneur Marilyn Hallett has turned a corner. She considers difficulties such as medical bills, loss of independence and forced absences from work, and reveals what kept her going. An inspiring listen!
27 Feb 2024 English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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