The Capsule in Conversation with Natalie Woodward

This week Natalie is joined by her life long friend Natalie Woodward as they talk about fighting cancer, the effects of Coronavirus on those shielding and the damaging effects of diet culture. In order to raise awareness of bowel cancer, Natalie (Woodward) discuss in detail the major surgery she faces at just 38 years old in order to prolong her life. She talks frankly about her journey over the last 20 months, including having a stoma fitted, rounds of chemotherapy and her biggest challenge to date. She also talks openly and emotionally about her battle with anorexia in her earlier years and how cancer has had a major effect on her self image, giving her a new sense of respect and love for her body. This episode was recorded remotely ahead of Natalies surgery.