In this episode of Her Kind of Brave, journalist, TV presenter and media trainer Shelly Horton shares the story behind her book I’m Your Peri Godmother and what really happens when perimenopause hits like a freight train. Shelly opens up about decades of undiagnosed PCOS, “Armageddon” periods, multiple surgeries, a collapsed lung during a routine procedure, and the perimenopausal depression that left her suicidal.

She and Chloe and Kellie dive into medical gaslighting, fat-shaming from health professionals, how to advocate for yourself, why HRT (hormone replacement therapy) can be life-changing, and the campaign that took her all the way to Parliament House to fight for better menopause care in Australia. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, “too much”, or like you’re going mad in midlife, this conversation will put words (and power) to what you’re carrying.

Support the brands that keep these brave conversations (and your co-hosts) going:

GENEA FERTILITY – genea.com.au · @geneafertility · 1300 361 795

Centre for Reproductive Medicine & Surgery (Dr Kee Ong) – Call 07 5519 1602 · @drkeeong

KOSI – kosi.au · @kosi_au

MR CONSISTENT – mrconsistent.com.au · @mrconsistent_

Social Media: @shellyhorton1,

Work with Shelly: Shellshockedmedia.com

Buy the book: https://geni.us/ImYourPeriGodmother

Listen on Audible: https://shorturl.at/B0QWy

Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/

Follow us on Instagram | @herkindofbravepodcast

Facebook| /herkindofbrave

Do you have a brave story, or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at herkindofbrave@gmail.com

In this episode of Her Kind of Brave:

Co-host Kellie Johnson opens up about her journey through stage four endometriosis, six miscarriages, a partial molar pregnancy, and the terror of almost losing her newborn daughter to sepsis. She shares how those experiences shaped the creation of the Kosi heat pack and led her all the way to a deal on Shark Tank, even while parenting a toddler and managing chronic pain.

Kellie and Chloe talk about medical gaslighting, advocating for yourself and your baby, the guilt of “not coping,” the pressure to hustle in business culture, and the tug-of-war between scaling a brand and soaking up a fleeting season of motherhood. This is a grounding, honest conversation for women navigating endo, infertility, birth trauma, burnout, or the quiet grief of a body that won’t behave.

Guest bio:

Kellie Johnson is the co-host of Her Kind of Brave and the founder of Kosi, a 360° wearable heat pack created from her own lived experience with stage four endometriosis. A mum, business owner and endo warrior, she’s walked through six miscarriages, birth trauma and chronic pain, and now uses her story to help women feel seen, supported and a little less alone.

You can find Kellie on Instagram @kelliejohnson_ or TikTok @kellie_johnson_

You can follow Kosi's journey on Instagram @kosi_au or on TikTok @kosi_au

Shop Kosi at www.kosi.au and use the code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off

Key topics:

• Why Kellie hid her endo and infertility for so long
• The shame of a body that “won’t do what it’s meant to do”
• Creating the Cozy heat pack from lived endo pain
• Taking Kosi to Shark Tank and landing a deal
• Trying to scale a business while in a second fertility journey
• Birth trauma, placental abruption, and Lola’s septic crisis
• Advocating for your baby (and yourself) in the medical system
• Partial molar pregnancy, chemo risk, and long recovery
• How language (“products of conception”) hits grieving parents
• What not to say after miscarriage, and what actually helps
• Lioness energy and redefining what makes a “good mum”
• Permission to build a life that actually fits you

🤍 Thank You to Our Sponsors

Supporting these brands means supporting the two mums behind the mic and helping us keep these brave conversations going.

GENEA FERTILITY

genea.com.au

@geneafertility

1300 361 795

DR KEE ONG

@drkeeong

07 5519 1602

KOSI — created by our co-host, Kellie

www.kosi.au

@kosi_au

Use discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply)

MR CONSISTENT — co-owned by our co-host, Chloe

mrconsistent.com.au

@mrconsistent_

Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/

Follow us on Instagram @herkindofbrave_podcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbrave and TikToc @herkindofbrave_podcast

Do you have a brave story? Or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at herkindofbrave@gmail.com

In this episode of Her Kind of Brave:

Chloe shares the raw, unfiltered story behind her fertility journey: multiple miscarriages, secondary infertility, IVF, suspected endometriosis, and navigating it all while standing beside her husband through a cancer diagnosis and running a growing business.

She speaks honestly about the quiet limbo of infertility, the pendulum swing between hope and fear, the pressure to “stay positive”, and how it feels to keep rebuilding yourself after repeated heartbreak. Chloe and Kellie explore why sharing early pregnancy and miscarriage stories matters, how community and vulnerability can transform grief, and what it looks like to soften after a high-octane career while still honouring ambition.

If you’re somewhere between longing and letting go, this conversation will help you feel seen, held, and a little less alone.

Guest bio:

Chloe Davidson is the co-host of Her Kind of Brave, co-owner of Mr Consistent, and curator of the inspiring book "In Her Own Words: IVF, Loss & Miracles". She brings honest conversation to the realities of infertility, grief, and womanhood.

You can find Chloe on Instagram and TikTok and facebook at @stillcarryinghope or shop her delicious cocktail mixers at @mr.consistent_

Key topics covered:

• Infertility, miscarriage and secondary infertility

• Early pregnancy loss and why women are told not to share “too early”

• Endometriosis, serious illness and how they intersect with fertility

• The daily pendulum between hope and fear in IVF

• Feeling “stuck in time” while life moves forward

• Losing and reclaiming identity after a high-speed sales career

• Jeremy’s cancer diagnosis and the pressure of a large family business

• The emotional load of motherhood and entrepreneurship

• The power of community, vulnerability and not going through it alone

• Exploring support like kinesiology and allowing yourself to fully grieve

🤍 Thank You to Our Sponsors

This podcast is a labour of love, and we’re so grateful to the brands who help us keep sharing these stories.

When you choose these brands, you’re helping us keep telling the real, messy, needed stories that women everywhere deserve to hear.

GENEA FERTILITY

genea.com.au

@geneafertility

1300 361 795

BESPOKE LONGEVITY

bespokelongevity.com.au

@bespokelonggevity_

07 5623 3310

Mention “Her Kind of Brave” for $50 off any treatment.

KOSI — created by our co-host, Kellie

www.kosi.au

@kosi_au

Use discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply)

MR CONSISTENT — co-owned by our co-host, Chloe

mrconsistent.com.au

@mrconsistent_

Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/

Follow us:

On Instagram @herkindofbrave_podcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbrave and TikToc @herkindofbrave_podcast

Do you have a brave story?

Or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at herkindofbrave@gmail.com

In today’s episode of Her kind of brave:

We sit down with DANNI DUNCAN, a mum of four, fitness coach and one of the most resilient women you will ever meet. Danni found herself navigating bowel cancer only months after giving birth, and after months of being dismissed by the medical system.

She shares the moment her world split open, how she survived treatment while mothering a baby, and why trusting your intuition might be the most important skill a woman can have. This conversation is raw, grounding and unforgettable.

Guest Bio:

Danni Duncan is a mum of four, women’s health and fitness coach, and young-onset bowel cancer survivor whose story has touched thousands. Diagnosed shortly after giving birth, Danni navigated chemotherapy, identity shifts and motherhood simultaneously, becoming a fierce advocate for early detection and self-trust. Her story is equal parts heartbreak and hope, and her honesty continues to change lives.

You can follow Danni's brave story at

www.instagram.com/danni.duncan_

Website

www.danniduncan.com.au

www.fitbydanniduncan.com

Key Topics:

• Danni’s early symptoms and the constant dismissal
• The exact moment she received her diagnosis
• The emotional collision of cancer + new motherhood
• Advocating for yourself when doctors don’t listen
• Breastfeeding through treatment: what she fought to keep
• Identity shifts, resilience and redefining strength
• Early detection and why the system is failing young women
• How motherhood shaped her survival mindset

Thank you to our sponsors for helping bring Her Kind of Brave to life — supporting them supports us as your co-hosts.

GENEA FERTILITY –

genea.com.au · @geneafertility

BESPOKE LONGEVITY –

bespokelongevity.com.au · @bespokelongevity_

👉 Mention “Her Kind of Brave” for $50 off any treatment

KOSI — created by our co-host, Kellie

www.kosi.au

@kosi_au

Use discount code HERKINDOFBRAVE15 for 15% off (exclusions apply)

MR CONSISTENT — co-owned by our co-host, Chloe

mrconsistent.com.au

@mrconsistent_

Be sure to join the chat in our Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/herkindofbrave/

Follow us on Instagram @herkindofbravepodcast and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/herkindofbrave

Do you have a brave story? Or are you looking to sponsor an upcoming episode? Reach out to us at herkindofbrave@gmail.com

Her Kind of Brave is a heartfelt podcast hosted by Kellie Johnson and Chloe Davidson, dedicated to sharing the real, raw and powerful stories of women. In each episode, they shine a light on the brave moments found in building businesses, navigating illness, facing pregnancy loss and overcoming life’s many challenges.

With honesty and warmth, Kellie and Chloe relate as real women walking similar paths, creating a safe space for listeners to feel seen, inspired and supported. Through diverse experiences and authentic storytelling, Her Kind of Brave becomes a beacon of hope - celebrating courage, resilience and the strength found in every woman’s journey.

Like, subscribe, follow & share.

Her Kind of Brave Podcast.