Elle’s refined living-room image, with navy walls, olive-green armchairs, amber lamps, plants and a wooden coffee table.

BEFORE ELLE OUT LOUD

The Sitting Room

Come in. Make yourself comfortable.

Short, honest conversations about chronic illness, motherhood, identity and starting again. A little company, with me and the occasional appearance from Mitty.

A few conversations to start with

1 min 24 sec

Welcome to Before Elle, Out Loud

I thought forty would look different. Meet Elle in this short podcast welcome. Chronic illness, motherhood, starting again, and a little dark humour.

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9 min 42 sec

I’m Tired of Being Told I’m Strong

Sometimes I don’t want to be brave, resilient or inspiring. I just want someone to ask how I’m really doing.

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6 min 9 sec

When Did We Start Feeling So Invisible?

On chronic illness, motherhood, and the quiet exhaustion of being needed but not always seen.

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