Helen Thorn has faced big change and come back stronger

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Standard Issue

Society & Culture

4.7 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 7 April 2026

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

It’s fair to say author, Scummy Mummy and self-proclaimed running nerd Helen Thorn has dealt with some pretty hefty shit in the last few years. Her new book, How to face big change and come back stronger, is a hopeful, comforting, funny look at how to navigate some of life’s biggest challenges: change, grief and loss of self. It’s packed with practical wisdom from a plethora of women who have walked the walk. Mick caught up with Helen to talk endurance, navigating life looking very different, growth, ditching bad habits, and – of course – lasagne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Jamie Lang and Sophie Haboo have arrived on Disney Plus.
0:04.0	We're having a baby.
0:06.0	We're having a baby.
0:07.0	I've always wanted to be mom.
0:09.0	And we're bringing you on our journey through everything.
0:12.0	I have no idea what we're doing.
0:13.0	Thank you. I have more of an idea.
0:15.0	I think of it like a Tamagocchi.
0:17.0	At the end of all of this...
0:20.0	We're going to have a little baby. Raising Chelsea, a Hulu
0:23.6	original series streaming exclusively on Disney Plus. 18 plus subscription required T's and T supply.
0:30.1	This is a paid message from GoFundMe. My name's Ashley Kane. I'm the daddy of a little girl in heaven
0:37.1	and a father to two boys on
0:39.1	there. I've got an incredible relationship with GoFundMe, both personally and via our daughter's
0:45.2	foundation, the Azalea Foundation. GoFundMe has allowed me, the foundation, and thousands of people
0:52.3	out there to give hope to others in need. You'd actually be surprised how many people out there to give hope to others in need.
0:55.5	You'd actually be surprised how many people out there are willing to show love and support
1:00.9	you in your time of need.
1:03.3	My advice for anyone that needs to stop a GoFundMe would be do it.
1:08.7	You don't need to feel shame.
1:10.2	You don't need to feel guilt. You don't need to feel guilt.
1:11.3	You don't need to feel embarrassment.
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