✨ In this episode, Claire and Nic interview Amy Burke, a beauty-industry educator and breast cancer survivor diagnosed in May 2023 at age 33. Amy shares how she discovered a hard lump while working in her salon, was urged by a nurse client to call the GP, and was quickly referred through the NHS to the breast clinic for scans and biopsies.

🌙 Amy outlines her treatment path: five months of initial chemotherapy (including an allergic reaction and use of a minus-30°C cold cap that helped her keep most of her hair), a left mastectomy with an expander, 15 rounds of radiotherapy, and then additional longer-term treatments including further chemo rounds and monthly injections, along with being medically put into menopause. She explains practical steps she took to reduce hair loss (not washing hair for months, limited brushing, silk pillowcase, avoiding heat, using wigs, and natural hair dye), and how exercise and maintaining normal routines supported her mindset.

🎧 About The Souls Podcast
The Souls Podcast is a space for deep conversations on spirituality, healing, consciousness, manifestation, and personal growth — hosted by Claire and Nic.

Chapters:
00:00 Meet Amy Burke: Breast Cancer Survivor, Educator & Innovator
02:08 Finding the Lump: Busy Life, A Nurse Client’s Push, and Getting Referred Fast
04:37 Breast Clinic & Biopsy: The Scan That Changed Everything
06:35 Hearing ‘90% Certain’: Facing the Reality (and Doing It Alone)
09:04 Two Cancers, One Breast: MRI Biopsy and Treatment Planning
11:35 Starting Chemo: Choices, Side Effects, and the ‘Red Devil’ Reality
13:07 Cold Capping Explained: Freezing Follicles to Save Your Hair
21:05 Hair-Saving Regime: No Washing, Wigs, Silk Pillowcases & Gentle Care
23:24 Talking to the Kids: Honesty, ‘Magic Medicine,’ and School Support
26:21 Surgery Decisions: Mastectomy, Reconstruction Options & Expanders vs Implants
28:41 Body Image & Confidence After Diagnosis: “What Am I Gonna Look Like?”
35:50 Social Media Pressure, Dating Fears & Protecting Your Peace
45:05 Closing the Salon: Risky Decisions, Burnout & Choosing Education
50:50 Five-Year Vision & Wrap-Up: Collaboration Goals, Peaceful Living & Where to Follow

This week, the girls are back with fresh renovations, glowing skin, and plenty to talk about. From skincare prep routines and powerful peels to their go-to products, the chat quickly turns to the viral Bonnie Blue documentary — sparking a deep dive into modern dating culture, blurred gender dynamics, and why respect seems in short supply these days.

That leads them into Love Island territory, unpacking this season’s biggest dramas, the questionable behaviour of some contestants, and why one finalist stood out for all the right reasons.

The conversation then shifts to wellness — specifically the hype (and hazards) of weight-loss injections like Ozempic. With one host speaking from the perspective of a qualified prescriber who’s tried it purely to understand side effects, they stress safety, CQC compliance, and avoiding dangerous black-market products. Both agree that for them, nothing beats the lasting benefits of healthy eating, vitamins, yoga, and their mutual obsession: Pilates.

From the physical and mental transformation Pilates brings, to buying at-home reformers (including the legendary Aldi find), they share why it’s become more than just exercise — it’s a practice rooted in feeling good, not chasing an image.

Equal parts beauty talk, wellness wisdom, and cultural commentary, this episode blends laughs, honesty, and heartfelt reflection in classic Souls Pod style.

This week, the girls dive deep into beauty, wellness, and all things woo. From spending £100k on your face to face-flooding TikTok trends, celebrity influence (hello, Pamela Anderson & Skims), and whether AI is taking over the modelling world — nothing’s off-limits.

They also get spiritual, talking tarot, dreams, psychic readings, and intuition — plus a potential guest appearance from The Witchist, who’s blowing up online for her wild exorcism content.

All wrapped up with chats about crystals, supplements, sage, and whether your next career move might just be reading cards in your own clinic. It’s soulful, funny, and a bit witchy… the way we like it.