Ladies of Liverpool

This week on Ladies of Liverpool, Leanne Campbell is joined by award-winning family lawyer and dedicated fundraiser Suzanne Daly for an emotional and inspiring conversation about family, resilience and giving back.
Suzanne shares the heartbreaking moment her son Jonah was diagnosed with cancer at just 4 years old, the challenges her family faced and the incredible support they received along the way. From navigating life's toughest moments to raising money for children with cancer, Suzanne's story is one of strength, kindness and hope.
Suzanne begins by sharing her journey into family law, offering an honest insight into the emotional realities of divorce, relationship breakdowns and child custody disputes. She discusses some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding family solicitors, the importance of putting children first and why even the most difficult family situations can get better with time.
But it's Suzanne's own family story that lies at the heart of this episode.
When her son Jonah was diagnosed with cancer at just 4 years old, Suzanne and her husband James found their lives turned upside down. She opens up about the terrifying early days of his diagnosis, the challenges of hospital stays and treatment, and the emotional toll of watching your child battle a life-threatening illness.
Now 9 years old and doing really well, Jonah continues to inspire his family and everyone around him.
Suzanne also shares how the experience changed her relationships, her outlook on life and her understanding of what real friendship looks like. From the people who didn't know what to say to those who quietly turned up with meals, messages and practical support, she explains why simply being there can make all the difference.
The conversation also explores Suzanne's involvement with the children's cancer charity Owen McVeigh Foundation, which helped bring happiness and special experiences back into Jonah's life during an incredibly difficult time.
Determined to give something back, Suzanne has since thrown herself into charity fundraising, taking on skydives, abseils and other challenges to help support children and families facing childhood cancer.
Throughout the episode, Leanne and Suzanne discuss grief, friendship, motherhood, community spirit and the incredible generosity of people across Liverpool and Merseyside.
It's an emotional, uplifting and deeply personal conversation, filled with important lessons about appreciating the people around us, finding strength during difficult times and remembering that even when life feels overwhelming, things can get better.
Whether you've experienced childhood cancer in your family, supported someone through a difficult time or simply believe in the power of kindness, this is an episode that will stay with you.
Hosted by: Leanne Campbell
Special Guest: Suzanne Daly
Sponsored by: Diane Marshall Hair Extensions
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This week on Ladies of Liverpool, Leanne Campbell is joined by Liverpool legend Pete Price for an open and honest conversation about his weight loss journey.
At 80 years old, Pete reveals how losing over 3½ stone with the help of weight loss injections has changed his life. From improved health and renewed confidence to the cost, side effects and controversy surrounding the jabs, Pete shares his personal experience with his trademark honesty and humour.
Pete opens up about his lifelong struggles with weight, the health concerns that prompted him to take action and the difference he's noticed in his energy levels, confidence and everyday life.
Together, Leanne and Pete explore the reality of weight loss injections, including the monthly cost, potential side effects, changes in appetite, muscle loss and the stigma surrounding people who choose to use them. They also discuss the importance of making lasting lifestyle changes and why these treatments aren't necessarily the right choice for everyone.
Of course, it wouldn't be Pete Price without plenty of laughs, outrageous stories and a bit of showbiz gossip! From his treasured Liberace diamond watch to Leanne's plans for his spectacular three-day funeral, there's never a dull moment when these two get together.
With their longstanding friendship and trademark humour, Leanne and Pete tackle a subject that's making headlines across the UK, sharing personal experiences and asking some important questions along the way.
Whether you're considering weight loss injections, already using them or simply curious about the conversation surrounding Mounjaro, Ozempic and medical weight loss, this episode offers a personal perspective on a topic that continues to divide opinion.
Please note: This episode shares Pete's personal experience and is not medical advice. Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional before considering weight loss medication.
Hosted by: Leanne Campbell
Special Guest: Pete Price
Sponsored by: Diane Marshall Hair Extensions
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It's getting spooky on Ladies of Liverpool! 🎃👻
This Halloween, Leanne is joined by Alex Brewster from Living Liverpool Tour for a journey through Merseyside's creepiest locations, chilling ghost stories and haunted history. From mysterious encounters in the Queensway Tunnel to the dark past of Newsham Park, prepare for a few scares, plenty of surprises and a proper Halloween treat!
Together, they take listeners on a spooky journey through Merseyside, beginning with the eerie tales surrounding the Queensway Tunnel, before exploring more mysterious locations, unexplained encounters and the chilling history of Newsham Park and its former orphanage.
Along the way, Alex shares the history behind these locations, separating local legends from historical events and revealing stories that might make you look at familiar Liverpool landmarks in a completely different light.
With plenty of laughs, fascinating local history and a few moments guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine, this Halloween special is perfect for anyone who loves ghost stories, paranormal mysteries, haunted buildings and Liverpool history.
So turn up the volume, switch off the lights and join Leanne and Alex for a spooky trip around Merseyside. And don't forget to share this episode with anyone who loves a good ghost story!
Happy Halloween from Ladies of Liverpool! 🎃👻
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Hosted by: Leanne Campbell
Special Guest: Alex Brewster – Living Liverpool Tour
Sponsored by: Diane Marshall Hair Extensions
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This week on Ladies of Liverpool, we welcome Sharon Munroe, founder of Equilibrium Northwest CIC and winner of the Merseyside Women of the Year Inspirational Women Award. Sharon shares her remarkable journey from a difficult childhood in Birkenhead to becoming a driving force for positive change in her community. An honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, overcoming adversity and helping others.
Growing up in poverty and experiencing childhood trauma, domestic abuse and significant personal challenges, Sharon's early life was far from easy. But rather than allowing those experiences to define her future, she has used them to help others facing similar difficulties.
Sharon opens up about her upbringing on the Wirral, the challenges she faced as a teenager and a life-changing assault that left her with serious injuries. She explains how her recovery led her into education, studying health inequalities and discovering her passion for supporting vulnerable people and families.
The conversation explores how Sharon founded Equilibrium Northwest CIC in 2014 and went on to transform a community centre in Birkenhead into a welcoming space offering practical support, wellbeing activities, children's holiday programmes, mental health awareness, training, affordable services and a community supermarket.
Sharon also discusses the organisation's work supporting families through the cost-of-living crisis, its annual Christmas Day dinners and fundraising efforts, and its plans to expand support for families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
From childhood adversity to receiving recognition at the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards, Sharon's story highlights the importance of community, determination and creating opportunities for others.
It's a powerful conversation about resilience, mental health, social inequality, women's achievements and the difference one person can make in their local community.
Listen now to hear Sharon's story and discover the work Equilibrium Northwest is doing to support families and communities across Birkenhead, the Wirral and Merseyside.

This week, Leanne is joined by Jude McMaster, founder of Pearls Project, an incredible Liverpool organisation supporting women involved in sex work and those facing homelessness, trauma, addiction and exploitation.
Jude shares how a night outreach almost 20 years ago changed the course of her life, and how Pearls Project is helping women across the city through compassion, practical support and, sometimes, simply being there when somebody needs it most.
Leanne and Jude have an important and moving conversation about the women in our city who can so easily be overlooked.
Jude's journey began almost 20 years ago when she volunteered on a night outreach supporting women involved in street sex work in Liverpool. What started with handing out sandwiches, hot drinks and essentials gradually became something much bigger, eventually leading to the creation of Pearls Project in 2012.
Jude talks openly about the realities faced by many of the women she works with, including homelessness, domestic violence, trauma, addiction, exploitation and what she describes as “survival sex” – situations where women may turn to sex work simply to pay for food, accommodation or other basic needs.
But this episode is also about looking beyond labels.
Jude explains why Pearls Project focuses on the whole person rather than simply the problems they are facing. From accompanying someone to a health appointment to wellbeing groups, swimming, walks, trips to the beach and even helping one woman rediscover her love of horse riding, sometimes the smallest steps can make an enormous difference.
The conversation also explores hidden homelessness among women, the barriers vulnerable people can face when trying to access health, housing and addiction services, and why traditional systems don't always work for somebody living with trauma.
At the heart of Pearls Project is a simple idea: meet women where they are, listen without judgement and give them back a sense of choice and control over their own lives.

Jude also explains how people across Liverpool can support the project, whether through volunteering, fundraising, sponsorship or donating everyday essentials and gifts.
It's a powerful conversation about dignity, compassion and community – and a reminder that behind every statistic is an individual with their own story, talents, hopes and ambitions.