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ALS -To the moon and back

Lisa Wright and Portia Turbo
ALS
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Welcome to To the Moon and Back. I’m Lisa Wright, and with me is Portia Turbo — iconic Sydney drag queen, trivia queen, perfume oracle, and a bestie of almost 15 years. We met at one of her infamous trivia nights and have spent years wandering art galleries, laughing ourselves silly, and navigating life’s unexpected twists together. In this first episode, we talk honestly about friendship, joy, an... more

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Iconic Sydney drag queen, trivia master, and perfume oracle
Episode: ALS - To The Moon and Back - Episode 1

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Lisa Wright
Host who navigates ALS with candid storytelling, sharing personal experiences, relationships, and medical system interactions.
Portia Turbo
Co-host, Sydney-based drag queen and trivia enthusiast, brings humor, warmth, and a broad media/creative perspective.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Just love it

    Lisa and Portia have found a wonderful way of discussing a deeply personal topic for Lisa and mixing in so many elements to make it a truly engaging podcast.

    While I don’t have ALS I do have FND another neurological condition and I see so many similarities and reasons for hope from this podcast.

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    Australia4 months ago

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Lively, intimate storytelling with genuine warmth.
Audience-friendly take on ALS and caregiving with practical insights.
Feels authentic and hopeful, with strong host chemistry.
The blend of humor and vulnerability is truly engaging.

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ALS - To The Moon and Back - Episode 3 Timelines
Q: What are the ALS timelines that you've been given, your view on them and how do you cope, approach, deal with what they're telling you?
Lisa believes that the ALS timelines given to her are not true and does not accept them blindly. She approaches her situation with curiosity and is focused on living fully and extending her life through various treatments and mindset.
ALS - To The Moon And Back Episode 6
Q: Why is the medication symptom management not the source?
Because they don't know how to cure it. They literally do not know.
ALS - To The Moon And Back Episode 5
Q: Tell me about the provider wall. So we have touched on this, Lisa, and how much drama and trouble it's been to get to the point where you feel like you are being taken care of.
I was blocked because of where I lived. I live in a city, but a small city, about two hours out of Sydney. Despite being fairly close to healthcare resources, I faced access challenges with service provision.

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A candid, humor-infused look at living with ALS through the lens of a close friendship. The show centers on the daily realities of ALS, caregiving, medical access, and the emotional toll, all balanced with lighthearted banter, storytelling, and creative interests like art and travel. A standout is how personal resilience and relationship dynamics—especially between two longtime friends—are explored with honesty, warmth, and a dash of humor that makes heavy topics more approachable for a broad audience. This mix of advocacy, personal narrative, and relatable everyday life likely appeals to listeners who enjoy intimate health conversations, resilience storytelling, and upbeat dialog amid serious themes.

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