ALS -To the moon and back
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, and my recent diagnosis of ALS — and what it means to face something big with humour, love, and the people who hold you up.
ALS -To the moon and back
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New episode of ALS to the Moon and Back 🎧
This one starts exactly how most of our chats do — with absolutely no plan — and then somehow lands in some pretty honest territory.
Portia and I talk about easing back into movement, why water feels so good right now, the weird emotional hangover that can come with New Year, and what happens when you stop brushing things off and actually let yourself feel them.
There’s laughter, swearing, a bit of reflection, and the discovery that smashing a few plates can be surprisingly good for the soul.
If you like real conversations that wander, wobble, and still manage to say something useful — this one’s for you.
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