The Mid•Point with Gabby Logan Natalie Pinkham
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Oct 21, 2025 
Natalie Pinkham, a dynamic Formula One presenter and passionate advocate for child welfare, shares her journey through a recent health crisis that led to profound self-reflection. She discusses her neck surgery and the emotional challenges that followed, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, especially in front of her children. Natalie reveals how her work with Hope and Homes for Children and the creation of Flackstock stemmed from personal loss, while also reflecting on the fragility of life and the significance of slowing down to prioritize well-being.
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Wake-Up After Major Neck Surgery
- Natalie described waking from surgery with a croaky voice and a fresh neck scar after an anterior discectomy that pressed on her spinal cord.
- She explained the operation involved moving her voice box and inserting a cage to fuse the disc and relieve nerve compression.
Stopping Triggered Deep Reflection
- The forced physical stop after surgery stirred intense mental reflection and emotions for Natalie.
- She used the downtime to reassess identity, mortality, and priorities in midlife.
Crying In Front Of Children Matters
- Let children see adults cry because it teaches emotional honesty and allows mutual comforting.
- Crying shows resilience and lets children learn to both express and soothe emotions.