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In this enlightening conversation, transformational wellness coach Danielle Cooper shares her personal journey from battling gut health issues to discovering the importance of nervous system regulation and sobriety. In her engaging and relatable way, she discusses the impact of long COVID on her health, her deep trauma work, and how these experiences shaped her approach to wellness coaching.

Danielle emphasises the power of self-healing through nutrition and nervous system regulation. She talks us through the significance of positive affirmations, grounding practices, and the science behind neurochemicals (CORE) in achieving well-being. We hear about Danielle's personal journey through grief and loss and she shares how getting out into nature and hugging a tree, along with movement and dance are key for her mental health.

Key Takeaways:

• Nervous system regulation is crucial for personal growth.
• Positive affirmations set a great tone for the day.
• Transforming challenges into opportunities is a powerful mindset.
• Creating new habits can help shift negative thought patterns.
• Self-improvement is an ongoing journey with no end point.
• Grounding practices can enhance your connection to nature.
• Cold water exposure can have significant health benefits.
• Movement, especially dancing, is vital for emotional well-being.
• Grief is a natural process that requires time and support.
• Finding alignment in life is essential for happiness.
• Personal experiences of loss can lead to deeper connections with others.
• It's important to process emotions rather than suppress them.

About Danielle Cooper

Danielle is a transformational coach who began her journey in Dublin and now calls Bristol home. She is deeply committed to helping individuals connect with their inner selves, fostering a sense of grounding, balance, and focus to empower them in achieving their biggest life goals and mastering significant life changes.

Beyond her coaching, Danielle’s passions include hiking, wild swimming, yoga, meditation, music, DJing, creating music, dancing, attending live music events, and exploring new places and countries. She values authentic human connections and believes in the transformative power of shared experiences.

Connect with Danielle:

Insta: @daniellemcooperofficial

Linkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-cooper-6a14018/

Email: daniellemcooper1010@gmail.com

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In this uplifting episode, I sit down with my incredible sister, Abby Dufficy, to discuss her inspiring journey from struggling with her height to embracing it and creating a global community of tall women.

Growing up 6’1” from her early teens, Abby faced bullying and often felt isolated due to her height. She shares how this led her to keep herself and her life small for years, trying to avoid attention. But now, in her midlife, she’s rewriting the narrative. Abby opens up about how she found the courage to embrace her uniqueness, build a thriving online community for tall women, and launch her own clothing brand, Olim London, designed specifically to empower and celebrate tall women.

We dive into the challenges Abby faced in finding clothing that fit, the pivotal moment that inspired her to design her own pieces, and the joy she’s found in creating a supportive space where tall women can connect and share their stories. Abby’s journey is a testament to the power of owning your story, celebrating what makes you unique, and using your voice to inspire others.

Whether you’re tall, know someone who is, or just love stories of transformation and empowerment, this episode is packed with heartfelt moments, relatable experiences, and Abby’s contagious enthusiasm for life and fashion.

Takeaways:

• Embrace what makes you unique instead of trying to hide it.
• Build a supportive community to connect with others who share your experiences.
• Turn personal challenges into opportunities for creativity and growth.
• Celebrate your individuality—it can become your greatest strength.
• Use your voice to inspire and empower others who feel isolated or unseen.
• Invest in yourself by pursuing a dream that solves a problem you’ve experienced.
• Confidence comes from owning your story, not from conforming to others’ expectations

Connect with Abby:

• Instagram: @mytall40s
• Olim London: olimlondon.com

SPECIAL OFFER: Abby is offering a 10% discount on any purchases made from Olim London using the code: cancercuredme. Happy shopping!

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Today's episode is a great big dose of happiness and positivity with Enneagram expert Joanne Bonnett. One that will set you up for the day with a big smile on your face!

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Joanne (aka JoBo!) is a multi-talented force of nature, with a mission to help people thrive by truly being who they were created to be. In this upbeat conversation, we explore Jo's journey from a corporate marketing background to a fulfilling career working with The Enneagram. We discuss the impact of cancer on Joanne's family, the importance of celebrating life and birthdays, and the challenges of overcoming people-pleasing! She shares insights on setting boundaries and 'The Art of Saying No!', emphasising the need for self-care and loving kindness. 

Joanne introduces us to The Enneagram - an easy to access yet powerful way to explore your unique perspective on all areas of life. In a deep and holistic way it shines a light into the many ways we show up in the world: in our relationships, families, teams & communities.

We talk about our desire to embrace authenticity and self-discovery, sharing personal stories and insights from Joanne's journey with The Enneagram and her late ADHD diagnosis. Our conversation culminates in a heartfelt message about self-acceptance and the value of being true to oneself.

About Joanne

Joanne has always been fascinated by seeking out that special something that shines in each of us. Now her work with The Enneagram brings joy - especially when she sees how self-awareness and acceptance can light a spark of hope in individuals and teams. 

The Enneagram is a powerful resource and illuminates the deep motivations behind how and why you think, feel and act the way you do: what drives you, triggers you, keeps you stuck or moves you forward.

Understanding The Enneagram can bring compassion, curiosity and deeper connection in our relationships. We benefit personally, professionally and spiritually from a more rounded, holistic view of how we (and others) see the world.

Connect:

Website:          www.joannebonnett.com

Instagram:       @jobo_silver_linings and @enneagram247

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About La:

Meet your host, La - a mum of three, cancer survivor, and wellness advocate with a deep passion for helping others transform their lives. After years of thriving in the corporate events world, she now channels her skills into hosting retreats that inspire growth, healing, and balance.

Alongside podcasting and running retreats, La has a wellness business offering transformational coaching, reiki, lymphatic drainage massage and red light therapy. Her approach to wellness is deeply personal, influenced by her own journey through cancer and her love for practices like meditation, breathwork, and reformer pilates.

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7 SIMPLE WAYS TO PROTECT AND STRENGTHEN YOUR MENTAL HEALTH THIS WINTER

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Do you find winter hard? Does your mental health suffer in winter? Do you suffer with SAD or just get those January blues and can’t wait for it to be summertime again? Well, this is a lovely warm hug of an episode just for you! 

In this life-affirming conversation with Suzy Reading, we explore the importance of self-care during the winter months and how to embrace winter as a wonderful, nurturing season, not just a season to ‘get through’. 

Talking around Suzy’s latest book, Self-Care for Winter, we discuss the concept of wintering through self-care, its significance for mental and emotional health, and introduce a framework of seven gentle steps to nurture oneself through the challenges of winter. The discussion emphasises the need for connection with nature and ‘awe hunting’, the importance of comforting rituals and community, as well as the value of reflection as a means to foster well-being during the colder, darker months. Suzy demonstrates some practical exercises that take just moments to do but will completely lift your day.

Suzy’s concept of ‘Gentle January’ is a balanced approach to post-holiday wellness that ensures you are looking after yourself during the winter months and investing in your future self whilst doing so. 

About Suzy Reading

Suzy is a mother of two, an author, Chartered Psychologist, yoga teacher and coach. Suzy has over two decades of experience in the health and wellbeing industry, working with individuals and organisations in keeping their people happy and healthy. She draws these modalities of psychology, movement and restorative practices uniquely together and is one of the top UK experts on self-care.  Suzy is the psychology expert for wellbeing brand Neom Organics and is a founding member of The Nourish App. She figure skated her way through her childhood, growing up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and now makes her home in the hill of Hertfordshire, UK.

To work with Suzy or find out more about her offerings, here are ways to connect:

Instagram: @suzyreading

Website:  www.suzyreading.co.uk

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Insta: @cancercuredme

Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

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Are you a peri-menopausal or menopausal woman, suffering with PCOS or maybe you’re just in a phase of your life where you don’t feel like ‘you’ anymore and you have no idea why!  In this episode, women’s health and hormone expert, Adele takes us through everything we never knew about our hormone health.  She shares insights into our body’s hormone hierarchy, cyclical living and period health that people just aren’t talking about.  

Give yourself the gift of this life changing episode – you are guaranteed to learn something that could be just what you needed to hear.

Key takeaways:

·      Progesterone is crucial for mood stabilisation and nervous system regulation.

·      Stress can lead to hormonal imbalances, particularly in progesterone levels.

·      Testing, such as the Dutch test and Mira, rather than blood tests, provide valuable insights into hormonal health.

·      Cyclical living aligns activities with the different phases of the menstrual cycle.

·      Empowerment comes from understanding one's body and advocating for health.

·      Adrenal health is crucial for overall well-being.

·      Hormonal changes can significantly impact mental health, especially in women with ADHD.

·      Getting sunlight in the morning is essential for hormonal balance.

·      Prioritise protein intake to support adrenal health.

·      No one is living a perfect health journey; it's about progress, not perfection.

About Adele Winsett

Adele is a Women’s Health Practitioner, supporting women from menarche to menopause. Adele offers online & in person hormone clinics, where she bridges the science & the woo, to support women to harmonise their hormones. With the additional option of functional medicine testing, Adele provides tailored lifestyle intervention to address hormone imbalances as well as creating a space to exploring HRT with specialist interest in ADHD & hormones.

To connect with Adele:

Insta:@harmoniseyou

Website: www.harmoniseyou.co.uk

Adele offers some great resources through her website, including a menopause tracker, a hormones and ADHD handout and a doctor letter template for those with ADHD who require HRT

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A big warm welcome to the very first episode of Cancer Cured Me!

Today, La kicks things off with a very special guest host - her long-suffering husband, Jason. Known for her love of a good chat (and her tendency to go off on tangents), La has enlisted Jason to keep her on track as they dive into all the big questions about her, the podcast, and the journey that inspired it.

This lighthearted and honest episode sets the stage for what Cancer Cured Me is all about - helping listeners get to know La, her story, and the uplifting, empowering content they can look forward to.

Here’s what Jason will be asking:

• Who is La, and what’s the story behind her unique name?
• Why on earth call the podcast Cancer Cured Me? What does that mean?
• What inspired her to finally launch this podcast after dreaming about it for so long?
• What kind of guests and topics can we expect in future episodes?
• What’s the intention and purpose behind the podcast?

With plenty of positivity and good vibes, this episode is the perfect introduction to your host and the vibrant energy she’s bringing to this podcast. Happy listening!

About La Simms:

Meet your host, La—a mum of three, cancer survivor, and wellness advocate with a deep passion for helping others transform their lives. After years of thriving in the corporate events world, she now channels her skills into hosting retreats that inspire growth, healing, and balance.

Alongside podcasting and running retreats, La has a wellness business offering transformational coaching, reiki, lymphatic drainage massage and red light therapy. Her approach to wellness is deeply personal, influenced by her own journey through cancer and her love for practices like meditation, breathwork, and reformer pilates.

When she’s not working, you’ll find her walking in nature with her Labrador, Max, soaking in the calming energy of the sea, or hanging out with her kids. Through her podcast, she shares her insights, experiences, and inspiration to help listeners embrace their own journeys toward a well-rounded, fulfilling life.

Insta: @cancercuredme

Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

Email: alex@balancedbodyandretreats.com

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This wasn't the episode La was planning to bring you today, but don't worry, her fabulous guest will be here in a few weeks and instead, La has jumped in to create her first ever solo episode! In this (almost completely!) unplanned instalment, La shares her joy at achieving her dream as she comes to the end of her first week as a podcaster. However, a very dramatic curve ball was thrown to her at the weekend. Find out how she turns it around in this slightly impromtu episode.

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We breathe every moment of every day, but most of us are stuck at 20% of our full capacity. In today's conversation with UK Coach of the Year, Samreen McGregor, we explore the transformative power of breathwork and its impact on personal healing. Samreen shares her journey from a multicultural upbringing to becoming a successful coach and author, highlighting the deep challenges faced during her 9 year old son's devastating diagnosis and battle with cancer. The discussion delves into the importance of healing and the transformative power of breathwork with its physiological, emotional, and spiritual benefits, while also delving into the science behind breathwork and its ability to release pent-up emotions. Let's get everyone breathing at 100% capacity!

Highlights (and approximate time codes)

00:00 Introduction to Breathwork and Samreen's Journey

09:47 Samreen's Personal Story and Background

20:10 The Impact of Darshan's Illness on Family Dynamics

29:56 The Transformative Power of Breathwork

37:48 Understanding Breathwork: Healing Beyond Talk

39:11 The Science Behind Breathwork

47:22 Physiological and Emotional Benefits of Breathwork

50:15 Spiritual Connections Through Breathwork

01:01The Breathwork Experience: A Journey of Transformation

Work with Samreen - The Tribe

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TO ACCESS THE COMPLIMENTARY 5 DAY BREATHWORK STARTER GUIDE THAT SAMREEN MENTIONS IN THIS EPISODE, SIGN UP FOR FREE AT WWW.BREATHEWITHSAMREEN.COM

About Samreen

Samreen McGregor is a coach, breathwork guide, and founder of Breathe with Samreen, where she helps people heal and reconnect with themselves through breath and body-based practices. Her journey into breathwork wasn’t just professional—it was deeply personal. When her son, Darshan, was diagnosed with cancer, she found herself navigating the emotional and physical toll of paediatric cancer, searching for ways to support both him and herself. That experience changed everything. With over 25 years in coaching, psychotherapy, and neuroscience, Samreen has worked with top executives and individuals seeking deep transformation. As the author of Leader Awakened, she is passionate about helping people regulate their nervous systems, release emotional blocks, and build real, lasting resilience—whether in leadership or life.

Connect:

Website: www.breathewithsamreen

Insta; @breathe_with_samreen

Book: Leader Awakened: Why accepting diversity drives power and freedom:

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In this solo episode, I open up about navigating intense emotions, the challenges of being an empath, and the power of self-regulation. Inspired by Dr. Martha Beck’s insights on empathy and emotional resilience, I share a personal experience that tested my ability to stay grounded and strong.

You'll hear about:

• The four stages of empathy and how to move from emotional overwhelm to clarity
• How breathwork and tapping can shift your nervous system in real-time
• My personal experience using deep breathwork to transform anger into compassion
• Why emotional regulation is essential for both adults and children

This episode is for anyone who feels deeply, struggles to separate their emotions from others, or wants to learn practical techniques to regain peace. Join me as we explore how healing starts within.

Listen now and discover how you can harness the power of breath and mindfulness to navigate life's challenges.

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About Your Host

Through her podcast and transformational wellness and healing retreats, La empowers others to take charge of their health, break free from toxic patterns and embrace a life of vitality. She shares many of the alternative and holistic practices that transformed her own life, helping others reconnect with their bodies, minds, and true potential.

To Connect or Work With La:

🔗 Insta @cancercuredme

🔗 Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

🔗 Email: info@balancedbodyandretreats.com

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The Lymphatic System is the least understood and most undervalued of all the body systems, yet if it stopped working we would die within 24-48 hours. 

In today’s episode I talk to Jules Willcocks, one of the UK's leading experts on the subject of lymphatic health and the founder of Body Ballancer UK. Jules has been interviewed on TV and radio and extensively quoted in publications including Vogue, Tatler, Harper's Bazaar, Good Health Magazine and the Telegraph.

Jules explains the often-overlooked lymphatic system, its crucial role in detoxification, and how it supports the immune system. Through her fantastic 'aquarium' analogy and detailed explanations, Jules provides valuable insight into the anatomy of the lymphatic system, signs of its dysfunction, and practical tips for maintaining its health through movement and hydration which can literally transform your health.

We also talk about Body Ballancer - state-of-the-art compression therapy systems to the health, wellness and aesthetic markets and to individuals who are keen to improve or maintain their wellbeing.

To experience the Body Ballancer at a salon near you, visit https://bodyballancer.co.uk/where-to-find-us/

For more information on Body Ballancer, visit: www.bodyballancer.co.uk or Insta: @bodyballancer

Other resources: Insta @stopchasing pain @thelymphaticmessage

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About Your Host

Through her podcast and transformational wellness and healing retreats, La empowers others to take charge of their health, break free from toxic patterns and embrace a life of vitality. She shares many of the alternative and holistic practices that transformed her own life, helping others reconnect with their bodies, minds, and true potential.

To Connect or Work With La:

🔗 Insta @cancercuredme

🔗 Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

🔗 Email: info@balancedbodyandretreats.com

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For years, I battled binge eating disorder, feeling trapped in an endless cycle of shame, secrecy, and self-loathing. I tried every diet, every rule, every punishment—only to find myself back in the same painful place.

In this brutally honest conversation, I sit down with Michelle Kester Ho, fellow binge eating survivor, and the person who helped me finally break free and together, we open up about:

• The darkest moments of our binge eating struggles
• The turning points that led to real healing
• Why binge eating isn’t about willpower
• How we re-learned to trust food, our bodies and ourselves
• Practical tools to help anyone struggling with binge eating right now

We’d love to hear from you if this episode resonates with you.

Resources:

*TO ACCESS MICHELLE'S FREE EMAIL COURSE, SIGN UP HERE: 3-Day Email Course: How to Stop Binge Eating and Emotional Eating.

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About Michelle Kester Ho

Michelle is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Binge Eating Recovery Coach who helps people break free from binge eating and inconsistent eating patterns by nourishing their bodies, without restrictive diets, guilt, or self-criticism.

Michelle developed a 4-key approach to help build sustainable, health-supportive habits with self-compassion. Her method focuses on:

1. Removing binge-driving mindsets
2. Nourishing with ENOUGH whole, nutrient-dense food
3. Overcoming triggering foods and situations
4. Replacing Binge Eating With Something Better

Michelle is passionate about helping people move away from rigid, all-or-nothing food rules and instead reconnect with food as a source of nourishment and joy, not stress. She believes true health comes from listening to your body, meeting your nutritional needs and creating a way of living that supports both physical and emotional well-being, without shame or deprivation.

🔗 Insta @coach_michelle_ho

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In this episode, La is talking with the incredible Bella Chater - an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner specialising in emotional resilience, subconscious reprogramming, and somatic healing. With over a decade of experience using EFT, she helps individuals release emotional blocks, rewire limiting beliefs, and regulate their nervous system to create deep and lasting transformation

Her approach is holistic yet practical with a goal to help clients process emotional stress, reduce anxiety, and rewrite subconscious patterns at the root. Unlike traditional methods that focus on symptom management, Bella works on a somatic level, creating change not just on a mindset level but at a physiological and subconscious level. This means real shifts in how you think, feel, and automatically respond to stress, anxiety, and emotional triggers—helping you step into greater clarity, confidence, and resilience in both your personal and professional life.

How It Works:

EFT (Tapping) has been scientifically shown to reduce cortisol—the body’s main stress hormone—by up to 43% in just one session. Matrix Reimprinting goes even deeper, helping to rewire subconscious childhood imprints and replace outdated emotional patterns with empowering new ones. This approach is particularly effective for inner child healing, self-sabotage, and deeply ingrained limiting beliefs.

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Let’s rewire your subconscious and process emotions effectively to create lasting change!

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La has a deep passion for helping others transform their lives. After years of thriving in the corporate events world, she now channels her skills into hosting retreats that inspire growth, healing, and balance.

She has a wellness business offering transformational retreats, coaching, reiki, lymphatic drainage and red light therapy. Her approach to wellness is deeply personal, influenced by her own journey through cancer and her love for practices like meditation, breathwork and reformer pilates.

Through her podcast, she shares her insights, experiences and inspiration to help listeners embrace their own journeys toward a well-rounded, fulfilling life.

Insta: @cancercuredme

Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

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80% of Autoimmune Diseases Affect Women - but my guest has freed herself from all MS symptoms completely.

In this incredibly important episode, the incomparable Elrina Pretorius shares her extraordinary story of how she overcame all of her MS symptoms to the degree that she doesn't even remember she has MS! She wants people to know that they have a choice and that healing is possible.

Over 20 years ago, Elrina was diagnosed with MS and told to expect a future of decline. But she wasn’t willing to accept that. She started digging - researching, questioning, and testing everything she could to understand what was really possible for her health. Through shifts in mindset, movement, nutrition, and lifestyle, she has remained relapse-free for over a decade and is living a full, active life.

Her journey also transformed how she approaches health—not just for herself, but for others. Trained as a physiotherapist, she later pursued acupuncture, neurology, and lifestyle medicine, completely rethinking the way chronic illness is treated. Studying acupuncture was a pivotal moment, opening her eyes to a whole-body approach that goes beyond just treating symptoms. Lifestyle medicine further reinforced how much power we actually have over our own health.

Today Elrina shares her insights, cutting through the fear and confusion around health. Whether it’s navigating a diagnosis, overcoming fatigue, or simply optimizing wellbeing, her approach is practical, relatable, and grounded in both science and real-life experience. She believes that with the right knowledge and tools, people can take back control of their health—and she’s here to help them do just that.

TO WORK WITH ELRINA:

Elrina believes that knowledge is power and through education and support her objective is to give her clients control back over their own health and quality of life.

Web: www.fleetphysio.com

Email: fleetphysio.com@gmail.com

Insta: @fleetphysioandwellnes

and @healthspan_retreats

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La has a deep passion for helping others transform their lives. After years of thriving in the corporate events world, she now channels her skills into hosting retreats that inspire growth, healing, and balance.

She has a wellness business offering transformational retreats, coaching, reiki, lymphatic drainage and red light therapy. Her approach to wellness is deeply personal, influenced by her own journey through cancer and her love for practices like meditation, breathwork, EFT and reformer pilates.

Through her podcast, she shares her insights, experiences and inspiration to help listeners embrace their own journeys toward a well-rounded, fulfilling life.

Insta: @cancercuredme

Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

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Don't adjust the dial! This is the Cancer Cured Me podcast, but in this episode, I am being interviewed as a guest on the podcast Unspoken Emotions with the super talented Rachel Elimelech.

We dive deep into subconscious emotional patterns from early in life and how deep rooted beliefs and behaviours can be transformed later in life. It's never too late to heal!

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To work with me on your own transformational healing journey or to join the waiting list for the next luxury retreat, reach out here:

www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

Insta: @cancercuredme

Email: alex@balancedbodyandretreats.com

The podcast Unspoken Emotions with Rachel Elimelech is on Apple and Spotify

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Join the waitlist for our next luxury retreat! March 2026 - Wilderness Reserve, Suffolk - a 3-night transformational experience, featuring so many of the guests from the podcast! https://www.wildernessreserve.com/home

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On this week's episode..

After being rushed to hospital this week, La was facing (yet another!) near death experience. Wes it her breathwork practice that kept her calm and prevented a very different outcome?

Let's all get a regular breathwork practice - even just a couple of minutes a day could be life changing...

For all things breathwork and La's regular routine, she recommends the Breathpod app

Use the link below and you'll get a 7 day free trial as well as a 15% discount

Click here for Breathpod: https://app.breathpod.com/?via=alexandra

Enter the code FOUNDING15 and you'll receive a 15% discount if you take out a subscription!

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Cancer Cured Me is 20 episodes old!! To celebrate being in the top 2.5% of all podcasts in the world we are announcing our next 

LUXURY TRANSFORMATIONAL 3 DAY RETREAT AT THE EXCLUSIVE WILDERNESS RESERVE, SUFFOLK IN MARCH 2026

JOIN THE WAITLIST NOW FOR ALL UPDATES AND TO BE FIRST IN LINE TO JOIN THE RETREAT - LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE - 

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Thank You:

Whether you’ve listened to one episode or all twenty - thank you. Your support, messages and stories mean everything. Here’s to continued healing, growth and joy together. 💛

In this special 20th episode of Cancer Cured Me, we pause to celebrate how far we’ve come. I reflect on the heartfelt conversations, powerful stories and life-changing insights shared so far - highlighting the recurring themes that have shaped this podcast. From nervous system regulation and breathwork to lymphatic health and energy healing, this episode revisits the practices that continue to support our healing journeys. I also open up about living with ADHD, the importance of managing overwhelm, and share a glimpse into exciting plans for future transformative retreats.

Top Takeaways:

• Reaching 20 episodes is a powerful milestone and worth celebrating.
• Our guests have shared inspiring, deeply human experiences that offer hope and guidance.
• Regulating the nervous system is foundational for emotional and physical healing.
• Breathwork is a free, accessible tool that supports deep restoration and clarity.
• Nourishing your body with food and movement is an act of self-love.
• Many chronic issues stem from unresolved trauma - healing starts within.
• Energy healing practices like Reiki and sound therapy can unlock profound shifts.
• ADHD is a part of many of our lives, and awareness helps us create supportive strategies.
• Simplicity in daily rituals helps prevent burnout and restore balance.
• Exciting retreats are on the horizon - designed to nourish your whole self.

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If you've been diagnosed or self-identify with ADHD - or maybe you just suspect it and want to know more - this episode is for you. Or perhaps there's someone in your life who really needs to hear this... go ahead and send it their way.

I'm joined by the wonderful Kate Moryoussef, host of the award winning ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast. In this conversation, we open up about the real, often misunderstood experience of ADHD in women - especially those of us discovering it later in life. From the emotional rollercoaster of diagnosis to the relief of finally understanding ourselves we talk about the challenges, the breakthroughs and the beauty that can come from owning our neurodiversity.

We explore how trauma can shape our ADHD journey, the struggles we’ve faced in medical systems and why so many of us have felt unseen or mislabeled for years. We also dive into key tools that have helped - from boundaries and nutrition to Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and calming nervous system practices. Most importantly we reflect on how powerful community, compassion and self-acceptance can be.

You’ll hear about:

• Why so many women go undiagnosed for decades
• The role trauma can play in how ADHD shows up
• Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and emotional overwhelm
• Lifestyle shifts that actually help
• How to stop masking and start aligning with who we really are
• The importance of boundaries, rest and joy
• Why community is one of our greatest healing tools

Connect with Kate:

Alongside hosting the award-winning ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast, Kate is an ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach, author, EFT practitioner, mum of four, and late-in-life diagnosed with ADHD herself.

To find out more about working with Kate, joining her workshops, her upcoming membership or downloading all the incredible online resources she offers, visit: https://www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk/

PRE-ORDER NOW! Kate's new book, as we discussed in this episode, is available to pre-order now with amazing bonuses! The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit! https://www.dk.com/uk/book/9780241774885-the-adhd-womens-wellbeing-toolkit/

In The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Toolkit,Kate shares the psychology and science behind the challenges faced by women with ADHD and lays out a roadmap for you to uncover your authentic self.

With practical lifestyle tools on how to manage mental, emotional, physical and hormonal burnout and lean into your unique strengths to create more energy, joy, and creativity, this book will help you (re)learn to not only live with this brain difference but also thrive with it.

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Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

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This episode is a heartfelt prequel to next week’s powerful conversation with Kate Moryoussef, host of The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast - where they dive even deeper into the world of women, wellness and ADHD.

In this solo episode, La shares her own journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in midlife - a moment that brought both clarity and complexity.

After years of feeling “too much” or “not enough,” La finally had language for things like time blindness, emotional overwhelm and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). This diagnosis became a lens through which she could finally understand her patterns, her pace and her power.

She opens up about the emotional rollercoaster that came with her late diagnosis and the importance of self-compassion, especially for women who have masked their symptoms for so long.

• ADHD is often misunderstood, especially in women - and often misdiagnosed or missed entirely.
• A late diagnosis can bring up a mix of grief, relief and empowerment.
• Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can shape how we show up in relationships and the world.
• Time blindness isn’t laziness - it’s a real and common ADHD experience.
• Self-compassion is not optional - it’s essential.
• No two ADHD journeys look the same.
• Understanding your ADHD is a game-changer for growth and healing.
• Many women feel shame or judgment for how their ADHD shows up.
• Community and open conversation are everything.
• And yes - ADHD brains are beautifully creative, intuitive and full of possibility.

To Work with your Host:

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La has a deep passion for helping others transform their lives. After years of thriving in the corporate events world, she now channels her skills into hosting retreats that inspire growth, healing, and balance.

She has a wellness business offering transformational retreats, coaching, reiki, lymphatic drainage and red light therapy. Her approach to wellness is deeply personal, influenced by her own journey through cancer and her love for practices like meditation, breathwork, EFT and reformer pilates.

Through her podcast, she shares her insights, experiences and inspiration to help listeners embrace their own journeys toward a well-rounded, fulfilling life.

Insta: @cancercuredme

Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

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Retreats: @lalalovesretreats

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Fiona is kindly offering a complimentary meditation and a set of healing tools to support your own journey.

Meditation: https://mailchi.mp/a8f6149bd8ba/complementary-meditation

Quantum Regression and Integration Therapy: https://mailchi.mp/27984331af78/bm6rduwaor

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating chronic illness, emotional trauma or looking for hope and inspiration on their healing path.

In this deeply moving episode, I’m joined by Fiona, a woman who completely reversed all her MS symptoms after years of emotional trauma, workplace bullying, and even a suicide attempt. Her story is a testament to the body’s innate ability to heal — and the power we all hold within.

About Fiona

After gaining a first class honours degree in Life Sciences, Fiona worked in the food and environmental sciences industries as an analytical chemist. Following a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in 1997 she found it difficult to remain in the laboratory due to increasing bullying.

Qualifying in Environmental Health and Safety, Fiona entered a new phase of her career, but found that bullying in the workplace did not go away and the concomitant stresses caused a worsening of her MS, eventually leading to the loss of two jobs on one day.

Fiona's health deteriorated after this, leading to her being virtually bedridden. However, Fiona did not give in. All this time the universe was telling Fiona she was doing the wrong thing but she didn't know that then. Initially looking for holistic solutions to help with her MS, she discovered so many healing modalities, and this led to Fiona training in a selection of complimentary therapies, from meditation, through hypnosis and NLP, to Quantum-Regression and Integration Therapy. Through these techniques Fiona regained her mobility, her strength and sense of purpose!

Fiona now works to help people over 50, particularly those who have been subject to workplace bullying, with her “Reclaim Your Power” process that transforms their mindset. She works by empowering people to be in control of their health and wellbeing. In addition to the “Reclaim Your Power” meditation, breathwork, journaling and sound healing work Fiona uses a mixture of modalities including Quantum Regression and Integration Therapy (Q-RIT) which uses a form of hypnosis. She also works instinctively by utilising her intuition about what would help the client most. Fiona is now a Master Practitioner and Trainer in Q-RIT. 

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The Healing Power of Sound: How Frequencies Are Fighting Disease at a Cellular Level

UPDATE: Molly would like to add two things she mentioned in the podcast: the human ear can hear between 20hz and 20,000hz

The book she mentioned is: Monolithic Undertow by Harry Sword

In this fascinating conversation, Molly shares her journey from a passionate young musician to a sound healing practitioner. She discusses the profound impact of sound on healing and well-being, explaining the science behind sound healing, the importance of relaxation, and the role of brainwave states in the healing process.

Molly also delves into this ancient practice, highlighting the significance of solfeggio frequencies and their therapeutic applications. In this conversation, Molly discusses the intricacies of sound therapy, the significance of various frequencies, and their historical context. She delves into the impact of harmful sounds like infrasound and EMF on our health, and how modern technology contributes to anxiety and dis-ease. The discussion also touches on the potential of sound healing in treating conditions like cancer, emphasising the importance of relaxation and harmony with nature.

About Molly:

Molly Anne Chinner is a British sound healer, devotional musician, vocalist and wild earth daughter. 

Hailing from the enchanted landscapes of South West England, Molly’s music weaves threads of a dreamy, British folk sound with her work in ambient, healing, devotional and world music genres to offer a soulful and mystical listening journey as a celebration of sound as healing, and song as a guided remembering of the Earth and language of universal love.

Her signature sound weaves together cosmic melodies from distant galaxies and ancient songs from the heart of Gaia to channel her distinct and ethereal soundscapes - guiding the listener to remember our kinship to the Earth, and ancestry in the stars…

Connect with Molly:

Insta: @mollyannemusic

Website: www.mollyannemusic.com

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La has a deep passion for helping others transform their lives. After years of thriving in the corporate events world, she now channels her skills into hosting retreats that inspire growth, healing, and balance.

She has a wellness business offering transformational retreats, coaching, reiki, lymphatic drainage and red light therapy. Her approach to wellness is deeply personal, influenced by her own journey through cancer and her love for practices like meditation, breathwork, EFT and reformer pilates.

Through her podcast, she shares her insights, experiences and inspiration to help listeners embrace their own journeys toward a well-rounded, fulfilling life.

Insta: @cancercuredme

Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

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In this fascinating conversation, Suus shares her journey of self-discovery, navigating relationships, and overcoming life challenges. From her early days in modelling to facing the realities of motherhood and the impact of her ex-husband's cancer diagnosis, Suus reflects on the lessons learned through adversity. The discussion highlights the importance of emotional responsibility, personal growth, and the quest for identity amidst life's complexities. In this conversation, Suus shares her profound journey of self-discovery, exploring themes of motherhood, personal growth, and the importance of finding safety within oneself. She reflects on her experiences with loss, the pressures of societal expectations, and the realisation that true fulfillment comes from within. Through breathwork and self-compassion, she emphasises the significance of being present and trusting the process of life. Suus encourages listeners to embrace their fears, stay curious, and recognise the abundance already present in their lives.

About Suus

Suus is a certified breathwork therapist, licensed alternative practitioner for

psychotherapy, and founder of Rehale. With a deep passion for self-development and

holistic healing, she guides individuals on their journey toward inner balance, emotional

resilience, and lasting transformation.

Her work focuses on functional breathing—how we breathe in everyday life—and its

profound impact on both physical and mental well-being. A key aspect of her approach

is nervous system regulation: through targeted breathing techniques, she helps people

reduce stress, cultivate inner calm, and build long-term stability. At the same time, she

supports her clients in enhancing athletic performance, accelerating recovery and

improving endurance.

Connect with Suus:

www.rehale.de

rehale.breathwork

info@rehale.de

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La has a deep passion for helping others transform their lives. After years of thriving in the corporate events world, she now channels her skills into hosting retreats that inspire growth, healing, and balance.

She has a wellness business offering transformational retreats, coaching, reiki, lymphatic drainage and red light therapy. Her approach to wellness is deeply personal, influenced by her own journey through cancer and her love for practices like meditation, breathwork, EFT and reformer pilates.

Through her podcast, she shares her insights, experiences and inspiration to help listeners embrace their own journeys toward a well-rounded, fulfilling life.

Insta: @cancercuredme

Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

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CREATE YOUR MOST ABUNDANT LIFE EVER - JOIN CATHY'S FREE NEW YEAR CHALLENGE HERE

👉 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW.

In this juicy, heartfelt bonus episode of Cancer Cured Me, I'm pulling back the curtain to share some powerful and personal outtakes from my full interview with the amazing Cathy Heller. These were the raw, beautiful moments we had to cut for time - but they’re too special not to share.

✨ In This Episode:

You'll hear us dive into deep topics like:

• The emotional magic of parenting with love and honesty
• How our kids are our greatest teachers (and sometimes our funniest mirrors)
• A behind-the-scenes peek at my 14-year-old son’s inspiring entrepreneurial journey
• Our mutual obsession with Human Design and how understanding your type manifestor, generator, manifesting generator, reflector or projector can transform your life
• Cathy's beautiful reflections on courage, motherhood, and showing up for life as your full self

We also chat about how the universe moves fast when you're in alignment — and how I manifested Cathy on the podcast through a single voice note (spoiler: it worked 😅).

What Is Human Design?

Curious about Human Design? I’m linking a free tool above so you can find your type and start discovering how you're uniquely wired to thrive. Whether you're a Manifesting Generator like me or a Reflector like my daughter (only 1% of the world!), it’s a game changer for self-discovery.

Listen if you’re into:

• Personal growth and energy alignment
• Conscious parenting and raising self-aware kids
• Living authentically and letting go of what doesn’t serve you
• Getting inspired by real-life stories of healing, self-trust,and transformation

🎧 Catch Up on Cathy’s Full Interview:

Don’t miss the full conversation with Cathy Heller where we talk abundance, alignment and creating from joy. It’s a must-listen!

Link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cancer-cured-me-wellness-wisdom-and-wonder/id1793127251?i=1000709197477

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IF YOU LOVE CATHY HELLER'S ENERGY IN THIS EPISODE SHE IS NOW OFFERING THE MOST INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN HER

CREATE YOUR MOST ABUNDANT LIFE EVER

Cathy is a renowned teacher, podcaster and author. She hosts one of the top spiritual podcasts, Abundant Ever After, which has been downloaded more than 50 million times. She’s a practitioner of the law of reception, and has a deep understanding of the universal principles of manifestation. Cathy guides individuals on a transformative journey towards unlocking their highest potential.

Cathy teaches us that living a life of abundance is about remembering and coming back to who you are. You don’t need to do more, you just need to live in flow.

It's not about the law of attraction that says you need to attract something that's over there that you don't have because that's coming from a place of lack.

You need to learn how to receive. - it's the law of reception.

This isn’t about working harder.

It’s about changing your frequency.

It’s about learning how to open your field, follow the breadcrumbs and dance with the divine timing of your life.

You’ve been taught to hustle. To prove. To earn it.

But the real abundance comes when you tune into the signal - and let it come to you.

Connect with Cathy:

Insta: @cathy.heller

Book: Abundant Ever After

Connect with your host, La:

La has a deep passion for helping others transform their lives. After years of thriving in the corporate events world, she now channels her skills into hosting retreats that inspire growth, healing, and balance.

She has a wellness business offering transformational retreats, coaching, reiki, lymphatic drainage and red light therapy. Her approach to wellness is deeply personal, influenced by her own journey through cancer and her love for practices like meditation, breathwork, EFT and reformer pilates.

Through her podcast, she shares her insights, experiences and inspiration to help listeners embrace their own journeys toward a well-rounded, fulfilling life.

Insta: @cancercuredme

Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

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IF YOU LOVE CATHY HELLER'S ENERGY IN THIS EPISODE SHE IS NOW OFFERING THE MOST INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN HER 'DONE' PROGRAMME

ESSENTIALLY, IT'S MANIFESTATION ALREADY DONE! SHE SAYS:

Manifestation isn’t about wanting.

It’s about completion.

Things don’t come together when you think about them enough.

They come together when you decide who you are and move from there.

Not the version of you that’s visualizing.

Not the version that’s journaling.

The version that’s done deciding.

DONE is manifestation that’s already finished.

CREATE YOUR MOST ABUNDANT LIFE EVER

Do you want to know How to Create Your Most Abundant Life Ever and Make All Your Dreams Come True? Well it's really possible and I'm here to teach you. I learnt from the best - from the bestselling author and one of the top podcast hosts in the world, Cathy Heller. Her show has been downloaded over 50 million times and she's had guests from all walks of life, everyone from Matthew McConaughey to Deepak Chopra.

Cathy Heller has such incredible wisdom around how simple and easy it is to live in abundance and what true abundance really is (spoiler alert - it's not all about the money but if you do this the money will flow to you too!!).

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Resilience and Redemption: Rachel’s Incredible Story of Overcoming Trauma

What does it take to rise from the ashes of trauma and reclaim your life?

In this episode, I speak with the incredible Rachel Elimelech - a woman whose story has never been shared publicly… until now.

✨ A young single mum - twice over

✨ A woman who put herself through university to become a qualified solicitor

✨ A mother who trusted her gut, uncovered the unimaginable, and fought for justice

✨ A survivor of life-shattering pain who refused to stay silent any longer

For 18 years, Rachel carried the weight of unspoken emotions. Now, she’s telling her truth - not for sympathy, but to give hope to anyone who has felt broken, silenced, or stuck in survival mode.

Her story is raw, powerful, and proof that even in the darkest moments, we can rise.

🕊️ This one’s for the mothers, the fighters, the survivors - and anyone who needs to believe that healing is possible.

#NewPodcast #SurvivorStory #Resilience #UnspokenEmotions #PodcastLaunch #CancerCuredMe #EmotionalHealing #TraumaRecovery #Hope #Inspiration

To connect with Rachel - download her brand new podcast UNSPOKEN EMOTIONS - OUT NOW

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unspoken-emotions/id1814138723?i=1000710001156

TO CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST:

Insta: @cancercuredme

Web: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

Email: Alex@balancedbodyandretreats.com

DOWNLOAD HERE! A free guide from your host to help you build calm into your day and regulate your nervous system. If you need some gentle support in every day life and some simple, quick tools to help you feel more like you again, download this FREE GUIDE NOW.

For all things breathwork and La's regular routine, she recommends the Breathpod app

Use the link below and you'll get a 7 day free trial as well as a 15% discount

Click here for Breathpod: https://app.breathpod.com/?via=alexandra

Enter the code FOUNDING15 and you'll receive a 15% discount if you take out a subscription!

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I’m sharing something magical that happened this week: I met Mel Robbins. Yes, the Mel Robbins! But more than just a fangirl moment, this episode is a real-time reflection on how manifestation, intention setting, breathwork and showing up even when it’s messy have shaped this year already.

Back in January, I was deep in the darkness of British winter, preparing to launch this podcast. With help from a few key practices – like the Year of Miracles with Marci Shimoff and daily breathwork with Stuart Sandeman on the Breathpod app – I created a new kind of routine... and honestly, it’s changed everything.

In this episode, I share:

• The exact steps I took in January to set powerful intentions for 2025
• How I used visualisation and breathwork to supercharge my podcast launch
• The story behind buying a VIP ticket to meet Mel Robbins
• Why meeting Mel Robbins felt like a full-circle moment
• The science-meets-soul reason I believe this stuff actually works

This isn’t just about Mel Robbins – it’s about proving to yourself that your dreams, however big or small, are possible. I hope this reminds you that anything is possible.

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Manifestation, Mel Robbins, Breathwork, Intention Setting, Podcast Launch, Visualization, Personal Growth, Year of Miracles, Cathy Heller, Atomic Habits, Midlife Reinvention, ADHD Awareness, Healing Journey

I posted the photos of me with Mel Robbins on Instagram – have a look and let me know what dreams you’re calling in: @cancercuredme

DOWNLOAD HERE! A free guide from your host to help you build calm into your day and regulate your nervous system. If you need some gentle support in every day life and some simple, quick tools to help you feel more like you again, download this FREE GUIDE NOW. Remember you can only manifest what your nervous system feels safe enough to receive.

Breathwork:

For all things breathwork and La's regular routine, she recommends the Breathpod app

Use the link below and you'll get a 7 day free trial as well as a 15% discount

Click here for Breathpod: https://app.breathpod.com/?via=alexandra

Enter the code FOUNDING15 and you'll receive a 15% discount if you take out a subscription!

Please rate and review Cancer Cured Me – it truly helps more women find these stories of hope and healing.

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💃🏽 ENCORE EPISODE 💃🏽 - Celebrating the most downloaded interview with Bella Chater! AND - BIG NEWS! Bella will be one of our guest teachers running a beautiful Spring Equinox workshop at our Wilderness Reserve Retreat - March 6-9th 2026. To receive all the details when we launch in September, click the link below.

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In this episode, La is talking with the incredible Bella Chater - an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner specialising in emotional resilience, subconscious reprogramming and somatic healing. With over a decade of experience using EFT, she helps individuals release emotional blocks, rewire limiting beliefs, and regulate their nervous system to create deep and lasting transformation

Her approach is holistic yet practical with a goal to help clients process emotional stress, reduce anxiety, and rewrite subconscious patterns at the root. Unlike traditional methods that focus on symptom management, Bella works on a somatic level, creating change not just on a mindset level but at a physiological and subconscious level. This means real shifts in how you think, feel, and automatically respond to stress, anxiety, and emotional triggers—helping you step into greater clarity, confidence, and resilience in both your personal and professional life.

How It Works:

EFT (Tapping) has been scientifically shown to reduce cortisol—the body’s main stress hormone—by up to 43% in just one session. Matrix Reimprinting goes even deeper, helping to rewire subconscious childhood imprints and replace outdated emotional patterns with empowering new ones. This approach is particularly effective for inner child healing, self-sabotage, and deeply ingrained limiting beliefs.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR THE CANCER CURED ME PODCAST LISTENERS 🎧

✅ Download Bella’s EFT Tapping Guidebook – A step-by-step PDF to start using EFT today.

✅ 20% Off All Packages and Sessions – Work 1:1 with Bella online or in person for a personalised transformation journey.

✅ Experience EFT with complete confidence—Bella offers a full refund if you don’t feel a shift.

Let’s rewire your subconscious and process emotions effectively to create lasting change!

Here is the e-book we mention in the podcast to download:

https://bellachater.com/products-and-prices/p/eft-tapping-guide-book

📩 Book a Free Consultation & Start Your Journey →

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Website: www.bellachater.com

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Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

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🎧 ❤️ DOWNLOAD HERE! A free guide from your host to help you build calm into your day and regulate your nervous system. If you need some gentle support in every day life and some simple, quick tools to help you feel more like you again, download this FREE GUIDE NOW. 🎧❤️

In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of the nervous system, explaining its fundamental role in regulating our responses to stress and safety. The discussion covers the central and peripheral nervous systems, the importance of the vagus nerve, and the various states of the nervous system, including fight or flight, freeze, and rest and digest. We emphasise the significance of understanding these states and offer practical tools for self-regulation, such as breathwork, movement and connection with others. The episode aims to empower listeners to recognise their nervous system's responses and implement daily practices for better emotional and physical well-being.

Start Your Breathwork Journey:

For all things breathwork and La's regular routine, she recommends the Breathpod app

Use the link below and you'll get a 7 day free trial as well as a 15% discount

Click here for Breathpod: https://app.breathpod.com/?via=alexandra

Enter the code FOUNDING15 and you'll receive a 15% discount if you take out a subscription!

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BEFORE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO FIND OUT YOUR HUMAN DESIGN TYPE - USE THIS LINK TO FIND OUT YOUR TYPE COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE NOW: https://www.abeautifulfix.com/pages/start-your-journey-back-to-you-discover-your-personalized-human-design-chart

And if you want to go deeper with a 1:1 session – Book a Discover You 60-minute Human Design session Use code ALEX at checkout and Tracy will also send you a free 17-page customized Human Design report ($33 value).

In this episode, the wonderful Tracy Hill of A Beautiful Fix shares the magic of Human Design - sharing everything you ever needed to know about the human design types, human design energy and the human design centres.

About Tracy Hill:

Tracy Hill is a certified Human Design guide and the creator of A Beautiful Fix, a podcast and platform that helps women stop chasing answers outside themselves and start trusting the ones within.

Before this work, Tracy spent years climbing the corporate ladder, checking all the boxes, and doing everything “right”—until she realized she didn’t recognize her own life anymore. Burned out and disconnected, she chose to step away and figure out how to feel alive again. That decision changed everything.

Now, through Human Design, retreats, and soul-rooted storytelling, she guides women to understand how they’re uniquely wired—so they can quiet the noise, live in alignment, and remember who they were before the world told them who to be.

Website https://www.abeautifulfix.com/

Facebook @abeautifulfix

Instagram @abeautifulfix

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyehill/

TikTok @abeautifulfix

Work with Tracy: A Beautiful Fix 

Helping women rediscover who they are and the beauty in life—and within.

🎙 A Beautiful Fix Podcast 

Soulful conversations, mindset shifts & real talk that lights you up

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST NOW:

www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

Insta @cancercuredme

Facebook @alexandrasimms

DOWNLOAD HERE! A free guide from your host to help you build calm into your day and regulate your nervous system. If you need some gentle support in every day life and some simple, quick tools to help you feel more like you again, download this FREE GUIDE NOW.

Breathwork:

For all things breathwork we recommend the BREATHPOD APP

Use the link below and you'll get a 7 day free trial as well as a 15% discount

Click here for Breathpod: https://app.breathpod.com/?via=alexandra

Enter the code FOUNDING15 and you'll receive a 15% discount if you take out a subscription!

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The Power of Meditation, Visualisation and Living Unscripted

In this empowering and fascinating talk with TEDx speaker, author, trainer and transformation coach, Sheila Eggert – we explore what it really means to heal, receive and step into a life of intention.

Sheila shares her powerful journey through breast cancer, revealing how the true healing began before the diagnosis. Sheila shares her powerful and amazing manifestations that came from trusting her deep intuition. From the grounding practice of meditation to the transformative process of self-discovery and reparenting, this conversation is rich with wisdom and gentle reminders that we are not meant to walk this path alone.

Together we talk about:

• Why healing is more than just physical recovery
• The role of meditation as a lifeline through emotional storms
• How self-awareness can shift everything
• The underrated power of learning to receive support
• Reparenting ourselves with compassion and grace
• What it means to live an "unscripted" life – and why that’s where the magic begins
• The science and spirit behind manifestation and visualisation
• Choosing your response, even when life throws its hardest challenges
• Practical tools to start creating a more aligned, purposeful reality

Whether you're in the midst of a healing journey, navigating change, or simply curious about living more intentionally – this episode is a grounding and empowering listen.

Connect with Sheila:

Website - sheilaeggert.com

E-mail - sheila@sheilaeggert.com

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaeggert

Book - Living Unscripted https://www.amazon.com/Power-Living-Unscripted-Reclaim-Creative-ebook/dp/B0D481WK92

TEDx - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQd7r6RgRsk

Connect with Alex:

www.balancedbodyandretreats.com

Insta @cancercuredme

Facebook @alexandrasimms

DOWNLOAD HERE! A free guide from your host to help you build calm into your day and regulate your nervous system. If you need some gentle support in every day life and some simple, quick tools to help you feel more like you again, download this FREE GUIDE NOW.

Breathwork:

For all things breathwork we recommend the Breathpod app

Use the link below and you'll get a 7 day free trial as well as a 15% discount

Click here for Breathpod: https://app.breathpod.com/?via=alexandra

Enter the code FOUNDING15 and you'll receive a 15% discount if you take out a subscription!

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In this no-holds-barred interview with Philly J Lay, host of the highly successful The Wellness Way podcast, she reveals her unbelievable, shocking and at times controversial story of how she overcame autoimmune disease, PTSD, grief and countless other debilitating symptoms through natural medicine and healing modalities. Philly holds nothing back as she shares the raw truth of her journey - from medical trauma to self-healing - and the unconventional path that transformed her life.

Philly J Lay is a long-standing advocate for our health and that of our planet, passionate in her belief that everything is connected and that when we learn to heal ourselves, we will heal this beautiful world.

After a near death medical procedure, PTSD, addiction to opioids whilst suffering from grief, resulting in a range of chronic illnesses, she discovered personalised natural medicine and the associated miracles of the body and power of the mind.

She is the host of The Wellness Way podcast and author of The Natural Wellness Journal, The Wellness Way: Your Natural Health Systems.

All her work can be found on www.phillyjlay.com

Insta: @phillyjlay @thewellnesswaypodcast

DOWNLOAD HERE! A free guide from your host to help you build calm into your day and regulate your nervous system. If you need some gentle support in every day life and some simple, quick tools to help you feel more like you again, download this FREE GUIDE NOW.

Breathwork:

For all things breathwork we recommend the BREATHPOD APP

Use the link below and you'll get a 7 day free trial as well as a 15% discount

Click here for Breathpod: https://app.breathpod.com/?via=alexandra

Enter the code FOUNDING15 and you'll receive a 15% discount if you take out a subscription!

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Retreats: @lalalovesretreats

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EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT!!! BECCA WILL BE SHARING HER EXPERT KNOWLEDGE AND TEACHING PILATES AT OUR TRANSFORMATIVE RETREAT AT WILDERNESS RESERVE, SUFFOLK - MARCH 6-9TH 2026. LINK TO JOIN WAITLIST BELOW

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La and Becca explore the transformative power of Pilates, the importance of trust and authenticity in personal journeys and the healing potential of movement. They discuss how Pilates can serve as a tool for healing, empowerment, community building and personal growth, emphasising the significance of breath and connection in the practice. Becca shares her journey from hairdressing to becoming a Pilates teacher, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. The conversation culminates in reflections on trust, change and the importance of finding one's authentic self.

Becca Pearce is a comprehensively trained Pilates teacher with over 10 years of experience in helping clients build strength, mobility, and confidence in their bodies. She specialises in improving posture through intelligent movement, with a focus on spinal health, core strength, and functional mobility. Becca is known for her clear instruction, deep anatomical knowledge, and a teaching style that blends challenge with care - empowering people to feel strong, aligned, and at ease in their bodies.

CONNECT WITH BECCA:

Facebook: The Pilates Room Berkhamsted 

Instagram: @Pilatesroomberkhamsted

Breathwork:

For all things breathwork we recommend the BREATHPOD APP

Use the link below and you'll get a 7 day free trial as well as a 15% discount

Click here for Breathpod: https://app.breathpod.com/?via=alexandra

Enter the code FOUNDING15 and you'll receive a 15% discount if you take out a subscription!

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Retreats: @lalalovesretreats

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Are you in perimenopause, menopause, living with PCOS, or simply feeling unlike yourself without knowing why? We've brought back this powerful episode just for you.

There's just too much vital information not to say it again! We can have a tendency to forget so repetition is helpful!

I’m joined by women’s health and hormone expert Adele Winsett, who breaks down what every woman should know about hormone health. From the body’s hormone hierarchy to cyclical living and period health, Adele shares insights that are often overlooked but can completely transform how you understand your body.

We explore how stress impacts progesterone, why testing methods like the DUTCH test and Mira provide deeper insights than standard blood tests, and how simple lifestyle shifts – like morning sunlight and prioritising protein – can make a huge difference. Adele also explains the connection between hormones and ADHD, and why adrenal health is essential for your overall wellbeing.

This is an empowering conversation that will help you tune into your body, advocate for your health, and take small steps toward balance.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why progesterone is key for mood regulation and nervous system balance
• The impact of stress on hormonal imbalances
• Testing methods that actually provide meaningful insights
• How to align your lifestyle with your cycle through cyclical living
• The link between hormones, mental health, and ADHD
• The role of adrenal health in energy and resilience
• Practical tools for supporting hormonal balance, from sunlight to protein intake

Give yourself the gift of this life-changing episode – you’re guaranteed to learn something that could be exactly what you need right now.

About Adele Winsett

Adele is a Women’s Health Practitioner supporting women from menarche to menopause. She bridges the gap between science and holistic approaches, offering online and in-person hormone clinics, lifestyle interventions, and functional medicine testing. With a specialist interest in ADHD and hormones, she also provides guidance on exploring HRT.

Connect with Adele:

Instagram: @harmoniseyou

Website: www.harmoniseyou.co.uk

FREE RESOURCES: Adele also offers free resources on her website, including a menopause tracker, a hormones and ADHD handout, and a doctor letter template for those with ADHD who may require HRT.

• perimenopause and hormone health
• menopause support and hormones
• PCOS and hormonal balance
• cyclical living for women
• ADHD and hormones
• progesterone and mood regulation
• adrenal health and energy
• Dutch test for hormones
• women’s health practitioner UK
• natural hormone balance tips

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“Fix You in Real Life: Meeting Chris Martin & A Story of Healing”

What happens when music, manifestation and a little bit of magic all collide?

In this special episode, I share two unforgettable stories:

• My once-in-a-lifetime meeting with Chris Martin from Coldplay (yes, it really happened – twinkly blue eyes and all).
• The beautiful journey of my podcast launch competition winners, who received two tickets to see Coldplay live. After surviving an illness that nearly tore their young family apart, Fix You became their mantra – and their prize felt like it was written in the stars.
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This episode is a celebration of music, resilience, and the way life sometimes weaves things together in the most incredible ways. Whether you’re a lifelong Coldplay fan or simply someone who needs a reminder of hope, this story will melt your heart.

Come for the Chris Martin story, stay for the inspiration.

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#Resilience #Cancer Survivor #Motorcycle Accident #Holistic Health #Inspirational Journey

Part 2 of 2

In the second of this two-part interview, hear the remarkable story of Dave Bolton, a man who defied a 3-month prognosis to thrive for over a decade. In this episode, we uncover Dave's journey of resilience, from surviving a life-threatening motorcycle accident to battling cancer with an indomitable spirit. Learn how Dave's unwavering determination and holistic approach to health have inspired countless others.

Key Highlights:

• Dave's miraculous recovery from a severe motorcycle accident.
• His battle with cancer and the mindset that turned a 3-month prognosis into 10 years of thriving.
• The founding of Ahead of the Game Foundation and its impact on cancer rehabilitation. Insights into alternative therapies and holistic health practices that supported his journey.

Connect with Dave Bolton - Founder of Ahead of the Game Foundation

Insta: @aheadofthegame_foundation

Website: www.aheadofthegamefoundation.com

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#Resilience #Cancer Survivor #Motorcycle Accident #Holistic Health #Inspirational Journey

Part 1 of 2

In the first of this two-part interview, hear the remarkable story of Dave Bolton, a man who defied a 3-month prognosis to thrive for over a decade. In this episode, we uncover Dave's journey of resilience, from surviving a life-threatening motorcycle accident to battling cancer with an indomitable spirit. Learn how Dave's unwavering determination and holistic approach to health have inspired countless others.

Key Highlights:

• Dave's miraculous recovery from a severe motorcycle accident.
• His battle with cancer and the mindset that turned a 3-month prognosis into 10 years of thriving.
• The founding of Ahead of the Game Foundation and its impact on cancer rehabilitation. Insights into alternative therapies and holistic health practices that supported his journey.

Connect with Dave Bolton - Founder of Ahead of the Game Foundation

Insta: @aheadofthegame_foundation

Website: www.aheadofthegamefoundation.com

If you like what you hear... buymeacoffee.com/alexsimms

Insta:@cancercuredme

Retreats: @lalalovesretreats

www.lalaloves.com

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Small Daily Habits That Create Big Life Changes – Gentle Steps to Begin Your Transformation

When you know deep down that this isn’t it – that there’s more to life than the way you’re living now – it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. Change can seem huge, even impossible. But what if transformation didn’t have to be all-or-nothing?

In this fourth episode of my calming mini-series on nervous system tools, I share how lasting change often comes from small, consistent daily habits that gently signal safety to your body. These are the exact practices that helped me move from post-cancer overwhelm to living a life I truly love – running my own business, hosting transformational retreats, and feeling deeply connected to my purpose.

You’ll discover:

• Why transformation doesn’t have to mean starting over completely
• A simple sensory grounding technique proven to calm anxiety
• Easy ways to add mindfulness into your morning without extra time (including while brushing your teeth!)
• Gentle, healthy swaps to set you up for a balanced, energised day
• How just one small step each day can lead to profound change over time

This episode is your reminder that you don’t need to do all the things – just start with one. That one small shift could be the first step towards a completely different life.

✨ Free guide mentioned in this episode: Why You Feel Lost Even When Your Life Looks Good on the Outside – click here and download via this link or on Instagram @cancercuredme

Learn about: small daily habits for transformation, nervous system regulation tools, gentle morning routine, grounding techniques for anxiety, habit stacking ideas, midlife transformation tips, creating lasting change, mindfulness morning practices, how to start a healing journey and protein breakfast benefits.

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How Journalling Can Help You Find Your Soul Purpose

#midlife transformation #soul calling #soul purpose #journalling prompts for self discovery #free writing exercise #nervous system regulation tools #finding purpose in midlife #manifesting dreams #self compassion #how to connect with your soul #mindfulness tools for women

FREE GIFT TO ACCOMPANY THIS MINI SERIES - DOWNLOAD HERE!

Have you ever felt that quiet, persistent whisper inside asking, “Is this it?”

Even when life looks good on the outside, you may sense there’s something more waiting for you – a deeper calling, a next chapter, a more soulful way of living.

In this short, gentle episode of Cancer Cured Me I share a powerful yet simple journalling prompt that can help you uncover what your soul is truly longing for. This isn’t about being ungrateful – it’s about listening to those inner messages with kindness and curiosity, instead of pushing them away.

You’ll learn:

• Why feeling a sense of “there must be more” is a sacred invitation, not a flaw
• How to use a free-writing exercise to bypass self-doubt and uncover your real desires
• Ways this practice can reveal the breadcrumbs to your next best step
• Why giving yourself permission to dream wildly is soothing for your nervous system

Whether you’re in midlife, feeling a little stuck, or simply curious about living more authentically, this episode is here to help you reconnect with yourself and start manifesting what you truly want.

✨ Free guide mentioned in this episode: Why You Feel Lost Even When Your Life Looks Good on the Outside DOWNLOAD HERE!

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Retreats: @lalalovesretreats

www.lalaloves.com

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Feeling tired all the time? Try this simple breathwork practice to calm your nervous system, boost rest and improve deep sleep naturally.

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Tired All the Time? A Simple Breathwork Tool to Reset Your Energy and Improve Sleep

Do you wake up feeling exhausted – even after a full night’s sleep – or find yourself lying in bed at night unable to switch off? You’re not alone.

In this short and gentle episode of Cancer Cured of Me: Healing, Manifesting and Living Your Best Life, I share a simple, calming breathwork practice you can use to shift your body out of “always on” mode and into deep rest.

You’ll discover:

• Why your nervous system might still be in fight-or-flight mode even after 8 hours of sleep
• How evening habits like phone scrolling, bright lights and background noise can overstimulate your brain
• A short guided breathing exercise (just a few minutes long) to activate your parasympathetic nervous system and help you truly relax
• The reason breathing out for longer than you breathe in signals safety to your body
• A second optional breathwork variation you can use when you can’t fall asleep
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This is the second in a four-part mini-series giving you quick, easy nervous system regulation tools to use whenever you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself.

• ✨ Free gift for you – Download my gentle daily practice guide with simple nervous system reset tools. DOWNLOAD HERE!

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I’ve created something special to support you if anything I discuss in this episode feels familiar – it’s called: "Why You Feel Lost Even When Your Life Looks Good on the Outside"

It’s a gentle reflection guide with simple practices to help you feel more like you again.

(Jump to 6 minutes if you just want to join for the full guided practice with me)

healing, manifesting, self-discovery, midlife, anxiety, grounding practices, self-care, personal growth, emotional well-being, mindfulness

In this first of 4 shorter summer episodes, I’m sharing something that’s come up a lot in conversations and messages from many of you – that feeling of being a bit lost, disconnected or just done with the pace and pressure of life.

If you're a midlife woman, possibly in peri or post menopause , or you're noticing emotional ups and downs that seem to come from nowhere, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too – wondering “Is this it?”, and feeling like I’d lost sight of who I really am underneath the roles I’ve been playing for years.

This episode is all about making space for yourself, even if just for a few minutes. I guide you through a simple grounding practice that helps me when I’m feeling overwhelmed, reactive or just not quite in my body. It’s something you can do anywhere, and it doesn’t take long – but it can really shift how you feel and calm your nervous system.

Whether you're someone who struggles with anxiety, overstimulation, overwhelm, emotional eating or just needs a pause in the day, this might be something worth trying, if it feels right for you.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why so many of us in midlife are asking, “Is this really it?”
• The nervous system’s response to modern life and why it feels like too much
• How hormonal changes can leave us emotionally all over the place
• Why feeling “off” doesn’t mean something’s wrong – it might just mean you’re ready for something new
• A short, guided grounding practice using your breath and body awareness
• How to come back to yourself – one small pause at a time
• 
  

This one’s for you if:

• You often feel anxious, overwhelmed or overstimulated
• You’re in midlife and feeling a bit disconnected from your purpose
• You’ve been identifying as a mum, a partner, a career woman – and wondering who you are underneath it all
• You want a simple tool to help regulate your nervous system
• You’re ready to slow down and listen to what your body actually needs

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In this important gem of an episode, I delve into the complexities of people pleasing and the importance of setting boundaries with psychotherapist and boundaries expert Elsie Owen. We explore how people pleasing often stems from a desire for emotional safety and the impact of childhood experiences on these behaviours. Our discussion highlights the necessity of self-regulation and the strategies for establishing healthy boundaries in relationships. Elsie shares insights from her course, emphasising the importance of pausing and reflecting before responding to social pressures, ultimately guiding listeners towards a more authentic and balanced way of living. We even answer the important question: "how can I have boundaries and not upset people?"

Key takeaways:

• People pleasing is often about regulating our own discomfort rather than genuinely caring for others.
• Setting boundaries is crucial for emotional safety and self-regulation.
• Identifying whether actions stem from kindness or obligation is key to overcoming people pleasing.
• Childhood experiences significantly shape our people pleasing behaviours.
• Emotional safety is about feeling okay in social situations, not just physical safety.
• Learning to pause before responding can help in setting boundaries.
• It's important to recognise that we cannot control how others feel or react.
• Creating secret boundaries can help ease the transition into more assertive communication.
• Self-regulation is essential for maintaining healthy relationships and boundaries.
• The journey of unlearning people pleasing behaviours is possible and empowering.

Connect with Elsie:

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In this fun yet emotional and empowering episode I'm joined by the wonderful Kristen Carder - renowned ADHD coach, educator and host of the top-rated I Have ADHD podcast. Together, we explore the emotional realities of living with ADHD, rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), and the often overwhelming experience of parenting with ADHD.

If you've ever asked yourself, “Why do I take things so personally?” or “Why is parenting so hard for me?”,  this episode is a must-listen.

Kristen shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at age 21, and how that early diagnosis, along with the right support, changed the trajectory of her life. Whilst I open up about my late ADHD diagnosis in my 50s and how it brought clarity and healing after years of self-doubt and masking.

•  The signs and symptoms of ADHD in women and why they’re so often missed
•  How rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) shows up in everyday life
• The emotional challenges of parenting with ADHD and why our children can be powerful mirrors for our own healing
• Why RSD isn’t “just in your brain” and how it connects to years of internalised rejection and trauma
• Tools for emotional regulation and nervous system support
• How to stop self-blame and start practicing self-compassion and acceptance
• Practical tips to manage ADHD symptoms without shame or guilt
• Why therapy, coaching, and community are essential to healing

Whether you're navigating adult ADHD, supporting a loved one with neurodivergence, or parenting a child with ADHD, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported and empowered.

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Summary

In this episode, I continue the theme of self-belief, emphasising its importance in personal growth as well as parenting. I discuss how limiting beliefs can affect individuals, particularly in midlife, and the need to shift these beliefs to foster a more positive mindset. I also highlight the role of parents in instilling self-belief in their children, sharing insights from my own experiences and observations of 2 incredible young actors (one of whom is the new Harry Potter!) from the film 'Grow' who embody confidence and joy in their pursuits. I urge parents to encourage their children to embrace self-expression and resilience, drawing inspiration from role models like Taylor Swift.

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And finally...I announce this... I am so excited and thrilled to be opening up three online 1:1 coaching spots from now until the end of 2025. My 1:1 coaching practice has been purely for my in person clients or word of mouth up until now, but I am thrilled to be offering my unique coaching to three of my podcast listeners. My coaching is a one stop wellness wonder - no topic is off limits. Whatever you need help and guidance with I'm here to support and guide you. We will uncover the root cause of the problem and support you moving forward in whatever direction feels aligned for you. Let's find your soul purpose and create the life of your dreams! Email me: alex@balancedbodyandretreats.com or dm me on Insta @cancercuredme. I can't wait to support you ❤️

Takeaways:

• Self-belief is crucial for personal growth.
• Limiting beliefs often stem from childhood experiences.
• Parents can unintentionally pass on their limiting beliefs.
• Education should focus on personal happiness, not just grades.
• Children need encouragement to explore their passions.
• Role models can significantly influence self-belief.
• Self-expression is vital for children's development.
• Practices like breathwork can enhance self-awareness.
• It's important to celebrate effort over achievement.
• Coaching can help individuals rediscover their identity.

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Unlocking the Power of Self Belief

In this episode, I delve into the importance of self-belief and how it influences our healing journeys. I highlight the subconscious beliefs that shape our identities and behaviors, sharing personal anecdotes to illustrate how these beliefs can be limiting. I emphasise the power of neuroplasticity, encouraging listeners to recognise and change their limiting beliefs through various practices. The conversation also touches on the significance of gratitude and self-acknowledgment in fostering a positive mindset.

Topics covered:

self-belief, healing, subconscious, neuroplasticity, limiting beliefs, personal growth, mindset, transformation, gratitude, practices

Takeaways

Self-belief is foundational to healing and personal growth.

Many of our beliefs are stored in the subconscious mind.

We can change our limiting beliefs through neuroplasticity.

Identifying and questioning our beliefs is crucial for change.

Practices like gratitude can help shift our mindset.

We often hold onto negative beliefs from childhood.

It's important to recognise our strengths and achievements.

Rewriting our narrative can lead to personal transformation.

The brain filters out what it deems irrelevant, affecting our perceptions.

Engaging in practices that promote self-awareness can lead to positive change.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Self-Belief

05:03 Identifying Limiting Beliefs

10:36 Rewriting Your Narrative

16:26 Practices for Shifting Beliefs

20:30 Looking Ahead: Future Practices and Retreats

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✨ Breathwork with Stuart Sandeman (Breathpod)

✨ EFT & Matrix Reimprinting with Bella Chater

✨ Pilates with Becca Pearce

✨ Empowerment workshop with Suzy Reading

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In today's episode...

I discuss the importance of self-belief in the process of healing and manifestation. Beliefs, often formed in early childhood, can hinder our ability to manifest our desires. Practices such as breathwork, EFT (emotional freedom technique or tapping), sound healing and many others can help shift negative beliefs and energy, and in the process allowing your manifestation to come to life.

I share all the information on my upcoming retreat at Wilderness Reserve, encouraging you, my lovely listeners to take time for yourselves, explore personal growth and clear limiting beliefs so you can create the life of your dreams.

Takeaways

• Self-belief is crucial for manifestation to work.
• Core beliefs often stem from childhood experiences.
• Breath work can help release stored emotions.
• Money is energy that needs to flow.
• Your thoughts and energy shape your reality.
• Crying can be a healthy emotional release.
• Aligned action is necessary for manifestation.
• Taking time for self-care is essential.
• The retreat offers a chance to escape and rejuvenate.
• Practices like mindful walks can shift energy.

• "Manifestation isn't that complicated."
• "Your thoughts create your reality."
• "You have to take aligned action."

Topics: healing, manifestation, self-belief, energy shifting, retreat, personal growth, subconscious programming, breathwork, emotional freedom technique, abundance

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In this episode I am joined by the wonderful Bella Chater, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner and transformational guide. Together, we explore how EFT can help us release the limiting beliefs and emotional blocks that hold us back from living our best lives.

Bella shares her insights into the energy behind self-belief, how tapping works on a subconscious level and how we can use this simple yet powerful tool to shift old patterns, ease emotional resistance and step into a more empowered version of ourselves.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in self-doubt or wondered how to truly reprogram your mindset for healing and manifestation, this conversation will feel like a warm invitation to reclaim your power.

In this episode, we explore:

• What EFT (tapping) is and how it works energetically and psychologically
• Why releasing old emotional patterns is key to healing and manifesting
• How self-belief influences your ability to create change
• Bella’s guidance on using EFT to stay grounded and confident
• A simple tapping practice you can try today

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When a national newspaper shared my story with the headline “Breast Cancer Cured Me of a Toxic Lifestyle,” it became a powerful reminder of how self-belief and trust in the universe can transform your life. This uplifting solo episode is all about courage, synchronicity and owning your story.

In this short and heartfelt solo episode of Cancer Cured Me, I share a deeply personal milestone — my story being featured as a full-page article in a national newspaper with the headline “Breast Cancer Cured Me of a Toxic Lifestyle.”

This episode is a celebration of self-belief, trust in the universe and the power of sharing your truth. I reflect on how my journey with breast cancer became the catalyst for transforming my life, breaking free from toxic patterns, and finding her purpose through helping others.

You’ll hear:

• How a moment of self-doubt (“Who am I to do this?”) turned into national recognition
• Why trusting in divine timing can lead to beautiful synchronicities
• The importance of sharing your story — no matter how small it feels
• A sneak peek into upcoming episodes with Dr. Sam Watts (Ayurvedic medicine for cancer prevention) and Georgie Shears, a nervous system specialist

If you’ve ever questioned whether your story matters, or whether it’s too late to start something new, this episode will remind you that your voice can inspire more people than you realise.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Upcoming guest: Dr. Sam Watts on the Ayurvedic approach to health and cancer prevention
• Upcoming guest: Georgie, a nervous system specialist, sharing simple techniques for everyday regulation

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If the festive season feels busy, intense, or a little overwhelming, this short final episode in our Calm Christmas mini-series, is a gift to your nervous system.

In this guided mini practice, Alex is joined again by nervous system strategist Georgie Shears, who shares one of her most accessible and powerful regulation tools a simple ear massage technique known as “thinking caps”.

This is a practice you can do anywhere, anytime at your desk, in the car, between meetings, or in the middle of Christmas chaos. And the magic? You’ll feel the shift in real time.

In just a few minutes, Georgie gently guides you through:

• How to check your baseline nervous system state
• Why busy periods naturally push us into fight or flight
• How stimulating the vagus nerve sends immediate signals of safety to the body
• Why small shifts — even 1% — matter deeply for long-term change

This practice helps your body move out of survival mode and back toward regulation, allowing you to enjoy the season rather than just get through it.

✨ You don’t need to fix yourself.

✨ Your body already knows how to settle.

✨ Sometimes it just needs a gentle cue of safety.

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This week I’m joined for the second in our Calm Christmas mini series by nutritionist and hormone expert Hannah Alderson. We’re talking about one thing many of us feel at this time of year, the impact of festive food, alcohol and late nights on our hormones and energy.

If you’re feeling stretched, stressed, tired, hungover or just a bit overdone by the sparkly social calendar, you are not alone. This episode is packed with simple hormone-friendly Christmas tips that don’t involve restriction, guilt or saying no to the fun bits. No perfection, no “clean eating”, no punishing yourself for loving a Lindor ball. Just gentle support for your body when life gets busy.

• Why Christmas chaos can send our hormones and nervous system into meltdown
• How alcohol affects hormone detoxification (and how to soften the blow)
• Simple ways to support the liver without giving up cocktails, champagne or dessert
• Why B vitamins and electrolytes might be your secret festive helpers
• The power of fibre and cruciferous veg for hormone balance
• How to avoid sugar spikes – while still enjoying the good stuff
• What to eat before going out so you don’t wake up regretting everything
• Why guilt and shame are worse for hormones than mince pies
• 
  

• Christmas technically lasts 2 to 3 days… not 6 weeks. We don’t need to be “on a health kick” the whole time.
• Look after your liver on your quieter days, especially if you’re drinking or sleeping less.
• Enjoy your nights out guilt-free – connection boosts oxytocin and wellbeing.
• Eat before you drink and add cruciferous veg (like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli) and flax seeds into your week.
• Hydrate like your hormones depend on it… because they do.
• If you’re eating the chocolates, have them after a meal, not on an empty stomach.
• Skip the shame: stress and cortisol do far more damage than dessert ever could.

(Always check what’s right for you, especially if you’re on medication.)

• Cruciferous veg: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage
• Flax seeds
• Milk thistle (tincture or supplement)
• B Vitamin complex (in the morning, after food)
• Electrolytes (higher quality options, not just the fizzy high-street ones)

Enjoy the party. Eat the meal. Dance in your sparkly shoes.

Look after your liver on the quieter days, stay hydrated, and skip the guilt.

Joy, laughter and connection are some of the best medicines we’ve got.

You’ll want to follow Hannah for more practical, no-nonsense hormone guidance:

@hannahaldersonnutrition

And if you’re a midlife woman navigating hormones, healing or a post-cancer transformation, don’t miss my upcoming episodes, free resources and coaching support. You can follow me @cancercuredme

Wishing you a joyful, sparkly and beautifully imperfect festive season.

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In the first festive episode of my calm Christmas mini-series, I’m joined by Suzy Reading - chartered psychologist, bestselling author of nine self-help books, yoga teacher and life coach. Suzy shares her simple and genuinely achievable 3 Ps of Christmas - a gentle formula that helps you create a season that feels grounding, joyful and true to what you actually need.

If Christmas often leaves you overwhelmed, exhausted, overcommitted or quietly running on fumes behind the scenes, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. We explore how to step out of old traditions that no longer serve you, how to stay connected without burning out, and how to choose a festive pace that feels compassionate and manageable.

This is a supportive guide for anyone wanting a calmer, kinder and more intentional Christmas this year.

• Why “purpose” is the foundation of a peaceful Christmas
• How to create a gentle intention that shapes your festive season
• Letting go of traditions that feel wasteful, stressful, or outdated
• How to navigate invitations, family expectations and emotional load
• The importance of “white space” and planning recovery time
• Why your winter social energy goes into hibernation mode
• How to stay connected without overwhelming yourself
• What we all need permission to do more of (and less of)
• Practical conversation ideas for setting boundaries kindly
• Why needs are not “nice to haves” - they are human essentials

Suzy Reading is a chartered psychologist, author of nine books, yoga teacher, and a compassionate voice in the world of mental health and emotional wellbeing. Her latest book, How to Be Selfish, is a brilliant stocking-filler for anyone needing help with boundaries and self-care during the holidays.

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• “Does this tradition actually serve us now?”
• “It’s okay to honour the impulse to hibernate without isolating.”
• “Say yes to the whole thing - not just the first half of it.”
• “Needs aren’t luxuries - they’re human needs.”
• “Let’s all choose the Christmas that feels right for us.”

If this episode made you breathe a little easier, please follow the podcast, share it with someone who needs a gentler Christmas this year, or leave a quick review if you feel called to. It really helps more women find the show.

Wishing you a Christmas you choose - whatever that looks like for you.

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