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In this episode of Life After Cancer? WTF Now? Naomi is joined by Huw Williams for an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about what it really means to live with cancer.
Huw shares his personal cancer journey, how humour became a powerful coping tool, and why mindset and mental resilience matter just as much as physical recovery. Together, they explore self-parenting, navigating fear and anxiety, and the crucial role community plays when life after cancer doesn’t follow a neat, linear path.
The conversation also dives into She Ultra, a women-only 50km ultra event created to raise awareness and funds for women’s cancers. Huw explains why women-only spaces matter, how She Ultra supports participants of all abilities, and why doing hard things can be transformative far beyond the finish line.
This episode isn’t about “staying positive” or bouncing back.
It’s about finding what actually helps : emotionally, mentally, and day to day.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Wi-Fi Woes
02:52 The Role of Pets in Healing
05:57 Mindset and Cancer: Overcoming Fear
09:00 Self-Parenting and Mental Health
11:53 The Chimp Paradox: Managing Inner Thoughts
14:44 The She Ultra: Empowering Women Through Community
20:35 The Importance of Women’s Cancer Awareness
24:53 The She Ultra Experience: More Than Just a Race
27:18 Empowerment Through Community and Perspective
29:09 Creating a Unique Event for Women
31:28 Raising Awareness and Encouraging Health Checks
32:33 Celebrating Achievements and Building Confidence
34:01 Personal Journeys: Overcoming Challenges Together
35:24 Finding Strength in Vulnerability
39:16 The Transformative Power of Cancer Experiences
43:37 Humor and Resilience in the Face of Adversity