I couldn’t have imagined a more fitting and spookily appropriate way to end season one of Cancer Cured Me.
After 101 episodes, so many wonderful guests and conversations that have genuinely changed my life, I’m pressing pause. And the timing of this final episode feels almost unbelievable.
Today, on the very day I’m recording this, I received the news I’d been hoping and praying for. A large lump I’d discovered in my breast several months ago, almost ten years after my original breast cancer diagnosis, could no longer be found during my NHS breast clinic investigations.
I’m sharing this with happy tears, enormous gratitude and a heart full of hope.
In this very personal episode, I’m opening up about what’s been happening behind the scenes, the pressures of life that had gradually taken me away from some of the practices I know help me feel my best and why this experience has reminded me, once again, how important it is to listen to our bodies.
I share the emotional experience of returning to the breast clinic, the kindness of the wonderful NHS team, the relief of my results and why I’m more determined than ever to help women understand their nervous systems, protect their capacity and stop putting themselves at the bottom of the list.
This isn’t about telling anyone what to do or promising that my experience will be theirs. It’s simply my story, shared in the hope that it might bring a little light to someone who needs it.
Because if there’s one thing these 101 episodes have taught me, it’s that we should never wait for a crisis to start looking after ourselves.
What’s next?
Although Cancer Cured Me is taking a break, my work is certainly not!
I’ll be continuing to share everything I’ve learned through nervous system education, coaching and my HELD™ retreats, including:
I’m also introducing my free Capacity Checker, a simple 15-question check-in to help you reflect on how much you’re holding and where you might need a little more support.
Please remember to explore the previous 100 episodes. There are some extraordinary conversations waiting for you that I know will help you understand your body and nurture your health and wellbeing.
Thank you for listening, for sharing this journey with me and for being part of Cancer Cured Me. This may be the end of season one, but it certainly isn’t the end of the story.
Keep believing. Keep listening to your body. And above all, be kind to yourself.
With love,
La x
A little medical note: This episode shares my personal experience and is not medical advice. If you discover a breast lump or notice any changes or symptoms, please seek medical advice and appropriate assessment. Everyone’s experience is different.
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