Life After Cancer? WTF Now?

What if the thing you've spent months or even years fearing... never actually happens?

Cancer changed my body, but more than that, it changed my brain. It taught me to brace for bad news, crave certainty and live in survival mode. But as I reflect on this new chapter of life after leaving teaching, building a business and learning to slow down, I'm realising the biggest lessons cancer taught me weren't actually about cancer at all.

In this honest, unfiltered solo episode, I share the lessons I'm still learning every day: letting go of control, calming a nervous system that's been on high alert for too long, trusting that things can work out, and recognising the signs of post-traumatic growth.

We talk about fear, money mindset, motherhood, healing, why calm really is a superpower, and how sometimes life quietly redirects us towards something better than we could have planned ourselves.

If you've ever had a "Life After..." moment, whether that's cancer, grief, divorce, burnout, redundancy or simply waking up and realising the life you're living no longer feels like yours this episode is for you.

Maybe the biggest lesson of all is this...

What if it all turns out OK?

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You've survived cancer... so why don't you feel like yourself anymore?

In this deeply personal episode of Life After Cancer, Naomi shares the moment she finally realised that what she'd been feeling wasn't "just getting older" it was menopause after cancer.

After standing in the middle of the Hacienda Classics in Manchester, surrounded by incredible music, sunshine and friends, she was struck by one overwhelming feeling: exhaustion. Then came the realisation that life no longer felt colourful. Everything had become... sepia.

Naomi opens up about the side of menopause after cancer that nobody seems to talk about-fatigue, brain fog, losing your libido, vaginal dryness, feeling emotionally unplugged and grieving the version of yourself you used to be.

She also dives into one of the biggest questions facing many women after hormone-sensitive breast cancer: Can HRT ever be an option? Exploring the latest evidence, the debate around modern body-identical HRT, quality of life versus recurrence risk, and why personalised conversations with menopause specialists matter so much, this episode isn't about telling you what decision to make, it's about helping you ask the right questions.

If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I survived cancer... but I don't feel alive anymore," this episode is for you.

Because surviving cancer shouldn't mean settling for a life lived in sepia tone.

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After a cancer diagnosis, it can feel like everyone has an opinion about what you should eat and how you should exercise. Cut out sugar. Go vegan. Eat meat, plants can kill you. Lift weights. Don't lift weights. Rest. Push yourself. It's exhausting.

In this episode, I sit down with cancer exercise and nutrition specialist Kirsty Prosser to separate fact from fiction. We talk about what the evidence actually says, how to fuel your body during and after treatment, the role of strength training and movement, and why a balanced, sustainable approach is often the most powerful.

If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Am I doing the right thing?" this episode is for you. Practical, reassuring and free from guilt or extremes.

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What if feeling tired, overwhelmed and 'not quite yourself' wasn't something you just had to put up with?

This week, I'm joined by Chloe from Clo Co Health a cancer prevention specialist and founder of CLOCO, a non-toxic clothing brand for women.

After witnessing the impact cancer had on so many women in her own family and spending years working in the beauty industry, Chloe knew she wanted to do something more meaningful. She retrained and now helps women assess their health, identify what's potentially holding them back and make simple, sustainable changes to feel their best.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why women's health should never be one-size-fits-all
• The importance of food, sleep, movement and stress
• Environmental toxins and where they may be hiding in everyday life
• Simple swaps that can support your health
• Why so many women don't feel like themselves anymore
• How Chloe turned her own frustrations into creating a non-toxic clothing brand for women

This is an empowering, practical conversation about taking back control of your health and making small changes that can have a big impact on how you feel.

Because sometimes, feeling good again starts with going back to the basics.

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After cancer, nobody really talks about the identity crisis that can follow.

The scans end, treatment finishes and everyone expects you to get back to normal… but what if you don't want your old life back?

In this honest and vulnerable solo episode, Naomi shares why she's making the terrifying decision to quit teaching, how cancer gave her a 30,000-foot view of her life, and why she believes many of us experience a "life after..." moment, whether that's after cancer, divorce, miscarriage, redundancy or any event that changes us forever.

This episode is about the messy middle. It's about learning to trust yourself again, taking tiny steps towards the life you want, and accepting that none of us have it all figured out we're all just fumbling our way forward.

If you've ever found yourself thinking, "WTF am I doing with my life?" this episode is for you.

In this episode, we talk about:
• The post-cancer existential crisis nobody warns you about• Why the scary thing isn't leaving, it's staying• Learning to trust your intuition again• Taking small, imperfect steps towards change• Why you don't need all the answers before you begin• Finding your "enough point" and creating more freedom• How to fumble your way forward, even when you're scared

Because maybe life after cancer isn't about becoming who you were before.

Maybe it's about becoming who you're meant to be next.

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Naomi shares the story of completing the CoppaFeel Trek, a 100km adventure that turned out to be about far more than walking.

From freezing nights in a tent, questionable sleep, sore feet, and emergency toilet dashes, to unexpected friendships, belly laughs, and moments that will stay with her forever, this is an honest, funny, and heartfelt reflection on one of the most memorable weeks of her life.

In this episode, Naomi talks about what happens when a group of strangers come together with a shared connection to cancer, why some of the toughest experiences can bring the greatest gifts, and how life after cancer isn't always about getting back to who you were before sometimes it's about discovering who you're becoming.

A story about resilience, friendship, perspective, and finding a little bit of glitter in life's messiest moments.

Life After Cancer? WTF Now? is the podcast for anyone navigating life during or after cancer, looking for honest conversations, practical support, and a reminder that you're not alone. 💖✨

Cancer changes more than your body, it changes your relationships too.

In this honest and unfiltered solo episode, Naomi opens up about the realities of navigating love, intimacy and communication during and after cancer. From miscarriages and fertility struggles to body image, mastectomy reconstruction, menopause, loss of libido and couples counselling, she shares the parts of survivorship that rarely make it into the leaflets.

With her usual mix of humour and honesty, Naomi explores what happens when two people live through the same experience but come out the other side changed in different ways. She talks about the grief of losing your old self, learning to recognise your body again, the challenges of sex after treatment, and why relationships after cancer aren't about getting back to normal, they're about creating a new normal together.

Whether you're living with cancer, beyond cancer, supporting a loved one, or simply trying to navigate a relationship through life's toughest moments, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone.

Topics discussed:

• Relationships during and after cancer
• Sex and intimacy after treatment
• Body confidence, hair loss and mastectomy reconstruction
• Fertility, miscarriage and griefMenopause and loss of libido
• Communication and conflict in relationships
• Couples counselling after trauma
• Creating a new normal after cancer

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Relationships After Cancer

04:17 The Impact of Cancer on Identity and Body Image

10:37 Intimacy and Sexuality Post-Cancer

17:21 Grief and Loss in Relationships

23:33 Counseling and Communication in Relationships

25:38 Embracing Change and New Norms

When Naomi found a few small lumps, she expected reassurance. Instead, she found herself having four biopsies and facing the possibility of cancer all over again. In this raw and honest episode, she shares her scanxiety spiral, the signs and lessons that helped her find calm, and why this experience ultimately pushed her to make a life-changing decision. A conversation about fear, uncertainty, intuition, and learning to trust yourself when life refuses to give you answers.Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections

02:19 Understanding Scanziety and Waiting for Results

09:24 The Emotional Impact of Biopsy Results

19:08 Distinguishing Facts from Fear

24:36 Practical Tools for Managing Anxiety

31:10 Embracing Change and Taking Action

Naomi shares a raw and honest account of what life after cancer really looks like from spiralling health anxiety and post-cancer trauma to questioning work, identity, and what actually matters anymore.

In this deeply personal episode, Naomi opens up about the fear that can come with every lump, ache, and symptom after cancer, the emotional toll of living in survival mode, and why she’s starting to realise she can’t keep forcing herself into a life that no longer fits.

The episode explores mental health after cancer, fear of recurrence, burnout, intuition, and the uncomfortable in-between space of asking: what now? It’s a conversation about rebuilding life on your own terms, learning to trust yourself again, and finding resilience even when everything feels uncertain.

Key Takeaways:

• Life after cancer is not just inspirational quotes and green juices, it's real and raw.
• Stress and trauma from cancer can linger and affect daily life.
• Investing in yourself, whether through education or new ventures, is crucial for healing and growth.
• Trusting your gut and making bold decisions can lead to a more authentic life.
• Spiritual insights and energy readings can provide clarity and reassurance.

After losing her younger brother-in-law, Cenk, to cancer, Jules helped turn unimaginable grief into something that is now changing lives.

In this episode, we talk about the reality of loss behind closed doors, what grief actually feels like when the world moves on, and the powerful life lessons that can come from trauma and heartbreak.

Jules shares the story behind The Cenk Fahri Foundation, which supports young adults facing critical illnesses through community, connection, retreats, and emotional support. We also talk about what people get wrong when supporting someone through illness, what really matters in life when everything gets stripped back, and how pain can sometimes become purpose.

This was a really emotional, honest conversation and one that genuinely stayed with me afterwards.

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