Hot flushes — sudden waves of heat, sweating, and discomfort — can feel overwhelming & exhausting - even more so in the summer heat. In this episode, I break down why they happen, shares practical tools to cool your body and calm your nervous system, plus a lovely simple cooling breathing practice to help you manage hot flushes with confidence. You’re not broken — your body’s adapting, and you can find ways to thrive again.

Feeling like an outsider during and after cancer is more common than we admit. In this raw, honest episode, I share my own struggles with isolation — that sense of being watched but not truly seen — and explore how we can slowly rebuild connection, belonging, and self-acceptance after illness.

Exercise isn’t just a “nice to have” after cancer — it’s a powerful tool for healing, resilience, and long-term health. In this episode, I unpack new research, explore why so few survivors are meeting movement guidelines, and share how to make exercise feel doable, personal, and even joyful. Science, stories, and soul — all in one place.

With love, Fran

Here are my sources & some further reading for you:

• National Cancer Institute – Cancer Trends Progress Report (Physical Activity After Cancer):
  👉 https://progressreport.cancer.gov/after/physical_activity

• The Guardian – Exercise Better Than Drugs After Cancer Treatment (June 2025):
  👉 https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/01/exercise-better-than-drugs-after-cancer-treatment-international-trial-finds

• American College of Sports Medicine – Moving Through Cancer:
  👉 https://www.acsm.org/read-research/resource-library/resource_detail?id=42a63ae3-1a61-4c8b-bbfc-d13f52c2109e

• Macmillan Cancer Support – Benefits of Physical Activity:
  👉 https://www.macmillan.org.uk

• World Health Organization – Physical Activity Guidelines:
  👉 https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity

Welcome to the first ever episode of Thrive with Fran - I'm so happy you are here.

So...what happens when your world narrows in a heart beat —you hear the words "You have Cancer". Everything stops.

In this first episode we explore the emotional contraction that comes with crisis, the unexpected beauty of receiving help, and how to begin expanding again, gently and intentionally. Real talk, small mindset shifts, and a soul-deep reminder: you're not a burden—you're human.

With love, Fran