The Scanxiety Spiral: Four Biopsies & A Life Changing Decision

The Scanxiety Spiral: Four Biopsies & A Life Changing Decision

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

Life After Cancer: My Post-Cancer Spiral And Why I'm Quitting My Job

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.

What Losing Someone to Cancer Teaches You About Life|Jules from The Cenk Fahri Foundation

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. https://www.thecenkfahrifoundation.com/ @thecenkfahrifoundation

Why Am I So Scared To Leave A Job I Hate After Cancer?

You survive cancer… and everyone expects you to go back to normal. But what happens when your old life doesn’t fit anymore? In this raw solo episode, Naomi talks honestly about returning to work after cancer, feeling burnt out, questioning everything, juggling teaching, a podcast, property business, parenting, hormones, overwhelm and wondering whether she’s clinging onto a life she doesn’t even want anymore. This is a conversation about identity shifts after cancer, stress, fear, purpose, security and the uncomfortable reality that survival can completely change what you’re willing to tolerate. If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought: “Surely there has to be more than this…” This episode is for you.

"Should I Remove My Falloian Tubes?" Fertility, Fear & The Decision Nobody Wants To Make

This week’s episode wasn’t planned… but it’s probably one of the most honest ones I’ve recorded. I’m talking about a decision that’s been quietly sitting in the background for a while, whether to have my fallopian tubes removed. After cancer, I thought the hard part was over. But what no one really prepares you for is the constant stream of decisions that come after, especially when they involve risk, fertility, hormones, and your future. In this episode, I share: * What it’s actually like living with a BRCA gene mutation * Why ovarian cancer risk has suddenly started playing on my mind * How unpredictable hormones and periods can mess with your head post-treatment * The option of removing fallopian tubes (and why it’s not as simple as it sounds) * Fertility after cancer, IVF, and the emotional weight of “what if” * And the reality of making decisions when there’s no clear right answer This isn’t a medical episode. It’s a real one. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the decisions that come after cancer or struggled with fertility, uncertainty, or trusting your body again, this one’s for you. Follow me at @lifeaftercancer_wtf