Cancer, Sex & Relationships: The Bit Nobody Warns You About

Cancer, Sex & Relationships: The Bit Nobody Warns You About

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

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.