Confidence After Cancer

The subject of this week's episode is social media.It's hard to imagine life without the internet now, but is it really useful?We spend so much time online, and as much as it can be good for some things, it can also have downsides.So here's how to make sure you are guarding yourself when you use social media so that you get the best out of it!Highlights(02:07) Habits(06:06) Human connection(09:44) Intuition!(12:01) Doom Scrolling(12:44) Self-pityIf you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

Let's talk all about overwhelm!It's hard to focus and move forward when you're feeling overwhelmed?Well, I’m here to help you through that process. In this episode, I'll give you tips on how to reflect, adjust and change the things in your life that are making you feel overburdened. Highlights(05:07) We all have choices!(06:07) Stress management (07:04) Breathe! (10:37) Do what you enjoy(12:29) Learn to say no!If you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

This week, I’m talking about beliefs. Specifically, the beliefs which support us but also, those negative beliefs that you may be carrying around with you, which aren’t helping you to get to where you want to be.Before you can make any changes, you need to start by believing that change is possible. So, in this episode, we explore where our beliefs come from and how to change them, making our lives better.Here are the highlight(1:27) Something made me sad this week(4:48) I had an overwhelming desire to get better(5:57) Believe that you deserve to be happy (6:14) Where do beliefs come from?If you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

This week's episode is all about forgiveness.Forgiveness is a strange one.But for me, it falls into two categories.Firstly, forgiving yourself.Secondly, forgiving other people.So, join me today as I bring you my thoughts on forgiveness and some quotes from Author Louise Hay. Here are the highlights (1:50) Forgiving yourself(3:22) You’re not alone (5:19) Freeing yourself (8:55) You have the power  Financial help is available from the following organisations (UK only)StepChange Free debt help and solutions, no judgement just advice you can trusthttps://www.stepchange.org Macmillan – Cancer support, legal and financial help, grants and benefits advice   https://www.macmillan.org.uk Money Saving Expert – advice on saving money and how to deal with debt https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/If you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

A couple of things have happened this week that have really made me reflect on triggers. One being the death of somebody who was quite high profile in the public eye, who died of breast cancer after a long battle. I know several other cancer survivors who can sometimes find hearing this type of news triggering and a jolt to their system.In this episode, I look at how we manage our triggers.Here are the highlights (04:29) What can we do when we feel we’re being triggered?(06:20) What can we do to deal with these feelings?(08:18) Our brain and body keep us safe(09:40) What to do when you’re triggered by eventsIf you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

What makes you happy? What gives you fulfilment? Sometimes we tend to focus on specific areas of our lives much and then neglect the rest.But if you don’t balance them all, you will quickly start to get overwhelmed. So, join me as I show you how to work on all the areas of your life so that you achieve the right balance!Highlights(02:52) Rate yourself out of ten(05:00) Is that working for you?(07:14) Striving for happiness(08:40) Existing (10:34) Fun in your life!If you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

In this episode, we’re going to talk about resilience! What do you do when life knocks you back? I’ll look at how you can reframe your situation so that you can start seeing life from a different view. It’s also about how we can stop complaining and start surrounding ourselves with the right support system in order to be resilient. Highlights(01:45) Grieving for my old life (05:15) You can’t hide(05:35) Finding the meaning(08:58) A second chance! (09:40) An opportunity for me to start againIf you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

Happiness is something that most of us aspire to. It can seem like some people just seem to go through life very happy, while others don’t.In this episode, I explore and share some of the techniques which have worked for me on how we can change our habits to become happier.Here are the highlights (1:44) The two key components to happiness(6:51) Happiness isn’t one size fits all(11:57) How to talk to yourself in a positive way(16:15) Do things that make you happyIf you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

In this week’s episode, I’ll be talking about relationships after diagnosis and treatment. Relationships with your intimate partner, your circle of friends and most importantly with yourself. Cancer can cause so many changes in your life. It can cause a strain in your relationships. So join me as I share some personal experiences that have helped me and other people that I know. Highlights(02:37) Talk about how you feel(05:02) You’re not alone!(10:05) Step back. Reevaluate (11:27) Positive supportive people(13:04) Self protection(12:41) Setting some boundaries If you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

When I started studying nutritional healing, I expected to just learn about food. But what I found, is circadian rhythms and how we sleep plays a big part too.In this episode, we explore why sleep is so important for us, how having a routine can help us sleep better and what things we can avoid doing just before we enter the land of Nod. Here are the highlights  (02:32) Your bedroom(06:33) Your routine(08:34) Tips, tips and more tipsIf you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

Today we are asking the question, “is your job making you sick?” We're discussing some of the things I’ve learnt since my diagnosis, our mindset and how we feel about work.What can you do if you feel stressed? What can you do if your job is not helping you? What can you do if your job is making you sick? Well, join me today as we answer these questions and look at how you can start putting yourself first.  Here are the highlights (1:51) Changing the stress (3:21) A sense of belonging(6:29) Creating whatever you want(7:49) Childhood dreamsIf you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

In this week's episode of Confidence After Cancer, I'm talking to a special lady, Melanie O'Neill. Mel and I met many years ago when we were diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. Our journeys have been very, very different. Today, I’m asking Mel about her journey.  So, join me as we discuss what cancer can teach us.   Here are the highlights (01:56) Start of the healing process(05:02) My truth (12:16) Your success (18:14) Being told no (22:12) Acceptance   If you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

In this episode, we’re talking about nutrition.But I'm not going to tell you what you can and can’t eat. I'm going to invite you to think about your nutrition.Is it serving you?How is it making you feel?Join me today, as I take you through my three principles for healthy nutrition.  Here are the highlights(01:05) Happy healthy (01:57) The wonders of water (04:44) Think fresh (06:31) Unique needs  If you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

This episode is about the biggest thing cancer survivors go through. The biggest problem they face. Fear and scanxiety.Scanxiety is anxiety about going to hospital appointments and having scans.Is fear and scanxiety something you must accept? Is it something you must live with forever?Join me, as I discuss what you can do about living in fear.Highlights from this episode (12:10) Bad things happen to good people(01:29) How can you thrive?(03:08) You are in control of your wellness plan now - that's a positive thing(09:10) Everything in moderation If you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

What is self-love, and why is it so difficult for all of us? That term can be triggering, and many of us really struggle with the concept of self-love. Often we speak to ourselves in ways we would never speak to anyone else, so why do we do it? In this episode we are going to explore self-love, and why it is so important that you heal the relationship with yourself first, because it will make you happier, more confident, and more capable of being the best version of yourself. I also share with you my own personal experiences of dealing with a close family member, whose years of substance abuse stemmed from a complete lack of self-appreciation. It was the worst experience of my life, and I am here for you if you to experience this, you are not alone.   Highlights from this episode: (00:40) Most people don’t like themselves (02:11) Be kind to yourself (04:07) The fear of not fitting in (06:51) What others think of you is not your problem (09:30) You are enough If you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

The harsh fact is we're all going to die sooner or later. But when you get that diagnosis, and your mortality is held up right in front of you, it is tough. How can you possibly stay positive through that? In this episode of Confidence After Cancer we talk about PMA: Positive Mental Aattitude. Is positive thinking really enough to get you through a cancer diagnosis and the treatment afterwards. We're also going to look at how to stay positive when you’re at your worst, because treatment isn’t easy. You will hit rock bottom, but with some good old fashioned PMA we can get you through this!   Highlights from this episode: (01:03) What is there to be positive about? (02:23) Cancer is fuelled by fear (04:37) Let’s choose happiness (06:23) Thinking and thanking If you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

Do you think stress causes cancer? In this episode of Confidence After Cancer episode I'm gonna talk about stress. I'll be talking about why stress can make us ill and we’re going to answer that big question - does stress actually cause cancer? We will also look at some ways we can manage and even avoid some stress in our lives. Stress affects us all, with or without cancer, and it’s never pleasant! So let’s tackle this together, get ourselves in a positive, stress free mindset and start tackling life’s bigger issues together.  Highlights from this episode: (00:29) Stress is everywhere (01:43) Fight, flight, freeze (04:24) How your body reacts to stress (06:41) Does stress cause cancer? (09:00) Find your tribe (11:36) Stay curious If you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.

My name is Gabrielle Mottershead,  but most people call me Gabby. I'm a 14 year breast cancer survivor-turned-confidence coach and my passion is helping people to rebuild their lives. I want to share everything that I have learned about survival, and how to rebuild your life once treatment ends. I expected to feel invincible once my cancer was gone, but it didn't. I felt depressed, anxious, and exhausted. So Confidence After Cancer is for anyone who has finished cancer treatment and maybe feels alone, confused, and not sure how to move forward when all the joy has gone from their life. Cancer is devastating on so many levels. Only someone who has been there, like you and me, can truly understand. I am not here to tell you what to do, but to share my years of studying health and wellbeing, what worked for me, and what has worked for people that I know. Everyone's journey is different, and I invite you to join me and see if some of those things might work for you. If you like Confidence After Cancer, please continue to listen and give it a follow wherever you get your podcasts. Remember also to share with your friends and family, as it will really help this show help as many people as possible.