Cancer Cured Me

Alexandra Simms
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This is a podcast about cancer being your catalyst, not your story. We talk to exceptional cancer survivors who share inspirational, life changing stories of their journey in beating cancer, We cover all forms of wellness, natural health and nervous system regulation. On this podcast we talk about healing, manifesting and living your best life. We humans have the ability to lead magnificent, enriched and fulfilling lives of our dreams but we need to create a safe environment in our bodies for these manifestations to become reality Many of our guests have gone through and survived some form of disease, adversity or near death experience and have used that wake up call to change for the better and create an incredible life of purpose. These stories are absolutely awe inspiring and will open you up to what is possible if you make some simple changes to your daily life. We have incredible experts sharing their vast knowledge on all aspects of wellness, disease prevention, healing modalities, manifestation, spirituality and mental health optimisation. Meet your host: Alex (La to her friends and family) After receiving a completely unexpected cancer diagnosis in 2017 my world caved in.  But my journey through treatment and recovery also forced me to recognise many uncomfortable truths about my life.  I’d neglected myself.  I’d pushed down trauma and become a world class people pleaser in order to feel safe.  Getting ill made me realise I had to stop sweating the small stuff and make lasting changes for the better.  Quite literally, cancer cured me from all that crap, and in its own strange way, proved to be the catalyst that’s led me to an infinitely happier life.   This podcast is my way of sharing all the learning so that YOU don't have to get cancer to realise just how great your life can be. Remember - YOU hold all the cards to achieve the life of your dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2 days ago

    HX26: What Andrew Huberman, Roxie Nafousi, Dave Asprey, Peter Crone & David Ghiyam Taught Me About Healing, Manifestation and the Nervous System

    For the free PDF summary of my Healf HX26 highlights and practical applications you can use for yourself in the simplest of ways, CLICK HERE or dm me on Instagram @cancercuredme In this episode, I’m sharing my personal takeaways from HX26 by Healf - a huge wellness, health, biohacking and longevity event in London, where I was lucky enough to hear from some incredible speakers including Dr Andrew Huberman, Roxie Nafousi, Dave Asprey, Peter Crone and David Ghiyam. This isn’t a full conference roundup, because honestly, there was so much going on and only so many hours in the day, but this is my own personal summary of the speakers I saw, the messages that really landed for me, and how I think we can bring some of these ideas into real life without making wellness feel like yet another thing on the to-do list. I talk about Andrew Huberman’s reminder that science, prayer, intuition and miracles do not have to sit in separate boxes. I share what landed for me from Roxie Nafousi’s work on manifestation, self-worth, gratitude and becoming the version of yourself who can actually receive what you say you want. I also talk about Dave Asprey’s message around fear, forgiveness and where we are leaking our energy, Peter Crone’s incredible work around the thoughts and beliefs that quietly shape our lives, and David Ghiyam’s teachings around soul purpose, receiving and the patterns we are here to move through. The thread running through all of it, for me, was this: The body matters. The breath matters. The nervous system matters. Belief matters. Light matters. Forgiveness matters. Gratitude matters. Receiving matters. Intuition matters. And the state you are living from shapes the life you are able to create. As always, I bring it back to the nervous system, because before we try to manifest, optimise, biohack, forgive, receive or change our lives, we have to ask: Does my body feel safe enough for this? I’ve also put together a simple guide with my key HX26 takeaways and a reset practice you can use in your own life. If you’d like a copy, click the link in the show notes or message me on Instagram and I’ll send it over. In this episode, I talk about: My personal takeaways from Healf HX26 in LondonAndrew Huberman on neuroscience, prayer, intuition and miraclesRoxie Nafousi on manifestation, gratitude and becoming available to receiveDave Asprey on fear, forgiveness, energy and longevityPeter Crone on the beliefs and stories that keep us stuckDavid Ghiyam on Kabbalah, soul purpose, receiving and repeated patternsWhy nervous system safety is the foundation for real changeHow breathwork, gratitude, forgiveness and receiving can shift your stateWhy you cannot outsource your own inner knowingSimple practices to bring these big wellness ideas into everyday lifeIf this episode speaks to you and you’d like to go a little deeper, I’m now offering my Personal Reset Method alongside lymphatic drainage locally in Berkhamsted and Hertfordshire, as well as deeper VIP reset sessions and retreats. If you like what you hear... buymeacoffee.com/alexsimms Insta:@cancercuredme Retreats: @lalalovesretreats www.lalaloves.com CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY COTSWOLDS RETREAT CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE HAPPY MONDAY TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS & NEWS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  2. 16 Jun

    Manifestation, Comfort Zones and Doing the Thing Before Life Forces You To

    In this solo episode of Cancer Cured Me, I’m talking about manifestation, comfort zones and what can happen when you finally decide to stop playing small. After setting an intention under the full moon, I was invited to give a paid wellbeing talk on nervous system regulation, breathwork and wellness - exactly nine years to the day since my cancer diagnosis. I’m also sharing the very funny story of my husband Jase doing a stand-up comedy course at The Comedy Store and somehow making me, my wellness business and all my breathwork ways the centre of his set. This episode is a reminder not to wait for a crisis, a cancer diagnosis or a huge life shake-up before you do the thing you’ve always wanted to do. Sign up for The Happy Monday newsletter HERE for more honest stories, wellness tools, manifestation moments and midlife encouragement: https://lalaloves.com/newsletter If you like what you hear... buymeacoffee.com/alexsimms Insta:@cancercuredme Retreats: @lalalovesretreats www.lalaloves.com CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY COTSWOLDS RETREAT CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE HAPPY MONDAY TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS & NEWS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min

  3. 9 Jun

    9 Years After My Cancer Diagnosis, This Happened

    This is a very short solo episode to celebrate episode 80 of Cancer Cured Me - and I had to share this story because honestly, you could not make it up. I recorded this on 9th June 2026. That date is my husband’s birthday. It is also exactly nine years to the day since I was diagnosed with cancer. And just over a week before this anniversary, I received a message from the school where I used to work when I got that diagnosis. They invited me back to speak to their women’s empowerment group about wellness, breathwork and nervous system regulation. A paid speech. On the exact same date. In the exact same place. Nine years later. I mean… come on. In this episode, I share the full-circle story of going back to the place where my life changed completely, but this time as a cancer survivor, a wellness speaker and a very different version of myself. It’s a little story about synchronicity, healing, purpose and those moments in life that make you stop and think, “Okay, something bigger is definitely going on here.” Thank you for being here for 80 episodes. I’m so grateful. In this episode I talk about: Why this 80th episode felt like the perfect moment to share this storyThe significance of 9th June in my lifeThe joke my husband always makes about my cancer diagnosis being the worst birthday presentBeing invited back to the school where I was working when I was diagnosedWhy the timing of the talk felt so powerfulSpeaking about wellness, breathwork and nervous system regulation to a room full of womenWhat it means to come full circle after a life-changing diagnosisWhy I feel more ready than ever to do this work If you like what you hear... buymeacoffee.com/alexsimms Insta:@cancercuredme Retreats: @lalalovesretreats www.lalaloves.com CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY COTSWOLDS RETREAT CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE HAPPY MONDAY TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS & NEWS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4 min

  4. 2 Jun

    Encore: Lisa Johnson on Bullying, Self-Belief and Making Millions with Integrity

    This is an encore episode of Cancer Cured Me with the incredible Lisa Johnson - global business strategist, public speaker, Sunday Times bestselling author and host of a number one podcast. Lisa has built a hugely successful multi-million pound business, but her self-belief did not begin there. In this powerful conversation, she shares how she grew up in poverty, was chronically bullied throughout her childhood for being poor and spent years believing the cruel things other people had said about her. What makes Lisa’s story so moving is not just the success she has created, but the inner work it took to get there. She talks openly about bullying, low self-esteem, domestic violence, money mindset, entrepreneurship, online trolling and the moment she decided to ask herself: “What if they’re wrong?” This episode is a beautiful reminder that self-belief is not always something we magically wake up with. Sometimes it is something we rebuild, piece by piece, through action, evidence, purpose and learning to know who we are - even when the world has tried to tell us otherwise. Lisa also shares the practices that helped her build what she calls a rock-solid core of self-belief, including the importance of understanding your money story, finding proof that people like you can succeed and learning to love all parts of yourself - not just the neat, polished, socially acceptable bits. We also talk about why money should be a by-product of impact, why the online business world needs more integrity and why Lisa’s work is now deeply rooted in service, purpose and changing the industry for the better. This is an episode for anyone who has ever felt knocked down by other people’s opinions, held back by old stories or unsure whether they are really capable of the life they secretly want. Because sometimes the most powerful question we can ask is: what if they were wrong? In this episode, we talk about: Lisa Johnson’s childhood experience of being bullied for being poorHow bullying can shape self-esteem and self-beliefThe moment Lisa decided to prove to herself that the bullies were wrongBuilding confidence through action and evidenceMoney mindset and the hidden beliefs that can limit our incomeWhy Lisa talks openly about money and business successHow she built a multi-million pound businessThe emotional reality of entrepreneurshipDealing with online trolling and criticismLisa’s practice for building inner confidence and self-acceptanceWhy external validation can never be the foundation of self-beliefTurning pain into purposeWhy money is a by-product of impactBringing more integrity into the online business spaceLisa’s advice to her younger self: live as if you are already cancelled Find Lisa Johnson at www.lisajohnson.com If you like what you hear... buymeacoffee.com/alexsimms Insta:@cancercuredme Retreats: @lalalovesretreats www.lalaloves.com CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY COTSWOLDS RETREAT CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE HAPPY MONDAY TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS & NEWS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  5. 26 May

    Encore: Nervous System Regulation, Anxiety & Feeling Safe in Your Own Body with Georgie Shears

    This week’s episode is a very special encore with the brilliant Georgie Shears, nervous system strategist and ICF accredited neurosomatics practitioner. I wanted to bring this conversation back because nervous system regulation is one of those things I genuinely believe we all need to understand. Not in a complicated, “add another thing to your already overflowing to-do list” kind of way, but in a deeply human, practical, life-changing way. In this episode, Georgie explains what nervous system regulation actually means, why we are not meant to feel calm all the time and how our bodies learn survival patterns that can keep us stuck in anxiety, panic, people pleasing, overwhelm or shutdown. We talk about fight or flight, rest and digest, the vagus nerve, why mindset alone is not always enough and how simple body-based practices can help us feel safer, calmer and more connected to ourselves. Georgie also shares her own powerful story of anxiety, panic attacks, postnatal depression, health anxiety and the moment she realised she needed to understand what was happening in her body - not just her mind. This is such a useful episode if you have ever felt like you are constantly bracing, overthinking, reacting, people pleasing or living with that low-level hum of anxiety in the background. And as always, this is not about fixing yourself. It is about understanding yourself. In this episode, we talk about:What nervous system regulation really meansWhy you are not meant to be regulated all the timeFight, flight, freeze and shutdownThe difference between the thinking brain and the body’s survival systemWhy anxiety can become a learned survival patternHow stress affects digestion, immunity, sleep and energyWhy nervous system tools need to meet you where you areThe power of nature, grounding and simple sensory practicesThe vagus nerve and why it mattersHow people pleasing can be a nervous system responseSimple practices you can use straight away to come back into the present moment A simple takeaway from the episodeYour body is not working against you. It is trying to protect you. Nervous system work is about gently showing your body that you are safe now, one small moment at a time. Georgie’s simple nervous system toolsIn the episode, Georgie shares two beautifully simple practices you can try: The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 presence practice A grounding tool using your senses to bring your body back into the present moment. A gentle ear massage to support the vagus nerve A calming practice that can help send signals of safety through the body. As Georgie says, even a 1% shift matters. Connect with GeorgieYou can find Georgie on Instagram: @georgieshearsstrategist Georgie also shares free resources, tools and ways to work with her through the link in her Instagram bio. Listen if you are searching for:nervous system regulation, anxiety support, fight or flight, vagus nerve, somatic healing, trauma-informed wellbeing, emotional regulation, nervous system tools, burnout recovery, people pleasing, stress relief, rest and digest, grounding practices, women’s wellness, midlife wellbeing, holistic health podcast. Based on the transcript you shared for the Georgie Shears encore episode.  If you like what you hear... buymeacoffee.com/alexsimms Insta:@cancercuredme Retreats: @lalalovesretreats www.lalaloves.com CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY COTSWOLDS RETREAT CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE HAPPY MONDAY TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS & NEWS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 3min

  6. 19 May

    Encore: Women's Health Expert Adele Wimsett on Perimenopause, ADHD and Hormone Health

    This week I’m sharing a very special encore episode with the wonderful Adele Wimsett (ignore the early days production values!). I wanted to bring this conversation back because the content is still so valid, so important and so needed. Adele is a women’s health practitioner and cyclical living guide who specialises in perimenopause, ADHD and hormone health, and she has been a hugely important part of my own healing journey. I’m also absolutely thrilled that Adele will be joining us at the Held Retreat in the Cotswolds from 25-28 September, where she’ll be running one of her fantastic workshops for the women attending. For more information www.lalaloves.com In this episode, we talk about why hormones are not just about periods or fertility. They affect your mood, energy, brain, nervous system, sleep, joints, skin, immunity and so much more. Adele explains why progesterone is so important for emotional regulation, why stress can have such an impact on hormone balance and why so many women reach midlife feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious or not quite themselves. We also explore why perimenopause can feel especially intense for women with ADHD, how cyclical living can help us stop expecting ourselves to feel the same every day, and why simple things like morning light, protein at breakfast, blood sugar balance and nervous system tools can make such a difference. This conversation is full of those “oh my goodness, that’s me” moments. It is not about perfection or another impossible wellness routine. It is about understanding your body, working with yourself rather than against yourself and realising that you are not broken. The HELD Retreat 25-28 September 2026 Held is a luxury retreat for women who are ready to pause, reset, reconnect and feel deeply supported. Adele’s workshop is such an important part of the retreat because this work is exactly what so many women need - clear, grounded education about their bodies, hormones, nervous systems and how to start feeling more like themselves again. In this episode we talk about: Perimenopause and ADHDWomen’s hormone healthProgesterone, mood and nervous system regulationStress, cortisol and adrenal healthBlood sugar and midlife wellbeingCyclical livingPMDD and PCOSMorning light and protein at breakfastWhy women need to stop pushing through If you like what you hear... buymeacoffee.com/alexsimms Insta:@cancercuredme Retreats: @lalalovesretreats www.lalaloves.com CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY COTSWOLDS RETREAT CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE HAPPY MONDAY TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS & NEWS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

  7. 12 May

    ADHD in Women, RSD and Why You’re Not “Too Sensitive” with Kristen Carder (Encore)

    In this encore episode of Cancer Cured Me, I’m joined by Kristen Carder, host of the I Have ADHD podcast, for a brutally honest and deeply validating conversation about ADHD in women, rejection sensitive dysphoria, emotional regulation, masking, parenting and learning to trust yourself again. We talk about why rejection can feel so painful, why ADHD mothers can be triggered by seeing their own struggles mirrored in their children and why you are not broken, lazy or “too sensitive”. A must-listen for women with ADHD, anyone exploring a late ADHD diagnosis and anyone who wants to understand RSD, nervous system regulation and self-compassion more deeply. In this episode, we talk about:ADHD in women and why so many are diagnosed later in lifeRejection Sensitive Dysphoria, also known as RSDWhy rejection sensitivity can feel so painful and physicalThe link between childhood criticism, masking and adult ADHD shameWhy ADHD parenting can be so triggeringRepairing after you’ve snapped at your childThe difference between ADHD symptoms and everyday strugglesWhy “everyone gets distracted” is not the same as having ADHDEmotional regulation and nervous system supportTherapy, coaching and medication for ADHDSelf-soothing tools for rejection spiralsWhy the first sting of rejection may still happen, even when you’ve done a lot of healingADHD, perfectionism and the pressure to be palatableWhy women with ADHD often lose their voice, their “no” and their sense of selfHow to start building self-trust again Kristen’s simple tool for rejection sensitivityKristen suggests: First, honour the sting. Don’t shame yourself for feeling hurt. Don’t tell yourself you’re being ridiculous. Don’t try to bulldoze the feeling away with “positive thinking” or any other nonsense that makes you want to throw a cushion across the room. Let yourself acknowledge it. Then soothe your body. That might be breathing, placing a hand on your chest, asking someone safe for a hug, stepping outside or doing something that helps your nervous system settle. Then, once your body has calmed down, check your thoughts. Ask yourself: Was this an actual rejection? Or have I created a rejection story in my mind? Because sometimes someone really has been unkind or dismissive. But very often, especially with ADHD and RSD, we are reacting to a scenario our brain has created to protect us. It’s clever. It’s exhausting. And it is not always accurate. About Kristen CarderKristen Carder is an ADHD coach, host of the I Have ADHD podcast and founder of Focused, a global coaching programme and community for adults with ADHD. After being diagnosed with ADHD at 21, Kristen spent years learning how ADHD actually affects adult life, relationships, work, parenting, emotional regulation and self-trust. Through her podcast, coaching and community, she helps adults with ADHD feel less alone and learn practical ways to support themselves. You can find Kristen here: Podcast: I Have ADHD Instagram: @i.have.adhd.podcast Programme: Focused ADHD coaching programme Listen if you’re looking for support with:ADHD in women, adult ADHD, late ADHD diagnosis, rejection sensitive dysphoria, RSD, emotional regulation, nervous system regulation, ADHD parenting, ADHD mothers, ADHD and shame, ADHD and self-trust, masking in women, ADHD coaching, trauma-informed ADHD support, neurodivergence, ADHD relationships and feeling too sensitive. Final words from meThis episode is such a gorgeous reminder that healing doesn’t mean never being triggered again. It doesn’t mean never snapping, spiralling, overthinking or feeling that awful sting of rejection. It means noticing sooner. Repairing quicker. Understanding yourself more gently. And slowly, slowly learning that you are allowed to be human. You are a human being, not a human doing. And if this episode helps you feel even a tiny bit more understood, then I am so glad you’re here. If you like what you hear... buymeacoffee.com/alexsimms Insta:@cancercuredme Retreats: @lalalovesretreats www.lalaloves.com CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY COTSWOLDS RETREAT CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE HAPPY MONDAY TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS & NEWS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  8. 5 May

    An Apology to Fearne Cotton: People Pleasing, Panic Attacks and Knowing When to Pause

    I owe Fearne Cotton an apology. Years ago, I judged her after seeing one tiny moment from the outside. But after hearing her speak so honestly about people pleasing, panic attacks, public scrutiny, losing jobs and the pressure of being liked, I saw her completely differently. In this solo episode, I talk about what Fearne’s words brought up for me, why people pleasing is often a nervous system response, and why so many women reach a point in midlife where they realise they can’t keep saying yes at the expense of themselves. I also share why I’m pausing Cancer Cured Me after 75 episodes, what I’ve learned from creating this first long season, and how I’m putting more energy into The Wellness Collection, my non-profit CIC providing funded retreats and support for people recovering after cancer. A very honest episode about judgement, burnout, boundaries, rest, purpose and knowing when to pause. Please keep messaging while we're on our break - I always love hearing from you and will get back to everyone personally. Big love, La x If you like what you hear... buymeacoffee.com/alexsimms Insta:@cancercuredme Retreats: @lalalovesretreats www.lalaloves.com CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY COTSWOLDS RETREAT CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE HAPPY MONDAY TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS & NEWS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
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This is a podcast about cancer being your catalyst, not your story. We talk to exceptional cancer survivors who share inspirational, life changing stories of their journey in beating cancer, We cover all forms of wellness, natural health and nervous system regulation. On this podcast we talk about healing, manifesting and living your best life. We humans have the ability to lead magnificent, enriched and fulfilling lives of our dreams but we need to create a safe environment in our bodies for these manifestations to become reality Many of our guests have gone through and survived some form of disease, adversity or near death experience and have used that wake up call to change for the better and create an incredible life of purpose. These stories are absolutely awe inspiring and will open you up to what is possible if you make some simple changes to your daily life. We have incredible experts sharing their vast knowledge on all aspects of wellness, disease prevention, healing modalities, manifestation, spirituality and mental health optimisation. Meet your host: Alex (La to her friends and family) After receiving a completely unexpected cancer diagnosis in 2017 my world caved in.  But my journey through treatment and recovery also forced me to recognise many uncomfortable truths about my life.  I’d neglected myself.  I’d pushed down trauma and become a world class people pleaser in order to feel safe.  Getting ill made me realise I had to stop sweating the small stuff and make lasting changes for the better.  Quite literally, cancer cured me from all that crap, and in its own strange way, proved to be the catalyst that’s led me to an infinitely happier life.   This podcast is my way of sharing all the learning so that YOU don't have to get cancer to realise just how great your life can be. Remember - YOU hold all the cards to achieve the life of your dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Alexandra Simms
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alexandra Simms
  • Show Website
    Cancer Cured Me

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