Cancer with a Smile Meets Elle from Feathering the Empty Nest

September 11, 2018 audreyallanLeave a comment

I’m a wife and mother of one, Teddy, who never got to come home from the hospital with us. He lived for just three days. Since Teddy died in May 2016 I have dedicated much of my time to fundraising for The Little Roo fund through Teddy’s Legacy, so far we have raised over £100,000.…… Continue reading Cancer with a Smile Meets Elle from Feathering the Empty Nest

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Cancer with a Smile Meets Anna from Mamas Scrapbook

September 2, 2018 audreyallanLeave a comment

I am Anna. I’m a Psychotherapist mum of two boys, with another on the way. I run The Nice Girls Course and do lots of online therapy and coaching. I story my way through life over at @mamas_scrapbook, and have a real passion to see people equipped in fighting anxiety and depression. I like to bring…… Continue reading Cancer with a Smile Meets Anna from Mamas Scrapbook

Acupuncture and Hot Flush Hell.

August 17, 2018 audreyallanLeave a comment

Hot flushes were something I expected to worry about in my fifties but once again cancer stuck its big wooden spoon into my life with a hormone-responsive tumour. Meaning my oncology team were keen to rid my body of estrogen by putting me into an early menopause through medication. Also known as a chemical menopause which just as…… Continue reading Acupuncture and Hot Flush Hell.

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Cancer with a Smile meets Natasha Bailie

August 12, 2018August 12, 2018 audreyallanLeave a comment

Hello, I am Natasha Bailie, I run an online website/community called MENTAL x MUTHA where women can discuss and share their mental health victories and struggles whilst they parent. Because believe it or not – we can do both. My hope is that the more we discuss our truths, the less power they will have…… Continue reading Cancer with a Smile meets Natasha Bailie

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Cancer with a Smile Meets Kelly from The Bee’s Knees

July 31, 2018July 31, 2018 audreyallan6 Comments

Hi! I’m Kelly and better known on Instagram as ‘The Bee’s Knees’ (or that crazy lady who danced in Tena pants). I sell positivity journals and host retreats for women. I own a dance school in Cheltenham and have written a dance curriculum for primary schools and spend time training teachers to add some fun…… Continue reading Cancer with a Smile Meets Kelly from The Bee’s Knees

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Must get more sleep…… Zzzz

July 23, 2018 audreyallanLeave a comment

Several mornings a week the first thing I say is “Early to bed tonight…”. Then half ten comes and I think, right time for bed but first I’ll just have a week look at my social media. 1 hour 43 minutes later my brain is wired and it’s almost midnight! So, I end up tossing…… Continue reading Must get more sleep…… Zzzz

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Cancer . Anxiety . YOGA

June 13, 2018 audreyallanLeave a comment

Sponsored by Boudavida because let’s face it, on the mat we need kit that makes us feel awesome. Anxiety is a huge challenge for most people after a cancer diagnosis, this, of course, is completely natural. Not only are you facing treatments that can be very harsh on your body, your mind is filled with…… Continue reading Cancer . Anxiety . YOGA

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Let’s get our CHILL on!

June 11, 2018June 11, 2018 audreyallanLeave a comment

Its time to launch my first monthly challenge as a self-care ambassador for My Health Storylines and I can’t wait to get started. Yoga has become my saving grace over the last few years, helping me stay calm during my cancer treatment and has led to me being fitter and more balanced all round. Starting…… Continue reading Let’s get our CHILL on!

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Self-Care Just Got Easier

June 8, 2018June 13, 2018 audreyallanLeave a comment

We all know that we should probably pay a little bit more attention to ourselves but often life has a knack of getting in the way. Before we know it we are piling another load of washing into the machine instead of taking ten minutes out of our day for ourselves. I am way too…… Continue reading Self-Care Just Got Easier

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Cancer with a Smile Meets Honest Mum

May 19, 2018July 31, 2018 audreyallanAside1 Comment

I had the pleasure of meeting the amazing Vicky of Honest Mum blog, at the Life and Style exhibition in Edinburgh recently. Vicky is one of the first bloggers I ever followed so I am delighted that she has started my 'Cancer with a Smile' meets. Vicki of Honest Mum, is a mum of two… Continue reading Cancer with a Smile Meets Honest Mum

Cancer with a smile

Finding reasons to smile through the highs and the lows

Cancer with a Smile Meets Elle from Feathering the Empty Nest

Cancer with a Smile Meets Anna from Mamas Scrapbook

Acupuncture and Hot Flush Hell.

Cancer with a Smile meets Natasha Bailie

Cancer with a Smile Meets Kelly from The Bee’s Knees

Must get more sleep…… Zzzz

Cancer . Anxiety . YOGA

Let’s get our CHILL on!

Self-Care Just Got Easier

Cancer with a Smile Meets Honest Mum