Sipping my drink, I looked around the huddles of my family and friends, all chatting and laughing. Weddings were always such a lovely occasion but today, I felt a little on edge. âSo lovely to see you, Bep,â a family friend beamed. âYour hair looks different.â
Empowering people through self-awareness and compassion is something we are truly passionate about. When I was asked to lead this campaign around Kindness and Cancer the synergy was inspiring - to make a difference in the world of Cancer that benefits patients and oncology teams. After months of research, and another cancer diagnosis for myself, […]
Cancer - it's reach is immense. This past year, I've seen its impact personally on my body, when I was diagnosed with an inoperable tumour in my bowel in June 2022. 9 rounds of immunotherapy later, a bowel resection, numerous scans and the emotional turmoil of a 3rd diagnosis.......and here I am. Now actively involved […]
DEAR AUNTIJI - DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER? We know that South Asian communities struggle to talk openly about Breast Cancer and also acknowledge how culturally, it can feel a bit awkward to have these chats with your loved ones, particularly with those in the older generations. Over 40% of […]
The disparity in care in the Cancer world and in healthcare generally is so challenging to navigate and accept, especially when there comes a time when it impacts you or people close to you. The 'Close the Care gap' theme in the Cancer community worldwide continues this year. As the team behind World Cancer Day […]
Cancer â The Disease that we fear, the disease that takes, but also gives. On this World Cancer day, I wanted to share some insights from those that have also walked the Cancer path to raise awareness and to instil courage. Courage to not ignore signs/symptoms, you know your body better than anyone else, if […]
As part of my ongoing development Iâm studying to become an Ollie Coach with the âOllie and his superpowersâ School of training, where we are developing our emotional resilience skills to work with children as well as adults, and to empower them to be able to manage their emotions in a way that is appropriate […]
This was an article I wrote for International Womenâs Day, 2020. Itâs as relevant to women as to men and to anyone who needs to hear this message today. Iâm going to make a stand and encourage YOU to pause, to slow down and to not feel you have to keep going and be strong […]
Acknowledgement and acceptance of the emotions that are present. The situation that has presented itself. You donât need to know how to deal with it, but acknowledgement is key to be able to move forward. Control â accepting loss of control in some areas, but working out what you do have control over. What could you influence? In which […]
A simple shift of focus that will support your resilience We all wish to be more resilient. To know that if life turns our world upside down, that weâd be able to cope. Too often weâre living in fear of what might happen and not really appreciating and valuing the life we actually lead right […]
