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Cancer Cured Me

Cancer Cured Me

By: Alexandra Simms
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This is NOT a podcast about cancer - it's about living well. It’s a reminder to celebrate life and not to wait until a big diagnosis comes along to live your best life.


On this podcast we talk about healing, manifesting and living your best life. We cover all forms of wellness, natural health and nervous system regulation. 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.

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Episodes
  • The Truth About Healing Cancer with Philly J Lay

    The Truth About Healing Cancer with Philly J Lay
    Feb 18 2026
    Today I’m talking to Philly J Lay - author of The Natural Wellness Journal, host of The Wellness Way Podcast, and the creator of the Wellness Way Festival and her upcoming Health Hub day at the College of Naturopathic Medicine on 1 March.Philly is often seen as a controversial character - but what I’ve always loved about her is that she’s relentlessly fighting for the greater good, even when that means being shut down or shadow banned. In this episode, she shares more of her personal story - including surviving a near-death medical procedure, living with chronic illness and autoimmune issues, facing a thyroid tumour, and then choosing to take a very different path to healing.We talk about the pieces so many people don’t address when it comes to healing - trauma, mindset, nervous system, community support, and the environment you’re asking your body to live in. We also get into practical, real-life wellness - food shopping without going broke, reducing toxic load, simple daily breathwork, EFT/tapping, gratitude, and why finding “your people” matters more than doing any of it perfectly.Important note: This conversation is for educational purposes and personal opinion only. Nothing discussed is medical advice. If anything brings up questions for you, please speak with your own medical professional.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting health information, pressured into decisions when you’re scared, or like you just want to understand your body better - this one will give you plenty to think about.In this episode, we coverPhilly’s story - from spinal surgery trauma and two years in bed, to rebuilding her healthAutoimmune issues, thyroid surgery, and why she chose to step away from conventional routes (in her own case)The mind-body-spirit approach - and why healing is rarely “one magic thing”Trauma, emotional load, and the patterns we carry in the bodyEFT tapping, matrix re-imprinting, journalling - and “you can’t clean the house unless you can see the dirt”Informed consent - what it can look like to ask better questions and slow decisions downBreathwork as a daily non-negotiable (even if you’re busy)Food as information - simple ways Philly reduces “toxic load” without spending a fortuneA very honest chat about platforms, censorship, and why certain wellness topics get flaggedThe Wellness Way Health Hub - what it is, who it’s for, and what you can expect on the dayAbout Philly J LayPhilly J Lay is the author of The Natural Wellness Journal, host of The Wellness Way Podcast, and the creator of the Wellness Way Festival and in-person Health Hub events. She’s known for her blunt honesty, deep research, and passion for helping people feel empowered to learn how their bodies work - physically, emotionally, and spiritually.Events mentionedWellness Way Health Hub - Sunday 1 March 2026 (College of Naturopathic Medicine)Philly is bringing together guest speakers, practitioners, workshops, and wellness testing/tech for a full day of learning and support.Discount code: PHILLY20 (20% off tickets)Join us at my retreat…Wilderness Reserve RetreatIf listening to this has you craving proper nervous system support, deep rest, and the kind of environment where you can actually exhale - my Wilderness Reserve Retreat (Suffolk) is 6-9 March 2026. We’ll be weaving in so many of the tools we talk about here - breathwork, EFT/tapping, regulation, beautiful food, and real healing conversations. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATIONIf you like what you hear... buymeacoffee.com/alexsimms. Thanks! xCome and connect with me!Instagram: @cancercuredmeWebsite: www.balancedbodyandretreats.comCLICK HERE TO JOIN MY NEXT LUXURY RETREAT AT WILDERNESS RESERVE, SUFFOLK 6-9 March 2026 CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER, THE HAPPY MONDAY TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE RETREAT DISCOUNTS & NEWS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    57 mins
  • Cancer as the Catalyst – Why This Podcast Is Becoming a Home for Hope & Healing Stories

    Cancer as the Catalyst – Why This Podcast Is Becoming a Home for Hope & Healing Stories
    Feb 11 2026

    This week’s episode is a short but deeply meaningful one – because the direction of the podcast is changing, and today I explain exactly why.


    Over the past year of Cancer Cured Me, the clearest message from listeners has been this:


    “Your story gives me hope.”


    People on a cancer journey – and those who’ve come through one – keep reaching out to share how deeply they resonate with my belief that cancer wasn’t a punishment, but the catalyst that cracked life open. After nearly eight years of living this truth, I am ready to take the podcast where it always wanted to go.



    What This New Direction Is All About


    This podcast is becoming the go-to space for real stories of hope – stories that show what’s possible, reshape limiting beliefs, and give you evidence that healing really can happen.


    Expect conversations with:


    • People who’ve healed against the odds, backed by their lived experience
    • Experts like Dr Sam Watts whose teachings combine science, ancient wisdom, and grounded, actionable healing principles
    • Parents, partners, and survivors who’ve walked through the darkest moments and found light, purpose and new beginnings
    • Holistic health pioneers, including upcoming guest Philly J. Lay


    💛 Why This Matters


    Hope isn’t a fluffy concept. It’s one of the biggest predictors of survival.


    When you hear a story of someone healing from something “incurable,” your nervous system receives evidence that it’s possible for you, too.


    This is the heartbeat of Year Two of the podcast.



    🌿 What You’ll Hear in This Episode


    • Why the podcast is shifting and what sparked the decision
    • How people are already using “Cancer Cured Me” as their story
    • The role hope, purpose, and belief play in the healing journey
    • How lived experience – not certification – is what people often crave most
    • A preview of upcoming guests, including survivors, parents, and natural health experts
    • The beautiful story of a retreat guest who went from planning her funeral to planning her future
    • How conventional medicine and holistic healing can work hand in hand
    • A first look at my upcoming 12-week collective for people seeking support, regulation, and purpose after cancer

    If you like what you hear... buymeacoffee.com/alexsimms. Thanks! x


    Come and connect with me!


    Instagram: @cancercuredme

    Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com


    CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY NEXT LUXURY RETREAT AT WILDERNESS RESERVE, SUFFOLK 6-9 March 2026


    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER, THE HAPPY MONDAY TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE RETREAT DISCOUNTS & NEWS

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    15 mins
  • Manifesting with Harry Styles!

    Manifesting with Harry Styles!
    Feb 4 2026
    WE ARE GIVING AWAY 2 SEATED HARRY STYLES TICKETS FOR HIS SOLD OUT SHOW AT WEMBLEY ON 4 JULY 2026


    CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL - SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND COMMENT TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY

    QUICK!! GIVEAWAY CLOSES THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2026


    Today, for fun, I explain exactly how I got Harry Styles tickets for his sold out show at Wembley on 4 July 2026. It isn't complicated. Manifest anything you want - let's show you how!
    We are always manifesting whether we know it or not. Creating the life of your dreams is all about being an energetic match or alignment for what you want to call in, so let's make sure what you're calling in is all good. Find out how in this episode.
    Listen up for simple ways to manifest and sign up to my newsletter The Happy Monday if you want to find out when my Manifesting Workshops are happening.
    SIGN UP TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WHEN WE RUN OUR MANIFESTATION WORKSHOPS
    GET UP CLOSE AND START YOUR MANIFESTATION JOURNEY WITH US AT OUR WILDERNESS RESERVE RETREAT IN SUFFOLK

    If you like what you hear... buymeacoffee.com/alexsimms. Thanks! x


    Come and connect with me!


    Instagram: @cancercuredme

    Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com


    CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY NEXT LUXURY RETREAT AT WILDERNESS RESERVE, SUFFOLK 6-9 March 2026


    CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER, THE HAPPY MONDAY TO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE RETREAT DISCOUNTS & NEWS

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    17 mins
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