In this moving and inspiring episode, I chat to a wise, gentle mid-lifer called Karen Villet. Karen is a cancer survivor, mother and (since we recorded this conversation) now a functional medicine health coach.

You'll hear about:

• The importance of releasing self-criticism to make space for self-compassion and growth.
• The difference between surviving and thriving.
• Chronic disease as a teacher (and then inviting it to leave).
• Why health information (and even a life-threatening illness) isn’t always enough to help us stick to healthy habits

Please note: this conversation is in NO WAY intended as medical advice or expert advice on cancer treatment.

48-year-old Karen lives in Cape Town, South Africa, and started out as an occupational therapist. Following her own health journey, she's now beginning her next chapter as a functional medicine health coach - inspiring others to live their healthiest, most thriving selves. She's also a busy mum of one teen, one tween and two lively hounds.

My website:

https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/

The Wellness Unwrapped Self-Paced Programme:

https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/the-wellness-unwrapped-self-paced-programme/

Contact me at: suzy@peppermintwellness.co.uk

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