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Tired of Feeling Tired? Why Rest Is the Secret Weapon in Cancer Recovery
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Do you ever feel guilty for resting or think, “I’m just being lazy”? You’re not alone — and you’re not lazy. You’re healing.
In this compassionate episode of Confidence After Cancer, host Gabrielle Mottershead — 17-year breast cancer survivor and confidence coach — opens up about her own journey with post-cancer fatigue and the emotional weight that comes with it.
You’ll discover why recovery takes longer than you expect, how to silence that inner critic telling you to “do more,” and why true healing starts with radical rest.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
💭 Why the pressure to “bounce back” too quickly can actually slow your recovery (1:43)
💖 How guilt and self-talk affect your energy levels (3:49)
🌿 The link between emotional exhaustion and physical fatigue (5:17)
🧘 Practical ways to rest without feeling guilty (7:37)
🥗 Why nutrition and boundaries are part of your energy recovery (10:43)
This is your gentle reminder that rest isn’t a luxury — it’s medicine.
✨ You are doing enough. You are healing. And rest is the most powerful gift you can give yourself.
For more support and free recovery resources, visit 👉 www.confidenceaftercancer.co.uk
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