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- 5 days ago7 min
Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself After Cancer
One of the most confusing parts of life after cancer is when everything on the outside looks “back to normal” but inside, you still don’t feel like yourself.You may be back at work, managing responsibilities, showing up for everyone else and doing all the “right” things… yet something still feels off.In this episode of Confidence After Cancer, Gabby explores the identity shift that so many women experience after treatment ends — the quiet, disorientating feeling that the old version of you no longer fits, but the new version of you hasn’t fully formed yet.Many survivors quietly wonder: “Why can’t I just get back to normal?” “Why do I still feel disconnected?” “Why does everything feel harder than it used to?”Gabby explains why these feelings are not signs of weakness or failure, but a natural response to everything your mind, body and nervous system have been through.Because cancer doesn’t just affect your body. It changes how you see yourself, your priorities, your tolerance for pressure, your relationship with work, and often the entire direction of your life.This episode is a gentle reminder that healing is not about forcing yourself backwards into an old identity that no longer fits. It’s about rebuilding a version of yourself that feels aligned, sustainable and true for who you are now.What You’ll Learn from this EpisodeWhy so many women feel disconnected from themselves after treatmentThe hidden identity shift that happens after cancerWhy “getting back to normal” often feels impossibleHow cancer changes your relationship with work, pressure and prioritiesWhy trying to force yourself back into your old life creates exhaustionCommon signs that your old identity no longer fitsThe emotional impact of feeling “stuck in-between” versions of yourselfWhy awareness is the first step to rebuilding confidenceHow to begin creating a calmer, more aligned version of yourselfResources & Links:Book a free clarity call with Gabby: Schedule hereConnect with Gabby on Instagram: @gabby.mottersheadVisit the website: confidenceaftercancer.co.uk Watch on YouTube: Subscribe hereJoin Gabby’s weekly newsletter for tips on life after treatment: Sign up here
- 1 weeks ago8 min
Why You Can Feel Grateful and Still Struggle After Cancer
One of the quietest pressures many women experience after cancer is the pressure to feel grateful all the time.And while all of those things may be true, you may also be feeling exhausted, disconnected, emotional, flat, or quietly struggling underneath it all.In this episode of Confidence After Cancer, Gabby explores the emotional conflict that so many survivors experience after treatment ends, the confusing space where gratitude and struggle exist side by side.Because after cancer, many women feel pressure to move on quickly, get back to normal, and stay positive. They throw themselves back into work, responsibilities, and caring for everyone else while quietly pushing down how they really feel.But when emotions are constantly suppressed, they don’t disappear.They often show up as emotional exhaustion, numbness, irritability, loss of direction, overwhelm, or a growing sense that something just doesn’t feel right anymore.Gabby shares why this experience is far more common than people realise and why struggling after cancer does not mean you are weak, ungrateful, or doing recovery wrong.This episode is a reminder that you are allowed to hold two truths at once: You can feel grateful to be alive and still feel lost. You can appreciate your treatment and still struggle with what comes next. And learning to acknowledge what is truly going on beneath the surface is often where confidence and healing begin.What You’ll Learn from this EpisodeWhy many women feel pressure to stay positive after cancerThe emotional impact of trying to “move on” too quicklyWhy gratitude and struggle can exist at the same timeCommon signs that emotions are being pushed down or ignoredHow emotional suppression can affect confidence and identityWhy emotional exhaustion after cancer is more common than people realiseThe hidden impact of constantly telling yourself you “should” feel betterHow curiosity and self-awareness can begin rebuilding confidenceWhy acknowledging your experience is part of healingResources & Links:Book a free clarity call with Gabby: Schedule hereConnect with Gabby on Instagram: @gabby.mottersheadVisit the website: confidenceaftercancer.co.uk Watch on YouTube: Subscribe hereJoin Gabby’s weekly newsletter for tips on life after treatment: Sign up here
- 2 weeks ago7 min
“I Should Feel Better by Now” Why Life After Cancer Feels So Different
There is a thought that so many women have after cancer… but rarely say out loud:“I should feel better by now.”Treatment is over. You may be back at work. People are telling you how well you look.And yet, inside, something doesn’t feel right.You might feel flat, disconnected, emotional, or simply not like yourself. You might even find yourself wondering why you’re not feeling more relieved, more grateful, more “back to normal.”In this episode of Confidence After Cancer, Gabby explores this deeply common but often unspoken experience — and gently reframes what’s really happening.Because this isn’t a sign that something is wrong with you.It’s a sign that something has changed.During treatment, your focus is survival. There is structure, support, and a clear path forward. But when treatment ends, that structure falls away, and what’s left is the emotional impact that hasn’t yet had space to be processed.At the same time, your identity is shifting.The version of you who went through cancer is not the same version of you who went into it — and trying to force yourself back into your old self can actually keep you stuck.This episode is an invitation to step out of the pressure to “feel better” and begin understanding what you truly need in this stage of your life.What You’ll Learn from this EpisodeWhy “I should feel better by now” is such a common thought after cancerHow the end of treatment can feel more emotionally challenging than expectedThe role of survival mode and why emotions often surface laterWhy your nervous system may still feel on high alertHow identity shifts can leave you feeling disconnected or unsureWhy trying to go back to your old self can keep you stuckThe importance of giving yourself permission to move at your own paceHow to shift from self-judgement to self-awarenessA more supportive question to ask yourself during this phaseResources & Links:Book a free clarity call with Gabby: Schedule hereConnect with Gabby on Instagram: @gabby.mottersheadVisit the website: confidenceaftercancer.co.uk Watch on YouTube: Subscribe hereJoin Gabby’s weekly newsletter for tips on life after treatment: Sign up here
- 3 weeks ago9 min
The Pressure to Feel Grateful After Cancer And Why It Can Feel So Heavy
There is a quiet pressure that many women experience after cancer, and it often goes unspoken.It sounds like this: “I should feel grateful now.”On the surface, that seems like a positive mindset. People mean well when they say things like, “You must be so grateful it’s over” or “At least you’re still here.” And you may find yourself nodding along, smiling, saying the right things, trying to meet that expectation.But internally, it can feel very different.You might feel exhausted rather than relieved. You might feel disconnected from yourself, unsure why you don’t feel happier, or even questioning what is wrong with you. And layered on top of that can be guilt, because if you are supposed to feel grateful, why doesn’t it come naturally?In this episode of Confidence After Cancer, Gabby gently explores this experience and offers a much-needed reframe. Because what so many women don’t realise is that gratitude and struggle are not opposites. They can exist at the same time.You can be thankful to be here while still grieving what has changed.You can appreciate your life while also feeling lost within it.This episode is not about forcing a more positive mindset. It is about releasing the pressure to feel a certain way and creating space to acknowledge what is actually true for you right now.What You’ll Learn from this EpisodeWhy the expectation to feel grateful after cancer can feel surprisingly heavyHow well-meaning comments can create internal pressure without you realising itWhy you may not feel as happy or relieved as you expected after treatmentThe connection between gratitude, guilt, and emotional suppressionWhy experiencing mixed emotions is not only normal but necessaryHow forced positivity can slow down emotional healingThe deeper identity shift that often sits beneath these feelingsWhy you are not ungrateful or negative for feeling this wayHow to begin reconnecting with your own emotional truthResources & Links:Book a free clarity call with Gabby: Schedule hereConnect with Gabby on Instagram: @gabby.mottersheadVisit the website: confidenceaftercancer.co.uk Watch on YouTube: Subscribe hereJoin Gabby’s weekly newsletter for tips on life after treatment: Sign up here
- Apr 16, 202610 min
Why Life After Cancer Still Feels Hard – The Emotional Aftermath No One Talks About
“I thought I’d feel better than this…”If that thought has ever crossed your mind after cancer treatment, this episode is for you.In this week’s Confidence After Cancer, Gabby opens up about one of the most confusing and rarely discussed parts of recovery — the emotional aftermath after treatment ends.From the outside, everything may look like it’s back to normal. You’re functioning. You may be back at work. You’re doing what’s expected of you.But internally, something feels different.You may feel:More emotionalLess confidentDisconnected from yourselfUnsure of who you are nowGabby explains why this happens — and why it doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you.After months (or years) of survival mode, your body finally has space to process everything you’ve been through. And that’s often when the emotional impact begins to surface.This episode also explores something many women don’t realise they’re experiencing: the hidden grief of losing who you used to be.Because recovery isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, mental, and deeply tied to identity.And sometimes, the hardest part is not the treatment… it’s what comes after.What You’ll Learn from this Episode:Why life after cancer can feel harder than expectedThe emotional impact that often shows up after treatment endsWhy you may not feel “back to normal” — and why that’s okayHow survival mode delays emotional processingThe hidden grief of losing your old identityWhy feeling lost or disconnected is a normal responseThe “in-between phase” of not being your old self or your new self yetWhy support often drops away when you still need it mostHow to begin reconnecting with who you are nowResources & Links:Book a free clarity call with Gabby: Schedule hereConnect with Gabby on Instagram: @gabby.mottersheadVisit the website: confidenceaftercancer.co.uk Watch on YouTube: Subscribe hereJoin Gabby’s weekly newsletter for tips on life after treatment: Sign up here
- Apr 8, 202611 min
The Hidden Loss of Confidence After Cancer
“I used to be the most confident person in the room… now I feel like I’m pretending.”If that thought has ever crossed your mind after cancer treatment, this episode is for you.In this week’s Confidence After Cancer, Gabby explores something rarely spoken about — the unexpected loss of confidence after treatment ends.From the outside, life may look “back to normal.” You’re back at work. You’re showing up. You’re doing what you’re supposed to do.But internally, everything feels different.Decisions feel heavier. Speaking up feels harder. Confidence feels like something you have to perform… not something you naturally feel.Gabby explains why this happens — and reassures you that nothing is wrong with you.After months or years in survival mode, your nervous system doesn’t simply switch off. It stays alert, sensitive, and protective — which can make everyday situations feel more overwhelming than before.This episode also explores the deeper layer behind confidence loss: identity shift.Because after cancer, you’re not the same person you were before — and trying to go back can create even more confusion.This is not about losing confidence. This is about rebuilding it in a new way.What You’ll Learn from this Episode:Why confidence often feels lower after treatment endsHow your nervous system affects your confidence at work and in lifeWhy things that used to feel easy can suddenly feel overwhelmingThe hidden emotional impact of finishing treatmentHow identity shifts affect your confidence more than you realiseWhy high-achieving women struggle most with this phaseThe difference between “old confidence” and “new confidence”How to begin rebuilding trust in yourself againWhy confidence after cancer is about moving forward, not going back Resources & Links:Book a free clarity call with Gabby: Schedule hereConnect with Gabby on Instagram: @gabby.mottersheadVisit the website: confidenceaftercancer.co.uk Watch on YouTube: Subscribe hereJoin Gabby’s weekly newsletter for tips on life after treatment: Sign up here
- Apr 1, 202612 min
Why Life After Cancer Feels So Confusing and What It Really Means
Life after cancer is supposed to feel like a fresh start… right?Treatment is finished. You may be back at work. Everyone expects you to move on.But instead of feeling relieved or triumphant, many women find themselves thinking: “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” “Why does this feel harder than before?” “Why can’t I just go back to normal?”In this episode of Confidence After Cancer, Gabby explores the emotional confusion that often shows up after treatment ends, a phase that is rarely talked about, yet deeply felt.Gabby shares her own experience of expecting to “bounce back” after treatment, only to realise that everything had changed internally. What felt like failure was actually something else entirely: a transition between identities.This episode is especially for high-achieving, capable women who were used to being in control before cancer and now feel disconnected, uncertain, or emotionally unsettled.Because the truth is: You’re not supposed to go back to who you were. You are becoming someone new.What You’ll Learn from this Episode:Why life after cancer can feel more emotional than treatment itselfThe hidden “in-between” phase that no one prepares you forWhy high-performing women often struggle with identity shiftsThe difference between the “old you” and the “new you”Why trying to go back to normal creates more confusionHow cancer changes your priorities, tolerance, and identityThe powerful reframe: from “Why do I feel lost?” to “Who am I becoming?”Why this phase is not failure, it’s transformationHow to begin intentionally rebuilding your next chapterResources & Links:Book a free clarity call with Gabby: Schedule hereConnect with Gabby on Instagram: @gabby.mottersheadVisit the website: confidenceaftercancer.co.uk Watch on YouTube: Subscribe hereJoin Gabby’s weekly newsletter for tips on life after treatment: Sign up here
- Mar 26, 20269 min
The Gratitude Trap – When People Pleasing After Cancer Steals Your Confidence
After cancer treatment, many women are told:“You must be so grateful to be alive.”And while that’s true… something else can quietly happen beneath the surface.In this episode of Confidence After Cancer, Gabby explores what she calls the gratitude trap — when genuine gratitude slowly turns into pressure.Pressure to be positive.Pressure not to complain.Pressure not to ask for too much.Pressure to prove you’re “back to normal.”And over time, this can lead to something many women don’t expect:people pleasing, overworking, and losing connection with your own needs.Gabby shares why this pattern is so common after cancer, especially for high-achieving women who were once confident, capable and in control.She explains how confidence doesn’t disappear overnight — it erodes quietly every time you ignore your limits, say yes when you mean no, or minimise your experience.This episode is a powerful reminder that you can be deeply grateful and still need things to change.Because life after cancer isn’t just about surviving.It’s about learning how to live differently.What You’ll Learn from this Episode:What the “gratitude trap” is and how it shows up after cancerWhy gratitude can quietly turn into pressure and people pleasingHow over-accommodating behaviour impacts your confidenceWhy high-achieving women often struggle most with this patternHow confidence erodes slowly through ignoring your own needsThe hidden belief: “I shouldn’t ask for more”Why gratitude and honesty can exist at the same timeThe mindset shift from surviving to thrivingHow to recognise where you may be abandoning yourselfResources & Links:Book a free clarity call with Gabby: Schedule hereConnect with Gabby on Instagram: @gabby.mottersheadVisit the website: confidenceaftercancer.co.uk Watch on YouTube: Subscribe hereJoin Gabby’s weekly newsletter for tips on life after treatment: Sign up here
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About Confidence After Cancer
Have you ever felt lost, exhausted, or unsure who you are after cancer treatment ends?You’re not alone — and that’s exactly why Confidence After Cancer exists.Hosted by 17-year breast cancer survivor and confidence coach Gabrielle Mottershead, this podcast helps women rebuild their confidence, energy, and identity after cancer — one honest, empowering conversation at a time.Each week, you’ll hear real stories, practical mindset tools, and uplifting support to help you go from surviving to thriving, and finally feel like you again.🎧 New episodes every week.Do you want to know one of the biggest secrets that cancer survivors have? It’s that life after cancer treatment ends can sometimes be even more tough than the disease itself. No one understands that like another cancer survivor. Gabby has been there – when the Get Well cards come down and you are alone with your fears, it can be scary, overwhelming– and lonely. Gabby knew she had to change her life and develop healthy habits to
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