About this episode

Amy shares her life-changing battle with cancer and sepsis, emphasizing the importance of trusting one's instincts and the journey of survival.

She knew something wasn’t right… but never imagined how serious it was about to become. In this powerful episode of Becoming Lucy, Lucy and Hana sit down with Amy to hear the story that changed everything — from a seemingly minor moment to a life-threatening battle with cancer and sepsis. What started as subtle symptoms quickly escalated into something far more serious. Amy shares the reality of being dismissed, the importance of trusting your instincts, and the moment she realised her body was trying to tell her something she couldn’t ignore. This is a raw and emotional conversation about survival — not just physically, but mentally. From multiple surgeries and hospital stays to facing her own mortality, Amy opens up about the mindset that carried her through the darkest moments of her life. We explore: • The warning signs so many people overlook • The shock of going from living your best life to survival mode in a matter of weeks • A traumatic road to recovery including a condition that nearly killed • How resilience is built when everything feels like it’s falling apart • The role of kindness, community, and perspective in healing Now living her second chance at life, Amy’s…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lucy Hodgkinson, Hana

Guest: Amy

Topics covered

• cancer
• sepsis
• survival
• resilience
• health
• personal story

Keywords

• cancer
• sepsis
• survival
• resilience
• health
• mindset
• recovery
• warning signs
• community
• healing

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