14. Flat & Fearless – Alice Colgrave’s Brave Journey Through Breast Cancer & Beyond

💬 Part of our Story Behind the Smile SeriesThis episode is part of our Story Behind the Smile series — showcasing the real, raw, and remarkable stories of everyday women who’ve faced deep hardships and come out stronger, using their experiences to inspire and uplift others.🎧 Episode Summary:This week, we sit down with the incredible Alice Colgrave — a mother of six, celebrant, and fierce advocate for women’s health — to hear her deeply personal journey of surviving breast cancer, choosing to go flat after surgery, and reclaiming her identity through it all.Alice speaks candidly about the shock of her diagnosis, the emotional and physical toll of treatment, and why she chose to say no to reconstruction — a decision that continues to challenge norms and empower others.She also shares how her lived experience with grief and loss, including her work as a funeral celebrant, has helped her connect more deeply with others facing hard times. But at the heart of it all, Alice’s story is one of courage, clarity, and choosing authenticity over expectation.🗣️ In This Episode, WeChat with Alice About:The shock breast cancer diagnosis that changed everything.Complications during treatment, recovery, and her decision to go flat.The emotional and mental health impact of losing a breast.Why Alice now advocates for options and choice after mastectomy.The importance of communication with partners post-cancer.How her experience with grief and loss shaped her path as a celebrant.Moving from weddings to funerals — and finding purpose in both.How her large family upbringing helped her navigate adversity.Why she’s now a passionate voice for women’s health, mental wellbeing, and embracing life authentically — flat and fabulous.🗓 New Episodes Every WednesdayDon’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review to help more mums discover the podcast and feel seen. 🔗 Connect With Us:📸 Instagram: @mummindunpacked📧 Email: [email protected]📚 Breast Cancer Resources:Cancer Council (Australia)Australian Breast Cancer ResearchFlat Out Australia Kokoda Centurions 🔔 A Gentle ReminderThis podcast is here to inform, connect, and support — but it's not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.If you're struggling, please reach out to:Lifeline: 13 11 14 PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): 1300 726 306🙏 Thanks for Listening!If Alice’s story resonated with you, please share thisepisode with someone who needs to hear it.And if you loved it, we’d be so grateful for a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review.Until next time — motherhood is hard, but you’re notalone. We see you.🔍 Keywords:Breast cancer, flat after mastectomy, Alice Colgrave,women's health, double mastectomy, cancer recovery, mental health, resilience,funeral celebrant, motherhood, personal empowerment, Story Behind the Smile