Episode 183 - Pen, Paper, Power: Writing Your Way Through Menopause After Cancer

The menopause transition after cancer can feel overwhelming — it’s hard to know what to do next, how to process it all, or even where to start. This episode offers a gentle, creative way in.Rory Green shares her own story as a cancer survivor, writer and psychotherapist, navigating menopause, and how writing became a powerful outlet for healing, release, and self-discovery. Rory runs transforative Write To Be You workshops and today, she tells us how we could all make a start to tap into the healing powers of putting pen to paper.We talk about:Why writing is more than just words on a pageHow journaling supports emotional wellbeing after treatmentThe magic of small, honest momentsTips for anyone wanting to start (or restart) writing for themselvesEpisode Highlights:00:00 Intro03:36 "Tyranny of the Red Pen"09:57 Creating a Safe, Warm Haven15:49 Guided Imagination Journey Experience21:06 Healing Space for Women28:04 Feelback: Emotional Response Sharing31:52 "Intentional Journaling Practice"35:42 Returning to Self Through Connection37:29 "Creating Safe Spaces for Truth"40:16 "Invitation to Self-Expression"Here’s more info on Rory and her beautiful work: https://www.writetobeyou.com/Buy my book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Navigating-Menopause-After-Cancer-comprehensive/dp/1068499907Connect with us:For more information and resources, visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerFind us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingMenopauseAfterCancer Join my NEW blog ‘Still Becoming’ on Substack: https://substack.com/@danibinnington?...Buy my book ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’: https://amzn.eu/d/07dUoYBbJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub Mentioned in this episode:Substack: https://danibinnington.substack.com/