From Ultra Running to Stage 4 Neuroendocrine: Huw Williams (She Ultra)

Join the conversation on instagram @lifeaftercancer_wtfIn this episode of Life After Cancer? WTF Now? Naomi is joined by Huw Williams for an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about what it really means to live with cancer.Huw shares his personal cancer journey, how humour became a powerful coping tool, and why mindset and mental resilience matter just as much as physical recovery. Together, they explore self-parenting, navigating fear and anxiety, and the crucial role community plays when life after cancer doesn’t follow a neat, linear path.The conversation also dives into She Ultra, a women-only 50km ultra event created to raise awareness and funds for women’s cancers. Huw explains why women-only spaces matter, how She Ultra supports participants of all abilities, and why doing hard things can be transformative far beyond the finish line.This episode isn’t about “staying positive” or bouncing back.It’s about finding what actually helps : emotionally, mentally, and day to day.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Wi-Fi Woes02:52 The Role of Pets in Healing05:57 Mindset and Cancer: Overcoming Fear09:00 Self-Parenting and Mental Health11:53 The Chimp Paradox: Managing Inner Thoughts14:44 The She Ultra: Empowering Women Through Community20:35 The Importance of Women’s Cancer Awareness24:53 The She Ultra Experience: More Than Just a Race27:18 Empowerment Through Community and Perspective29:09 Creating a Unique Event for Women31:28 Raising Awareness and Encouraging Health Checks32:33 Celebrating Achievements and Building Confidence34:01 Personal Journeys: Overcoming Challenges Together35:24 Finding Strength in Vulnerability39:16 The Transformative Power of Cancer Experiences43:37 Humor and Resilience in the Face of Adversity