S1 Episode 3 – Hayley Mills shares her Healing Journey

In this deeply moving episode, we welcome our first ever guest, legendary actress Hayley Mills now ready to share her powerful story of healing, identity, and the courageous journey of becoming true to herself 17 years post diagnosis with breast cancer. Hosts Dr. Rosy Daniel and Karen Mellers explore the Health Creation Principle of Being True to Yourself through Hayley’s personal cancer journey, her decision to engage with the integrative healthcare approach and the importance of reclaiming her true self after a lifetime spent people-pleasing and performing. With warmth, honesty and incredible insight, Hayley reflects on: Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis on her birthday in New York in 2008 Navigating conflicting medical values and family pressure Finding strength to make deeply personal health decisions and adopt an integrative medicine approach to recovering her health and wellbeing Reclaiming her true self after decades of playing roles — both on screen and in life Embracing love, spirituality and authenticity as key pillars of healing This episode is an inspiring testament to the healing power of listening to your inner wisdom and having the courage to live in authentic alignment with who you truly are.  Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and introduction to Hayley Mills 02:10 – Hayley receives her cancer diagnosis in New York 04:45 – Her instinctive desire for self-empowered healing 06:50 – Meeting Dr. Rosy Daniel and exploring integrative medicine 10:30 – Choosing to stop conventional treatment  13:50 – The struggle of being a lifelong people-pleaser 16:20 – Guilt, family pressure, and finding the courage to say no 19:00 – Growing up in the spotlight and losing a sense of self 25:15 – Returning to her spiritual path and healing from within 29:40 – The simple joys of love and connection (and her cat!) 32:10 – Reflections on getting older and becoming more authentic 35:00 – Publishing her autobiography Forever Young 36:50 – A message to those newly diagnosed: trust yourself 39:10 – Final thoughts on healing, community, and living in love  Mentioned Book Forever Young by Hayley Mills (Autobiography) Resources Transformative Retreats at Broughton Sanctuary visit https://broughtonsanctuary.co.uk/retreat/ The Sense Retreat – Broughton Sanctuary – 10th to 14th October 2025 Empowering highly sensitive people to embrace their true self.  10% discount for all Alive and Loving it listeners with code KM10OFF https://buytickets.at/broughtonsanctuary/1631971/r/kmellers  Join our Alive and Loving it Community find the loving support that you need to change, grow and healThis is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. A space to reignite your energy, find kindred spirits, align with your purpose, and step into a future of love, vitality, and limitless possibility.🌟 Your kindred spirits are here! Visit www.aliveandlovingit.org for more resources, and follow us on Instagram @aliveandlovingitcommunity to join our community!