She rowed the Atlantic 3000 miles... Then came bowel cancer. Now she's rowing the Pacific.

In this episode of Life After Cancer Naomi speaks with the extraordinary Felicity Ashley a woman who rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, only to return home and face an unexpected bowel cancer diagnosis.Rather than letting adversity define her, Felicity leaned into the mindset she’d built at sea: resilience, grit, and the willingness to do hard things even when they feel impossible. She shares what rowing an ocean taught her about fear, discomfort, and mental strength lessons that became even more powerful when she faced cancer.Now a motivational speaker preparing to row the Pacific Ocean, Felicity reflects on how life’s biggest challenges can become catalysts for growth, purpose, and perspective.This conversation explores courage, community, and the power of the human mind reminding us that sometimes the hardest waves we face are the ones that ultimately shape who we become.@felicityashleyspeakerChapters00:00 Embracing the Journey: From Darkness to Light01:13 Felicity's Background: A Journey of Resilience03:36 Rowing the Atlantic: A Challenge of a Lifetime11:26 The Emotional Return: Celebrating Achievement18:22 Facing the Unexpected: The Cancer Diagnosis26:45 Applying Resilience: Navigating the Cancer Journey29:04 Mindset and Motivation in Adversity35:05 Cancer as a Catalyst for Positive Change39:00 Navigating Dark Days and Finding Hope42:18 Taking One Step at a Time49:37 Embracing Challenges and New Adventures53:58 Finding Your Superpower and Belief