Welcome to my Blog

This space is a personal extension of my journey – as a cancer coach, a survivor, and a woman who understands the emotional and physical rollercoaster that comes with a cancer diagnosis.

Here, I share stories from my own path, the lessons I’ve learned, and the moments that changed me. Some are raw, some are hopeful, and all are written with the intention of helping you feel a little more seen, a little more supported, and a little less alone.

Whether you’re navigating treatment, recovery, or supporting a loved one, I hope these reflections offer comfort, connection, and courage for whatever stage you’re in.

Jackie Slora - Freedom Evolution

Insights & Support for Women Healing After Cancer

Jackie Slora, therapist and speaker, delivering a talk on confident cancer conversations for HR professionals.
Jackie Slora

Confident Cancer Conversations at Work: A Guide for HR Professionals

Many HR professionals worry about what to say when an employee is affected by cancer. This guide shares five practical tips to help you approach those conversations with confidence, compassion, and understanding – balancing policy with humanity and ensuring every employee feels heard, respected, and supported at work.

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Autumn leaves symbolising change, reflection, and healing after cancer.
Jackie Slora

Living with Fear After Cancer

Sitting in a hospital waiting area stirred memories I thought I’d left behind. The fear that comes with cancer never fully disappears – it just grows quieter. This reflection explores how healing, compassion, and self-kindness help us live alongside that lingering fear and support others walking the same path.

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A soft rainbow stretching over the Cornish coastline, blending light and rain in a moment of calm.
Jackie Slora

Acceptance in the Rain: A September Story of Letting Go and Leaning In

Two years after completing cancer treatment, I found myself walking through a Cornish storm — soaked and heavy until the sun broke through with rainbows. That moment became a metaphor: healing isn’t linear, and acceptance brings freedom. By letting go of control and releasing what no longer serves us, we create space for clarity, courage, and new energy.

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Jackie Slora - leaf in sand on beach - Finding your recharge button,
Jackie Slora

Finding Your Recharge Button

After a seaside detour in Wales, I realised how much I needed to hit pause — to just sit, breathe, and let the waves do the talking. Finding your recharge button doesn’t have to mean grand gestures; it’s often found in small pauses that help you remember the version of yourself that’s always been there, waiting.

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Jackie Slora, Freedom Evolution with netball team
Jackie Slora

When It’s Time to Make That Big Decision

Big decisions rarely come easy. For me, it was the moment I realised it was time to hang up my trainers after decades of netball. Letting go of something meaningful is never simple, yet endings can create the space we need for new routines, fresh opportunities, and rediscovering who we are beyond old roles.

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Jackie Slora with her her twin sister and niece running Race for Life.
Jackie Slora

A Journey of Volunteering, Strength, and Pink Tutus  

Big journeys often start with small steps — or in my case, a bright orange volunteer t-shirt and a pink tutu. From marshalling for Breast Cancer Now to running Race for Life in memory of my niece, these past weeks have shown me the true power of community, courage, and giving back.

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