My Positivity Left Me - Emma Newman

In this episode, Mandy discusses the deep connection between creativity, neurodivergence, and physical health, exploring how stress, trauma, and emotional struggles often manifest in the body.

Author Emma Newman then shares her powerful battle with breast cancer, how she navigated the emotional rollercoaster of a life-changing diagnosis, and how she reclaimed her positivity and strength.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

🔹 The Body-Mind Connection for Creatives – Mandy explores how physical symptoms like fatigue, migraines, and pain are often signals from the body, especially for creatives and neurodivergent individuals who process the world differently. She shares why listening to these signals is crucial for long-term health and creativity.

🔹 Why Ignoring Your Body Can Lead to Burnout – Mandy discusses how pushing through exhaustion, stress, and illness without listening to your body can result in serious health consequences. She encourages creatives to prioritize self-care, rest, and holistic well-being.

🔹 Emma Newman’s Story: A Journey Through Cancer & Healing – Emma shares her raw and emotional journey from noticing a change in her body to receiving a shocking breast cancer diagnosis. She walks us through the fear, uncertainty, and moments of deep despair but also the resilience, support, and strength that helped her fight back.

🔹 The Role of Positivity in Facing Life’s Hardest Battles – As a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist, Emma had spent years helping others, but when faced with her own crisis, she found herself leaning on her family, friends, and even her own clients for strength. She talks about how mindset, humor, and the love of those around her became her greatest tools for survival.

🔹 How Creativity & Mental Well-Being Are Linked – Emma highlights how her work in mental health and therapy played a huge role in her healing journey, showing that resilience is built through self-awareness, emotional processing, and support.

🔹 A Powerful Reminder to Check Your Health – Emma’s story is not just one of survival, but also a wake-up call for women to listen to their bodies, get regular check-ups, and take their health seriously.

Memorable Quotes from This Episode:

🗨️ “Your body hears everything your mind says.” – Naomi Judd

🗨️ “Positivity left me for a while, but I fought my way back. And you’re reading this because I just went and did that—I beat cancer’s butt.” – Emma Newman

Why You Should Listen:

This episode is a must-listen for anyone facing health challenges, burnout, or struggles with emotional well-being. Mandy and Emma’s insights serve as a powerful reminder that self-care is not a luxury... it’s a necessity.

✨ Tune in now for this deeply moving and inspiring episode!

📖 Beyond the Ordinary: Discover the Power of Creative and Neurodiverse Women is available now on Amazon.

🔗 For more insights, resources, and updates, visit mandynicholson.co.uk

Episodes were recorded in the authors own homes on various devices.
Podcast produced by "Your Fairy Podmother" of Voice It Podcast Agency
If you want to start your very own podcast go here: https://www.fairypodmother.co.uk