Holistic healing and self-care: Harriet's Journey to Living Her Best Life

Harriet was diagnosed at 33 with Stage IV ALK+ lung cancer

I'm Harriet, a 36-year-old dog mummy who loves crystals, sound healing, travel and hugging trees whenever I get the chance!

When I received my diagnosis in 2022, it was Stage IV ALK+ lung cancer. I had been experiencing fatigue and migraines. Being diagnosed at just 33 was overwhelming, but I've learned that it's important not to get hung up on the diagnosis.

Self-care is showing up for yourself everyday, even when you feel like giving up. It's small things like making time to meditate, take a break for a coffee and reflection, or going to the gym. It's knowing it's ok not to be ok and admitting to friends and family when you need a chat or a shoulder to cry on. Three years on and I'm still living my best life, finding joy in the things that ground me - whether that's the healing power of crystals, the peace of meditation, or simply wrapping my arms around a tree.

"I will never forget my incredible oncologist at the start of my diagnosis say to me, 'Let me worry about the cancer and you go out there and live your life'."