EP2 - The Movement Gap: Why Some Survivors Are Stuck (and How to Start Moving Again)

Exercise isn’t just a “nice to have” after cancer — it’s a powerful tool for healing, resilience, and long-term health. In this episode, I unpack new research, explore why so few survivors are meeting movement guidelines, and share how to make exercise feel doable, personal, and even joyful. Science, stories, and soul — all in one place.

With love, Fran

Here are my sources & some further reading for you:

National Cancer Institute – Cancer Trends Progress Report (Physical Activity After Cancer): 👉 ⁠https://progressreport.cancer.gov/after/physical_activity⁠

The Guardian – Exercise Better Than Drugs After Cancer Treatment (June 2025): 👉 ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/01/exercise-better-than-drugs-after-cancer-treatment-international-trial-finds⁠

American College of Sports Medicine – Moving Through Cancer: 👉 ⁠https://www.acsm.org/read-research/resource-library/resource_detail?id=42a63ae3-1a61-4c8b-bbfc-d13f52c2109e⁠

Macmillan Cancer Support – Benefits of Physical Activity: 👉 ⁠https://www.macmillan.org.uk⁠

World Health Organization – Physical Activity Guidelines: 👉 ⁠https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity