My Story

From terminal diagnosis to no evidence of disease.

Shellie, a smiling woman with blonde hair and crossed arms

Before it happened

The Diagnosis

Before cancer, life already felt heavy.

I was constantly giving. Chronically stressed. Emotionally not okay. I had lost myself. Lost purpose. And I was carrying things alone that no one could see.
I felt, in many ways, stuck, unsupported and unseen.
I'd lost my voice.

At the time, I thought I was coping.

Now I understand I had been living under pressure for a long time.

In 2019, I found lumps and my life changed overnight.

I was diagnosed with aggressive Stage 4 metastatic malignant melanoma. It had spread to my lymph nodes, adrenals, ovaries, lungs, chest wall, soft tissue, and brain.

I was given six months to live - and that was IF I responded to palliative treatment.

Walking back into my home to greet my children was the most painful experience of my life.

I didn't know how to look at their faces without breaking down.

The heartbreak, the fear, the grief, the sheer panic - I was honestly consumed by it all.

And yet still I had to smile and pretend I was Ok.

Being strong and being brave while inside I was breaking.

I remember researching life expectancy at 2am.

Spending ages in the shower to cry in private.

I had my first panic attack alone in private.

The fear was overwhelming.

Shellie with Cancersitting in a medical chair with an IV

What I Learned

Call it stubborness, or desperation, but I just couldn't believe that this was the end.

I began learning everything I could about those who had healed against the odds - these people were my new teachers and guides.

I learned that people WERE healing, despite their prognosis, which gave me the hope I so deperately needed.

I learnt that my body was clever. It's smart and responds to it's environment.

With nothing to lose, I focused on creating the healing environment my body needed to heal.

I came to see that illness may not always appear out of nowhere. Sometimes the body has been carrying too much for too long. Mine had reached capacity.

I stopped seeing my body as the enemy.

I began supporting it differently.

And my body responded again...

The Call

Two years later, I heard the words I had dreamed of hearing:

No Evidence of Disease

That moment will stay with me forever.

What Changed

I reduced fear where I could.

I rested deeply without guilt.

I expressed my needs.

I created boundaries.

I nourished myself.

I used meditation, movement, gratitude, and hope.

Self-love and forgiveness became non-negotiable.

I brought life back into my days wherever I could.

Little by little, things changed.

Shellie xx

Shellie speaking on stage to a large audience

Why I Do This Now

I know what it feels like to need someone who understands both fear and hope.

I promised myself that if I found a way through, I would share what helped me.

That is why I do this work — to help others feel less powerless, less alone, and more supported.

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Ways To Work With Me

The Healing Room

Monthly membership support community.

Root Cause Consultation

A deeper 1:1 session exploring hidden stress, emotional burden, life load, and supportive next steps.

Healing Clarity Session

A focused private session for support, perspective, and steadier ground.

Courses

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