Hi there

I hope this finds you well and enjoying a little bit of summer brightness, wherever you are. It’s been a busy few weeks here, and I’m excited to share what’s coming up - there’s a lot to look forward to!

Masterclass Alert!

3 Shifts to Live with More Purpose, Energy & Clarity in an Ostomy — Free Masterclass 'Awaken and Align'

I’m excited to invite you to my very first free masterclass, designed especially for our community. Living with a stoma changes your body - but it should never shrink your life.

In just 40 minutes, we’ll look at:

✅ How acceptance can be a true act of strength, not giving up
✅ Checking in with your energy and honouring what you really need
✅ Finding purpose, even on the toughest days

You’ll take away practical tools, honest reflection, and a fresh perspective you can put to work straight away. This is about showing up as you are, and giving yourself full permission to live.

👉 Save your spot here: https://stoma4life.com/#masterclass​

Bonus for joining live:​
✨PDF Guide: “The 3 Shifts to Reset Your Day”
🎧Audio Track: Guided Meditation for grounding and energy awareness
📝Journalling Sheet: Daily prompts for clarity, purpose, and presence

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🎧 Current Episode — Now Streaming!

Episode 45 of Stoma4Life is now live, reaching well over 200,000 listeners on the UK Health Radio website and all major podcast platforms.

I spoke with a true leader in endoscopic surgery: Dr Patricia Sylla. As Professor of Surgery and System Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Mount Sinai Health System in New York, she oversees programmes across eight hospitals, in addition to directing clinical trials and serving as Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We talked about:

🔹 The realities of surgical recovery
🔹 How innovative surgical techniques are improving outcomes
🔹 Aligning surgical “success” with what truly matters to patients

One powerful topic we explored in depth is the debate around sphincter preservation — whether keeping the anus is always the best choice, or if a stoma could sometimes provide a better quality of life.

Real talk. Real impact. Catch up below

🎧 Next Episode Preview​
This Saturday on Stoma4Life, I’m joined by Elizabeth Coldrick, who was diagnosed with Crohn’s and underwent three major surgeries before adapting to life with a permanent stoma. Her journey hasn’t been easy, but from those challenges she has created a slower, more nourishing lifestyle grounded in kindness and self-care.

Today, she supports other women with IBD or stomas in rebuilding their relationship with their bodies. It’s honest, relatable, and full of hope — and we’ll dive into gut health, nutrition, and finding your way back to yourself, one bite at a time.

Tune in to Episode 46, available from this Saturday on UK Health Radio and all major podcast platforms.

💬 Coaching Corner

I see so often how easy it is to compare your journey to others — but please remember, your stoma story is yours alone. You don’t have to match anyone else’s timeline or progress.

It takes courage to give yourself space: space to heal, to feel, and to figure things out without judgement or rush. Whether you’re navigating physical recovery, emotions, or a changing sense of self - you deserve that breathing room.

That is the most important message I can give you today: Your path is enough, exactly as it is.

If you’d like to explore building more self-compassion and confidence, I’m here to help.

💬 Share the Good Stuff

If you know someone in your circle, community, or network who might benefit from these resources — whether it’s the free masterclass, the fortnightly show, or one-to-one coaching — please feel free to forward this newsletter to them.

Thank you, as always, for being here.
​Raphaela​
Host of Stoma4Life | Ostomy Life Coach

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