In this episode of The Survival Project, I sit down with fellow Galway native, Ruth Gibney. Ruth shares her powerful journey through a whirlwind year, being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and then cancer at just 25, all in the middle of the 2020 lockdowns.

Ruth opens up about:
💬 Ignoring early warning signs and learning to listen to her body
🏥 Facing surgery, recovery, and a life-changing cancer diagnosis
🧠 Finding healing through therapy, mindfulness, and journaling
💼 Redefining “career” and success after chronic illness
❤️ Navigating dating and self-confidence with Crohn’s
💤 The importance of sleep, balance, and breathing through stress

Ruth’s story is one of courage, chaos, and incredible resilience.

It’s a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to rebuild your life — one step, one breath, and one day at a time.

🎧 Tune in for a raw, real, and inspiring story of survival, self-discovery, and strength.

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https://myotape.com/
https://oxygenadvantage.com/