Adele Roberts: Bowel cancer, marathons, and mashed potato

Cancer, and having a stoma, has changed DJ and broadcaster Adele Roberts’ perception of her own body for the better. It’s shown her it’s ok to cry, and it’s ok to ask for help.
In this chat with Fearne, Adele talks through the symptoms of bowel cancer, what the experience has taught her about positive mindset, as well as the realities of going through chemo.
They also chat about why it’s never too late to embrace and practice a new passion later in life, and why it’s important not to write off the entire day just because it started a bit crap.
Personal Best, Adele’s memoir, is out on the 11th of April.
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[@pnklady3788]

Aw I love Adele... so humble!! Thank you Fearne!! Beautiful conversation!!

[@johnhunt8388]

This conversation had me in tears. Adele is such a humble human being. She is an inspiration in the true sense of the word. This interview was uplifting and inspirational. Thank you Fearne for doing this interview and thank you Adele for being so brutally honest and brave.

[@janebentley5418]

Adele is an amazing human being let alone Woman. Great conversation and so inspiring regardless of being diagnosed with cancer (which is unimaginable). Incredible ❤

[@lindar8583]

Adele you are inspirational and courageous and when you said crying is a strength that hit me full on... When I was younger and cried I was told to stop and always felt it was shameful. Now I'm older, this is not the case, I cry loads and you have given me hope to say nope it's a strength. Thank you for your honesty. ❤

[@Befeelinandgivingoodenergies]

I'm not a big reader but just hearing their stories Adele, Deborah, and Fearne books I'm really wanting to read. ❤ such inspiration awesome human spirit

[@Debs785]

Absolutely loved this girls, great podcast. X

[@Khanaification]

This was a truly beautiful interview - thank you both ❤ Adele you are amazing