Tatler
Asia
Article published on Tatler Asia: “How Isabel Galiano survived breast cancer twice and is now supporting others as a cancer coach”
Tatler
Asia
Article published on Tatler Asia: “How to navigate a breast cancer diagnosis according to a cancer coach”
The Honey Combers Magazine Singapore
Article published on Honeycombers: “Post-treatment blues: How do you find your new way in life as a cancer survivor?”
The Soothe
Singapore
“How to foster a positive mindset and build resilience when going through breast cancer” -Article published in The Soothe – Singapore
ANZA Magazine
Singapore
“9 truths a breast cancer survivor wants you to know” – Article published in ANZA Magazine – Singapore
The Honey Combers Magazine Singapore
“I survived breast cancer twice: Through my quest to heal, I found my purpose in life”- Article published in The Honey Combers Magazine -Singapore
South China
Morning Post
Article published in Hong Kong’s most read newspaper South China Morning Post: “How a breast cancer survivor boosted her immune system by healing her mind with yoga, meditation and walks in nature.”
The Soothe
Singapore
Article published on Arianna Huffington’s online platform, Thrive Global: “Why lack of sleep in cancer patients needs to be taken seriously” by Isabel Galiano-Cancer Coach.
The Straits Times
Singapore
Feature in article “Help from Cancer Coaches” published in The Straits Times Newspaper (most read newspaper in Singapore).
RTL TV (National television station of Luxembourg)
Television Report on my work with cancer patients during Covid 19 in Singapore, on RTL TV (National television station of Luxembourg)
RTL TV (National television station of Luxembourg)
Television Report on my life and work in Singapore on RTL TV (National Television station of Luxembourg)
Article published in the Straits Times Singapore, Oct 20, 2019:
… “Another cancer coach, Mrs Isabel Galiano, 46, says coaching provides patients with a safe space to process their emotions.
“Very often, there is a feeling of helplessness and loss of power. Cancer is often isolating. Many cancer patients are also very concerned about their loved ones. They don’t want to tell them they are afraid or sad and feel they have to be brave.”
Also a cancer survivor, Mrs Galiano says she can empathise with her clients and answer their questions such as how does it feel to undergo chemotherapy.
Mrs Galiano, who is a trained integrative nutrition health coach and yoga instructor, took up cancer coaching full time last year by setting up a business called Thrive On.
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Persons with cancer can find their doctors intimidating, she notes. “Patients are sometimes ashamed when they don’t immediately understand what their doctor is saying and are ashamed to ask a question two or three times,” she says.
“I felt the same too. You feel the pressure of time with the doctor, who has a big waiting room of other patients. Questions relating to stress, nutrition and sleep may be less important than medical queries, but to you, such things have an impact every single day.”
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She offers guidance in areas such as nutrition, stress management, exercise and sleep, as well as emotional support.