"I didn't skip a moment of the pain" Emma Campbell on surviving cancer, traumatic separation and single-parent guilt

In this episode, Kate is joined by author and speaker Emma Campbell, better known to her Instagram followers as Limitless Em, to discuss her separation stories, cancer diagnosis and passion for running.

Released: 16 April 2025
Updated: 8 January 2026
44 MIN
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Emotional journey

In this episode, Kate is joined by author and speaker Emma Campbell, better known to her Instagram followers as Limitless Em, to discuss her separation stories, cancer diagnosis and passion for running.

About the episode:

Emma starts by telling Kate how her parents' marriage and her relationship with her dad shaped her own romantic life. They go on to discuss her relationship with the father of her four children (including triplets!) and her difficult fertility journey. Emma shares her very personal take on how she found separation more difficult than her cancer diagnosis around the same time.

Kate and Emma then talk about Emma’s subsequent marriage and the trials and tribulations of a blended family, what made it special and how it ultimately ended in divorce. Emma tells Kate why taking the time to feel the pain and sadness is vital after a separation. 

Ever the optimist, she finishes by discussing her passion for running and why she believes that physical activity can help you get through anything, from cancer to a breakup. 

About our guest:

Emma Campbell is an author, speaker and podcast host known to her 66K followers on Instagram as Limitless Em, where she shares aspects of the incredible journey she’s been on as a cancer survivor, single mum of teenage triplets and so much more. She is known for her honesty, vulnerability and open-hearted approach to life and passionately believes that we all have limitless potential despite the challenges we may face. 

Emma offers hope to thousands of women in the breast cancer community. She has learnt to celebrate a body that has been through so much, whilst accepting that she will remain on cancer treatment for life.

Emma has completed two _Virgin London Marathons, the Great South Run, the Vitality 10K, _takes part in _CRUK’s Race for Life _every year and has a media place in the 2025 TCS London Marathon where she’ll be running as part of _Team Bowelbabe, _raising vital funds for cancer research

More resources:

Find more about Emma Campbell on Instagram and on her website.

Donate to Emma’s London Marathon fundraiser for Bowelbabe Fund here.

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