Living Life Over Cancer
Thank you to everyone who supported our Yoga for the Cure. We raised $1123.50 for CIBC's Run for the Cure!
Gatherings, Conversations & Stories of Rising
This page features gatherings, community conversations, media interviews, and events in which Betty Jean Aucoin reflects on resilience, mindful living, and the lived experiences that inspired her book, RISE: Living Life Over Cancer.
Through speaking engagements, listening circles, media conversations, book clubs, and community events, these moments create space for connection, reflection, and a simple but powerful question: How will you Rise from here?
Looking for a keynote, workshop, book club conversation, or community presentation?
Speaking & Community Events
Every Step Matters
A Terry Fox Message of Hope
In this presentation at Bluenose Academy, I reflect on Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and the lessons his journey still teaches us about courage, resilience, community, and moving forward through uncertainty.
Drawing on Terry’s example and my own experience living with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, I share a simple message for students and for all of us: One foot in front of the other.
Every step matters.
As an educator, I always love standing alongside students in support of the Terry Fox Run and its message of hope.
Students at Bluenose Academy raised over $1,000 for cancer research. Living with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, I deeply value the efforts of everyone who helps support research and hope for better treatments.
Congratulations to the staff and students of Bluenose Academy!
The Listening Room
Sharing Stories that Matter
Presented by Harbour House & ALCHEMIA Art Workshop
I had the honour of sharing my story at The Listening Room, an evening dedicated to creating a safe space for women to share their lived experiences. Gatherings like this highlight the power of storytelling, community, and the courage it takes to speak openly about life’s challenges and triumphs.
I welcome opportunities to join book clubs, community gatherings, and wellness events where meaningful conversations about resilience, healing, hope, and whole-person wellness can continue.
Featured Media Conversations
Interview with The Patient Story
I was honoured to share my story with The Patient Story, speaking about living with metastatic breast cancer, self-advocacy, resilience, hope, and what it means to continue rising while living beside uncertainty.
CBC Interview with Carolyn Ray
CBC Radio – Mainstreet
Betty Jean Aucoin spoke with CBC videojournalist Carolyn Ray about storytelling, community, and her participation in The Listening Room. The conversation offered space to reflect on resilience, healing, and the importance of supporting one another through life’s challenges.
Interested in inviting Betty Jean for a podcast, book club, interview, workshop, or community event? Download her speaker/media sheet below.
The Launch
The launch of RISE: Living Life Over Cancer marked the beginning of a meaningful journey for Betty Jean Aucoin. Since then, RISE has continued to reach readers, book clubs, libraries, and community groups.
Through thoughtful conversations and shared reflections, Betty Jean continues to share the message of hope, resilience, self-care, and whole-person wellness.
She is deeply grateful to everyone who has helped carry RISE forward into the hands and hearts of readers.
Betty Jean Aucoin’s visits to libraries across Nova Scotia have been among the most heartfelt and meaningful moments in sharing RISE: Living Life Over Cancer.
From Shelburne to Liverpool to Truro and beyond, each library welcomed her with warmth, care, and community support. These gatherings created space for meaningful conversations filled with courage, reflection, hope, and connection.
Meeting readers in these beautiful community spaces highlighted the powerful role libraries play in bringing people together through storytelling.
Bookstores and Fairs
Betty Jean Aucoin represented RISE: Living Life Over Cancer and Living Life Over Cancer Wellness & Coaching at the Halifax Wellness Show.
The event provided a meaningful opportunity to connect with attendees, share the message of hope, resilience, and whole-person wellness, and introduce visitors to the mind, body, heart, and spirit framework woven throughout her work.
Through conversations, book signings, and wellness resources, Betty Jean invited participants to reflect on self-care, mindful living, and the importance of nourishing ourselves through every season of life.
Mindful Movement & Yoga Sessions
Fall Yoga 2026
Join Betty Jean Aucoin for Tuesday morning yoga at Fancy Lake from 9:30 to 10:30, running September 8 through December 15.
This practice invites participants to pause, breathe, stretch, and reconnect with mind, body, heart, and spirit.
Participants may join in the way that works best for them:
In person at Fancy Lake: $12 or $130 for 13
Online: $10 or $100 for 13
Video replay: $8 or $80 for 13
Location: 73 Catidian Place, Hebbville, NS
To register: bjaucoin@livinglifeovercancer.com
Keynotes and Workshops
Betty Jean Aucoin shared a thoughtful and uplifting presentation with the Retired Teachers Organization in Southwest Nova Scotia, focusing on self-care as an essential part of living well.
Through personal stories, reflection, and practical wellness strategies, she encouraged retired educators to continue nurturing their mind, body, heart, and spirit with intention and compassion.