why not find the local blabbermouth and get her to crow about you to all and sundry . they are often to be found in cafes/day centres . By sheer chance , a blabbermouth found me,when i was working on the high street and "he" sung my praises to a very wide audience, in a social club and brought in no end of work.
Best to tell her you are struggling a little everytime you see her, because then she will crow with renewed vigour (dont say you are "doing great " )