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#260 Life Lesson #2 - Healing is Not Easy Comfortable or Fast Jul 14, 2023

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The thought of healing used to bring me visions of warm, cozy places, comforting food and gentle behaviors.

Then I was diagnosed with breast cancer and when I stepped into the space of healing, the mask came off and I had to get to know it for what it really was.

Not cozy, not soft, not easy…talk about a wolf in sheep's clothing.

But as I became more familiar with that wolf, I saw it was a space requiring full attention.

It was a space demanding that I show up with no armor, no defenses, and a complete willingness to look at myself with honesty.

Did I say not easy?

In the second of my four big life lesson episodes, I'll share some insights into the importance of seeing healing for what it is so you can show up prepared for it and benefit from all it has to offer.

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#259 The Chef's Garden with Dr. Amy Sapola - The Benefits of Eating from a Regenerative Farm Jul 11, 2023

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I'm a firm believer that a healthy body starts with healthy nutrition, which means eating quality food.

When it comes to plants, that quality starts with the quality and the nutrients in the soil they grow in.

Not all cauliflower is created equally.

In today's Tuesday Terrain talk you'll hear from Amy Sapola, Clinical Pharmacist, Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, and Director of Farmacy at Farmer Jones Farms on the beauty and the benefits of bringing the farmer onto your team of wellness practitioners.

Amy will open your eyes to the benefits of regenerative farming for the soil that supports it to the plants that are grown there, and ultimately the health of the people who eat from regenerative farms.

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What is Farmacy?

Solid Starts

Should I be avoiding oxalates?

Dr. Amy Sapola

Farming for Health Podcast

Farmer Jones Farm

@TheBreastCancerRecoveryCoach @amysapola @farmerjonesfarm @thechefsgarden_ohio

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#258 Life Lesson #1-Learn to Trust Yourself Jul 07, 2023

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A diagnosis of breast cancer is scary, eye-opening, frustrating, and challenging, and if we allow it to be, it's a powerful teacher.

This month as I approach the 12-year anniversary since my first diagnosis of breast cancer, I reflect on all the lessons I've learned along the way…so far.

It's true that time can lessen the intensity of the fear and trauma of a diagnosis and treatment, but one thing I've learned for myself and witnessed in others is that real transformation comes from having the willingness to do the work of being open to change.

But in order to stay in that space, the ability to trust yourself is essential.

When a diagnosis seems to sever the relationship between you and your body, and being in the medical system leaves you feeling at the mercy of other people's decisions, learning to trust in yourself can be harder than ever.

In this episode, I'll share my own struggle to trust my intuition, and I'll share some insights that will hopefully lead you back to believing in yourself as the expert on you.

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90 Days of Wellness Hyper‐Palatable Foods: Development of a Quantitative Definition and Application to the US Food System Database

#257 Why Cant I Stop Eating That? The Struggle With Hyper-palatable Foods (ENCORE) Jul 04, 2023

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If you've ever felt out of control when it comes to food, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Have you ever considered that food and how you've conditioned yourself to eat are bigger problems than your willpower?

In this episode, I'll tell you all about hyper-palatable foods. These foods are extra tasty because of the combination of fats, sugar, salts, and carbohydrates in them. They are also the foods that have led to the idea of food addictions.

Listen in to hear what hyper-palatable food is, how it affects your eating behaviors, and what you can do to take back the power over your food choices so you are in control of your food instead of the food being in control of you.

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Supra-Additive Effects of Combining Fat and Carbohydrate on Food Reward

What we eat in America

Food and nutrient database for dietary studies

Which Foods May Be Addictive? The Roles of Processing, Fat Content, and Glycemic Load

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256 Are You Giving Your Attention to The Right Thoughts Jun 30, 2023

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Sometimes we get so caught up in the little things that we don't realize our brain is using up valuable energy on things that aren't that important to life.

On the other end of the spectrum are the fleeting thoughts that spark powerful emotions, yet we don't bother to invest the energy into them that they really deserve.

Why does this even matter?

What result does it create in your life when this is happening?

In this episode, I'll tell you what I see over years of coaching, and I'll offer you a simple way to notice if your mental energy is going into things that really matter or being wasted on "Lindsey Lohan" thoughts.

Check out this episode and learn how to use your mental energy wisely.

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#255 How Does Unplugging Support Wellness After Breast Cancer? Jun 27, 2023

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Are EMFs dangerous?

How much effort should you put into reducing blue light exposure?

Do electronics and cell phones cause cancer?

Do you really need to think about this?

On this week's Tuesday Terrain Talk, I'll tell you what the science says about E.M.F.s, blue light and why worrying about these things may be a distraction from what's really important. To unplug or not to unplug might be more about what benefits peace and silence bring to your mind than what low levels of radiation do to your cancer risk. Listen now and embrace some time off the grid later.

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EMFs (Electromagnetic Fields): Cell Phone Radiation Effects on Human Body – Dr. Berg

New Studies Link Cell Phone Radiation with Cancer

The Hidden Benefits of Silence

Radiation: Electromagnetic fields

How blue light affects your eyes, sleep, and health

Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?

Pros and Cons of Sleeping with your TV

Possible Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure on Central Nerve System

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#254 Is Healing and Recovery Productive? Jun 23, 2023

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In this episode of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Podcast, we'll talk about the common but untrue belief that healing, recovery, and downtime are unproductive parts of our lives.

We live in a society that glorifies constant busyness and productivity, but in doing so, we neglect our bodies' signals for rest and recovery. We tell ourselves that we should always be doing something; when we can't, we may feel guilty.

This mindset leads to unnecessary suffering and negative energy for our own bodies.

When a friend shows signs of pain or fatigue, we won't push them to keep going; instead, we would encourage them to rest and heal. We need to extend the same compassion to ourselves and recognize that downtime and healing are integral parts of life's continuum.

By accepting and embracing our need for rest and healing, we can better care for ourselves without feelings of guilt or inadequacy.

Taking quiet time allows us to replenish ourselves and foster a productive and thriving life.

Challenging the negative beliefs and stories we tell ourselves about rest and downtime is essential.

Remember, you deserve care and compassion, just as you would offer it to a dear friend. Embrace the healing power of rest and trust that it is essential to your journey toward a healthier, thriving life.

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Summary:

The difference between being productive in life and restful. (4:15)

We think of thriving people as people who get up go to work. (6:11)

It's ok to rest. (8:12)

The shift to a time of retreat. (10:00)

Accepting downtime and recuperation. (12:07)

Adopt a self-study mentality. (13:52)

How do you look at your why? (16:31)

How to get my support. (18:54)

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Pili Nuts -Moving beyond the organic level

#253 Go Nutty to Support Your Health Jun 20, 2023

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In this short episode of Tuesday Terrain Talks, you'll hear all about a food I was recently introduced to and learned to love as an easy step to incorporate healthy fats and lots of nutrients into my diet.

As you work to support the health of your body, simple, easy, and delicious is the route I always recommend when it comes to food.

Today's tip will give you all of that and more.

This episode is for you if you want to introduce a delicious anti-inflammatory, antioxidant ingredient to dress up veggies, salads, baked goods, or stand-alone as a snack.

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Health Benefits of Pili Nuts

Pili nuts on Amazon

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#252 Do You Feel Like The Captain of Your Body? Jun 16, 2023

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I've always thought there's something magical about how stories and analogies can make complex concepts more relatable and understandable. I mean, who doesn't love a good story, right?

Back in my school days, I always appreciated teachers who could transform a subject into a captivating tale we could all connect with. It just made things so relatable for me.

In this episode, I want to share an analogy with you that I think takes the story from a pretty good movie and relates it to our relationship with our bodies and the world we live in.

Have you ever considered where your responsibility and power lie when it comes to caring for the trillions of living cells that you take care of in your body?

In this episode of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Podcast, I hope to inspire you to adopt a new perspective of yourself as the steward of your amazing body.

Listen now and become the captain you've always wanted to be or discover how to become one.

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