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#250 The Cost of Underfeeling and How to Stop Doing it Jun 09, 2023

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Are there certain things in life that you avoid because you don't like the way they make you feel?

The other day my husband and I were watching a show where a young couple had huge stacks of mail sitting around unopened because they hated the way they felt when they went through their bills.

Even though they had enough money to pay their bills, the stories they told themselves around money left them feeling awful. So, to avoid the feeling they let the bills pile up.

Leaving bills unattended may not resonate with you, but doing things, or not doing things in life to avoid feeling uncomfortable is not an uncommon behavior for us humans.

In this episode, I'll talk with you about the problem of under feeling and how it can lead to overdoing a lot of other things in life.

The strange thing about under feeling is that we don't avoid all our negative feelings, just the ones we're not familiar with. So, the result is the same, we still feel uncomfortable!

The good news is you can change the habit of under feeling. I'll offer you a perspective that can disarm the idea of scary emotions so you can move past under feelings and into a whole world of new opportunities.

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#74 The Healing Power of Sleep and What Happens when Sleep Goes Wrong-Part 1

#249 The Power Of Good Sleep Health and How to Create it Jun 06, 2023

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If I told you there was something that could support an improved memory, moods, and concentration; support a healthy weight and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type two diabetes, and that this was just the short list of its benefits.

Oh, and that it is available to everyone and completely free…would you want it?

Well, friend, there is such a thing and it's called good sleep health.

In today's Tuesday Terrain Talk, I'll fill you in on the current understanding of the value of sleep when it comes to supporting your health.

By the end of this show, you'll be armed with valuable resources to help you create better sleep health with a clear understanding of why it's important to you and how it might be even more important for breast cancer survivors than those who have never had cancer to work on creating good sleep health.

You may want to put an end to those late-night Netflix binges and start planning some regular early date nights with Mr. Sandman.

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#75 The Healing Power of Sleep and What Happens when Sleep Goes Wrong-Part 2

Harvard Sleep and Health Education Gateway

Sleep and Health Education Program

The Symptom Cluster of Sleep, Fatigue and Depressive Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients: Severity of the Problem and Treatment Options

Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation: An Unmet Public Health Problem

Eight Health Benefits of Sleep

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#248 Believing in Yourself After Breast Cancer Jun 02, 2023

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I think the biggest motivating factor that led me to become a life coach for breast cancer survivors was hearing the fear and powerlessness in the voices of the women I met during my own experience and recovery.

I wanted to do whatever I could to help them find their power again. I wanted to help them find ways to feel confident and to believe that they could find joy in their days, in their relationships and completely change their lives if that's what they wanted.

Nearly 250 episodes into this podcast, that's the message I consistently try to put out in the world.

But just because I put it out there doesn't mean it always gets heard.

In today's episode, I aim to clarify what it means to believe in yourself. To feel confident and to think that you do have power over many things in your life.

This idea is generally referred to as self-efficacy, and today I'm going to tell you more about what self-efficacy is, two ways to build more of it for yourself, and a common way of thinking that completely undermines your sense of power and self-efficacy so hopefully you can stop yourself from falling into that trap!

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#44 Hydration, Fatigue, Glowing Skin and Weight Loss

#247 What You Need to Know About Your Water May 30, 2023

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In today's Tuesday Terrain Talk Episode of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Podcast, we'll dive into the overwhelming world of water filtration. I'll simplify the abundance of confusing information when it comes to how safe or clean our water is and what to consider when you think about using a filtration system.

The vast amount of information and options available make it challenging to distinguish between marketing ploys and genuine health benefits.

The goal of today's show is to provide helpful information so you can make an informed decision when it comes to deciding how safe you feel about what's in your water.

Water plays a crucial role in our metabolism, cellular fluid, digestion, and overall well-being so ensuring that we remove "forever chemicals" and other impurities from the water we consume on a regular basis can have an important impact on our health.

In this episode, I'll share informative resources and affordable options that can fit many budgets and lifestyles.

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Hydration in Fruits and Veggies

Protecting Against forever Chemicals

Brita Review

What does Berkey Remove?

Water Filter Comparisons

Digging Into the Environmental Working Group Tap Water Database

MyTapWater.org Zip code database search

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#246 Is This What Life Should Be? May 26, 2023

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Let's dive into the topic of emotional processing and its significance in the healing journey.

Exploring emotions, stories, and the stress we create for ourselves is powerful but uncomfortable work.

In today's episode of the Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Podcast, I hope to encourage you to embrace vulnerability, let go of personas, and find self-compassion and growth.

Whatever you're going through right now or what might lie ahead, I'll invite you to embrace and explore a powerful question that just might lead you to profound self-discovery and personal growth.

Life is imperfect for all of us, but by approaching it with curiosity and open hearts, I believe we can create lives that are even better than before breast cancer.

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Humans are Good Foundation -Liber8

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#245 Lower Your Toxic Burden Without Freaking Out May 23, 2023

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Going through breast cancer can throw your life into a spin. And one of the things that might cause your spin-out to speed up is considering all the changes people tell you that you have to make to be "safe" from getting cancer again.

You might hear everything from changing your diet to the brand of underwear you choose. Then there's your drinking water, your cleaning products, your skin care…and here comes the spin.

In this episode, I want to help you slow down the spin-out while understanding the first step to why lowering your toxic burden is truly important and how you can approach it in a way that isn't overwhelming.

The last thing we need in our lives is more stress and anxiety. So, listen in to hear how you can lessen your toxic load in ways that work for you so you can stay calm and clean.

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#244 The Problem That Comes From Thinking Life Isn't Fair May 18, 2023

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On today's episode of the Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Podcast, we're diving deep into a topic that resonates with all of us: the concept of fairness in life.

It's a universal truth that life isn't always fair, but sometimes we struggle to accept this reality, which can lead to self-sabotage.

So why do we resist accepting this universal truth?

To embrace the truth that life isn't fair and make conscious decisions, we need to explore our underlying thoughts and beliefs. Why do we feel entitled to certain things? Why do we think we shouldn't have to put in extra effort?

By understanding these thoughts, we gain insight into our boundaries and take ownership of our choices.

It's important to remember that we are the ones making the decisions. Acknowledging our agency empowers us to create the life we desire. When we accept that life isn't fair and take control of our choices, we can align our actions with our goals.

Life may not always be fair, but we have the power to shape our experiences and treat ourselves with kindness and respect.

Listen now and find out how.

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Dr. Chris Palmer on the Andrew Huberman Podcast

#243 Support Yourself by Starting with Something Simple May 16, 2023

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I'm excited to share the second edition of Tuesday Terrain Talks with you, where we discuss how to care for the terrain of our bodies.

In the Western approach to health, we often focus on treating specific issues or symptoms, but in these episodes, we're talking about how to support and treat the tissues in our body, much like we would nurture and care for the soil in a garden.

It's easy to slip into overwhelm when we talk about supporting our health because the idea of making numerous changes can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be.

In this episode, we'll talk about how to start making simple changes that won't break the bank and how to notice when your brain tries to stop you from thinking about the possibilities that might be available to you.

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Brain Energy by Dr. Chris Palmer

Podcast #29 Three Things You Should Know About Your Gut Health

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#242 Cycling Through The F Words of Breast Cancer May 12, 2023

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It's so great to be back with another episode celebrating eight years of focusing on being a healthy lifestyle coach for breast cancer survivors.

Today, I want to dive into something that I believe many of you can relate to – the cycle we go through after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Now, don't be thrown off by the title of today's episode. We're not talking about the dreaded F word that we often associate with breast cancer.

Instead, I want to shed light on a different set of "F" words that we tend to cycle through and how they impact our well-being.

This cycle doesn't end after treatment.

It continues throughout life as we face new challenges and experiences.

But by being aware of these "F" words and consciously choosing to see where you're at in the cycle and to move through the cycle, we can reduce suffering and create a healthier way of being.

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