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#201 Are You Willing to Let S$#! Go? Jul 29, 2022

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Negative emotions are a fascinating thing. They feel awful, most of the time., and yet we often cling to them with all the energy we can muster. We feel justified in having them, we're indignant about not having them, and we focus on telling other people about them.

I'm angry and this is why.
I feel anxious all the time and there's nothing I can do about it.
I can't help it, I live with fear every day.

Fill in the blank__________________

The good news is that none of the above are true. At least not if you actually want to feel better.

If you answer yes to that question, stop yourself before the but and know this:

It's ok and natural to feel negative emotions.

Let yourself go through them.

But if you want to feel better, you have to also commit to being willing to let them go.

That might be a little scary because who will you be if you're not angry, sad, or in fear?

Listen in to this week's episode and let's talk about it.

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The Four Pillars of Breast Cancer Recovery

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#200 Living in the Field of Transformation Jul 22, 2022

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The greatest thing about achieving a goal is realizing who you had to become to get there.

This week as I celebrate releasing the 200th episode of the Breast Cancer Recovery Coach podcast, I reflect on how much I, my business, and this community have evolved.

In this episode, I'll share the most important things I've learned as I've navigated breast cancer, built a business, and become the coach and the person I am today.

Maybe, more importantly, I've come to embrace the knowledge that life is in a constant flow, and we are always living in transformation.

When we step into the field of transformation and allow ourselves to be in the evolution of life, we open ourselves to growth and drop the burden of resistance.

Join me in this episode as step into the field of transformation and celebrate this landmark episode.

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#199 Flexibility, Self-Care, & A Different Perspective Jul 15, 2022

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I talk a big talk about self-care which is way more than a bubble bath and a facial.

I also say everything is exactly as it should be and that when we can make peace with that, we create peace in ourselves.

Those two things came together in a big way for me today as I focus on healing from covid and come to terms with the facts that I have no voice, and I have no energy to create and produce a podcast.

So, I reached out to my support system for help.

I wrote something to explain why there would be no podcast today, but when I reached out to my sister to ask for her help in recording my message, I was inspired by a better idea…why not let her run with the podcast today?

I thought that as a part of my 11-year survivorship celebration, it would be good to hear the perspective of a loved one who's seen me go through two diagnoses and now watches me live with cancer.

I think Kristie's perspective will be insightful for you to hear and inspiring and compassionate for your loved ones to listen to.

We're all in this together and the more we can allow ourselves to connect and drop all the shields, the fuller our lives become.

Listen and enjoy this beautiful perspective on living your life while loving someone who had or has cancer.

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#198 Dealing with Dread Jul 08, 2022

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I want to share a story with you, there was a woman who had to go to a big event. The event was going to be spectacular. Amazing food, great music, beautiful new outfits, and everyone she loved would be there but there was also this one person…the ONE person she could not stand!

So, the woman dreaded the event. She put all her thoughts into the horror of seeing the person she had a toxic history with. She felt sick to her stomach and whenever the event was mentioned all she could think of was that ONE person.

The more she thought about it, the more often her brain took her attention there.

She was so deep in dread that she couldn't begin to get excited about all the wonder that would be a part of that night.

That's the kind of thing our human brains do to us if we let them run on auto pilot.

I bet you've experienced some version of this in your life.

I know I have.

In this episode, I'll tell you more about the impact that dread has on your health, your relationships, and your joy and what you can do to reign in your mind and redirect your attention so you can have better experiences whenever you choose to.

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A Sense of Dread

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#197 Reclaim Your Life After Breast Cancer with Karin Del Maestro Jul 01, 2022

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In this episode you'll hear from Health and Transformation Coach Karin Del Maestro.

Karin is also the organizer of the Reclaim Your Life After Breast Cancer Summit happening July 9-15 2022.

I invited Karin on to the show to share her insights on self-care and simple ways of reducing the toxic burden in your life.

We also discuss some of the exciting speakers and topics that will be shared during the Reclaim Your Life After Breast Cancer Summit including:

Trouble Sleeping?
Thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Libido & Painful Penetration: What to do and how to recover
Motherhood & Fertility After Breast Cancer
Be the Quarterback of Your Medical Bills
Advancing Breast Cancer Science for Black Women
Are you Existing with Breast Implant Illness
Surviving to Thriving - Your Mindset Matters!
Safe Use of Cannabis for Breast Cancer

Check out the show and grab your free spot at the summit HERE.

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Karin Del Maestro

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#196 How Having a Plan Can Inspire You to Create a Better Future Jun 24, 2022

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Here's an interesting thing to consider:

We plan for birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries, camping trips, and what we're going to wear to work or have for dinner, but when was the last time you planned for life?

Way too often we allow ourselves to be in the random acts and unprocessed emotions of life.

This can lead to feeling, hopeless, powerless, and having no future vision for your life.

The end result…Failure to thrive.

In this episode, I'll tell you some of the things I hear from survivors in their struggle to engage in life during, after, and long after treatment and how those thoughts limit the potential of their future.

I'll also offer you a simple action you can take to start changing the thoughts you have about your future so you can be inspired and motivated to create the life you want.

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The Will to Live

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#195 What Do You Make it Mean When Things Sound Hard Jun 17, 2022

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You know the old saying, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."?

Well, that's not always true. Sometimes when things get hard we just get through rather than get going.

Maybe it's the way we think about hard.

Have you ever considered what hard means to you?

Does it mean different things in different situations?

What if being hard was an invitation to be curious?

What if you could change your perspective and see hard things as opportunities to get closer to your potential?

In this week's episode, I'll share an amazing story of a woman who changed her approach when the going got hard and I'll offer you some insights to approach hard things differently in your future.

#194 Create Your Dreams With the Power of Your Story Jun 10, 2022

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When I first began to realize the power of storytelling, I was reading the book, "Talk like TED".

The book focused on some of the most powerful TED talks ever given and what made them so moving for so many people.

Over and over, the author found that the story the speaker shared was the secret sauce.

Now I hear people's stories on a daily basis.

I hear them tell stories of suffering and sadness.

And I work to help them bring forth the story of resilience and empowerment that lays beneath the suffering.

I know that when you become aware of the story you tell yourself and others about you, you begin to see the result that story creates…the life you're living.

In this episode, I'll share a powerful experience I had listening to survivor stories and what it meant to me and to others in the room.

I'll tell you three of the most common stories I hear from my clients that keep them stuck and I'll give you a simple tip to help you see your stories through a different lens that can change the path of whatever you decide on.

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#193 What if Physical Health Wasn't a Chore? Jun 03, 2022

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When it comes to getting healthy the idea of intense workouts, hours of food prep, and giving up some of your favorite "treats" can be off-putting.

Adopting a mindset of what you can't do and shouldn't have, cheating with food, and being "bad" can make anyone want to run in the other direction.

But, what if none of that had to be a part of getting physically healthy?

In fact, what if that mindset was actually stopping you from even trying to do the things you want to support your physical health?

In this episode, I'll offer you some new ways of thinking about treating your body well.

You'll hear about finding balance and dropping the all or none mindset for the "something is better than nothing" and "what will work for me today?" mindset.

Check out this episode and get a new perspective on how getting healthy can work for you without being a chore.

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