Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

#151 How to Stop Living by Other Peoples Thoughts Aug 13, 2021

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Much of our lives are spent meeting other people's expectations or fulfilling their needs.

We can easily lose sight of what we need, how to listen to our own intuition, or feel confident standing in our own truth.

When you find yourself in the struggle of feeling stuck in other people's thoughts there are three steps you can take to move closer to creating the life you really want.

In this week's episode we talk about those steps, how to become more aware of them, and how to take small steps toward listening to and living by your own thoughts.

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#150 The Hidden Thoughts That Keep us Caught Between Two Worlds Aug 06, 2021

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🧠 Sometimes it's not a big, life-altering moment that holds us back…

It's a quiet thought.

Like a splinter under the skin or a single hair brushing your cheek—so subtle you can't even see it, yet impossible to ignore.

In this episode, I'm sharing two thoughts that crept in during my own healing journey. They were sneaky. Uncomfortable. And hard to name.

But once I gently uncovered them and held them up to the light… I felt so much freedom.

✨ What if you have a thought like that, quietly affecting your choices or dimming your dreams?

This episode will help you spot it, release it, and take your next step forward with more clarity and peace.

🎧 Tune in now and let's find what's keeping you stuck.

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#149 I Am Here For You Jul 30, 2021

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🌸 When was the last time you said to yourself: "I am here for you"?

Not in a joking way. Not while pushing through or toughing it out. But in a real, nurturing way—like you would for a friend in need.

I came across this beautiful teaching from Thich Nhat Hanh, and it stopped me in my tracks. How often do we rush to be there for others… yet abandon ourselves when we need support the most?

In this episode, I'm sharing: ✨ Why this one simple phrase can shift your relationship with yourself ✨ A gentle reflection on what "being there for yourself" actually looks like ✨ And 3 practical ways to start showing up for you—starting today

You don't have to do it all. You just have to be there for you.

🎧 Tune in now and let this be the moment you start treating yourself with the same kindness you offer everyone else.

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#148 The Road to Suffering is Paved with Expectations Jul 23, 2021

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✨ What if you dropped all expectations… just for a moment?

What would it feel like to not expect your body to bounce back by now? To not expect yourself to feel better, look better, or be stronger than you are today?

Would it feel like giving up? Or maybe… would it feel like freedom?

In this episode of the Better Than Before Breast Cancer™ podcast, I'm talking about expectations—where they come from, how they quietly create suffering, and how they often steal joy from our healing journey.

🌱 You'll hear a simple way to shift your mindset so you can give yourself more grace, more space, and more peace.

🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: Who would I be without the weight of "should"?

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BONUS-Metta Meditation Jul 16, 2021

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Use this meditation to support your work in dealing with people who have toxic behaviors in your life. Including yourself.

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#147 How Toxic People Affect your Health and What to do About it Jul 16, 2021

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💞 Some people fill your cup… others drain it completely.

When we talk about healing after breast cancer, we often focus on food, exercise, supplements, or treatment plans. And yes, those things are essential.

But here's what we can't ignore: toxic relationships can make us sick—emotionally, mentally, and even physically.

In this week's episode, I'm talking about the role relationships play in our recovery. You'll learn how certain behaviors—like manipulation, gaslighting, or chronic negativity—can hold back your healing… and what you can start doing to reclaim your peace.

This isn't about cutting everyone out. It's about honoring your energy, your health, and your worth.

💗 It's time to regroup your life post-breast cancer—and that includes who gets a front-row seat in it.

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#146 Ten Lessons From Ten Years of Surviving Breast Cancer Jul 09, 2021

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💗 Ten Years Since I First Heard, "You Have Breast Cancer."

It's hard to believe it's been a full decade since I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Ten years of lessons, tears, growth, and healing.

Since then, I've faced a second diagnosis—stage 4 in 2020—and I've also had the privilege of supporting hundreds of women walking this path through coaching, workshops, and this podcast.

In this episode, I share ten of the most powerful lessons I've learned about healing, mindset, and creating a fulfilling life beyond cancer.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or decades into survivorship, I hope this conversation helps you feel seen, supported, and inspired to keep growing into a life that's truly bigger than breast cancer.

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#145 Insights on Lifestyle and Healing from the Land of Fire and Ice Jul 03, 2021

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What Iceland Taught Me About Healing

Spending time in Iceland—where the air is crisp, the water is pure, and the pace of life feels intentional—got me thinking…

🌿 Does the lifestyle there help reduce breast cancer risk?

Or maybe more importantly—has your diagnosis led you to create the lifestyle you always dreamed of?

In this episode, I share some powerful reflections that surfaced while experiencing the simplicity and wellness mindset woven into Icelandic living. You'll hear how changing your environment—or just the way you think about it—can open doors to deeper healing, less resistance, and more joy in recovery.

And who knows… you might just be tempted to book a trip to Iceland by the end of it. 😉

🎧 Listen now and start dreaming about what a healing lifestyle could really feel like

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#144 Off to Iceland ENCORE Jun 25, 2021

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🥬✨ Encore Episode: When Plants Meet Fats

We're revisiting one of the most deliciously supportive episodes from the Better Than Before Breast Cancer podcast—Episode #38: When Plants Meet Fats.

If you've ever thought eating more plants meant sacrificing flavor or satisfaction, this show is for you.

🌿 You'll learn how pairing plant-based foods with healthy fats can: ✔️ Increase nutrient absorption ✔️ Satisfy cravings ✔️ Support your healing terrain

And let's be honest—olive oil on roasted veggies or avocado with just about anything? That's not deprivation… that's joy on a plate.

✨ This encore episode is also the perfect nudge to join the Plant-Based Bingo Challenge. It's a fun way to fall back in love with your food while supporting your post-cancer wellness journey.

🎧 Tune in and taste the difference plants can make—especially when you pair them with the right fats.

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