Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

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#142 Moving Beyond the Cancer Victim Mentality Jun 11, 2021

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🎙 When it feels like everything is out of your control… what do you hold onto?

Being diagnosed with breast cancer often means stepping into a whirlwind of unfamiliar terms, overwhelming options, and terrifying possibilities. It's no wonder so many women feel like they've lost their voice in the process.

But what if taking back your power doesn't mean pretending it wasn't hard? What if it means honoring the fact that you made tough choices—and that matters?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I talk about how feelings of powerlessness can linger long after treatment ends, and how reclaiming your role in your own healing can change everything.

💬 Tune in to hear why acknowledging your decisions—no matter how hard they were—can be a huge step toward peace and joy in your life after cancer.

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Breaking Free from the Cancer 'Victim' Mentality

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#141 Keeping it Simple to Support Your Happiness Jun 05, 2021

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✨ Do you remember the stillness of lockdown life?

For many of us, it brought something unexpected: simplicity. Fewer commitments. Less rushing. More breathing room.

So why, now that life is back in full swing, do we fill our calendars to the brim and wonder why we feel exhausted?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I share how returning to simplicity is not only okay—it's essential for wellness after cancer. You'll hear a few gentle mindset shifts and a simple exercise to help you reduce the overwhelm and stay aligned with what your body and mind truly need.

Because peace isn't just nice—it's healing.

🎧 Tune in to reflect, reset, and remember that it's safe to do less.

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#140 What if Strong Isn't What You Think? May 28, 2021

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"You're so strong." How many times have you heard that since your diagnosis?

But what does being strong even mean?

Is it pushing through tears? Hiding pain? Never asking for help?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I gently challenge the idea that strength means stoicism. I share the hidden cost of clinging to that version of strength—and how redefining it opened the door to deeper peace, more joy, and real connection.

💗 You'll learn: – Why the "strong" story might be holding you back – How vulnerability can be a powerful choice – A simple reflection exercise to uncover your personal definition of strength

If you've ever felt like falling apart was "failing," this episode is for you. Maybe the strongest thing you can do… is be real.

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#139 Supporting Your Healing and Your Life with Abundant Thinking May 22, 2021

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What if you expected good things to happen?

After a breast cancer diagnosis, it's easy—and completely understandable—to fall into a mindset of fear and scarcity. Life feels uncertain. Safe ground feels shaken.

But what if you could shift that mindset?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore: 🌱 Why your expectations shape your healing journey 🔄 How to move from fear-based thinking to believing in possibility ✨ What it takes to stop reaching backward and start welcoming forward

If you've ever caught yourself saying, "I just want my old life back," this episode will gently guide you toward something even better: a future that feels abundant, hopeful, and aligned with who you are now.

Referred to in This Episode: Learn to Love Yourself After Breast Cancer Workshop

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#138 Anger Could be Undermining Your Wellness After Breast Cancer May 15, 2021

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Supporting your wellness extends way beyond what you eat and how you move your body.

In this show we talk about the powerful emotion of anger.

Where it comes up in your life, and how it has a physical impact on your wellness.

I'll also give you a few simple steps to work on identifying and releasing anger from your life.

Learning to let go of this powerful emotion can clear the way to letting more peace and joy into your life.

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#137 A Tribute to the Experience of Motherhood and Breast Cancer May 07, 2021

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Going through breast cancer is never just about the person who's diagnosed.

It ripples out to every relationship—especially the sacred one between mothers and daughters.

In this week's episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I asked my members to share how breast cancer impacted them as mothers… or how it changed their relationships with their own mothers or children.

The responses? 💬 Raw. Real. So deeply moving.

From fears about being a burden, to finding unexpected strength in one another, these stories remind us of the resilience that love can bring—even in our most vulnerable moments.

✨ Whether you're a mom, a daughter, or both, this episode will speak to your heart. Grab some tissues and listen in—you're not alone.

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Why Do We Say "I'm Not Sick" When We're Really Sick?

#136 The Sick Role...What it is and How to Get Out of it May 01, 2021

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Getting a breast cancer diagnosis is traumatic—no doubt about it.

But what happens when that trauma doesn't end with treatment?

In this week's episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're talking about something few people address: the emotional weight of staying in a state of illness long after the diagnosis.

✨ I'll share why the ongoing nature of managing breast cancer can create resistance, frustration, and even resentment toward therapies that could be life-saving.

✨ We'll explore the idea of "The Sick Role"—a social identity we sometimes unknowingly adopt—and how it can shape our relationship with healing, our bodies, and our expectations.

✨ And I'll offer questions and reframes that help you shift from being "sick" to being in the process of healing.

It's a powerful episode for anyone who's ever felt like they should be "over it" by now… or like their body just isn't cooperating the way they want it to.

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#135 Nine Tips for a More Successful Recovery Apr 24, 2021

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Tired of hearing only the scary stories about breast cancer treatment?

In this week's episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I'm flipping the script and sharing something different—real tips from real survivors on how to make your treatment and recovery easier.

These powerful women opened up about: • What they wish they had known before treatment started • Simple things that helped ease their physical and emotional recovery • Small changes that made a big difference in their comfort and mindset • Encouragement and wisdom they want every survivor to hear

🎧 If you're starting treatment, in recovery, or supporting someone who is—this episode is filled with practical tools, heartfelt insights, and gentle reminders that you don't have to suffer more than you already are.

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Having a Sense of Purpose May Add Years to Your Life

#134 What Happened to Your Dreams? Apr 16, 2021

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When was the last time you gave yourself permission to dream?

Life's demands—and especially the aftermath of cancer or seasons like lockdown—can bury our desires under routines, responsibilities, and survival mode. But dreaming isn't a luxury—it's a form of healing.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore: • Why dreaming is essential to emotional recovery and personal growth • How to begin reconnecting with the vision you have for your life • Common pitfalls that stop us from dreaming big (and how to move past them) • Simple, heart-centered steps to begin reviving the joy and possibility in your life

💗 Your dream doesn't have to be perfect, and you don't need to have it all figured out. But you do deserve to feel inspired about what's ahead.

Resources

Life Goals in Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Think Forward to Thrive

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