Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

#122 4 Steps to Making Time for the Life You Want to Live Jan 23, 2021

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One of the most valuable lessons I've learned is this: If it matters to you, you have to make time for it.

Because if you don't pause to reflect on how you're spending your time, you'll end up reacting to life—instead of living it on purpose.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I share: • A personal story about recognizing when life's rhythm no longer aligned with what mattered most • Why time needs to shift and adapt with life's seasons • 4 simple steps to help you zoom out, reflect, and realign your time with your values • Encouragement to stop running on autopilot and start creating space for the life you want

💗 You do have the power to live the life you imagine—but it requires intentional time, space, and clarity.

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The Importance of Naming Your Emotions

#121 No Bad Days...Yeah Right! Jan 15, 2021

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Can you be a positive person and still have hard days?

The truth is—yes. And not only is it okay, it's necessary for healing.

In this week's episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're talking about the emotional tug-of-war so many survivors experience: the pressure to "stay positive" while navigating very real challenges, fears, and hard emotions.

You'll learn: • Why emotional independence matters just as much as physical healing • How processing difficult feelings actually supports a positive mindset • Common mindset traps that keep us stuck in guilt, shame, or fear • How I personally handle my own hard days—and what you can try, too

💗 You don't have to pretend everything is fine to be okay. You can hold joy and sadness, gratitude and grief—all at once. That's real life. That's real strength.

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#120 Creating a Space for New Possibilities Jan 08, 2021

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Every January, we set goals with the best of intentions… But by the time spring arrives, most of those resolutions have quietly faded away.

It's not because we don't want growth. It's because we rarely make space for it.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I share: • Why most goals fail—not from lack of effort, but from mental clutter • How old, unhelpful thought patterns can block new opportunities • The importance of subtle release (no huge leap required!) • Gentle mindset shifts that create real, lasting transformation

💗 If your mind is full of what no longer serves you, there's no room for what could lift you. Let's clear that space—together.

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#119 The Stories We Tell Ourselves Jan 01, 2021

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"The most powerful words in the Universe are the ones we say to ourselves." — Marie Forleo

What stories are you telling yourself as you move into this new year?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're unpacking the quiet, unquestioned thought patterns that shape how we see ourselves, our healing, and what we believe is possible. You'll learn:

• How everyday self-talk becomes the script for your life • The sneaky ways limiting beliefs show up as "just the way things are" • Why rewriting your internal narrative is the most important change you can make • Practical ways to shift your mindset and create a more supportive inner voice

💗 This year, don't just change what you do—change what you say to yourself. It could change everything.

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#118 The One Show I Never Thought I Would Do Dec 25, 2020

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My sister always says, "She's an open book." But being open? That's not always easy—especially when the story isn't one you ever expected to tell.

In this deeply personal episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I'm sharing something I never imagined I'd have to say. It's the most difficult episode I've ever recorded—and the most vulnerable I've ever been.

But I believe that healing happens in connection. That being honest about our struggles opens a door for someone else to feel seen, heard, and supported.

Inside, I talk about: • The fear that comes with sharing hard truths • What it takes to trust your intuition on when to speak • Why vulnerability matters just as much as knowledge • How even our hardest moments can serve someone else's healing

💗 Maybe you're the one who needs this message. Maybe you just need to know you're not the only one going through something hard. Either way, I hope this open-book moment helps you feel a little less alone.

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How to Manage When We Feel Overwhelmed

#117 How to Manage Overwhelm with a Mind-Body Approach Dec 12, 2020

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How often do you say, "I'm just so overwhelmed"… or silently push through, pretending you're not?

Overwhelm can sneak up on us—and when we ignore it, it doesn't go away. It builds in our minds and our bodies.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we'll explore: • Why overwhelm isn't just a mindset—it's a full-body experience • How to recognize the signs of mental and physical overload • A gentle approach to experiencing, accepting, and surrendering to overwhelm • Supportive tools to help you move forward without burning out or shutting down

💗 You don't have to force your way through it. You can feel overwhelmed and still support yourself with grace, presence, and care.

Resources:

The People's Pharmacy Podcast: Show 1237: Improving Your Mood With Food

This Is Your Brain on Food

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The 1 Thing Nobody Understands About Suffering

#116 How to Move from Suffering to Connection with Yourself and Others Dec 05, 2020

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"Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional." – Buddhist proverb

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore a powerful truth: while pain is part of life—especially after a diagnosis like cancer—how we experience that pain, and whether we stay stuck in it, is something we can begin to shift.

You'll hear: • Why we minimize, compare, or hide our suffering • How avoiding emotional pain keeps us from knowing our truest self • Why facing your own pain creates deeper connection—with yourself and others • Ways to embrace suffering as a doorway to growth, healing, and authenticity

💗 You don't have to suffer in silence. You don't have to pretend you're fine. And you don't have to carry your pain alone.

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The Breast Cancer Recovery Facebook Group

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#115 How to Start Creating the Life You Want Nov 27, 2020

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A cancer diagnosis changes you. Your body. Your mind. Your view of life itself.

And when treatment ends, you might find yourself thinking, "Now what?" Feeling lost, disconnected, or unsure of what's next is more common than you think.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I share: • How breast cancer shifted my own path and perspective • What to do when you feel like your old life doesn't quite fit anymore • Gentle, supportive steps to start rediscovering what matters most to you • How to begin creating a life that actually feels like your own

💗 You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to take the next right step.

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#114 Finding Freedom by Learning to Forgive Nov 20, 2020

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When we think of healing, we often go straight to diet and exercise… But what if the real healing starts deeper—with your emotions?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore the often overlooked energy of emotional attachment—and how it can keep you stuck in pain, stress, and even physical illness long after the original wound.

You'll learn: • How unresolved emotions can block your healing • Why emotional attachment to people or pain is more powerful than you realize • A new way to think about forgiveness—without forcing it • Simple practices to release what no longer serves you and move into peace

💗 You can't change what happened, but you can change what you carry. Let's talk about freeing yourself to live your happiest, healthiest life.

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The Art of Forgiveness

Kitchen Table Wisdom

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