Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

Have you felt afraid to evolve and change yo ur li fe   because of the fear of what others may think or the potential discomfort that comes with self-exploration ?   Our brains are wired to protect us, so when we encounter something that seems dangerous or unfamiliar, we may feel a sense of resistance.    But, by not allowing ourselves to explore new possibilities, we limit our growth and our pote...

In this episode, we 'll discuss the importance of shifting your mentality around food from diet or a way to manage weight to understanding that food can act as a metabolic therapy.   While many breast cancer survivors focus on losing weight as a way to reduce their risk of cancer recurrence, research shows that food can play a critical role in reducing inflammation, supporting immune function, and...

Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a life-changing experience that can make us reassess our priorities and goals. It can also bring new clarity and focus to our lives.   Living with intention means making conscious choices about how we want to live our lives. It means being intentional about the people we spend time with, the activities we engage in, and the goals we set for ourselves. Living w...

Many breast cancer survivors feel pressure to make changes in their lives, such as adopting a healthier lifestyle or making major career changes. However, it's important to understand that change can be difficult and requires a level of readiness.   It's okay to acknowledge that you're not ready for change, and it's important to take the time to process your experiences and emotions before embarki...

Many times when we begin the process of self- examination, we begin to realize why we have certain behaviors, fears, and resentments.   But knowing why is just the beginning .   Next, you have to learn how to process the pain, understand how it continues to influence you now, and learn how to let it go.   If you don't do that, you stay stuck because the limiting beliefs from your past negative exp...

If you're anything like the one thousand Americans surveyed by BirchBox in the study below, You need to listen to episode #226 of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Podcast.   This study found that:   Gen Zers are most likely to feel burnt out (73%), followed by Millennials (57%) and Gen Xers (54%), while Boomers and up are less likely to feel burnt out (39%).   Just over one in five (21%) have let...

When I did my training at The Life Coach School, one of the concepts we studied was the idea that life is fifty-fifty. Fifty percent of the time things go pretty smoothly, and things feel like they're all good, and fifty percent of the time we're faced with challenges. Now challenges can be difficult but the idea of fifty-fifty doesn't necessarily mean they're bad. After all, we learn a lot from l...

Have you given up on making new year's resolutions or setting new goals because they haven't stuck in the past? Or have you decided to give one another a shot for 2023 but you really don't know how you're going to succeed at it?' In this episode, I'll give you three questions to consider that will help you see why your goals have fallen off the radar in the past and how to manifest what you want f...

There are some things I see women do a lot of:   -Criticize themselves   -Judge themselves   -Belittle themselves   -Minimize their accomplishments   There are some things I want to see women do more of:   -Praise themselves   -Embrace their self-worth   -Set healthy boundaries   -Acknowledge their value    We start a new year in two days, and I'd love to see you take the habit of celebrating your...

Getting through a hard time and processing a hard time are two very different things.   When we just get through things, that often includes stuffing our emotions, denying ourselves the right to feel, and ultimately creating even deeper trauma.   Processing a difficult is exactly the opposite.    It's giving yourself space and grace and time and compassion.   It's allowing yourself to get the supp...

This is the time of year when we experience so many emotions:   Gratitude   Joy   Stress Loneliness Sadness Love Generosity Scarcity   Holidays, family, and social engagements can trigger all of these emotions at different times, especially when those we've lost come to mind.   A powerful lesson I've learned as I have processed losing loved ones over the years is that we can give ourselves the gra...

What if you had the time to do everything you wanted to do?   Wouldn't it be nice to feel relaxed and accomplished rather than rushed and overwhelmed?   Imagine taking time for yourself to relax without telling yourself you "should" be doing something else.   Maybe it's not so much that you can't get everything in and more that there are other ways you'd rather be spending your time?   In this epi...

I remember when I was a kid, I couldn't hang out with my friends until I cleaned my room.  I hated cleaning my room, so I'd fight with my mom, I'd get grounded, and I always thought it was her fault because she was so mean.   Then I became a parent, and I had a mind-blowing moment when I realized the facts were if my kids stopped crying and fighting, the room would be clean in 25 minutes, and they...

In this season of abundance and gratitude, it's the perfect time to notice how your own words can create or keep you from seeing the abundance in your life. Gratitude is the key to creating more abundance in your life. When you have a practice of directing your energy into the things you're grateful for, it's easier to see the abundance that already surrounds you. In this episode, I'll give you a...

As the holidays get closer, we often start to dread holiday gatherings. We think about the people who annoy us and tell ourselves stories of how awful the gatherings will be.   We also follow this same line of thought for many special occasions or even our day-to-day lives.   We think other people are the problem, but our thoughts about other people create our suffering.   In this episode, I'll sh...

Is there a difference between being a nice person and being a people pleaser?   That is a resounding YES!   What is the difference?   When you do something nice for someone else out of love, compassion, or the desire to serve, it fills you up.   When you do something from a place of people pleasing, it drains you. You do things for others at a cost to yourself.    Typical costs include:   Stress  ...

"Look at the brightside."   "Think positive."   "It's not all bad."   How many times have you thought or been told to think like this when the words just fell flat in front of you?   There are a lot of great things about having a positive attitude and a positive mindset. But, if the positive thought is something that isn't true for you, it's not going to be very useful in helping you move forward...

How much of your life is created by what you believe or more importantly, by what you don't believe?   Disbelief can seep into our lives with thoughts like:   I can never do that.   I'll never be the same again.   Things will never be as good as they used to be.   I could never find someone that nice.   I'll never lose this weight.   I can't eat that healthy.   I'll never be able to afford that.  ...

How many times have you heard yourself say, "I'm fine." When you were anything but fine?   Why is it so hard to stay with our emotions and be honest with ourselves about where we're at and what we're going through?   In my experience, a big factor in staying "fine" is the fear of change.   If you admit that something isn't right, does that mean you have to change it?   How much do you have to chan...

Have you ever found yourself wishing that someone just knew what you needed? Have you heard yourself say that someone else's words upset you? These are common thoughts, but they don't help you in any way. These types of thoughts create space rather than connection with the person you're engaging with. They also put up a smoke screen to the thoughts you have behind them. It's easier to have someone...

How many times have you been through a painful experience in your life and found your way through it?   Sometimes we process things in a healthy way, and sometimes we press on stuff emotions, and just get through it.   So why do people say they're broken?   What does being broken even mean?   In this episode, I'll talk about what's underneath the idea that we can be broken and how there can be two...

What are your thoughts about mindfulness?    Sound like a hippie buzz word?   What if I told you that mindfulness is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle?   Wait… does that mean you get to avoid food programs and exercise?   Well, no.   But, when you begin practicing mindfulness, you become more aware of the signals your body sends to you around food, sleep, exercise, and stress.   You also becom...

This meditation accompanies episode #210 The Beauty of a Mindful Life.  Listen to part one first. Then use this meditation on a daily basis to bring more calm awareness into your life. Follow me on Social Media:   Facebook   Instagram   Pinterest   YouTube  

What comes to mind when you think about living a year without trying?   Does it sound like giving up, or does it sound like deciding to go all in or step out?   The important thing missing from "trying" something that's important to you is commitment.   The smallest shift in language can create a big shift in energy and the life you decide to create.   In this episode, I'll tell you how "trying" a...