Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

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 g...

Ever had an emotional reaction that caught you completely off guard? Tears, anger, self-doubt—over something that  seemed  small on the surface? Often, it's not just what's happening that hurts—it's what we  tell ourselves  about what's happening. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I share a recent moment when I found myself questioning the value of my own life… and how I worke...

"I should be doing more." "I should feel better by now." "I should be like her…" The word should might seem small, but it's packed with shame, judgment, and self-doubt —especially after breast cancer. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we explore: • Why "shoulding" yourself keeps you stuck in guilt and comparison • How it disconnects you from your true feelings and needs • A gen...

"Just think positive." That's the advice we often hear as breast cancer survivors… but it barely scratches the surface of what real healing requires. After leading another  incredible  round of the  Better Than Before Breast Cancer Workshop , I was reminded just how powerful—and often overlooked— thought work  is in recovery. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I talk about: • W...

"I'm just bored." "I'm an emotional eater." "I don't want to deal with that right now." Sound familiar? You're not alone—and there's  nothing wrong  with you. But there  is  something deeper going on. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we dig into: • Why we turn to food, screens, or shopping when emotions feel too heavy • The subtle ways we avoid uncomfortable feelings—and how...

"I just want things to go back to normal." Sound familiar? Whether it's recovering from cancer or navigating pandemic life, this phrase echoes in so many of our hearts. But clinging to who we  used to be  can keep us from becoming who we're meant to be now. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I open up about how my mindset has shifted between my first breast cancer diagnosis and...

When was the last time you pushed yourself too hard… Because you  used  to be able to do it? Or gave more than you had… Because you didn't want to let someone down? After breast cancer, one of the hardest lessons to learn is that  self-care isn't selfish—it's essential . In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we'll talk about: • Why overgiving and overdoing often come from fear of...

Tired of chasing the next food trend… only to feel defeated when it doesn't "work"? You're not alone—and I've been there, too. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I'm sharing a deeply personal look at my journey from fighting my body to finally  loving  it—and how that one shift changed everything about the way I nourish myself. We'll explore: • Why trends fail us—and what reall...

What if you  could  choose how you want to feel—regardless of your circumstances? Here's the truth: You  can . But creating that emotional clarity takes more than just willpower… it takes  space ,  quiet , and  self-awareness . In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , you'll discover: • Why time alone is essential for reconnecting with how you  really  feel • The process of shifting...

Do you have an invisible rulebook for how love "should" look? You're not alone. We all carry  manuals —unspoken rules for how friends, partners, kids, and even strangers  should  behave if they really care about us. But here's the thing: those love manuals might be  limiting  the love you're able to feel and receive. In this week's episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we explore: • How h...

Ever caught yourself thinking, "Why am I making this so hard?" You're not alone—and the answer might be closer than you think. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we're talking about the invisible resistance that lives in our own minds. The kind that turns simple steps into uphill battles. The kind that convinces us we can't have what we want. You'll hear: • How fear, doubt, and...

Sometimes the path to feeling  good  on the inside… starts with letting go on the  outside . In this week's episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I'm sharing how clearing physical clutter helped me reconnect with what truly matters—and how strengthening your body and environment can support emotional healing and confidence. You'll also hear from  Kristie Wood , professional stylist and ex...

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 mattere...

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 inde...

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 b...

"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...

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...

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  physica...

"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 em...

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 lif...

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...

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: "Do I truly want to live… or do I just not want to die?" It's a powerful distinction. And it might be one you've never considered—especially after facing a diagnosis like breast cancer. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we explore: • The difference between fear of dying and the will to live • Why this shift in mindset matters more than yo...

Let's talk about something no one talks about  enough :  vaginal health after breast cancer . Up to  70% of postmenopausal women  experience vaginal atrophy and dryness after treatment— 20% more  than women who haven't gone through cancer. And yet, many are left to suffer in silence. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I'm joined by survivor  Kelly Jabbusch  and Physician Assist...

Are your choices rooted in love—or in fear? In this powerful episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I'm inviting you to step away from the fear of recurrence and diagnosis… and instead move toward  love —for your body, your mind, and the life you want to live. You'll hear: • Why fear can quietly drive your thoughts, habits, and healing • How to rebuild trust with yourself and your body aft...

Your skin tells the story of your life—through acne, glow-ups, aging, menopause, and yes… even breast cancer treatment. In this week's episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I sit down with  Lee Nivinskus, NP , Medical Director and Owner of the Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center in Chino Hills, California, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation on  skin health and rejuvenation —especia...