Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

Ever heard that little voice in the back of your head that says things like:   "I probably won't live long enough to finish that."   "I shouldn't put the money out I might get sick and not be able to do it."   "I would go on vacation, but I can't commit because…what if?"   These are the ways that your brain stops you from living your fullest life and keeps you stuck in fear.   If this happens to y...

When something awful happens in life, it's hard to see the gift in it. We even stop ourselves from seeing the good because it feels weird, or we feel guilty for saying something good came out of something bad. The opposite is true too. We have good news and don't want to embrace it because there's a coast involved. But what if it didn't have to be one way or the other? What if we could give oursel...

156   You know the feeling…The scan date is on the calendar and you're already telling yourself:   What you will do    What you won't do   What the worst thing is   How bad it's going to be   You tell yourself stories before it happens   You try to read into any comments, winks, or smiles the technician gives you   You wait on pins and needless for the results or you even find yourself feeling lik...

What do you do when… • You don't know what step to take next? • You feel completely alone? • The light at the end of the tunnel feels like a myth? You  borrow hope . Not from someone who has it all figured out… But from someone who's just a little further down the path. In this episode, I talk about those moments of darkness that come with breast cancer—when the overwhelm is heavy and the future f...

Have you ever asked yourself what it  feels  like to be alive? After breast cancer, so many women are on a quest to "feel normal" again… But what does  normal  actually mean? ✨ Is it about doing things like you used to? ✨ Or is it about feeling joy, presence, and connection in the life you're living  now ? In this week's episode, I invite you to explore a different perspective—one that's not abo...

✨ "I shouldn't be here." ✨ "I should be past this by now." ✨ "This shouldn't still be happening." Have you ever said one of these to yourself? If so, you're not alone—and you're not doing anything wrong. But those thoughts? They can quietly chip away at your peace and your healing. When we resist where we are, we shut the door on the gifts of this moment—the wisdom, the growth, the clarity that...

We all need a break sometimes. Not just from work or errands, but from  everything —the constant noise, the scary headlines, the pressure to "stay strong." If you've been feeling overwhelmed, worn thin, or just not like yourself lately, this week's episode is a permission slip: 🕊️ A permission slip to take a step back. To stop absorbing everyone else's emotions. To check in and ask yourself:  What...

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...

🧠 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 t...

🌸  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...

✨  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 th...

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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...

💗  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...

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 experie...

🥬✨  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 absor...

🌸  How long will you wait before you let yourself be happy? If you've ever said,  "I should feel better by now"  or felt disappointed that healing isn't happening fast enough, you're not alone. Breast cancer turns your life upside down, and it can be so tempting to chase deadlines— "I'll be happy when I lose the weight… when the fatigue goes away… when I feel like myself again." But what if your...

🎙  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 ho...

✨ 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 e...

"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...

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-ba...

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...

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....

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 re...

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...