Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

When it comes to living the life you desire after breast cancer, it can be difficult to overcome deeply ingrained belief systems and worry about how others will think of or judge you for changing your life.   The fear of change can be so powerful that some people will cling to being ill because illness seems like a valid excuse to escape the things they don't want to do.   But, trying to show up a...

How would you like to start the new year with a focus on health rather than weight loss? This time of year, after holiday indulgences, many of us turn to the scale as a measurement of supporting our health. In this episode I'd like to offer a different perspective on supporting your health that can improve your immune system and have the beneficial side effect of leading to a healthier weight in m...

One of the most important, and most challenging things around the holidays is to remember that self-care is a priority.   Traditions can be fun and comforting, but they can also be burdensome and overwhelming.   This episode is a gentle reminder that things don't have to be the way they've always been if it isn't working for you anymore.   It might be time to remember that the most important thing...

How often have you wondered why you're supposed to follow healthy lifestyle practices? What is the actual purpose? What are they accomplishing in your body?   Especially when you feel ok if you don't follow them and your doctor might even tell you that these practices don't matter or won't make a difference in your treatment.   In this episode, I'll walk you through Cancer 101 by explaining the tw...

After a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, you may find yourself wanting something new in life. As a new year approaches, it feels like a good time to set that goal you've been saying you were going to achieve for the last several years. But here's the thing, unless you understand why you haven't made it happen in the past, saying you want it will probably have the same result its always had....

On this Tuesday Terrain Talk Episode, we'll explore the amazing benefits of infrared light.   I'll share how this safe, non-invasive therapy supports our overall wellness and what the evidence is pointing to when it comes to its use in cancer therapies and seasonal effective disorder.   I'll share my own experience with infrared light therapy and give you resources to investigate to see if this is...

With all the unrest in the world today and all of the emotional challenges that can present themselves around the holidays, how do you stay in balance?   Do you feel guilty for having a good life while others are suffering?   Are you so focused on the suffering and unrest that your life and your health get caught up in the negativity?   Most of us go through seasons in our lives where these things...

This episode is the culmination of six years of podcasting, 300 episodes, nearly 300,000 downloads, two breast cancer diagnosis, and five years of coaching other breast cancer survivors.   I have learned A LOT on this journey, but I want to share the most important thing with you on this show.   If you're frustrated with your body, if you think you're doing all the right things and your body isn't...

Confusion, overwhelm, and being "stuck" all have one thing in common…lack of self-trust.   It's so easy to get caught up in other people's ideas, opinions, and judgments that you forget something vitally important….you are the expert on you.   You are the only one who knows what you want in your life, what feels good to your body, and what makes you happy.   Isn't it time to learn to trust yoursel...

There was a time, not so long ago, when food was a focus of daily life solely for survival.   People farmed, hunted, gardened, canned, and put a lot of effort into ensuring there would be enough food to keep them alive.   Now, there are so many food options that the choices are overwhelming, it's easy to overconsume and become overwhelmed.   Add in the fear factor that comes up after breast cancer...

There's no one way to feed every human body but there are ways to support your body in using different foods efficiently. This is referred to as metabolic flexibility and it's an important concept when it comes to support the terrain of your body.   When you're metabolically flexible, you can worry less about eating more carbs now and then because your overall lifestyle helps your body to smoothly...

When it comes to life and breast cancer, it's not uncommon for me to hear women say that they lost a chunk of their life to it or that breast cancer robbed them and they're right.   Anytime we tell ourselves a story like that, we'll find a way to prove we're right.   In this episode, I'll offer you another view, one that allows you to feel all the things that come up and still choose to lean into...

One of the ways cancer and it's treatment effects is long lasting fatigue. Unfortunately, managing that fatigue is something that many survivors find challenging to deal with and they end up judging themselves at the idea of resting more than they used to.   In this episode, I'm going to share more insights on what contributes to fatigue after breast cancer treatment and why it's not only okay to...

Have you ever noticed how you talk yourself into staying uncomfortable?   It happens when you know something in life doesn't feel right. Maybe it's served it's purpose, or maybe you've changed and you need something different or you want to express your need or dream for the first time ever.   Then you tell yourself things aren't so bad.    You tell yourself you "should" be happy.   You "should" b...

When it comes to managing your blood sugar, a low carbohydrate diet is only part of the picture. Without understanding the other pieces, you can easily find yourself frustrated by thinking you're doing all the things and still not having the result you're hoping for.   In this episode, I'll talk about 4 other big players in the game of blood sugar management.   There's rarely, if ever something in...

The personal experience of breast cancer is a powerful thing.    It changes minds, lives and relationships.   Fortunately, it also motivates many women to reach out and support others who lives are impacted by this disease.    In this episode, you'll hear the story of a group of women who did exactly that.   I'll talk with Ashley Melton-Roth, Founder and CEO of the non-profit, Rebuild a Bitch.   A...

Need more Vitamin D? Go get some sunshine…right?   Not always.    This powerful substance supports many important processes in your body but sunshine isn't always enough.   There are many factors that affect the levels of active vitamin D in your body.   In this Tuesday Terrain talk episode, we'll talk about:   -How your body makes and uses vitamin D   -What it really does to support your health  ...

Sometimes it's hard to process another person's breast cancer story.    Olivia Newton John, Kelly Preston, Suzanne Sommers, or a personal friend.   We can easily get c au gh t up in making their story y our own and that never leads to a good place.   In this episode, I focus on celebrating the story of another survivor , o n embracing and honoring her journey to make your life fuller, richer, and...

How many times have you found yourself labeling food as "good" or "bad"?   How often have you felt guilty or ashamed of yourself for making a "bad" choice or doing the "wrong" thing when it comes to what you eat?   The fear of food is a real thing, and it can lead to a lot of unhealthy behaviors like, oddly enough, eating more of what you think of as "bad" food because…why not go all in?   But it...

If I could delete a belief that limits change and happiness in people's lives I think it would be all or nothing.   When we think we have to do it all, we often end up doing nothing, because it isn't possible to do it all, especially all at once.   In this episode I' ll share some insights on the results I have witnessed from all or no thinking and how both thoughts usually land us in the same pla...

When it seems like the world is going mad, and everywhere you look is sadness, anger and aggression, do you realize how much stress that creates for your body?   Do you understand how much stress can impact your health?   On this week's Tuesday Terrain Talk we'll talk about    -How environmental circumstances add to your stress levels   -How to know when your body is experiencing stress   -Questio...

I never thought the day would come when I would hear the words "You have cancer." For the second time.   But three years ago that happened. And although it devastated me in the moment, it was the beginning of transforming my life and taking the deepest dive ever into healing and harnessing the power of my mind.   In this episode, I'll share some of the things I'm celebrating on this cancer-versary...

Today is National Metabolic Health Day and I am a proud sponsor of this event because I know personally and see firsthand the results of poor metabolic health.   One thing I also see is a mindset that stops so many of my clients from taking even small steps to support their wellness.   On today's Tuesday Terrain Talk episode, I'll offer you a new way to think about moving forward with creating hea...

Marriage, breast cancer, a spouse with brain cancer, raising children and finding a way to care for yourself.   Is it possible to manage all of this and find your way to a joyful life?   Meet Jen Delvaux, host of the wildly successful podcast show "Not Today Cancer" and the author of "Not Today Cancer: A Non-typical Guide for the Girl Who Wants to Thrive, Not Just Survive .   Jen is an incredibly...

As the season changes to fall, breast cancer awareness month rushes in with dropping of leaves, and we survivors can easily get caught up in the emotional triggers that come with all the hype and scary stories that accompany this month of awareness.   Then there's the idea of awareness itself.   Sure, early detection is important but isn't prevention more important?   What if, in addition to regul...