Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

💞 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...

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...