Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

But sometimes, what feels "safe" is actually keeping you stuck. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we're talking about one of the most misunderstood emotions in breast cancer recovery:  vulnerability . You'll discover: • Why your brain resists emotional discomfort—and how that holds back healing • How embracing vulnerability becomes a powerful gateway to connection • The surpri...

😟 If there's one emotion that shows up most often after breast cancer, it's  fear . Fear of recurrence. Fear of your body. Fear of not knowing what's next. And most days, it's not something people around you fully understand. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I'm talking about: • The invisible ways fear creeps into life after cancer • Why it's  normal  to feel stuck in worry...

💬 "No one goes through breast cancer alone." We say it often—but the truth? Many survivors do feel alone. If you've ever felt misunderstood, isolated, or like no one truly "gets it," you're not broken. You're human. And you're not alone. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we talk about: • The hidden loneliness so many women face after breast cancer • How the "be strong" mindset...

⏸️ Are you stuck in the "I'll start when…" mindset? "If I just wait until this changes... then I'll get back to living." Sound familiar? So many breast cancer survivors find themselves putting life on hold—waiting for the  perfect  moment to start feeling like themselves again. But here's the truth: life doesn't pause, and healing isn't about waiting—it's about re-engaging. In this episode of  Bet...

⏳ "I'll start once things calm down…" "I'll get back to living when treatment is over…" "I'll wait until I feel like myself again…" Sound familiar? If you've ever felt like your life has been on  pause —especially after breast cancer—this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer  is for you. 🎧 In this heartfelt conversation, I talk about: • Why we put our lives on hold (even when we don't me...

🍟 Ever felt like you  just can't stop eating  certain foods—even when you're full or trying to eat healthy? It might not be your willpower. It might be the  food itself . In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we're digging into  hyper-palatable foods —those ultra-tasty combos of fat, sugar, salt, and carbs that keep you reaching for more. You'll learn: • What hyper-palatable food...

💭 Ever feel like you want to change, but just can't get yourself to follow through? Or maybe life forced a change you didn't ask for—and your brain is putting up a fight? You're not broken. You're human. And your brain? It just really loves what's familiar. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I talk about: Why change feels so hard—even when you want it How your brain resists dis...

Feeling stuck in "analysis paralysis"? 🤔 You're not alone—decisions can feel scary when you don't know where they'll lead. But what if you could turn that fear into empowerment and steer your life with confidence? In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we dive into: Why tough choices unlock your power, not hold you back The hidden blocks that keep decisions hanging over your head A...

We live in a world flooded with sexual imagery—and alongside that, a constant stream of unspoken rules about what sex  should  look like, feel like, and mean. But after something as life-changing as breast cancer, those expectations can feel completely out of reach—and incredibly painful. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we're having an honest conversation about low or nonexi...

Isn't it amazing how much your perspective shifts as life unfolds? Looking back, you can see just how far you've come—and how much your beliefs have changed along the way. But with every new stage of life, we face different challenges… and sometimes, we get stuck. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we're exploring the hidden thoughts that hold us back: limiting beliefs. These s...

When I was fresh out of breast cancer treatment, I didn't know what I was feeling—I just knew I was angry. And anger? It felt safe. Justifiable. Even powerful. But here's the truth: anger often masks deeper, more painful emotions—like grief, fear, and loss—that we don't know how to face. It becomes armor that protects us from vulnerability, but it also keeps us from healing. In this episode of  Be...

Did you know that 63% of people in the U.S. drink alcohol regularly—and that even small amounts have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer? At the same time, major organizations like the American Heart Association and the Arthritis Foundation say one drink a day might offer heart and anti-inflammatory benefits. So… who's right? In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we...

Have you ever had someone say something hurtful or belittling that stayed with you? Of course you have—most of us have. But here's the real question: how often do you say those things  to yourself ? In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we're turning the spotlight inward and talking about something so many women struggle with—negative self-talk. From offhand comments like "I'm my...

When life feels unbearably heavy—when cancer, finances, pandemics, or isolation make it hard to even get dressed in the morning—it's time to pause and ask:  What does my mind need right now? In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we explore one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to lift mental fog, ease emotional weight, and support your healing journey: getting outside. Modern...

Whether it's a breast cancer diagnosis or a global pandemic, staring down uncertainty can feel like standing on shifting ground. It's disorienting, uncomfortable, and all you want is for things to feel normal again. But even when everything around you feels chaotic,  you still have power —over your actions, your mindset, and how you choose to show up in your life. In this episode of  Better Than B...

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis… going through treatment… living through a pandemic—each of these experiences takes a toll. But when they  all  stack up? It's no wonder your brain feels overwhelmed. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we're talking about the very real neurological impact of chronic stress—and why you might be feeling forgetful, unfocused, unmotivated, or jus...

If there's one thing that goes completely against our human nature, it's isolation. As social beings, we thrive on connection, feeling seen, and knowing we matter—whether we're extroverts, introverts, or somewhere in between. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we're talking about how to manage the emotional weight of loneliness, especially when you're navigating life after canc...

I bet you never thought about this... How waking up one day as a healthy, happy woman and going to bed a breast cancer survivor is eerily similar to waking up in your "normal" life and going to bed in a global pandemic. But the truth is, there are some powerful parallels—like isolation, financial uncertainty, fear of the unknown, and that deep sense of powerlessness. In this episode of Better Than...

In uncertain times—whether it's a global crisis or a personal storm—feeling powerless is something every breast cancer survivor knows all too well. But here's the truth: even when life feels out of control,  you still have influence over what matters most—your mindset, your actions, and your inner peace . In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I'm sharing 8 powerful things you can...

Breast cancer treatment takes a huge toll—physically, emotionally, and mentally. And even long after treatment ends, your thoughts can stay stuck in what you've been through, what could happen next, or whether you made the "right" choices. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we're talking about something powerful:  giving yourself permission to let go of fear and welcome more jo...

After breast cancer treatment, staying positive isn't always easy—especially when your mind keeps circling around the same worries, regrets, or fears. You want to move forward, but sometimes you find yourself stuck in thought patterns that drain your energy and dim your joy. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we're talking about the difference between processing emotions and rum...

Breast cancer doesn't end when treatment does. In fact, for many women, that's when the real work begins—figuring out how to feel whole again, how to process the trauma, and how to rebuild a life that actually feels good. In this heartfelt episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , you'll hear from three incredible women—Mary Jo Wentzel, Mary Ann Eller, and Kelly Busch—who share how the  REVIV...

After breast cancer treatment, it's common to feel lost in a swirl of emotions—pain, vulnerability, confusion—even as everyone around you expects strength and resilience. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I'm opening up a conversation we don't have often enough:  What if you're  not  okay after cancer treatment—and that's okay to admit? We'll talk about why ignoring emotional...

In this follow-up episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we're continuing the conversation with Dr. Stephanie Green, a family medicine specialist who's seen firsthand just how vital sleep is as a pillar of healing and long-term health. In Part 2, Dr. Green dives deeper into how sleep affects women after breast cancer treatment and during menopause—sharing practical tools, real patient stori...

In this enlightening episode, join us as we dive deep into the world of sleep with Dr. Stephanie Green, a seasoned family medicine specialist from Long Beach, CA. Over her two-decade-long career, Dr. Green has witnessed a transformation in her practice, placing a growing emphasis on sleep studies. Why? She's seen the profound effects of optimal sleep on overall health. Delve into the intricacies o...