Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

In this deeply moving episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , you'll hear the incredible story of Ronda Salazar—a gifted composer whose journey through breast cancer began with a twist of fate and transformed into something beautifully unexpected. Ronda shares how her diagnosis led her not only into the role of survivor, but into the heart-opening roles of mentor and musical healer. You'll...

In celebration of my 6th year as a breast cancer survivor, I invited other incredible women to share their personal stories—and today, you'll meet one of them: Gail Matthews. Gail is an 11-year Army veteran, a devoted mother of four, and a woman whose journey through breast cancer is as powerful as it is inspiring. In this moving episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer , Gail opens up about fa...

The ketogenic diet may be best known for weight loss, but its therapeutic roots run deep—and its potential benefits for breast cancer survivors are powerful. In this episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , you'll learn about the origins of keto, how it's been used for over a century to support brain health and metabolic function, and what current research says about its role in cancer suppo...

If you've gained weight during or after breast cancer treatment and feel frustrated by the struggle to lose it—you're not alone. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I share my personal story of post-treatment weight gain, the many approaches I tried to take control of my health, and the mindset shifts that helped me move forward with hope, strength, and compassion. You'll hear wh...

Are you constantly searching outside yourself for the next health solution—another supplement, another plan, another expert opinion? What if the answers you're looking for are already within you? In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer , you'll learn a simple yet powerful daily practice that reconnects you with your inner wisdom, helps you better understand your body's needs, and empow...

True wellness is so much more than diet and exercise—it's a rich, interconnected experience of how we think, feel, move, and nourish not only our bodies but our inner worlds. In this week's episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we explore two deeply ingrained habits that quietly sabotage our health journeys—especially for those of us navigating life after breast cancer. Together, we'll unp...

In this heartfelt and spirited episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer , we celebrate the joy that lives within us—and the many ways we can access it more fully every day. From the food we eat to the way we move, from gratitude rituals to self-kindness and chasing our wildest dreams, we explore how joy is a practice, a choice, and sometimes even a form of healing. As we raise a glass to the sh...

In this powerful episode of  Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I sit down with the incredible Erin Sommerville —an internationally recognized educator and healer who has spent over 30 years teaching the art of mind-body-spirit integration. Erin's work with the legendary Simonton Cancer Center has helped thousands of people use their thoughts, beliefs, and emotions to support cancer recovery and a...

Your thoughts have power—and when they start spiraling into fear or anxiety, they can impact your health just as much as your habits. But what if you could catch those thoughts before they take over? In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer , you'll learn a simple, practical trick to train your brain to become more aware of unhelpful thought patterns—and gently redirect them before they...

In this heartfelt first episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer , I share the story of how my own breast cancer journey became the turning point that led me toward my passion: helping women rebuild their health, mindset, and lives after diagnosis. You'll hear how completing treatment left me searching for deeper healing, and how that search helped me understand that food alone isn't enough—tru...