WHO IS THIS EPISODE FOR:

• Anyone who has just received a shocking diagnosis
• Anyone who knows someone who just got a diagnosis
• Anyone looking to hear what it’s like to have Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 
• Anyone who wants real life, practical tips on how to find joy through a diagnosis of any kind

OUR GUEST: ANNA TOWER-KOVESDI

Anna is a 35-year-old, active, outdoorsy, health-conscious, and positive Hungarian woman who got diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 5 months after leaving her family behind,  moving to the U.S., and marrying the love of her life. She is a communication specialist, a former university lecturer, and a certified coach. Anna is currently working as a PR manager and an advocate for people who have cancer and want to respect it.  

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WHAT ANNA & JUNE TALKED ABOUT

• What symptoms Anna was experiencing before she got diagnosed with blood cancer
• The shock of receiving the news
• How urgent care saved her life
• The importance of listening to your body and your intuition 
• Reframing diagnosis statistics 
• The way her relationship with Joe gave her strength
• Inner and mental healing as surprise preparation for the diagnosis
• Setting intentions to get through the diagnosis
• Acceptance: feel the feelings but don’t feed them 
• Respecting cancer and integrating it into life
• The reality of anger and diagnosis
• What her thoughts are on mortality and death 
• Enjoying the human experience when it has a different meaning with a diagnosis
• What joy is now post diagnosis
• 3 ways to find joy after a shocking diagnosis

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