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36. Linda’s 10-Year Journey Back From Breast Cancer


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Linda Vetick was diagnosed with stage three bilateral breast cancer at 45 years old. What followed wasn’t just treatment — it was a decade-long battle with pain, exhaustion, lymphedema, hormone disruption, weight gain, and the physical aftermath of aggressive cancer care.

In this episode, Linda shares what life really looks like after survival. From chemotherapy and radiation to working 12–15 hour days as a business owner and hairdresser, she opens up about the invisible toll cancer leaves behind — and how she finally reclaimed her body, clarity, and quality of life.

This is a powerful conversation about resilience, long-term healing, and what’s possible when you refuse to accept “this is just how it’s going to be.”


In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Cancer doesn’t end when treatment ends — healing can take years

  • Chronic pain and inflammation are not “normal” after survival

  • Food, sleep, and stress management play a massive role in recovery

  • You don’t need extreme exercise to feel better — consistency matters

  • It’s never too late to reclaim your health, energy, and clarity

KEY MOMENTS

00:01:24 – Linda shares her bilateral stage three breast cancer diagnosis at age 45

04:59 – Reaching the 5-year, 10-year, and now 15-year survival milestones

08:59 – What chemotherapy and radiation really felt like and how long the effects lasted

19:57 – Realizing it took nearly 10 years to feel like herself again after cancer

38:17 – Living pain-free and reclaiming quality of life years after treatment


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Let’s Talk Sh*tBy Lisa Garrett Gut Health Guru