38: Can a Lack of Boundaries Contribute to Cancer Risk?

A candid conversation with Boundaries author, Dr. Henry Cloud.

I was 33, single, and struggling with boundaries. I always picked the wrong guy, and then the relationship would blow up, and I'd be crushed and have a crisis of confidence.

One day I was driving to a work appointment and switched on my radio and discovered Dr. Cloud on my local radio station. He spoke to my brokenness about my relationships. He taught me about boundaries in such a simple way! He stated that boundaries are like the locked door on a house; you unlock the door to let in the right people and keep it shut to keep the wrong people out! 

You can imagine what a thrill it was for me to host Dr. Henry Cloud on my podcast! I was geeking out :) He's been my mentor and life coach for twenty-five years, and I've never even talked to him.

My focus of this interview was, can a lack of boundaries or being co-dependent contribute to cancer risk. Of course, I've been wondering if I've contributed to my cancer through the drama I've had in my personal life.

I found his answer surprising, so make sure you listen to part one of my interview with Dr. Cloud.

Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. In addition, he has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting most of his time to working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills, and culture.

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HERE'S WHAT I'M BUYING MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS, DEPENDING ON IF THEY ARE NAUGHTY OR NICE OF COURSE!

Click the links below for early access to what I'm buying for my friends and family (and well, for myself, if I'm being honest 😊) this holiday season!

I'm at the stage in my life where I want to give meaningful gifts that can improve health and make people smile.

I've got as many coupon codes as possible for you and included many small businesses!

FAVORITE PROTEIN:

ButcherBox has a phenomenal deal for my community: CHOOSE YOUR OWN STEAK FOR A YEAR! You can pick ribeyes, filet mignon, or NY steaks and have them in your box for FREE for a year.

How many Christmas gifts are being offered with a choose-your-own freebie?

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FAV-FAV-FAV SKINCARE PRODUCTS (I've been using these for 10+ years!)

The Body Deli:

 Here are my favorite products that are always in my bathroom:

 Body Deli: Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off!

The Body Deli – Why Did I Get Cancer?

FAVORITE LIP CHAP OF ALL TIME!

I am so picky about my lip chap! Maybe it's because my lips feel chapped most of the time ;) I love this small company based in Snoqualmie, WA.

Kind honeybee skincare | Keeper's Collective Website (thekeeperscollective.com)

I also love Fiona's Forest from Paradise, CA; shoutout to my hometown next door of Chico, CA, woot-woot!

Lavender Lip Balm (fionasforest.com)

(no coupons here, but please support these small women-owned businesses!).

MY FAVORITE TEA THAT I DRINK DAILY.

I LOVE this tea company! I've ordered their immune blend, peppermint, and my new fav is the chocolate mint rooibos!

Everything Tea - Tea Shop

Use the code WELLNESS20 for 20% off!

FAVE SURPRISING PRODUCT TO HELP DETOX.

Queen of the Thrones:

I love using their castor oil packs on body parts that hurt! And as I get older, that means more and more parts :)

I'm also using their castor oil packs on my liver to help my body detox from all of the medical treatments I've had in the last two years.

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Use the code WHYDIDIGETCANCER10 for 10% off any order of $59 or more.

FAV NON-TOXIC HOUSECLEANING PRODUCTS:

Young Living Products:

I admit, I used to like the smell of bleach and pine sol, ugh.

Toxic fumes do not mean your house is clean, haha.

Click this link to see my non-toxic "wish list" from YL.

YoungLiving | MyAccount

Use the code SHAREYL to get 10% off your first $50 or more order!

FAV CLEANING CLOTHS ON THE PLANET! ALSO GREAT FOR EYEGLASSES, WINDOWS & SCREENS.

I have relied on E-cloths for nearly a decade to tackle all my cleaning needs without using chemicals! This was way before cancer, so I wasn't even thinking about living a non-toxic life 🙂

These exceptional microfiber cloths are genuinely in a league of their own, effortlessly eliminating 99 percent of bacteria, dirt, grime, and smudges. The best part? No more messy cleaners required! A simple wetting with water is all it takes to unleash the incredible cleaning power of E-cloths.

Click the link below and use the code CLEAN15 for your discount.

E-Cloth | Simplify your Cleaning Routine with Sustainable Kits & Mops

FAV and SURPRISING WAY TO IMPROVE SLEEP.

Occushield

I had to figure out how to decrease the amount of blue light (screens, iPad & phone) I saw at night. The more blue light you see, the more it slows down your production of melatonin (among many other things), and the next thing you know, you're getting a second wind at midnight. No, thank you.

I have this shield on my phone and iPad. It lowers the blue light, and I can't tell it's on my devices; win-win!

Blue Light Screen Filters & Protectors | Ocushield

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