39: Putting ‘Junk’ in Your Heart Will Make You Sick

A candid conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud

Being vulnerable makes me uncomfortable, especially considering how I "used to be" before cancer.

Before cancer, it was crucial to me to be liked. So, "to make" people like me, I didn't always share my opinions or let people get to know the "real me."

When I received the cancer diagnosis, everything changed.

Suddenly, I had to save my energy for healing, and I stopped caring if people liked me. I then started to look at some of my relationships. Some of my friendships needed better boundaries, and I needed to manage my expectations about the friendship.

All of a sudden, I FELT FREE. I felt lighter and truly began to enjoy the people in my life.

I first heard Dr. Cloud, author of Boundaries, on the radio twenty-five years ago.

So, you can imagine how delighted I was when Dr. Cloud agreed to come on my podcast to discuss how our relationships can impact our health.

My specific question to him was this, "can a lack of boundaries or being co-dependent contribute to cancer risk?"

You've got to hear his surprising answer!

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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