Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

In this episode of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Podcast, we'll talk about the common but untrue belief that healing, recovery, and downtime are unproductive parts of our lives.

We live in a society that glorifies constant busyness and productivity, but in doing so, we neglect our bodies' signals for rest and recovery. We tell ourselves that we should always be doing something; when we can't, we may feel guilty.

This mindset leads to unnecessary suffering and negative energy for our own bodies.

When a friend shows signs of pain or fatigue, we won't push them to keep going; instead, we would encourage them to rest and heal. We need to extend the same compassion to ourselves and recognize that downtime and healing are integral parts of life's continuum.

By accepting and embracing our need for rest and healing, we can better care for ourselves without feelings of guilt or inadequacy.

Taking quiet time allows us to replenish ourselves and foster a productive and thriving life.

Challenging the negative beliefs and stories we tell ourselves about rest and downtime is essential.

Remember, you deserve care and compassion, just as you would offer it to a dear friend. Embrace the healing power of rest and trust that it is essential to your journey toward a healthier, thriving life.

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Summary:

The difference between being productive in life and restful. (4:15)

We think of thriving people as people who get up go to work. (6:11)

It's ok to rest. (8:12)

The shift to a time of retreat. (10:00)

Accepting downtime and recuperation. (12:07)

Adopt a self-study mentality. (13:52)

How do you look at your why? (16:31)

How to get my support. (18:54)

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In this short episode of Tuesday Terrain Talks, you'll hear all about a food I was recently introduced to and learned to love as an easy step to incorporate healthy fats and lots of nutrients into my diet.

As you work to support the health of your body, simple, easy, and delicious is the route I always recommend when it comes to food.

Today's tip will give you all of that and more.

This episode is for you if you want to introduce a delicious anti-inflammatory, antioxidant ingredient to dress up veggies, salads, baked goods, or stand-alone as a snack.

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Pili Nuts -Moving beyond the organic level

Health Benefits of Pili Nuts

Pili nuts on Amazon

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I've always thought there's something magical about how stories and analogies can make complex concepts more relatable and understandable. I mean, who doesn't love a good story, right?

Back in my school days, I always appreciated teachers who could transform a subject into a captivating tale we could all connect with. It just made things so relatable for me.

In this episode, I want to share an analogy with you that I think takes the story from a pretty good movie and relates it to our relationship with our bodies and the world we live in.

Have you ever considered where your responsibility and power lie when it comes to caring for the trillions of living cells that you take care of in your body?

In this episode of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Podcast, I hope to inspire you to adopt a new perspective of yourself as the steward of your amazing body.

Listen now and become the captain you've always wanted to be or discover how to become one.

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On the latest episode of Tuesday Terrain Talks, we dive into the juicy world of whole food lemons, unraveling their numerous health benefits.

This episode is a must-listen for everyone looking to add a zest of health to their diet.

When life gives us lemons, we should wholeheartedly welcome them into our kitchens, not just for their tartness but for their plethora of benefits. This small citrus fruit can pack a mighty health punch.

Lemons are "vitamin C powerhouses," we'll talk about the benefits of this crucial nutrient in bolstering the immune system, maintaining skin health, and improving iron absorption. And it doesn't stop there!

While lemons are amazing, they are not a magic cure-all. A balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are still paramount.

If you're curious about this bright fruit's nutritional and environmental benefits, this episode is a delectable blend of science, personal anecdotes, and practical advice. Tune in and join us on this journey of adding a zest of health to our lives with the power of whole-food lemons.

In essence, this episode not only brought a refreshing twist to the health benefits of lemons but also was a reminder that nutrition can be both simple and delicious, encouraging us all to squeeze the most out of life!

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90 Days of Wellness

Xylosweet

Freeze Dried Lemon

Lemon tea with peel

Keto Lemon Bars

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Are there certain things in life that you avoid because you don't like the way they make you feel?

The other day my husband and I were watching a show where a young couple had huge stacks of mail sitting around unopened because they hated the way they felt when they went through their bills.

Even though they had enough money to pay their bills, the stories they told themselves around money left them feeling awful. So, to avoid the feeling they let the bills pile up.

Leaving bills unattended may not resonate with you, but doing things, or not doing things in life to avoid feeling uncomfortable is not an uncommon behavior for us humans.

In this episode, I'll talk with you about the problem of under feeling and how it can lead to overdoing a lot of other things in life.

The strange thing about under feeling is that we don't avoid all our negative feelings, just the ones we're not familiar with. So, the result is the same, we still feel uncomfortable!

The good news is you can change the habit of under feeling. I'll offer you a perspective that can disarm the idea of scary emotions so you can move past under feelings and into a whole world of new opportunities.

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If I told you there was something that could support an improved memory, moods, and concentration; support a healthy weight and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type two diabetes, and that this was just the short list of its benefits.

Oh, and that it is available to everyone and completely free…would you want it?

Well, friend, there is such a thing and it's called good sleep health.

In today's Tuesday Terrain Talk, I'll fill you in on the current understanding of the value of sleep when it comes to supporting your health.

By the end of this show, you'll be armed with valuable resources to help you create better sleep health with a clear understanding of why it's important to you and how it might be even more important for breast cancer survivors than those who have never had cancer to work on creating good sleep health.

You may want to put an end to those late-night Netflix binges and start planning some regular early date nights with Mr. Sandman.

Referred to in this episode:

#74 The Healing Power of Sleep and What Happens when Sleep Goes Wrong-Part 1

#75 The Healing Power of Sleep and What Happens when Sleep Goes Wrong-Part 2

Harvard Sleep and Health Education Gateway

Sleep and Health Education Program

The Symptom Cluster of Sleep, Fatigue and Depressive Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients: Severity of the Problem and Treatment Options

Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation: An Unmet Public Health Problem

Eight Health Benefits of Sleep

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I think the biggest motivating factor that led me to become a life coach for breast cancer survivors was hearing the fear and powerlessness in the voices of the women I met during my own experience and recovery.

I wanted to do whatever I could to help them find their power again. I wanted to help them find ways to feel confident and to believe that they could find joy in their days, in their relationships and completely change their lives if that's what they wanted.

Nearly 250 episodes into this podcast, that's the message I consistently try to put out in the world.

But just because I put it out there doesn't mean it always gets heard.

In today's episode, I aim to clarify what it means to believe in yourself. To feel confident and to think that you do have power over many things in your life.

This idea is generally referred to as self-efficacy, and today I'm going to tell you more about what self-efficacy is, two ways to build more of it for yourself, and a common way of thinking that completely undermines your sense of power and self-efficacy so hopefully you can stop yourself from falling into that trap!

Watch the full episode on my YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/rfPX7ZpayOA

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In today's Tuesday Terrain Talk Episode of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Podcast, we'll dive into the overwhelming world of water filtration. I'll simplify the abundance of confusing information when it comes to how safe or clean our water is and what to consider when you think about using a filtration system.

The vast amount of information and options available make it challenging to distinguish between marketing ploys and genuine health benefits.

The goal of today's show is to provide helpful information so you can make an informed decision when it comes to deciding how safe you feel about what's in your water.

Water plays a crucial role in our metabolism, cellular fluid, digestion, and overall well-being so ensuring that we remove "forever chemicals" and other impurities from the water we consume on a regular basis can have an important impact on our health.

In this episode, I'll share informative resources and affordable options that can fit many budgets and lifestyles.

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#44 Hydration, Fatigue, Glowing Skin and Weight Loss

Better Than Before Breast Cancer Life Coaching Membership

Hydration in Fruits and Veggies

Protecting Against forever Chemicals

Brita Review

What does Berkey Remove?

Water Filter Comparisons

Digging Into the Environmental Working Group Tap Water Database

MyTapWater.org Zip code database search

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Let's dive into the topic of emotional processing and its significance in the healing journey.

Exploring emotions, stories, and the stress we create for ourselves is powerful but uncomfortable work.

In today's episode of the Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Podcast, I hope to encourage you to embrace vulnerability, let go of personas, and find self-compassion and growth.

Whatever you're going through right now or what might lie ahead, I'll invite you to embrace and explore a powerful question that just might lead you to profound self-discovery and personal growth.

Life is imperfect for all of us, but by approaching it with curiosity and open hearts, I believe we can create lives that are even better than before breast cancer.

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Humans are Good Foundation -Liber8

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Going through breast cancer can throw your life into a spin. And one of the things that might cause your spin-out to speed up is considering all the changes people tell you that you have to make to be "safe" from getting cancer again.

You might hear everything from changing your diet to the brand of underwear you choose. Then there's your drinking water, your cleaning products, your skin care…and here comes the spin.

In this episode, I want to help you slow down the spin-out while understanding the first step to why lowering your toxic burden is truly important and how you can approach it in a way that isn't overwhelming.

The last thing we need in our lives is more stress and anxiety. So, listen in to hear how you can lessen your toxic load in ways that work for you so you can stay calm and clean.

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Dirty Dozen Clean 15

Endocrine disruptors

EWG.org

TreeHugger.com

Greenfacts.org

Earthshare.org

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