Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

💗 Ten Years Since I First Heard, "You Have Breast Cancer."

It's hard to believe it's been a full decade since I was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Ten years of lessons, tears, growth, and healing.

Since then, I've faced a second diagnosis—stage 4 in 2020—and I've also had the privilege of supporting hundreds of women walking this path through coaching, workshops, and this podcast.

In this episode, I share ten of the most powerful lessons I've learned about healing, mindset, and creating a fulfilling life beyond cancer.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or decades into survivorship, I hope this conversation helps you feel seen, supported, and inspired to keep growing into a life that's truly bigger than breast cancer.

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What Iceland Taught Me About Healing

Spending time in Iceland—where the air is crisp, the water is pure, and the pace of life feels intentional—got me thinking…

🌿 Does the lifestyle there help reduce breast cancer risk?

Or maybe more importantly—has your diagnosis led you to create the lifestyle you always dreamed of?

In this episode, I share some powerful reflections that surfaced while experiencing the simplicity and wellness mindset woven into Icelandic living. You'll hear how changing your environment—or just the way you think about it—can open doors to deeper healing, less resistance, and more joy in recovery.

And who knows… you might just be tempted to book a trip to Iceland by the end of it. 😉

🎧 Listen now and start dreaming about what a healing lifestyle could really feel like

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🥬✨ Encore Episode: When Plants Meet Fats

We're revisiting one of the most deliciously supportive episodes from the Better Than Before Breast Cancer podcast—Episode #38: When Plants Meet Fats.

If you've ever thought eating more plants meant sacrificing flavor or satisfaction, this show is for you.

🌿 You'll learn how pairing plant-based foods with healthy fats can: ✔️ Increase nutrient absorption ✔️ Satisfy cravings ✔️ Support your healing terrain

And let's be honest—olive oil on roasted veggies or avocado with just about anything? That's not deprivation… that's joy on a plate.

✨ This encore episode is also the perfect nudge to join the Plant-Based Bingo Challenge. It's a fun way to fall back in love with your food while supporting your post-cancer wellness journey.

🎧 Tune in and taste the difference plants can make—especially when you pair them with the right fats.

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#38 When Plants Meet Fats

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🌸 How long will you wait before you let yourself be happy?

If you've ever said, "I should feel better by now" or felt disappointed that healing isn't happening fast enough, you're not alone.

Breast cancer turns your life upside down, and it can be so tempting to chase deadlines—"I'll be happy when I lose the weight… when the fatigue goes away… when I feel like myself again."

But what if your healing journey isn't on a timer?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we talk about dropping the pressure, letting your body heal in its own time, and giving yourself permission to feel happiness now—even if everything isn't perfect.

💗 You deserve peace in this moment, not just in some imagined future.

🎧 Tune in to learn how practicing presence and patience can bring more joy into your everyday life.

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Plant Based BINGO Challenge

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The Power of Patience: Let Go of Anxiety and Let Things Happen

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🎙 When it feels like everything is out of your control… what do you hold onto?

Being diagnosed with breast cancer often means stepping into a whirlwind of unfamiliar terms, overwhelming options, and terrifying possibilities. It's no wonder so many women feel like they've lost their voice in the process.

But what if taking back your power doesn't mean pretending it wasn't hard? What if it means honoring the fact that you made tough choices—and that matters?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I talk about how feelings of powerlessness can linger long after treatment ends, and how reclaiming your role in your own healing can change everything.

💬 Tune in to hear why acknowledging your decisions—no matter how hard they were—can be a huge step toward peace and joy in your life after cancer.

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Breaking Free from the Cancer 'Victim' Mentality

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✨ Do you remember the stillness of lockdown life?

For many of us, it brought something unexpected: simplicity. Fewer commitments. Less rushing. More breathing room.

So why, now that life is back in full swing, do we fill our calendars to the brim and wonder why we feel exhausted?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I share how returning to simplicity is not only okay—it's essential for wellness after cancer. You'll hear a few gentle mindset shifts and a simple exercise to help you reduce the overwhelm and stay aligned with what your body and mind truly need.

Because peace isn't just nice—it's healing.

🎧 Tune in to reflect, reset, and remember that it's safe to do less.

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"You're so strong." How many times have you heard that since your diagnosis?

But what does being strong even mean?

Is it pushing through tears? Hiding pain? Never asking for help?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I gently challenge the idea that strength means stoicism. I share the hidden cost of clinging to that version of strength—and how redefining it opened the door to deeper peace, more joy, and real connection.

💗 You'll learn: – Why the "strong" story might be holding you back – How vulnerability can be a powerful choice – A simple reflection exercise to uncover your personal definition of strength

If you've ever felt like falling apart was "failing," this episode is for you. Maybe the strongest thing you can do… is be real.

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What if you expected good things to happen?

After a breast cancer diagnosis, it's easy—and completely understandable—to fall into a mindset of fear and scarcity. Life feels uncertain. Safe ground feels shaken.

But what if you could shift that mindset?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore: 🌱 Why your expectations shape your healing journey 🔄 How to move from fear-based thinking to believing in possibility ✨ What it takes to stop reaching backward and start welcoming forward

If you've ever caught yourself saying, "I just want my old life back," this episode will gently guide you toward something even better: a future that feels abundant, hopeful, and aligned with who you are now.

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Supporting your wellness extends way beyond what you eat and how you move your body.

In this show we talk about the powerful emotion of anger.

Where it comes up in your life, and how it has a physical impact on your wellness.

I'll also give you a few simple steps to work on identifying and releasing anger from your life.

Learning to let go of this powerful emotion can clear the way to letting more peace and joy into your life.

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Learn to Love Yourself After Breast Cancer Workshop

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Going through breast cancer is never just about the person who's diagnosed.

It ripples out to every relationship—especially the sacred one between mothers and daughters.

In this week's episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I asked my members to share how breast cancer impacted them as mothers… or how it changed their relationships with their own mothers or children.

The responses? 💬 Raw. Real. So deeply moving.

From fears about being a burden, to finding unexpected strength in one another, these stories remind us of the resilience that love can bring—even in our most vulnerable moments.

✨ Whether you're a mom, a daughter, or both, this episode will speak to your heart. Grab some tissues and listen in—you're not alone.

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Learn to Love Yourself after Breast Cancer Workshop

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