Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

"Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional." – Buddhist proverb

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore a powerful truth: while pain is part of life—especially after a diagnosis like cancer—how we experience that pain, and whether we stay stuck in it, is something we can begin to shift.

You'll hear: • Why we minimize, compare, or hide our suffering • How avoiding emotional pain keeps us from knowing our truest self • Why facing your own pain creates deeper connection—with yourself and others • Ways to embrace suffering as a doorway to growth, healing, and authenticity

💗 You don't have to suffer in silence. You don't have to pretend you're fine. And you don't have to carry your pain alone.

Resources:

The 1 Thing Nobody Understands About Suffering

The Breast Cancer Recovery Facebook Group

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A cancer diagnosis changes you. Your body. Your mind. Your view of life itself.

And when treatment ends, you might find yourself thinking, "Now what?" Feeling lost, disconnected, or unsure of what's next is more common than you think.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I share: • How breast cancer shifted my own path and perspective • What to do when you feel like your old life doesn't quite fit anymore • Gentle, supportive steps to start rediscovering what matters most to you • How to begin creating a life that actually feels like your own

💗 You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to take the next right step.

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When we think of healing, we often go straight to diet and exercise… But what if the real healing starts deeper—with your emotions?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore the often overlooked energy of emotional attachment—and how it can keep you stuck in pain, stress, and even physical illness long after the original wound.

You'll learn: • How unresolved emotions can block your healing • Why emotional attachment to people or pain is more powerful than you realize • A new way to think about forgiveness—without forcing it • Simple practices to release what no longer serves you and move into peace

💗 You can't change what happened, but you can change what you carry. Let's talk about freeing yourself to live your happiest, healthiest life.

Resources:

The Art of Forgiveness

Kitchen Table Wisdom

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Have you ever stopped to ask yourself: "Do I truly want to live… or do I just not want to die?"

It's a powerful distinction. And it might be one you've never considered—especially after facing a diagnosis like breast cancer.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore: • The difference between fear of dying and the will to live • Why this shift in mindset matters more than you think • How to recognize when fear is stealing your joy • Simple practices to reconnect with the beauty, purpose, and presence of being alive

💗 Life isn't just about surviving—it's about choosing to live it fully. Even in uncertainty. Even with fear. And even when you don't have all the answers.

Resources:

The Will to Live

Think Forward to Thrive

Kitchen Table Wisdom

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Let's talk about something no one talks about enough: vaginal health after breast cancer.

Up to 70% of postmenopausal women experience vaginal atrophy and dryness after treatment—20% more than women who haven't gone through cancer. And yet, many are left to suffer in silence.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I'm joined by survivor Kelly Jabbusch and Physician Assistant Lisellet Morin for an honest, empowering conversation about vaginal health, options for relief, and why no woman should have to endure this alone.

You'll hear: • Kelly's journey through sudden menopause at 43 • How vaginal dryness impacted her quality of life • The life-changing options she discovered with Lisellet's help • Why speaking up and seeking support is a critical part of healing

💗 If you've felt discomfort, shame, or confusion about your vaginal health after cancer—you're not alone. And there are options to help you feel better in your body again.

Resources:

Intimate Rose

Bonafide (Reverie)

In Control (Pelvic Floor Products)

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Are your choices rooted in love—or in fear?

In this powerful episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I'm inviting you to step away from the fear of recurrence and diagnosis… and instead move toward love—for your body, your mind, and the life you want to live.

You'll hear: • Why fear can quietly drive your thoughts, habits, and healing • How to rebuild trust with yourself and your body after cancer • 3 simple practices to begin showing up for yourself with more compassion, clarity, and intention

✨ Healing doesn't mean ignoring fear—it means choosing love more often. It means caring for yourself not because you're afraid of illness, but because you deserve to feel whole and supported.

Resources:

Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds

Dying to Be Me

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Your skin tells the story of your life—through acne, glow-ups, aging, menopause, and yes… even breast cancer treatment.

In this week's episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I sit down with Lee Nivinskus, NP, Medical Director and Owner of the Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center in Chino Hills, California, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation on skin health and rejuvenation—especially for women navigating life after cancer.

You'll hear: • How breast cancer treatments and hormone changes impact your skin • The truth about facials, laser treatments, vitamin therapies, and injectables • What to always ask before visiting a med spa or working with an injector • How to take care of your skin in a way that aligns with your healing and wellness journey

💗 Whether you're ready for a glow-up or just want to understand your options, this episode is full of knowledge, clarity, and confidence.

Resources:

The Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center in Chino Hills

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The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach Website

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This week on Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I'm honored to welcome Cyndi Cook for a powerful conversation about something rarely talked about openly: life after breast cancer without reconstruction.

Did you know nearly half of women who undergo breast cancer treatment do not have reconstruction? For some, it's a deeply personal choice. For others, it's not a choice at all.

Either way, this conversation is a reminder that healing and beauty are not defined by surgical outcomes.

In this episode, Cyndi shares: • Her personal journey and decision to live flat • The emotional and physical realities of not reconstructing • How confidence, self-worth, and identity can thrive beyond the boobs • Encouragement for women navigating this path or supporting someone who is

💗 Whether you've faced this decision or not, this is a must-listen episode about empowerment, body autonomy, and redefining what beauty means after breast cancer.

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She was just 30 when cancer turned her world upside down…

In this inspiring Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I sit down with author and survivor Karen Iverson—a woman who took a devastating diagnosis and rebuilt her life into something even more meaningful.

Karen shares: • Her powerful story of being diagnosed at a young age • How she found strength, joy, and purpose on the other side of cancer • What it means to live fully after your life has been interrupted • How writing became a part of her healing—and her mission

💗 Karen's second book is releasing soon, and her story is a beautiful reminder that life after breast cancer can be vibrant, productive, and deeply fulfilling.

🎧 Listen now and learn more about Karen's journey at: www.winningTheBreastCancerBattle.com

Resources:

How to Revive Life After Breast Cancer Webinar

Sugar Challenge: Free During Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Code SUGARFREE

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I promised you a month of inspiration for breast cancer awareness month so here's a special bonus!

My October series of webinars, How to Revive Your Life After Breast Cancer, are super popular but…even in a pandemic people have busy schedules.

I've had several messages asking for different times, so I decided to give you the entire webinar in the form of a bonus podcast.

In this bonus episode, you'll hear all about the four pillars of breast cancer recovery that are the foundation of my coaching programs and why they're so important to recovering from breast cancer.

Grab a pen and paper, you may want to take notes from this powerful episode.

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