Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

🎗️ Breast Cancer Awareness Month means something different to everyone.

For survivors, this month can stir up a mix of emotions—hope, strength, gratitude… but also anxiety, grief, and overwhelm. With inspiring stories often shared alongside frightening statistics, it can be hard to stay grounded in your own healing.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I'll walk with you through: • Why October can feel emotionally heavy for many survivors • Uplifting, evidence-based stats to offer a fresh perspective • Gentle mindset tools to help you stay centered and calm • Simple, empowering ways to focus on your wellbeing this month

💗 This month is a chance to honor your journey—but it doesn't have to derail your peace.

Resources:

Respect and Decency T-Shirts

Breast Cancer Statistics

The Adult Female Mortality Rate

Breast Cancer - The good news

Cancer Moonshot

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

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🧠 We talk about food. We talk about fitness. But mental health? That still feels off-limits for so many.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I'm breaking down the taboos around mental wellness and inviting you to see it for what it truly is: a vital part of healing and living well—just like diet, movement, and sleep.

You'll learn: • Why your mental health matters as much as your physical health • How the weight of unspoken thoughts can impact your body • What it means to truly care for your whole self • Simple, supportive steps to prioritize your mental wellbeing every day

💗 There is nothing "wrong" with caring for your mind. In fact, it's one of the most powerful things you can do for your health.

Resources:

Susan G Komen, Survivor Resources

Life After Treatment Guide

Mental Illness Is The Most Neglected Health Problem In The Developing World

Can exercise help treat anxiety?

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Ever felt completely alone—even in a room full of people?

That deep sense of disconnection often has less to do with the people around us… and more to do with the stories we tell ourselves.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're talking about: • How your thoughts can create emotional isolation (without you even realizing it) • Why your brain defaults to negative narratives—and how that affects your health • How to shift your thinking so you can reconnect with others and with yourself • What's at stake if you don't learn to manage your mind

You have the power to change your experience—not by changing the world around you, but by changing what you believe is true about yourself and others.

Resources:

One Tool That Can Change the Way You Think

How can you help a loved one suffering from loneliness?

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Cholesterol isn't just about what you eat—and after cancer treatment or with aging, your body's needs can shift in surprising ways.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're digging into the truth about cholesterol and what really drives your numbers up (or brings them down). Spoiler: it's not always the eggs!

You'll learn: • Why limiting dietary cholesterol may not be the full answer • How cancer treatment and aging influence cholesterol metabolism • What lifestyle factors play the biggest role in cholesterol balance • Key questions and tips to take to your next doctor's appointment

If you're feeling confused or overwhelmed about how to manage your cholesterol post-treatment, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and practical direction.

Resources:

Dietary Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association

How it's made: Cholesterol production in your body

Take control of rising cholesterol at menopause.

Cholesterol Levels: What the Numbers Mean

The effects of aromatase inhibitors on lipids and thrombosis

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💔 Do you have a toxic relationship… with your own body?

After breast cancer—or any illness—it's easy to feel betrayed by your body. Maybe it doesn't look or feel the way you want it to. Maybe you've judged it, ignored it, or pushed it too hard trying to "fix" it.

But what if the path to healing starts with compassion, not control?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I share: • The moment I realized I was abusing my body with my own thoughts • Why "taking care" of your body isn't always the same as loving it • How to shift your perspective from judgment to appreciation • A couple of simple, supportive practices to begin healing that relationship today

💗 Your body has carried you through so much. This episode is your invitation to stop punishing it—and start building a relationship based on trust, respect, and care.

Resources:

"The Mind Is Willing, but the Flesh Is Weak": The Effects of Mind-Body Dualism on Health Behavior

Breathwork with Tanya Saunders

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💔 Breast cancer changes your life—but not always in the ways you think.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're having an honest conversation about what cancer has actually done to your life… and what you might be allowing to happen in the aftermath.

You'll hear: • Why the hardest part of life after breast cancer may not be the cancer itself • How other people's actions—and your responses—shape your day-to-day reality • Tough but loving truths about choice, boundaries, and emotional responsibility • Questions to help you stop waiting and start creating the life you truly want

💗 It's not always easy to hear, but it's empowering to know: you have options. You have the right to choose happiness, set boundaries, and live intentionally—even after breast cancer.

Resources:

Social friction tied to inflammation

How to Reinforce Positive Support & Mitigate Toxic Relationships During and After Treatment

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🌀 Processing emotions isn't easy—especially after trauma. But it is essential to healing.

In this week's episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I'm sharing one of my favorite tools for emotional recovery. It's simple, free, and powerful—and it can make a real difference in how you feel, think, and move forward after breast cancer.

You'll hear: • Why unprocessed emotions keep us stuck in survival mode • A science-backed practice that supports emotional healing • How this tool can improve your quality of life and help you reconnect with you

💗 Healing is a whole-person experience. And it begins with allowing yourself to feel.

Resources:

Journaling for Mental Health

Mayo Mindfulness: Overcoming negative self-talk

Expressive writing in early breast cancer survivors

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🎉 100 episodes! This one's a celebration—of growth, transformation, and every survivor who's been part of this journey.

In this very special episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I'm looking back at the 10 most popular episodes from the first 100 recordings. I'll share behind-the-scenes stories, meaningful moments, and the lessons that have shaped not just this podcast, but the lives of so many amazing women in our community.

This show has grown because you show up. You do the hard work. You challenge old beliefs. You make space for healing.

💗 Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for believing in what's possible after breast cancer.

Resources:

10. #64 How to Manage the Fear of a Cancer Recurrence

9. #18 Gratitude and Your Health

8. #68 Dr. Robert Nagourney on Outliving Cancer

7. #34 Two Fungi You Want to Know Better

6. #6 Take What You Need

5. #25 Young Breast Cancer Survivors

4. #37 Body Fat and Cancer Treatment

3. #2 Train Your Brain to Think Healthier Thoughts

2. #1 Let Your Lifestyle be Your Medicine

1. #8 Five Facts You Need to Know About the Ketogenic Diet and Breast Cancer

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🌀 "Why don't I feel like myself anymore?" If you've asked this after breast cancer, you're not alone—and you're not broken.

The truth is, no one hands us a guidebook for life after cancer. We're left to navigate the emotional and physical shifts on our own… and that can feel overwhelming.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I'll share: • Why feeling "lost" after treatment is so common (and so misunderstood) • 3 powerful tools you can use right now to start moving forward • How to shift your mindset from stuck to strong—and make space for healing

💗 You don't need to go back to your old "normal." You get to create something even better.

Resources:

#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

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But sometimes, what feels "safe" is actually keeping you stuck.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're talking about one of the most misunderstood emotions in breast cancer recovery: vulnerability.

You'll discover: • Why your brain resists emotional discomfort—and how that holds back healing • How embracing vulnerability becomes a powerful gateway to connection • The surprising strength that comes from allowing yourself to feel, share, and release

💗 When you stop avoiding the hard stuff, you start discovering your truest self—and deepen your bonds with the people who matter most.

Resources:

Living With Mortality: Life Goes On

Why Vulnerability is Your Superpower

The Power to Be Vulnerable (Part 1 of 3)

The Power to Be Vulnerable (Part 2 of 3)

The Power to Be Vulnerable (Part 3 of 3)

How To Be More Vulnerable In Your Relationship

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