Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

Listen in for a few reminders on how to lessen your risk of cancer recurrence through easy to control lifestyle choices.

Hear 3 tips for supporting your immune system and/or your recovery from the flu using the most natural Ayurveda lifestyle choices.  Learn about herbal remedies that are easy to find and have been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years to reduce some of the uncomfortable symptoms of the flu, support your immune system and restore health to your digestion.

The start of a new year holds incredible potential—especially when you approach it with clarity, intention, and goals that actually matter to you. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we talk about how to turn the page on the past and begin writing the healthiest, happiest chapter of your life.

You'll learn why New Year's resolutions don't have to feel cliché or pointless—and how the right goals, rooted in emotion and meaning, can become powerful drivers for lasting change. Whether you want to feel better in your body, improve your mindset, or create a more fulfilling daily life, this episode will help you begin with purpose.

This episode is for you if:

• You're craving a fresh start but feel stuck or unsure of where to begin

• You've made resolutions before that didn't stick and want a new approach

• You're ready to create health goals that are aligned with your values—not just numbers on a scale

• You want to start the year feeling empowered, inspired, and supported

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Claire Kinsella Holtje

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The new year can be the beginning of the healthy life that you have always wanted if you follow some simple steps and gain clarity about your desires then fuel them with intention.

Can something as simple as gratitude really change your health? In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore what experts are saying about the science behind gratitude—and how it can improve sleep, reduce inflammation, strengthen your relationships, and support emotional and physical healing.

You'll also hear about a fascinating book that dives into the research behind radical remission—cases where cancer patients experienced unexpected recoveries. We'll look at 9 key elements found across these powerful healing journeys, and how you can begin to incorporate them into your own life.

This episode is for you if:

• You're looking for natural ways to support your health and healing

• You want to understand the science behind gratitude and its impact on inflammation and sleep

• You're curious about the mind-body connection in cancer recovery

• You're ready to bring more intentional joy, connection, and hope into your daily life

Resources for this show:

Spontaneous Healing : How to Discover and Embrace Your Body's Natural Ability to Maintain and Heal Itself

Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds Gratitude Works!: A 21-Day Program for Creating Emotional Prosperity

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Hear what some of the experts have to say about how expressing gratitude can improve your health, reduce inflammation, create a healthier social network and even improve your sleep.

In this episode, you'll also hear about a fantastic book that reveals research on 9 key elements that are common to cancer survivors who have experienced medically unfounded recovery from their disease.

If you're feeling overheated, inflamed, bloated, or just out of sync with your body—there may be deeper imbalances at play. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore the ancient science of Ayurveda, a time-tested system of healing that helps you understand the root of your symptoms and how to bring your body and mind back into harmony.

You'll learn how Ayurvedic principles can explain common issues like weight gain, digestive trouble, constipation, and low energy—and how simple shifts in lifestyle, food, and daily routine can create an internal environment that supports lasting health and vitality. This is about reconnecting with your body's natural wisdom and creating space for healing from the inside out.

This episode is for you if:

• You're dealing with chronic inflammation, sluggish digestion, or fatigue

• You're looking for a more intuitive, personalized approach to wellness

• You want to understand how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom can complement modern healing

• You're ready to create habits that support restful sleep, clear thinking, and balanced energy

Resources:

Op-Ed: It's getting clearer — the diet-cancer connection points to sugar and carbs

California College of Ayurveda

Atharva Veda

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Ayurveda is a life science that has been supporting good health for thousands of years. The ancient wisdom embodied by Ayurveda teaches us to get in touch with our bodies and our environment so that we easily understand what we need to do with our lifestyle habits to achieve and maintain good health, restful sleep, and a peaceful mind.

Listen to this episode to understand some basic Ayurvedic principles and to learn about resources that you can use to create your healthiest life.

Think a 30-minute workout is enough to offset a full day of sitting? Think again. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore the real impact of a sedentary lifestyle—even for those who exercise regularly—and how adding more non-exercise activity into your day can support weight management and reduce your risk of cancer recurrence.

But we don't stop there. You'll also learn about everyday ingredients that are "generally recognized as safe" by regulatory standards—but may not be supporting your long-term health. We'll look at what the science says about these common chemicals, so you can make more informed choices about what's in your food, your environment, and your life.

This episode is for you if:

• You exercise regularly but still feel sluggish, inflamed, or stuck with weight gain

• You spend most of your day sitting and want practical ways to stay more active

• You're interested in cancer prevention through movement and lifestyle habits

• You want to understand the hidden risks behind common food additives and chemicals

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Working more activity into your day may help to stave off obesity and disease, but how do you work it into your busy schedule? Find out some easy ways to stop yourself from sitting.

Some of the chemicals that the FDA says are safe for your consumption may not be what they seem. Get the scoop on protecting yourself from these ingredients

If you're constantly feeling fatigued, struggling to lose weight, or facing chronic health issues that just won't improve—there may be a genetic reason behind it. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're diving into the MTHFR gene mutation and how it could be impacting your energy, metabolism, and even your cancer risk.

You'll learn what MTHFR is, why methylation is so critical for detoxification and cellular health, and why some researchers believe over 40% of the population may carry this mutation. More importantly, you'll discover how to find out if you have it and 5 practical steps you can take to support your body and reduce your risk of complications related to this genetic variant.

This episode is for you if:

• You're dealing with chronic fatigue, inflammation, or difficulty recovering post-cancer

• You've heard of MTHFR but aren't sure what it means or how it impacts your health

• You want actionable lifestyle strategies to support methylation and detoxification

• You're looking for personalized, functional health guidance rooted in science

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