Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

In this interview, you'll hear the incredible story of Ronda Salazar and how a serendipitous event hurled her into the world of breast cancer.

Ronda's story is one of strength and inspiration. Hear how she translated her experience with cancer into a musical CD, that gives back to other cancer patients.

You'll even hear one of her favorite songs which I know will touch your heart and inspire you to want to hear more.

This episode is longer than usual but it's worth every minute.

In celebration of my 6th year as a breast cancer survivor, I invited other incredible women to share their personal stories—and today, you'll meet one of them: Gail Matthews. Gail is an 11-year Army veteran, a devoted mother of four, and a woman whose journey through breast cancer is as powerful as it is inspiring.

In this moving episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, Gail opens up about facing fear, advocating for herself during treatment, and learning to trust her inner strength. What touched me most is the gentleness and compassion she carries, even after all she's endured—and her beautiful reminder that we all need to be kinder to ourselves… and give more hugs.

This episode is for you if:

• You want to hear an honest, heartfelt story from a fellow survivor

• You're looking for inspiration and strength during or after breast cancer treatment

• You've struggled with fear or feeling unheard in the medical system

• You believe in the healing power of connection, kindness, and self-compassion

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In honor of celebrating my 6th year of surviving breast cancer, I reached out to other survivors and asked them to share their unique stories to motivate and inspire other survivors.

This interview is with 11-year Army veteran, and mother of four, Gail Matthews. When I first spoke with Gail I was touched by her sense of compassion and gentleness.

When I heard her story, I was moved by her honesty, and I love the way Gail has come through treatment with an even bigger heart than she started with.

The ketogenic diet may be best known for weight loss, but its therapeutic roots run deep—and its potential benefits for breast cancer survivors are powerful. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, you'll learn about the origins of keto, how it's been used for over a century to support brain health and metabolic function, and what current research says about its role in cancer support.

I'll walk you through five science-backed ways the ketogenic diet can benefit your recovery—beyond just the number on the scale—and share five simple, sustainable ways to start incorporating keto-friendly habits into your lifestyle.

This episode is for you if:

• You're curious about using nutrition to support your healing after breast cancer

• You've heard about keto but don't know where to begin or if it's safe for you

• You're looking for an evidence-based way to manage weight and inflammation

• You want a cancer-conscious approach to eating that doesn't involve constant deprivation

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In this episode, You'll learn about the history of the ketogenic diet and how it has been found to benefit an array of health issues from epilepsy to cancer.

I'll share five important ways that the ketogenic diet can benefit breast cancer survivors and five easy ways to implement this diet into your life.

If you want to learn about a scientifically proven way to support your breast cancer recovery and to shed some extra body fat. You won't want to miss this episode.

If you've gained weight during or after breast cancer treatment and feel frustrated by the struggle to lose it—you're not alone. In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I share my personal story of post-treatment weight gain, the many approaches I tried to take control of my health, and the mindset shifts that helped me move forward with hope, strength, and compassion.

You'll hear what finally worked—not just in helping me feel better physically, but in shifting my focus away from the scale and toward meaningful health indicators that truly matter. Plus, I'll introduce a simple, science-backed nutrition approach that supports both weight management and cancer resistance—without counting calories or cutting joy out of your meals.

This episode is for you if:

• You've gained weight after chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone therapy like tamoxifen

• You feel discouraged or confused about what "healthy eating" should look like now

• You're tired of diets and want an approach that feels sustainable, nourishing, and empowering

• You're looking for practical tips, real talk, and encouragement from someone who's been there

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In this episode you'll hear my story of weight gain and the struggle to get back to a healthy weight after breast cancer treatment.

I'll share my trials, frustrations, and successes and I'll introduce an approach that not only is effective but easy to follow and that science has shown is beneficial in supporting the body in resisting cancer.

Are you constantly searching outside yourself for the next health solution—another supplement, another plan, another expert opinion? What if the answers you're looking for are already within you?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, you'll learn a simple yet powerful daily practice that reconnects you with your inner wisdom, helps you better understand your body's needs, and empowers you to take meaningful, aligned action for your health—without a workout, a grocery list, or any external tools.

This episode is for you if:

• You're feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice and just want clarity

• You're ready to stop outsourcing your well-being and start trusting your body

• You want to create a sense of peace, intention, and alignment in your daily life

• You're looking for a sustainable health habit that's gentle, effective, and intuitive

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The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

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Do you continually spend time, money and energy looking for external resources that will help you live a healthier life?

What if you could spend a few minutes a day tuning into yourself to understand what your needs are, and what you need to do to fulfill those needs?

In this episode, you'll hear a simple practice that you can do daily to move you along the road of understanding what you need and opening yourself to accepting the action you need to take for your health and peace of mind.

True wellness is so much more than diet and exercise—it's a rich, interconnected experience of how we think, feel, move, and nourish not only our bodies but our inner worlds. In this week's episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we explore two deeply ingrained habits that quietly sabotage our health journeys—especially for those of us navigating life after breast cancer.

Together, we'll unpack how these habits can distort self-perception, influence emotional eating, and disconnect us from the joy of living fully in our redefined bodies. You'll learn how to shift away from these patterns with compassion and intention, so you can rebuild your relationship with your body, your health, and your life.

This episode is for you if:

• You're struggling to feel at home in your body after cancer

• You've fallen into self-sabotaging patterns that feel hard to break

• You're ready to explore a more holistic, joyful, and soulful approach to healing

• You want to live with more intention, presence, and peace in your daily life

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