Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

The mind-body connection is incredibly powerful—but it's easy to underestimate, especially after a breast cancer diagnosis. The emotional toll of treatment, recovery, and the search for a "new normal" can be just as challenging as the physical journey. And if your mind is working against you, healing can feel even more overwhelming.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, you'll learn how one simple yet powerful tool—mantras—can help you quiet mental noise, reduce stress, and reconnect with peace and presence. We'll talk about what mantras actually are, what the science says about their effect on the brain, and how you can use them to gently steer your thoughts toward healing instead of fear.

I'll also share my personal mantra practice, how it's helped me through some of the hardest moments of my journey, and how you can start using mantras to bring more calm, clarity, and self-compassion into your life.

This episode is for you if:

• You struggle with racing thoughts or emotional overwhelm after breast cancer treatment

• You're curious about the mind-body connection and how to support healing from within

• You want simple, practical ways to reduce anxiety, stress, or mental fatigue

• You're looking for emotional tools that are free, accessible, and truly transformative

Resources:

Studies:

PSTD Can Hit Women With Breast Cancer Years After Diagnosis

Depression in Women with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review of Cross-Sectional Studies in Iran

Depression and anxiety in long-term cancer survivors compared with spouses and healthy controls: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Transcendental meditation for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

How Mantras Calm Your Mind

Harvard neuroscientist: Meditation not only reduces stress, here's how it changes your brain

Websites:

Chopra Center Meditation

Movie:

The Connection

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Sometimes you need science. Sometimes you need strategy. And sometimes… you just need to feel good.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we take a break from the research and recommendations to bring you something different—a little joy, a little peace, and a lot of inspiration. This episode is here to help you pause, breathe, and reconnect with the beauty and possibility already present in your life.

Whether you're in the thick of recovery or simply caught up in the busyness of everyday life, this is your invitation to step back from the grind and remember that you have the power to create joy, meaning, and the spectacular—any time you choose.

This episode is for you if:

• You've been feeling heavy, overwhelmed, or disconnected

• You're craving a reminder of the beauty and goodness in your life

• You want to feel inspired, hopeful, and more grounded in the present moment

• You need a gentle, loving nudge to see yourself and your life through a softer, more joyful lens

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Relationships can be a source of deep joy—and deep pain. And when life throws something as life-altering as a cancer diagnosis your way, the people around you don't always respond how you expect. Some relationships grow stronger. Others fade, fracture, or fall away entirely.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I share one of my favorite perspectives on relationships, inspired by motivational speaker Lisa Nichols. Her beautiful insights have helped me—and so many others—find peace and let go of the guilt, sadness, or confusion that can come when relationships shift or end.

We'll talk about how to reframe the way you view relationships, the role they've played in your life, and why it's okay (and even healthy) to outgrow certain connections. This applies to romantic partners, friends, coworkers, and more—because survivorship often means seeing life, and the people in it, through a new lens.

This episode is for you if:

• You've felt disappointed by how someone responded during or after your cancer journey

• You're grieving the end of a friendship, partnership, or connection

• You want to feel more empowered and less guilty about the changing dynamics in your relationships

• You're looking for a healing, grounded perspective that supports your emotional growth as a survivor

Resources:

Lisa Nicols on relationships

Books:

13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do: Own Your Power, Channel Your Confidence, and Find Your Authentic Voice for a Life of Meaning and Joy

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When it comes to healing after breast cancer treatment, gut health is often overlooked—but it shouldn't be. Research shows that chemotherapy, radiation, and medications can disrupt the gut microbiome, leading to long-lasting side effects like inflammation, fatigue, and digestive issues.

In this week's episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, I'm joined by Lee Holmes, holistic nutritionist, wholefoods chef, and author of the bestselling Supercharged Food series. After healing her own gut following an autoimmune diagnosis, Lee has made it her mission to make gut health simple, approachable, and delicious.

Lee shares her inspiring journey, how food transformed her health, and the practical, budget-friendly ways you can nourish your body with healing whole foods—no complicated recipes or hard-to-find ingredients required.

This episode is for you if:

• You're recovering from breast cancer and struggling with digestion, energy, or inflammation

• You want easy, affordable ways to support your gut without stress

• You're curious about how food can be used as medicine in real, sustainable ways

• You love hearing empowering stories from women who turned their health around naturally

Resources:

Free gift from Lee

It's Not Your Heart That Rules Your Emotions It's Your Gut

Lee's websites: SuperchargeYourFood.comSuperchargeYourGut.com

Lee's Wellness Programs

Lee's Books:

Heal Your Gut: A healing protocol and step-by-step program with more than 90 recipes to cleanse, restore, and nourish

Supercharge Your Life: How to put real food at the heart of everything

Supercharge Your Gut: Supercharged Food

Fast Your Way to Wellness: Supercharged Food

Eat Right for Your Shape: 120 Delicious Healthy Ayurvedic Recipes for a Brand New You (Supercharge)

Supercharged Food: Eat Clean Green and Vegetarian: Vegetable Recipes to Heal and Nourish

Studies: University of Virginia Cancer Center From the Bottom-Up: Chemotherapy and Gut-Brain Axis Dysregulation

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In honor of National Happiness Happens Month, this feel-good episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer invites you to explore how joy—and healing—can come from the most unexpected places… even your kitchen spice rack!

We'll start with a quick mindset shift to help you choose happiness, no matter what's happening around you. Then we'll explore the medicinal power of two everyday spices that have been used for centuries to support digestion, reduce inflammation, and promote overall wellness. These humble ingredients aren't just flavorful—they're functional.

Even if you don't love cooking, don't worry. You'll get practical tips on how to incorporate these spices into your daily routine without turning on the stove or dealing with messy cleanups.

This episode is for you if:

• You're ready to reconnect with joy and lightness, even during recovery

• You love natural wellness and want to learn more about home remedies

• You're curious about how food can support your healing and digestion

• You want quick and easy ways to add more nutrition and comfort to your routine

Resources:

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database

Arthritis Foundation on Turmeric

Banyan Botanicals Turmeric Tablets – Organic Turmeric Supplement (Curcuma Longa) – For Supporting Healthy Skin, Comfortable Joints & Overall Health

Simply Organic Cardamom, 2.82 Ounce, Certified Organic & Kosher, Aromatic, Subtly Spicy-Sweet, No ETO, Non Irradiated

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How you present yourself in life greatly impacts your emotions, progress, and daily experiences. It's all too easy to get ensnared in negative self-talk and thinking patterns that deter you from the life you aspire to lead.

The potency of your words and thoughts might inadvertently be amplifying your challenges, cementing feelings of stagnation and struggle.

In this episode:

• Explore instances where you might unknowingly be your own roadblock.
• Uncover strategies to reshape your language and thought patterns, and understand their profound role in healing and lifelong success.

For hands-on guidance, download the complimentary action sheet linked below, crafted to help you identify areas of self-sabotage.

Tune in, absorb, and then harness the power of the free resource.

It's time to recalibrate your mindset, stepping into the world as the embodiment of the life you envision!

Resources:

Placebo

Psychosocial Support Options for People with Cancer

Can Positive Thinking Help You Heal?

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Social support is a lifeline during breast cancer treatment—but what happens when treatment ends, and the support you once leaned on begins to fade?

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we dive into the emotional and relational challenges that many survivors face after treatment ends—including feelings of loneliness, abandonment, and the unexpected emotional shifts that come with survivorship. You'll also hear why your loved ones may be struggling too, and how open communication can help both sides adjust to a "new normal."

You'll learn four practical steps to help you rebuild and strengthen your support system, clarify your needs, and invite the people around you to be active, informed champions in your healing journey.

This episode is for you if:

• You're feeling isolated or misunderstood after treatment has ended

• You've noticed changes in your relationships and aren't sure how to navigate them

• You want to feel emotionally supported and deeply connected in your new chapter

• You're ready to have real conversations that create safe, empowering relationships

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Metabolic syndrome signals an alarm: your body's blood sugar management and insulin resistance are off-kilter. This syndrome not only heightens the risk of developing breast cancer but, inversely, breast cancer treatments increase the likelihood of encountering metabolic syndrome. Recent research even suggests that chemotherapy can directly induce metabolic syndrome in women undergoing breast cancer treatment.

In this episode, dive into:

• Recognizable symptoms of metabolic syndrome and their significance.
• Potential complications if left unchecked.
• Practical steps to prevent, manage, and possibly reverse these symptoms.

Empower yourself with knowledge, equipping you to pose the right questions to your medical team and craft lifestyle habits that bolster, not hinder, your health. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the challenges of weight management and health restoration post-breast cancer treatment.

Resources for this episode:

Books: The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally

The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss

The Obesity Code Cookbook: Recipes to Help You Manage Insulin, Lose Weight, and Improve Your Health

Tools:

DSS Precision Xtra Blood Glucose Meter Kit, Results in 5 seconds, Strips Not Included (1 Kit)

BMI Calculator

Studies and Articles:

An observational study to examine changes in metabolic syndrome components in patients with breast cancer receiving neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy

Is There a Connection Between Diabetes and Breast Cancer?

What is the relationship between breast cancer and diabetes?

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Setbacks are a part of life—but during and after breast cancer treatment, they can feel especially discouraging. Whether it's a physical flare-up, emotional overwhelm, or an unexpected roadblock, these moments can leave you feeling helpless, frustrated, or like healing is slipping out of reach.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we talk about five powerful steps you can take when you're faced with yet another setback. You'll learn how to regain your sense of control, avoid the emotional spiral that comes with unexpected challenges, and approach setbacks with more clarity, compassion, and resilience.

This episode is for you if:

• You're feeling weighed down by recurring obstacles during recovery

• You tend to internalize setbacks or blame yourself when things go wrong

• You want tools to stay grounded and emotionally balanced when life gets hard

• You're ready to respond to life's challenges without losing hope or momentum

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Fatigue is one of the most common—and lingering—challenges breast cancer survivors face. It doesn't always end when treatment does. In fact, many women find themselves wondering why they still feel exhausted months or even years later.

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we dive into the real reasons behind post-treatment fatigue and why more sleep isn't always the solution. You'll learn five powerful, 100% natural strategies to help restore your energy, improve your daily function, and help you feel more like yourself again—without relying on quick fixes or caffeine crashes.

This episode is for you if:

• You're tired of feeling exhausted, even after a full night's sleep

• You've finished treatment but haven't regained your energy

• You want to support your healing with natural, body-friendly solutions

• You're ready to shift from just coping to actually improving your quality of life

Resources:

Nancy's List

National Comprehensive Cancer network in their standards of care for cancer related fatigue

Episode 15- MTHFR the Good and the Bad

Episode 44- Hydration, Fatigue, Glowing Skin and Weight Loss

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