Sabrina Skiles is a cancer survivor who started a blog in order to help others who are going through similar experiences. She discusses how she feels alone and lost after her diagnosis, and how she wants to help others regain their sense of self-care. Sabrina shares her story in order to revitalize the conversation around cancer care. The goal of this conversation is for the speaker to learn how to better serve themselves so that they can better care for others.

[00:04 - 02:39] Opening Segment

• I welcome Sabrina to the show
• Sense of isolation after being diagnosed with breast cancer

• Helping others lead a life without self-sabotage

• Learning how to do a self breast exam 

• Sabrina shares how cancer can be a “calm-before-the-storm” experience

[13:33 - 17:24] Mental and Emotional Effects of Cancer

• Cancer can be a traumatic experience emotionally
• Vulnerability as a key to build stronger relationships

• The importance of having open conversations with friends and family about cancer

[29:31 - 33:17] Emotional Support After Being Diagnosed

• The importance of mental health professionals after diagnosis
• Sabrina shares her experiences going through chemotherapy and radiation therapy
• Utilizing social media to spread awareness on cancer
• Having a community of people who support each other
• The importance of honesty when it comes to sharing your struggles
• Embracing both sides of vanity/mental health coin
•  there is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing mental health

[56:13 - 63:39] Closing Segment

• Honesty in expressing your feelings

• Sabrina emphasizes the importance of self-care

• Meditation
• Reflection
• Journaling
• Final words
• See links below to connect with Jenn!

Quotes:

"If you have breasts, you have a risk of getting breast cancer." - Sabrina Skiles

"It's like you're sitting in your life so calmly, and then somebody just comes and shakes it for you, and then you have no idea what's going to happen with all these things in the air." - Sabrina Skiles

"It's okay to mourn what your life would have been if those things didn't take place." - Sabrina Skiles

"Sometimes God gives us a mountain just so other people can see that it can be carried or crossed." - Sarah Hipps

"Sometimes we don't need words. We just need somebody to say, yeah, this sucks. Yeah, it sucks. What do you need from me? What can I do to help you get through this?" - Sabrina Skiles

You can connect with Jenn through Instagram and Twitter, or you can visit https://www.annaraeevents.com/.

Work with me and find me at www.sarahhipps.com or connect with me through my social media: 

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Tune in next week for more thoughts, ideas and guests that can help you lead a life without self sabotage and with more power!