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Cancer Without Chemo with Deanna Won


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In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge connects with Deanna Won, discussing her personal journey with ovarian cancer and her holistic approach to healing. The conversation delves into Deanna's decision against chemotherapy, her early life, career decisions, and the struggle with work-life balance. They explore the connection between people-pleasing, cancer, and Deanna's life journey, while also sharing tips on maintaining overall health and the importance of plant-based foods.

Cancer...it seems to have touched us all, either personally or through someone we love. Today on Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are taking another look at the very first episode with special guest Deanna Won.

Deanna is the founder of Keynotes to Life, international bestselling author, speaker, leadership consultant, and holistic health coach who inspires people to reach their highest potential through integrating leadership principles with purposeful and healthy living.

Authentic Touch Points

Hearing the “C Word”. 2:50

I lost track of me. 13:55
What would make ME happy? 19:15
The signs of dis-ease. 21:05
Replenishing a depleted system. 24:00
Keeping your hope alive. 27:15
A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, former Colonel and physicist Deanna Won has 30 years of experience in lasers, electro-optics, satellite launch, missile defense, NATO operations, and chemical, biological, and nuclear defense. Deanna is an ovarian cancer survivor, miraculously recovering by God’s grace from hospice when given only 4 weeks to live. Having a second chance at life is what fuels her passion to inspire and empower others.

Deanna’s leadership scenarios are featured at the Stanford Graduate School of Business Leadership in Focus Training. She speaks at Georgetown University School of Medicine, enabling the next generation of medical practitioners toward earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Deanna is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Essential Oil Institute. Additionally, Deanna received the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ First Place Award in Public Policy and was honored as Woman of the Year 2015-2016 by the National Association of Professional Women.

Join me to hear Deanna discuss her journey from the brink of death and back to living a full and healthy life.

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Roxanne

Links:

Deanna’s website: https://deannawon.com

Free chapter of Deanna’s book: https://deanna-won.mykajabi.com/already-won-landing-page
Link to free e-book: https://deannawon.com/bio/
Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/

(0:00) Introduction to Authentic Living and Roxanne's Personal Connection to Cancer
(1:48) Guest Diana Won's Journey with Ovarian Cancer and Approach to Holistic Healing
(9:47) Diana's Decision Against Chemotherapy and Recovery Process
(14:35) Diana's Early Life, Career Decisions, and Struggle with Work-Life Balance
(19:17) Connection Between People Pleasing, Cancer and Diana's Life Journey
(23:28) Tips for Maintaining Overall Health and Importance of Plant-Based Foods
(26:33) Roxanne's Invitation for Future Episodes and Deanna's Advice to Cancer Patients
(28:33) Connecting with Diana for Coaching and Other Resources
(30:04) Closing Remarks from Roxanne and Diana
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