💡 Key Takeaways
- Healing is not a battle—it’s a process of reconciliation
- Conventional and integrative medicine don’t have to compete—they can co-exist beautifully
- Your story doesn’t have to mirror anyone else’s—not even your parent’s
- Listening to your body’s wisdom is as essential as understanding the science
- From empty calendars to “heck yes” only: how to rebuild life on your terms
💬 Memorable Quotes
“Your mother’s story is not your story. You get to walk your own.” – Lena Winslow
“Healing is a pursuit of reconciliation—not a fight against yourself.” – Lena Winslow
“Trust is not about knowing what comes next. It’s about feeling safe enough not to know.” – Lena Winslow
⏱️ Key Moments
- [00:59] – Lena’s cancer diagnosis and the wake-up call it delivered
- [04:03] – What she means by finding a “fearless oncologist”
- [08:30] – Bridging the gap between nuclear medicine and integrative healing
- [13:12] – The 3-legged stool: balancing body, mind, and soul
- [16:06] – 4 core mindset shifts Lena used to transform her health journey
- [20:00] – From stuck to possibility: small steps toward hope
- [29:09] – “How do I want to live this life?” and other questions that change everything
- [36:42] – Only saying yes to “heck yeses” — rebuilding a life that fits
- [39:14] – Lena’s book Stubborn Grace and her next project for mothers of children with complex needs
👤 Guest Mention
Lena Winslow
- Integrative Health Coach & Nuclear Medicine Specialist
- Author of Stubborn Grace: I Want to Show You
- Founder of the Stubborn Grace healing series
- Connect: [Insert social / website when publishing]
📚 Resources Mentioned
- Stubborn Grace by Lena Winslow (book + journal)
- Make It Matter community
- Integrative cancer support tools
- Mind-body-soul healing frameworks