Well Beyond 40

From Baywatch to Breakthrough: Surviving Breast Cancer and Finding Self-Love with Nicole Eggert


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"I knew that a negative body was not gonna heal properly. I knew I had to find a way to put my big girl pants on and fight for this." - Nicole Eggert

When former Baywatch star Nicole Eggert discovered a golf ball-sized lump in her breast at 51, her world shifted in ways she never imagined. What began as devastating news became an unexpected journey of transformation, self-love, and profound awakening. Nicole's raw honesty about her breast cancer diagnosis reveals the power of early detection - and how a health crisis can become life's greatest teacher. From throwing out toxic beauty products to embracing spiritual healing practices, she's redefining what it means to truly care for yourself after 40. Her story isn't just about surviving cancer; it's about discovering that your body isn't your enemy, but your greatest ally in life.

 

What you’ll learn:

  • The critical importance of breast self-exams and why mammograms aren't always enough for dense breast tissue

  • How to shift from self-criticism to body appreciation, especially during health challenges

  • The connection between unprocessed trauma, stress, and hormone-driven cancers

  • Why reading ingredient labels and eliminating toxins from beauty products matters more than you think

  • The surprising link between alcohol consumption and estrogen levels in women

  • How spiritual practices like meditation and energy healing can support physical recovery

  • Why perfectionism in health routines can backfire and the power of the "B-plus" approach

  • The mindset shifts that happen after 50 and how to embrace fearlessness in midlife

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