Ashley is the founder and CEO of Rebuild-A-Bitch, a nonprofit whose goal is to ensure women impacted by cancer have both the mental and physical health support by providing scholarships for women to receive mental health or intimacy coaching. Ashley was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in April of 2021, and after a lengthy treatment plan that included three surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation, she’s finally shifted from survival mode to learning how to support other women.

From her own experience, she knows the value of both physical movement and a focus on your mental health during a traumatic life experience such as cancer. Ashley lives in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri with her two daughters, Kate & Claire, and her pit-terrier mix, Melba. In her spare time, you can find her lifting weights as a novice competitive powerlifter.

During our conversation, Ashley opens up about her journey with breast cancer. She reflects on how her strong foundation in fitness supported her through treatment, the powerful life lesson cancer taught her, and the strategies she used to protect and strengthen her mental health during and after recovery. Ashley also shares the inspiration behind founding her nonprofit, Rebuild a Bitch, and the empowering meaning behind its bold name. Additionally, she highlights some integrative therapies that played a key role in her healing after treatment.

For more information on her non-profit and to apply for a scholarship, go to rebuildab.com

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Laura is a certified Life, Health, and Nutrition Coach, trained by the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health in the Metabolic Approach to Health. After being diagnosed twice with breast cancer—most recently stage four—she decided to step out of the one-size-fits-all approach and into a more integrative, bio-individual way of healing.

Today, she supports women who've been through a breast cancer diagnosis in creating lives that are not only healthier—but more joyful, meaningful, and self-compassionate than ever before.

She’s also the host of the Better Than Before Breast Cancer podcast, where she shares real talk and practical tools for navigating life after breast cancer in a way that feels empowering and joyful.

During our conversation, Laura shares what led to her diagnosis, her treatment protocol, the unwavering support she received from fellow survivors which inspired her to give back and become a source of hope for others, what she would have done differently with the benefit of hindsight, and why setting healthy boundaries became so important. She also shares the story of her unexpected second diagnosis eight years later and how she focused on healing from a more holistic perspective. And finally, don' miss the powerful advice she gives to those on a healing journey.

Diane is a legacy creator for business executives, an award-winning author, a keynote speaker, a Stage III breast cancer survivor, and an advocate for those challenged by the long-term psychological effects of cancer. She founded the Center for Oncology Psychology Excellence (COPE) at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology, the first specialty program in the country to offer graduate-level coursework in psychosocial oncology to clinical psychology students. She is a national speaker on women in business, survivorship and philanthropy, and an advocate for individualized psychosocial support for cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers as a standard treatment protocol.

During our conversation, Diane shares why she never thought she would get breast cancer, the discovery she made about why the tumor went undetected on her mammogram, and what led her to prioritize the mental health side of her cancer journey. She also shares the inspiration behind starting COPE, offers thoughtful advice on how to support someone recently diagnosed, and reflects on the unexpected-- and welcomed-- gift she received from her experience with cancer.

Diane can be reached at dianemsimard.com

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Trish lives in Fort Collins CO. with her husband, Roger of 17-years and two kids Ryan and Kela (Kayla).  She is the founder of HOPE Journey, a teacher, and a cancer THRIVER who knows firsthand the challenges that come with this disease. She is a Metabolic Terrain Advocate through MTIH, and has a passion to help others, especially guiding them to optimal health. She is a believer of HOPE! The word itself and her acronym… Healing=Healed, Optimism=Opportunity, Perseverance= Purpose, Educate=Empowerment. She is the author of Knowing the B.A.S.I.C.S. a memoir that is filled with awareness, healing, and purpose. 

In addition to her memoir, she is the creator of the Believe Journal- a tool to help create a pathway to goals and dreams. 

Her unwavering dedication is infectious and has a mission to impact the lives of others facing cancer worldwide.

In this episode, Trish shares her journey with ovarian cancer—from the symptoms that led to her diagnosis to how she navigated treatment and recurrence. She shares what her life looked like before cancer, the role fasting played in managing treatment side effects, and her top tips for making fasting easier, Trish also discusses the mindset shifts that helped her through recurrence and the key takeaways from The Metabolic Approach to Cancer that have supported her healing. Her story is one of resilience, empowerment and hope.

To reach Trish, go to hopejourney.life

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Sylvie, a French lawyer turned health advocate, author, and entrepreneur, is dedicated to continuing the Beljanski family legacy as international leaders in health and environmental research. She is the Founder and President of The Beljanski Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focusing on natural approaches to cancer, and serves as CEO of Maison Beljanski, an international dietary supplement company combining science and nature to create innovative health and beauty products.

Her book, “Winning The War On Cancer: The Epic Journey Towards a Natural Cure” has received numerous accolades, including the Amazon Best Seller and International Book Awards. In addition to her writing and speaking engagements, she hosts “The Beljanski Cancer Talk Show,” a podcast series dedicated to exploring comprehensive and integrative approaches to cancer treatment and chronic diseases.

Sylvie is also the producer of the Beljanski Integrative Cancer Conference, which brings together world-renowned experts, patients, and advocates to explore groundbreaking advancements in integrative medicine and cancer care. Her passion for holistic health and integrative medicine has made her a sought-after speaker at global health conferences, where she has educated thousands about scientific breakthroughs in these fields.

During our conversation, Sylvie shares how her father was among the first scientists to explore the link between our environment and cancer. She recounts his role in helping the French President recover from a dire diagnosis, the shocking government raid that destroyed his research, and how these events contributed to his untimely death. Sylvie also discusses her dedication to preserving her father's legacy, her success in getting Columbia University to research his products, and a promising solution she believes can help manage the side effects of chemotherapy.

Websites:

• The Beljanski Foundation (cancer research nonprofit) - https://beljanski.org 
• Maison Beljanski (supplements) - https://maisonbeljanski.com 
• The Beljanski Integrative Cancer Conference - https://integrativecancerconference.com
• Sylvie Beljanski (speaker) - https://sylviebeljanski.com
• Winning the War on Cancer (book) - https://winningthewaroncancer.com 

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Dr. Loretta is a highly skilled Directional Non-Force Technique Chiropractor and Toxicity Specialist. As the creator of Lymph-Biologics™, she stands out as the sole practitioner in the country using this method. With a background in holistic nutrition and experience as an author, Dr. Loretta is dedicated to helping others achieve optimal health and wellness. She works with patients worldwide through telemedicine or in-person at her office in New York City. 

During our conversation, Dr. Loretta shares how she helps people with lymphedema by addressing underlying toxicity in the body, how she tests for toxicities, signs that toxicity is present in the body, how she helps people recover more quickly after surgery, and the foundational diet she recommends to anyone dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

For more information and to purchase her book, “Lymph-Link, go to synergyhealthassociates.com

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Dr. Rahman was born and brought up in what is now Bangladesh. After his medical education in Dhaka, New York, and Houston, he practiced cancer medicine for thirty-five years in San Angelo, Texas. He is an adjunct professor of biology at Angelo State University and an advisory council member of the Charles E. Cheever Jr. Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. His articles, essays, and stories have appeared in many publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Guardian Weekly, and more. In his book, Connected Lives, he passes along the wisdom and real-world situations he encountered during his decades of hands-on experience and daily interaction with patients and their loved ones.

During our conversation, Dr. Rahman shares what inspired him to pursue oncology despite his deep passion for poetry and literature, the important lessons his patients taught him, the reasoning behind selecting the five patients featured in his book, why empathy is essential in medicine, what challenged him the most in his career, and the practical advice he wants cancer patients to know.

To learn more, go to fazlurrahmanmd.com

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Having studied and taught a variety of natural health modalities and therapies, Patricia has been a lifetime student of integrative health and wellness.

For over 25 years she has been teaching and providing private consultations on health protocols customized to her clientele’s personal needs. 

During the past twelve years, Patricia has focused her expertise on the natural prevention of breast cancer. She is a professional advocate and practitioner for the promotion of radiation-free thermography.

Her public seminars and lectures are designed to educate women about the serious health risks of environmental toxins, endocrine disruptors, and breast cancer.

Her natural protocols including diet, plant-based supplementation and lifestyle changes have revealed extraordinary results that have been later visibly confirmed by thermographic imaging. 

Patricia holds licensed certifications in Thermographic Technology, Clinical Massage Therapy, Food as Medicine, and Whole Health EducationÔ and lifestyle and wellness coaching. A member of Professional Academy of Clinical Thermology, she authored the book Thermography and the Fibrocystic and Dense Breast, a Radiation-Free Guide to Happy Healthy Breasts.

During our conversation, Patricia shares how thermography is used in prevention of breast cancer, how thermography can detect estrogen dominance, the causes of estrogen dominance, why bras can lead to breast cancer, and how to make your breasts thrive.

For more information, go to patricialuccardi.com

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Jean-Pierre is a lifelong inventor and prides himself on living a creative life. Seeking to live a conscious life, he learned Transcendental Meditation at the age of 14 and considers that form of spirituality the 'best thing that ever happened' to him. 

Blessed with perfect health for most of his life, his life was turned upside down last year when he learned that he had Multiple Myeloma and might have three to five years to live. Facing the worst news he could have gotten- but not one to ever give up - he then embarked on an incredible healing journey that set in motion a fascinating life path, creating AI technology to help doctors and patients. "The cure for the pain is in the pain" says Rumi. Listen in to hear how Jean-Pierre put this ancient wisdom into practice. 

During our conversation, Jean-Pierre shares his experience with Transcendental Meditation, how a broken femur led to his diagnosis of multiple myeloma, the procedure he's having to help the cancer remain in remission, and how he redirected his career to help the medical staff that helped save his life. 

Jean-Pierre can be reached at [email protected]

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Mari spent most of her life trying to avoid being in her body. Between surviving childhood sexual abuse and living with type 1 diabetes since 1981, the trauma of her life left her with PTSD and two suicide attempts. But her mindset changed when Mari discovered the magic of distance cycling at age thirty-nine—the same year she was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time. Now a three-time cancer survivor, Mari has continued her life as an amateur endurance athlete. She has volunteered with the American Diabetes Association, and she created Team Red and the Red Rider Program for cyclists with diabetes. She was also the CEO of TeamWILD Athletics, training people with diabetes across the globe to be endurance athletes. Now she shares her journey in hopes that you too can learn to live fully and joyfully.

During our conversation, Mari shares how she discovered her “perfect” childhood was not so perfect, how she detected a lump in her breast, what attracted her to endurance athletics, what led to her two suicide attempts and how she transformed her life afterward, the important lessons she teaches in her book, Extreme Healing, and how she helps people that feel stuck when it comes to exercise.

For more information, go to Mariruddy.com

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