Near-death Experiences and Afterlife with Dr. Raymond Moody

This week, Stephanie had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Raymond Moody - a world-renowned scholar, a medical doctor, lecturer, and researcher. He is the bestselling author of many books, including Life After Life where he coined the term NDE or near-death experiences. The New York Times calls him "the father of the near-death experience." Dr. Moody’s work and research is all about understanding death, dying, grief, and afterlife. 

In this episode, Dr. Moody shares how he had come to know God through his research from thousands of people who've had near-death experiences and his life-long journey from getting a PhD in philosophy to becoming a medical doctor. He also talks about his new book God is Bigger Than The Bible that's about how to have a genuine spiritual quest to God even if you don't know anything about the Bible. This episode will surely open your eyes about the fascinating frontiers of life and death.

Visit Dr. Raymond Moody's website to learn more about his life works: https://lifeafterlife.com

Learning How To Survive Cancer The "Write" Way For You! with Marisa Sullivan

This week Stephanie is talking with journalist, host, actress and producer, Marisa Sullivan.  She’s a spunky, highly successful entertainment journalist turned health writer.  Marisa is currently a correspondent for GIDDY Sexual Health & Wellness and interviews celebrities on impactful topics.  She has also hosted on-camera for the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, and Grammys carpets, just to name a few.

This update was recorded June 18th. It was my second week of the new set of drugs that I am in. It's a roller coaster ride but in the end, I am grateful for everything that has happened on that week.

This was also the week that I started losing my hair. Yes, I was scared and I was nervous. But there were still some funny things out of it.

Despite everything, I am thankful to have these days. I'm thankful for my friends and for everyone helping me out. I am thankful to have the opportunity to share my cancer journey with you. This is why I'm doing this podcast. If you know someone going through the same thing as me, I hope you share this podcast with them. And I hope this inspires them, too. Thank you for the love and support. I am forever grateful. 🙏🏻🌈✨

This week Stephanie is talking with Author, Podcaster, Coach, and Speaker, Kris Ward.  Kris is the founder of the Win The Hour, Win the Day philosophy, which helps entrepreneurs reclaim their life, by reclaiming their time.

In this episode Kris shares the story of how as a marketing strategist she went from working 7 days a week to building a team that allowed her to completely step away from her business when her husband was diagnosed with cancer. When she returned two years later, her business has not only survived but thrived. Now she helps entrepreneurs build their own team using her proven practices and signature tool kit.

You can learn more about Win the Hour With The Day at the website, https://www.winthehourwintheday.com, or join the Facebook group, https://www.winthehourwintheday.com/group.

This update was recorded on June first, the first Tuesday I haven't had a chemo treatment in 13 weeks. There have been ups and downs, but I'm feeling good!

As I start this next phase of treatment, I wanted to share an update on the things I've been doing, what's been working, how I've been feeling... and a special note from my doctor!

I'm sharing my experience of fighting cancer in the hopes of helping others, even if it's just one person!  So if there is anyone in your life who is going through chemo or supporting a loved one through cancer, I hope you will share this Podcast.

And for all of you following along,  thank you so much for the love, support, encouragement, and prayers! ❤️🦋✨

This week on The Dharma Project Stephanie is talking with Alison Kingston, owner of Exit 16 Boutiques.

Alison opened her first store 18 years ago as a Merle Norman Cosmetic studio and has grown Exit 16 to a full-service fashion boutique with three locations. She shares how she started by working the store during the day and as a nurse at night, all while taking care of a baby girl! After hurricane Katrina, Alison's husband pushed her to take a leap of faith and go "all in" on Exit 16, and today they have three successful locations!

Stephanie and Alison also discuss:

You can learn more about Exit 16 Boutique at their website https://www.shopexit16.com or on Facebook and Instagram as @shopexit16.

Having just completed my last round of weekly chemo treatments, so it was time to check-in and see how things are going and how my body is responding to treatment.

I'm so excited to share the report was excellent! In the words of my surgeon, I'm "a total outlier to have this much of a response this quick," which is exactly what I wanted to hear. Not only was this news a huge relief, but it was also so encouraging to see that all the things I've been doing to take care of myself and give my body what it needs to fight and heal are working. 

So what does that mean? And what's next in my fight against cancer?

A special shout out to Leah Stancil who recommended saline drips after chemo treatments when I interviewed her for this podcast back in October (Click here to hear the full interview), that has been such a lifesaver the last 12 weeks!

It might have taken a cancer diagnosis, but I've finally learned the importance of slowing down, being kinder and more forgiving with myself, and listening to my body.

I just completed nine out of twelve weekly chemo treatments that will make up my first round of cancer treatment, and I've been very lucky to only have two days where I've felt really bad. I know this is because of everything I've been doing to focus on my body, my health, and my mind.

So in today's update on finding the beauty in cancer, I'm sharing what I've learned so far in this journey, some of the ways I'm choosing to approach treatment, and all the ways I'm working to take care of myself to give my body what it needs to fight this war.

Thank you all so much for being on this journey with me, and for all the thoughts, prayers, and messages.

I've been working my butt off fighting cancer.

Some days are good and some days are hard, but I'm learning to surrender, fight myself less, and listen to my body.

I've completed seven rounds of chemo, and while I know I need that magic fairy dust (as I like to call it) to heal me, it's still hard to walk in those doors each week. Having treatment buddies go with me has helped... and so has dressing up in fun and crazy outfits to lift not only my spirits but those around me!

When I set out on this journey to beat cancer, I asked myself "Is there beauty in cancer?" I've made a point along the way to look for the lessons this experience is trying to teach me and to find that beauty. In this episode, I'm sharing some of those with you.

A huge thank you to everyone who has reached out with kind words and well wishes, it helps more than you know!

An update from my journey through cancer: Today was a bad day.

Not feeling well, pain, a trip to the ER, about three meltdowns, and being really scared.

Some days, this is the reality of battling cancer.

Friends showing up to drive me to the ER. My meal train group delivering lasagna. My mom showing up to sit with me at the hospital. My team making sure my mortgage company, podcast, and YouTube channel all continue to run smoothly. Group chats that make me laugh my butt off. And so many messages of love, encouragement, kindness, and support.

These are also the reality of battling cancer.

So thanks to my amazing family and friends, I made it through my bad day.

And, through it all, I looked for the lessons this experience is trying to teach me and am sharing them here with all of you.

If you're interested in learning more about the course I mentioned you can learn more about it here: https://bit.ly/3260x9X