On our continued quest to interview health experts with unique, integrative approaches to heal, we interview Dr George Xavier Love for Episode 26 of Thriver Talks. He is many incredible things but for today’s interview we focus on his mastery of Qi-Gong, an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. And best of all, you can do it in the comfort of your own home!

George Love explains and even demonstrates Qi-Gong with his own unique twist that will make you wanna move. Be inspired to learn and implement new paths to healing.

In this Episode you will learn:

- about the anatomy of the body as it pertains to lymphatic drainage and energy flow

- an introduction Qi Gong

- the many health benefits of Qi Gong and it’s specific benefits for the prevention of breast cancer

- Dr Love’s personal and unique twist to Qi Gong that will inspire you to keep on moving.

- how to join Dr Love’s virtual online Qi-Gong courses

To contact Dr George Love visit his website http://www.bluedragonqigong.org and follow him on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube at @drqilove

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What are the odds that we find a former Hematologist and medical Oncologist turned board certified medical Acupuncturist to cover Traditional Chinese Medicine? Slim! But as per usual, we're here to defy the odds!

Acupuncture and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) are integrative tools that we both use regularly.  While we can share our personal experiences, we too had many questions about the function and history of acupuncture. For episode 25 of Thriver Talks we went straight to the source to interview Dr Shi-Hong Loh at Dao-Sheng Acupuncture in Hoboken NJ.  Dr Loh uses both his experience and expertise to  fill in the gap between western and Chinese medicine.

In this new episode, Dr Loh takes us on his journey and transformation from western oncologist, to Chinese medicine practitioner and answers all of our questions about the many benefits of acupuncture. His Chinese medicine wisdom is so unique coupled with his oncology background. He is also a really good story teller, which is why we are honored and excited to share him with you on today's episode.

In this episode you will learn:

- Dr Loh’s unique credentials and background merging both East and West.

- Personal testimonies and stories about the benefits of acupuncture

- What acupuncture is and how it serves as a tool to thrive.

- The 5 elements of TCM

- Dr Loh’s perspective on spirituality, herbs and diet

- The importance of psycho-immunotherapy 

- That you are your greatest healer

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To contact Dr Loh, visit http://www.dao-sheng.com/

Cancer is an ongoing learning process on self love through change. No one portrays this more beautifully than Kim Angell, our “unicorn status” 🦄 Thriver sis. (#IYKYK or just check out minute 9:36!) She models for us what it looks like to love your body as a symbol of strength.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-The many phases of the surgery process

-Reconstruction options and decisions

-3 tips for self love after significant physical changes

-Kim’s secrets on how she maintains such a positive mindset during difficult times

Subscribe, leave us a rating, and review! Know a Thriver who is recovering from a recent surgery, curious about the reconstruction process, or could use some encouragement toward self love? Share it! Visit us at www.thriversguide.com.

Follow Kim on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kangell82/

Today, we take Thriver Talks LIVE for our first ever Zoom meet up! This episode is all about the power of the Thriver community and what can happen when social media is used as a tool for connection, transparency, and relationship.

In this episode, you'll LEARN:

-How the global pandemic has influenced both our personal and patient life and what you can do to help

-How we cope with uncertainty

-Practical tips to thrive during quarantine life

In this episode, you'll SEE:

-The instant connection that happens between people who share a common, life changing experience

-That joy is possible, even during times of great hardship

-That a good community can carry you through even the most precarious of times

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Every single person in the world right now is in some way affected by the feelings of uncertainty and fear around the current global pandemic, COVID19.

In addition to an underlying cancer diagnosis, this sudden panic can be an extra layer of stress and fear on top of what most of us are already going through, especially due to our suppressed immune systems from treatment and pre-existing conditions. Right when we thought things couldn't get worse, we have become part of that small percentage of people that are actually "at risk". Many Thrivers in the community have reached out to us wondering how we are dealing and managing, so what better topic for Episode 22! We're aware that there's more than enough information out there on how to cope and prevent the Corona Virus, but we hope to bring you a fresh new positive perspective as well as comfort and inspiration to help you take control of what you can and let go of what you can't so that you can put this self-isolation time into healing use.

In this episode you will learn:

- What we are both doing and taking to boost our immunity

- The activities we have incorporated into our day to day and what we do to stay grounded

- How to manage the fear around this pandemic

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Breast cancer isn’t just breast cancer like we may have all once of thought prior to diagnosis. Now, thrust into the ‘world of cancer,’ we are aware of the different types of breast cancer, triple negative being the most rare. Because we are both ER+, we wanted to learn more about this diagnosis to educate ourselves and our community so we chose to interview our girl, Kelly Thomas.

A triple negative breast cancer diagnosis packs a hard punch, but Kelly (@talkischeapxo) was determined not to stay down. Her transformation from a Stage 3C triple negative cancer diagnosis took some unexpected turns, yet turned her into the awe-inspiring Thriver she is today. She shows us that you can be both tough and lighthearted; both scared and brave; both the inspirer and the inspired. She is surely a thriver, through and through.

In Episode 21, prepare to be encouraged and motivated by Kelly's contagious laugh, her honesty, and what can happen when you use what you have just where you are and surrender to the process.

In this episode, you'll learn:

-About triple negative breast cancer and what makes it different from other types of breast cancer

-Kelly's remarkable story

-Tools from Kelly on how she has stepped out of aggressive treatment and radically transformed herself

-About Kelly’s commitment to the keto lifestyle and the tremendous results she’s experienced.

-The incredible work she's currently doing with her "second chance at life"

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Follow Kelly at https://www.instagram.com/talkischeapxo/ and if you are a TNBC thriver, join the community at https://www.instagram.com/tnbc_thrivers/

Other resources mentioned in episode:

@tnbcfoundation

@livingbeyondbc

@radicalremission

It's here!...The long awaited "SEX-pisode". In episode 20 of Thriver Talks we break down needless barriers and discuss intimacy during and after treatment. We believe that the more questions we ask, the more access we have to answers; that we don't need to suffer alone; and that this community was created specifically for tough questions and vulnerable topics.

Our guest, Dr. Rojas is not your typical oncological breast surgeon, founding the MUSIC Sex After Cancer program when she discovered how many of her patients were suffering from side affects influencing intimacy with their partner.

In this episode, you will learn:

- Our experiences with intimacy after diagnosis and treatment

- Dr. Rojas's perspective on this enormous need in the thriver community and what she's doing about it

- Resources and tactical tips to address the three most common intimacy concerns noted by patients

RESOURCES:

Single Ingredient Coconut Oil

Hyalo Gyn Gel (Coupon Code: ProHydrate

Bonafide Revaree Hyaluronic Acid Insert

Good Clean Love

Uberlube

Quim Happy Clam

Quim Night Moves

Foria Wellness Awaken Arousal Oil

Dip Sea Stories

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Follow Dr Rojas at https://www.instagram.com/kristinrojasmd/

and her MUSIC Sex After Cancer Program: https://www.instagram.com/music_sexaftercancer/

Sexy audio stories & intimate guides: https://www.instagram.com/Dipseastories

“What’s your faith? What religion are you?” These are loaded questions and certainly don’t have one word answers. In fact our belief system is rather difficult to articulate. What we can say with ease however, is that we know our faith is bigger and far more effective than any treatment we take, Eastern or Western.

Just as we believe there are many paths to healing, we believe there are many paths to God, Source, Spirit, Universe, whatever you resonate with and in Episode 18 of Thriver Talks we explain our personal spiritual beliefs. If you are in a season where you need hope, meaning, and something to believe in, today’s episode is for you. We might not know all the answers, but we know for sure two things: that anything is possible and that there is something much bigger than ourselves that we trust in. Hear more about our faith, our signs, and everyday miracles on Episode 18.

In this episode you will learn:

- Our upbringing and family faith

- How our faith has evolved

- Our personal truths as to what religion means to us

- What role faith plays on our journeys to healing and living with and beyond cancer

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We all deserve and are worthy of love, even with cancer, even with stage 4 cancer!

In Episode 17 of Thriver Talks we share our two very distinct love stories to give you hope that even with an ‘incurable’ diagnosis, love is very possible. If you’re single, in a relationship or just getting out of one, this episode is for you.

In this episode you will learn:

- Our personal love stories, prior to cancer and during

- Love is very possible

- Rejection is often times redirection

- Self love is necessary to truly let love in

- You are always worthy of love no matter your circumstances

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Induced menopause, hair loss, loss of a breast, mastectomy, weight gain and weight loss are some of what we have collectively experienced on our journeys with metastatic breast cancer. These physical changes not only wreak havoc on your body, they can wreak havoc on your mind and self image causing feelings of self doubt and unworthiness. We have struggled with these issues too and in Episode 15 of Thriver Talks we vulnerably discuss our own body image issues as a result of our diagnoses and ways we have shifted our thoughts and perspectives in order to love our resilient bodies that have carried us though so much turmoil.

In this episode you will learn:

- How cancer has affected our self images

- What we have overcome and what we still struggle with

- Tips on how to feel like the best version of you no matter where you are on your journey

- How to love and have gratitude for your beautiful body

Subscribe, leave us a rating and review! Know a Thriver or someone who could benefit from this episode? Share this episode with them so they can listen too! Visit us at www.thethriversguide.com