Have you ever built a life that looked good from the outside but left you exhausted on the inside? Brooks Bell knows that feeling. At 38, she was the driven CEO who could carry it all until her body told her something wasn’t right. What followed was not only a colon cancer diagnosis but a reckoning with how she had been living.

This story isn’t just about surviving illness. It is about letting go of perfection, rediscovering joy, and realizing that fun is a form of healing, too. Brooks learned to trade achievement for presence and to see connection as the real measure of success.

Take your time with this one. It is tender and full of light.

What You’ll Hear

How ignoring small signs can change everything

The moment Brooks finally let herself feel

Why fun and play became her new measure of joy

What happens when identity is no longer tied to success

The power of turning pain into purpose through connection

Guest Bio

Brooks Bell is a cancer survivor, entrepreneur, and co-founder of World Class Clothing, a nonprofit brand raising awareness about colonoscopies and funding screenings for underinsured communities. After being diagnosed with colon cancer at 38, Brooks turned her experience into a mission to normalize conversations about prevention while also creating more space for fun, connection, and joy.

Connect with Brooks

Website: www.worldclassclothing.com

Instagram: @worldclass_clothing

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