Where The Lotus Grows

Kim walks us through the remainder of her radiation journey and while excited to be done with that intense and painful process, discovers there is still so much more in store for post radiation treatment.  Additionally, she is confronted with having to piece together her own aftercare teams to maintain a solid prevention/early detection plan to stay on top of her genetic mutation.  

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Today the ladies discuss the process of aging, both from their personal experience in embracing getting older, to caring for our elderly and how to get the most out of life as you age. 

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Kim describes her radiation experience, the mindfulness and breathing tools she employs during her sessions and how her awareness and interception is received by the nurses and technicians in the radiology department.  She also shares with Tonya how incredibly venerable the process is and how the after care has her building a new relationship with her changing/healing body.  

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As we've followed Kim on her Cancer Journey, self-care has come up more than ever. Today the ladies discuss cooking as a form of self-care and nourishment for the body, the mind, and the soul. 

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 Kim shares her experience preparing for radiation and all the fancy and not so fancy tech and devices related to this next phase of treatment.  The process is highly venerable and the ladies discuss ways in which the medical community could be more mindful and trauma informed as treatment providers. 
Warning: This episode briefly discusses sexual assault.

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Post chemo, pre radiation, Kim went in for a prosthesis fitting.  While there is still a lot to get used to in her new body, Kim's main concern after this experience is how mastectomy prosthesis and accessories should be more comfortable AND more physically appealing. Perhaps a new business venture is in the works for our ladies?

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Today, the ladies discuss the importance of rest and prioritizing real quiet time for yourself regularly.  Rest is healing, revitalizing and a necessity in times when burnout seems inevitable. We hope you enjoy! 

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Kim shares how healing from her double mastectomy has impacted her everyday life.  Learning to appreciate the simple things, take things slowly, and maintain a steady pace forward has been challenging but so rewarding.  She also shares the next steps she anticipates in her continued treatment. 

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Circling back to our series getting to know Tonya, today's episode continues with the home birth of her daughter.  Very different than the hospital birth and subsequent neonatal needs required during her first birth, birth two was a husband and wife DIY under the guidance of a a certified midwife.  We hope you enjoy! 

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Who could have predicted that 2021 would throw us more curve balls than 2020? In today's episode the ladies reflect on the previous year and discuss how it might define 2022.  As always, a few words were selected as gentle guides easing into the new year.  Gratitude is number one for both, with Kim adding connection, love and miracles -  Tonya connecting with peace, surrender, and joy.  We encourage you, if you haven't already, to choose a few words to connect with and guide you into 2022. 

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