As the year comes to a close, Laura reflects on a powerful pattern many women experience after breast cancer: feeling like an observer in their own life rather than an active participant.

In this episode, Laura explores how trauma, uncertainty, constant stimulation, and comparison can lead to disconnection and low-level dissociation. She explains why stillness is often avoided, how the nervous system actually resets, and why intentional living is key to reclaiming agency after cancer.

This conversation is an invitation to move out of autopilot, reconnect with your body and values, and step back into your life with intention as you move into a new year.

Topics Covered:

• Disconnection and dissociation after breast cancer

• Passive coping and its impact on healing

• Why distraction does not create safety

• The role of stillness in nervous system regulation

• Intentional living as a path back to participation

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In this episode, I sit down with Kristie Howlett, NP, to talk about a topic so many women worry about but rarely get complete information on. Kristie brings her years of oncology and integrative experience into this discussion about bone health, estrogen changes, metabolic influences, and the difference strength training truly makes.

I loved the way Kristie explained how muscle communicates with bone, why sunlight and circadian rhythm matter more than most women realize, and what she routinely sees in her practice when women finally receive personalized support rather than a blanket recommendation for calcium. This is a conversation every survivor deserves to hear.

Resources:
Smart Scale Laura uses and recommends.
DMinder app.
Howlett Integrative Cancer Center

Follow Kristie on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristiehowlettnp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristie.alexanderhowlett

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If this episode helped you breathe a little easier, please share it with a friend or leave a review. Every share helps spread this message of hope, healing, and whole-person wellness.

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What does abundance really mean when you are healing from cancer?

In this episode, Laura talks with cancer survivor and health coach Hayley Dubin about manifestation, mindset, intuition, and the small actions that create meaningful change.

About Hayley Dubin:
Hayley is a Certified Health Coach, Metabolic Terrain Advocate, and founder of reVIVE Wellness. She is also the host of The Cancer Liberation Project Podcast. As a 27-year ovarian cancer survivor, she supports people who have completed treatment or who have a strong family history of cancer. Her work focuses on helping clients release fear and step into confidence as they take ownership of their health.

Links:

Manifestation Quiz: https://www.thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com/manifestation-block-quiz

Living With Intention 2026 Workshop: https://www.thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com/2026

Andy Campbell | Finding Strength in the Storm: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andy-campbell-finding-strength-in-the-storm/id1575422482?i=1000713564225

Hayley Dubin Links:

Website: www.revivewellness.com

Free Gift: 7 Top Tips to Keep Cancer Away and Feel Confident in Your Body Again!

Podcast: The Cancer Liberation Project

Social Media: Instagram Facebook Linkedin

Let's Connect!
If this episode helped you breathe a little easier, please share it with a friend or leave a review. Every share helps spread this message of hope, healing, and whole-person wellness.

💌 Join my email list for weekly wellness tips & podcast updates → The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

👩‍💻 Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration → @thebreastcancerrecoverycoach

👩‍💻 Follow me on Facebook → The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

🎙 Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts → Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

🎥 Watch on YouTube → @BetterThanBeforeBreastCancer