• Adjusting Expectations
    Dec 9 2025

    Cancer changes us: how we live, what we prioritize, the way we think and view the world, and even how we interact with those we love. If you are the caregiver, supporter or loved one of a cancer warrior, these are just a few of the things to be aware of as you navigate this new chapter and support your friend or loved one.

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    23 mins
  • Your Stage is NOT Your Cage!
    Sep 14 2025

    Staging isn’t a sentence. In this episode, I challenge the reliance on outdated statistics that often fuel fear, anxiety, and despair after a cancer diagnosis. The truth? Your unique biology, mindset, and today’s groundbreaking treatments matter far more than decade-old data. Let’s shift the focus—from fear to possibility. 💛

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    16 mins
  • You have choices! Don't settle!
    Sep 8 2025

    In this episode, I share my decision to part ways with both my oncologist and rheumatologist — and why it was one of the most empowering choices I’ve made on my healing journey. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or unsure about your treatment plan or your care team, this episode is for you.I"ll talk about what quality care should look like, especially for cancer survivors and chronic illness warriors. How advocating for yourself can be the most important step toward healing. Your voice matters. Your care matters. And you deserve a medical team that listens, supports, and truly partners with you.Don't settle. You have options. You have power!📌 Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share — let’s spread this message far and wide.#thesecrettothriving #cancerthrivers #selfadvocacy #cancerpodcast #breastcancerawareness #healingjourney #lifeafterdiagnosis #patientadvocacy #survivorstories #functionalmedicine #integrativeoncology #chronicillnesssupport #fireyourdoctor #secondopinionsmatter #womenshealth #thrivingnotjustsurviving

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    15 mins
  • Don't Go It Alone: Connect & Share With Others
    Jul 21 2025

    What if the key to healing wasn’t just medicine — but receiving love? In this episode, I'll talk about the healing power of having support after a diagnosis, and why learning to accept help was a game-changer for me. From struggling with who to tell, to discovering the unexpected support that followed, I'll share how connecting with others became a cornerstone of my healing. Whether you're newly diagnosed or supporting someone who is, this episode offers insight, comfort, and a heartfelt reminder: you don’t have to do it alone.

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    19 mins
  • The 5 Key Ingredients to Thriving (Introduction)
    May 25 2025
    If you've just received a diagnosis there are 5 key things you need to keep in mind as you begin this journey. Five vital elements to help you go from surviving to thrivinging. No matter how bad things may seem, you must remember that this is NOT the end of your story, this is but one chapter. #diagnosis #mbc #stage4cancer #dontfreakout #yougotthis #positivemindset #negativeenergyremoval #onedayatatime #thrivingnotjustsurviving #lifeafterdiagnosis #lifeaftercancer #lifeafterdiagnosis #thrivingwithcancer #cancersurvivor #cancersupport #metastaticbreastcancer #stage4survivor #stage4thriver #cancerwarrior #cancerthriver #cancerhope #healingaftercancer #nevergiveup #youarenotalone #cancersisterhood #shareyourstory
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    19 mins
  • Take the First Step - Toward Thriving
    May 25 2025

    If you've been diagnosed with cancer or a life-changing illness, then life as you know it is about to change. But don't freak out. You can and WILL get through this! I'll share the things that helped me not just survive, but THRIVE through this and other challenges. #diagnosis #mbc #stage4cancer #dontfreakout #yougotthis #positivemindset #negativeenergyremoval #onedayatatime #thrivingnotjustsurviving #lifeafterdiagnosis #lifeaftercancer #lifeafterdiagnosis #thrivingwithcancer #cancersurvivor #cancersupport #metastaticbreastcancer #stage4survivor #stage4thriver #cancerwarrior #cancerthriver #cancerhope #healingaftercancer #nevergiveup #youarenotalone #cancersisterhood #shareyourstory

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    14 mins