What if the worst day of your life became the one that opened your eyes the most?
In this deeply personal episode, I share why I no longer call July 11th my “cancerversary” and instead honor it as my Awakening Day. Fourteen years after being diagnosed with breast cancer, I reflect on how that moment became the catalyst for a life of greater presence, purpose, and peace.
We’ll talk about what post-traumatic growth really means, how to reframe a cancer diagnosis as an opportunity for awakening, and 14 powerful lessons that have shaped my life since that day.
Whether you’re in the thick of treatment, newly diagnosed, or years out from your own diagnosis, this episode offers hope, healing, and a reminder that your story is still unfolding—and it can be more beautiful than you ever imagined.
Keywords: breast cancer recovery, post-traumatic growth, cancerversary, healing journey, mindset after cancer, life after diagnosis, cancer survivor mindset, breast cancer podcast, trauma healing, awakening after illness, cancer support coaching
🎧 In this episode, you’ll hear:
00:00 – Why I call July 11th my Awakening Day
04:35 – What is post-traumatic growth and how it differs from PTSD
08:15 – 14 lessons I’ve learned since my breast cancer diagnosis
17:40 – How to reframe your diagnosis as a spiritual and emotional awakening
22:00 – A message for anyone currently in the middle of their healing journey
25:45 – Closing thoughts on honoring your path and living with intention
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Better Than Before Breast Cancer™ Metabolic Health and Mindset Membership
https://www.thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com/lifecoaching
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