#419 Awakening Day - 14 Years After Breast Cancer Changed Everything

Fourteen years ago, I received a diagnosis that changed my life: breast cancer.

It wasn’t just a medical moment—it was a wake-up call. And today, I don’t celebrate a “cancerversary.”

I honor my Awakening Day—the day my life began shifting toward deeper healing, stronger purpose, and more intentional living.

In this episode, I share what post-traumatic growth has looked like for me, how I’ve evolved over the last 14 years, and 14 life-changing lessons that have helped me build a life that’s better than before breast cancer™.

If you’ve ever felt like cancer took something from you that you can’t get back… this episode is for you. Because healing is not just about your body—it’s about your heart, your spirit, and your future.

 

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🎧 In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What “Awakening Day” means and why I stopped calling it a cancerversary
• The real definition of post-traumatic growth (and how it shows up after cancer)
• 14 lessons I’ve learned in the 14 years since my diagnosis
• How to reframe a diagnosis as an invitation to wake up—not give up
• A message for anyone in the middle of the pain, fear, or confusion right now

 

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🕒 Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 – My story: from diagnosis to awakening
• 04:35 – What post-traumatic growth really means
• 08:15 – 14 lessons that changed my healing journey
• 17:40 – How cancer helped me rebuild my life with intention
• 22:00 – Words for anyone still in the middle of their healing
• 25:45 – Final thoughts on honoring your own awakening

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