Breast Cancer Reimagined
The story you tell yourself about your breast cancer journey shapes your entire experience. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or are in the midst of treatment, Breast Cancer Reimagined is your podcast for writing this new chapter of your life.
Episodes
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Reimagined, host Shannon D. Silva shares her personal journey of navigating breast cancer and the importance of mental toughness. Through a story about learning to ride a Boosted Board, she explores how vulnerability can reveal strength. The episode emphasizes the significance of character strengths, particularly those related to wisdom, in building resilience during challenging...
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Reimagined, host Shannon D. Silva shares her personal journey of hope as a two-time breast cancer survivor. She discusses the importance of cultivating hope during challenging times, using the inspiring story of Jane Morcheski, known as Nightbird, as a focal point. The episode explores the character strength of hope, its vital role in emotional resilience, mental health, and cop...
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Reimagined, host Shannon D. Silva, a two-time breast cancer survivor, explores the transformative power of gratitude in navigating the challenges of breast cancer. She shares personal stories and practical strategies for cultivating gratitude, emphasizing its role in enhancing mental health, fostering happiness, and finding deeper meaning in life. Listeners are encouraged t...
Understanding how stress impacts your breast cancer journey is vital for navigating challenges effectively. This episode discusses the nature of stress, shares personal insights, and provides practical tools for transforming your mindset from viewing stress as harmful to seeing it as a powerful ally.
• Exploring the definition and origins of stress
• The difference between real threats and perceived thre...
This episode is a mini workshop and includes a Worksheet so you can follow along.
Shannon offers a heartfelt exploration of how to navigate the breast cancer journey by cultivating a mindset of growth and resilience. Through personal insights and actionable advice, she inspires listeners to accept their current situations and find strength and meaning in them.
• Emphasis on the importance of mindset in naviga...
Self-compassion becomes a vital lifeline for navigating the overwhelming challenges of a breast cancer journey. This episode introduces the concept of the Mirror Check-In, a tool for fostering self-kindness and emotional resilience during difficult moments.
• Navigating tough emotions during a breast cancer journey
• Exploring the meaning and importance of self-compassion
• Introduction of the Mirror Ch...
This episode explores how personal narratives shape the experiences of those navigating breast cancer, emphasizing the power of choosing joy and finding meaning through struggle. Shannon discusses practical methods for uncovering deeper meaning, including leveraging personal meaning strengths and recognizing defining moments within one's journey.
• Choosing joy despite challenges
• Importance of nar...
The episode explores how activating personal strengths during a breast cancer journey can transform the experience from one of endurance to one of growth and empowerment. Shannon discusses practical methods for identifying, exploring, and applying these strengths to navigate challenges effectively.
• Understanding the importance of activating personal strengths
• First steps: building awareness and refle...
In this episode, Shannon, a two-time breast cancer survivor, emphasizes the power of mindset in navigating the breast cancer journey. By sharing personal experiences and practical techniques for shifting perspectives, she inspires listeners to redefine their narratives and embrace growth through their challenges.
• The importance of mindset in shaping the cancer experience
• Components of mindset: belie...
Shannon, a two-time breast cancer survivor, shares insights on how the narratives we create around our health journeys can significantly impact our experiences. She emphasizes the power of shifting focus from negative thoughts to activating personal strengths for resilience and empowerment.
• The importance of narrative in shaping cancer experiences
• Explanation of negativity bias and its impact
• Over...
This episode is a mini workshop and includes a Worksheet so you can follow along.
Discover how your character strengths shape your breast cancer journey and enhance your resilience. Through self-reflection and practical activities, we explore tools that can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and joy.
• Discusses the importance of character strengths in personal growth
• Introduces the VIA str...
The story you tell about your breast cancer journey shapes your entire experience. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or are in the midst of treatment, Breast Cancer Reimagined is your podcast for writing this new chapter of your life.
Join me, I'm Shannon, your host! I'm a proud, two-time breast cancer survivor and certified mindfulness-based strengths practitioner—and in this podcast, I'll share pe...
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