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November 14, 2024 31 mins
Summary Discover the transformative journey of Raebeth, a social studies teacher and life coach who faced a life-altering breast cancer diagnosis amid the turbulent year of 2020. Learn how she turned a delayed diagnosis into a story of self-advocacy and resilience, balancing her roles as a teacher and coach while undergoing extensive treatment. Raebeth's powerful narrative serves as a reminder of the importance of trusting oneself and seeking clarity in medical situations, offering invaluable insights into overcoming adversity with strength and determination. Explore the emotional and mental challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis as Raebeth discusses her decision-making process for treatment options. From the initial fear and shock to the ultimate choice between traditional chemotherapy and integrative oncology, she emphasizes the power of mindset in navigating such trying times. Raebeth shares heartfelt stories of processing emotions like anger and sadness, and how embracing these feelings allowed her to maintain optimism, find joy, and achieve personal growth throughout her battle with cancer. Raebeth's journey doesn't end with overcoming cancer. She reveals how embracing her "three G's"—gratitude, grace, and goofiness—helped her reduce stress and embrace life post-diagnosis. From prioritizing self-care to recognizing unexpected support, she illustrates the interconnectedness of happiness and health. Through humor and resilience, Raebeth encourages others to find moments of joy, practice self-reflection, and light up even the darkest days. Connect with Raebeth for more inspirational insights by visiting her website, Raebethspeaks.com.  CHAPTERS (00:00) - Navigating Life After a Health Scare (06:51) - Overcoming Cancer (12:49) - Embracing Gratitude and Goofiness (20:24) - Finding Humor and Resilience in Life (27:19) - Connecting With Raebeth Highlights (00:48) Teacher and Life Coach (76 Seconds) (08:58) Cancer Survivor's Positive Mindset Transformation (74 Seconds) (19:10) Supporting a Friend Through Humor (74 Seconds) (25:37) Navigating a Health Diagnosis With Grace (101 Seconds) RESOURCES The School of Self-Love: You can be a hot mess and still love yourself. It’s free → Click here  Michelle’s Book: Hot Mess Magic - Discover the magic in your mess Grab my Transform your Fears Ebook. It’s free —> https://bit.ly/transformyourfears Raebeth Website - raebethspeaks.com FOLLOW Follow Michelle Burke: @michelleaburke Follow Hot Mess Magic: @hotmessmagicpodcast Follow Raebeth Vosburg  - https://www.instagram.com/raebethspeaks/ Connect with Raebeth on FB - https://www.facebook.com/raebeth.ruede Keywords Cancer Diagnosis, Life-Altering Experience, Breast Cancer, Self-Advocacy, Resilience, Mindset, Emotional Authenticity, Gratitude, Goofiness, Humor, Personal Growth, Stress Reduction, Prioritizing Self-Care, Unexpected Sources of Support, Laughter, Positive Attitude, Comedians, Mental Well-Being, Breathing Exercises, Hope, Contact Details Music by Golden Sound Labs from Pixabay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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