What Power Do I Have Over This Situation - Tamara & David (ep. 958)

In today’s special episode we sit down with two remarkable guests— David Dachinger, a Grammy‑nominated composer, fire lieutenant, and survivor of stage‑four head‑and‑neck cancer, and Tamara Green, a soul‑center psychotherapist, author, and meditation trainer hailed by Elle as the “soul‑center therapist.” Together they are authors of the international best‑selling authors of Live Calm with Cancer and Beyond.

We’ll hear the raw, inspiring story of how a routine haircut led to a cancer diagnosis, how a concurrent Lyme‑disease battle rocked their family, and how choosing “busy living” over “busy dying” turned a medical nightmare into an “epic survival adventure.” David and Tamara reveal how gratitude became the central tool that shifted them from victims to empowered participants.

Get ready for a conversation packed with vulnerability, practical gratitude tools, behind‑the‑scenes stories of music, meditation, and love, and a reminder that even in our darkest moments, the choice to be grateful can reshape our entire experience.

Here are some questions you'll find answers to:

1. How can gratitude transform the experience of serious illness? 

2. What simple daily habits make a gratitude practice sustainable? 

3. How does gratitude empower caregivers during a loved one’s health crisis? 

4. In what ways can gratitude influence physical healing and treatment outcomes? 

5. How can gratitude be integrated into professional settings (e.g., waiting rooms, workplaces) to reduce stress?

Resources:

Tamara & David's book: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Calm-Cancer-Beyond-Mindfulness/dp/1979854564

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Timestamps:

• 02:45 – 04:22 – Gratitude in Their Marriage: How gratitude fuels their relationship and daily outlook.
• 05:10 – 06:56 – Cancer Diagnosis Story: The shock of a stage‑4 cancer diagnosis and the emotional fallout.
• 07:13 – 08:19 – Turning to Tools: Re‑engaging meditation & gratitude; reclaiming personal power and “getting busy living.”
• 08:51 – 10:27 – Caregiver Challenges: Tamara becomes primary caregiver for both David (cancer) and their son (Lyme disease).
• 10:27 – 11:27 – Morning Gratitude Routine: Daily practice of listing three things grateful for and its transformative effect.
• 11:35 – 13:06 – Physical & Spiritual Foundations: Exercise, nutrition, and spiritual habits that supported David’s recovery.
• 13:31 – 15:16 – Consistency is Key: Why regular gratitude practice matters; examples of using downtime (e.g., driving) for gratitude.
• 15:40 – 17:55 – Discovery of Gratitude’s Energy: Tamara’s early meditation practice and learning about gratitude as a high‑vibrational energy.
• 18:34 – 20:52 – Advice to Younger Self: Emphasizing gratitude for one’s body and everyday miracles.
• 22:07 – 24:08 – Birth of Loving Meditations: Turning their personal gratitude/meditation practice into an app after the cancer journey.
• 25:00 – 26:58 – Impact & Storytelling: Sharing the app’s global reach, the book, and anecdotes of gratitude aiding healing.
• 27:23 – 30:45 – Healing Beyond the Physical: Using gratitude, Ho’oponopono, and mindset to influence surgical and treatment outcomes.
• 31:04 – 33:08 – How the App Works: Features (audio/video meditations, advisor quiz, sections for patients & caregivers).
• 33:47 – 35:57 – Future Plans – “Loving Meditations TV”<