Facing Death and then... living your life: Recent Episodes
Andrea Acosta-Duarte de Funk
This meditation is designed to bring your attention to the present, cultivating a deep connection between your body and mind through conscious breathing.
In this letter, the author turns to God to express gratitude and seek guidance on how to purify our hearts, intentions, and desires. They appreciate the value of time and admit imperfections. They thank God for helping them remain patient on their path to physical and emotional well-being. They value the importance of listening to the heart's desires and seek to maintain peace and patience in their daily activities. They recognize the strength that God gives them to face fear and anxiety, allowing them to transcend.
In this compelling podcast episode, we delve deep into the significance of cancer awareness months, shedding light on the stories of survivors and the complex emotions they often grapple with, including survivor's guilt. We explore the delicate balance between honoring those who have faced immense challenges and recognizing our own resilience. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on the power of gratitude as a means to honor both the journey of others and the strength within ourselves. Join us for an episode that combines empathy, wisdom, and actionable steps towards building a community of support and healing.
Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the art of going with the flow from a place of detachment and acceptance. I share my personal journey after a double mastectomy and the invaluable lessons it taught me about surrendering to life's twists and turns. Tune in for practical tips and heartfelt insights on how to navigate life's currents with grace and resilience.
Throughout the episode, I offer valuable tips and practices for letting go, drawn from my own experience. These practices not only helped me cope with the physical pain but also enabled me to find peace, acceptance, and a renewed sense of self.
Embark on a 5-minute journey of self-discovery and gratitude with this guided meditation. In this serene session, you will be gently guided through the repeating cycle of four fundamental questions: Who Am I? What Do I Want? What Is My Purpose? What Am I Grateful For?
On this episode, we delve into this cherished letter pouring out hopes, fears, gratitude, and dreams. These words can become a beacon of light, offering a profound sense of comfort and a reminder that we are not alone on this journey.
Sharing letters that span across time and space, addressed to God, life, and everything in between. This is the first of hopefully many more to come.
In this episode, Andrea shares the challenges of continuing this podcast and what she has been thinking to do with this project moving forward.
Life is not perfect. Happiness is not perfect. Andrea tells her struggles of recording Episode 5. She practices letting go if her own expectations about this podcast project. Andrea also tells her story about a box of memories she kept while going through breast cancer treatment. Enjoy!
On this episode, Andrea gives an initial overview of what it was her breast cancer treatment. And through an exercise of creating a plan of action, she shares one of her biggest fears and what she is doing to face it, and learn to live with it.
This episode is mostly about recognizing the common emotions when receiving bad news. Andrea opens up about how she discovered she got breast cancer at 37 years old, and some of the struggles of sharing bad news with others.
Join Andrea, and listen to her talk about Emotional Resilience. When she went through her Breast Cancer journey, she didn’t consider being negative as an option for her. Through the articles she read, and a TED talk she listened to, she shares the steps she found to build Emotional Resilience for any challenges we might face in our lives.
On this episode, Andrea talks about life’s first chance, accepting the reality of life and death, and why are we afraid to talk about death. She questions how do you face any form of death, from a place of courage or fear.
First episode for this podcast idea I had a year ago. In this episode, you will hear about why the podcast didn’t happen last year, some of the reasons behind this podcast, and wishing everybody a happy new year.
Many of us, have faced a form of death. It could be a physical threat, or an emotional one. This podcast is about life, death and what can happen in between.
Andrea Acosta-Duarte de Funk