I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer when I was 35 years old. We are not 100% in control of all of the things that happen to us in life; however, we are 100% in control of how we respond to them. We can choose to survive them or we can choose to thrive through them. What will you choose? This podcast is for everyone; but I'm speaking more to those who are 40 and under who get hit with life-altering diagnoses...it hits different...this is your safe space.
Hey Fam! It’s Been Two Years since I rang the bell! I want to encourage you no matter where you are to believe God. Period. I hope this snippet helps you. Peace and Love😘
Hey Fam! We’re back for Season 3! It’s been a while and I talk about why. Thank you for sticking with me. Please share it with someone you know. Peace and Love.
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We're back for Episode 10. Today I talk about processing another loss that I have never been ready to deal with, isolation and community and I give another baby bump update. Thanks for walking this out with me. ~Peace & Love~
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Hello Lovelies! Thank you for joining me for another episode of YSYT! Today I share another reason why I waited to share. A few weeks before finding out that I was pregnant, I had some abnormal labs that really had my doctors concerned. I talk about how I navigated that, share a little about self-care, and give a baby bump update. Thank you for listening and don't forget to share it with a friend! ~Peace & Love~ IG: @youngsurvivoryoungthriver
So the news is out! I'm pregnant! This has been a journey. I really wanted to share more sooner but, well...take a listen and you'll see why. Thank you for all of the congratulations and love and support. I'll be posting more updates soon! ~Peace & Love! IG: @youngsurvivoryoungthriver Email: youngsurvivoryoungthriver@gmail.com
A lot happens in life and boundaries are necessary. What's equally necessary is that we determine if someone caused our hurt or if they triggered something that was either unresolved or not fully resolved. Healing is a journey. Thank you all for walking on this journey to healing with me. Don't forget to follow me on IG: youngsurvivoryoungthriver. ~Peace and Love~
Are you waiting on things to slow down so that you can prioritize your health and implement self-care? Are you waiting for the perfect opportunity to "start living"? What if that opportunity is waiting on you? Thank you again for hanging out with me! ~Peace and Love~ IG: @ youngsurvivoryoungthriver
Hey yall. So a friend/sister asked about this week's episode and I almost didn't record because this week has been HARD. So I kinda pour a little of that out and hopefully my transparency will help someone feel seen and not like they are alone in the fight. Stay in it. I'm standing with you. Here's the link to the video clip I played: https://www.youtube.com/live/lZN0DReaccc?si=ClEralBI9Exy0t3P
~Peace & Love~
Welcome back YSYT Fam and thanks for joining me! In episode 4, we are taking about, perfectionism, forgiveness, and healing. That journey looks different for everyone but the truth is that is is a JOURNEY. We oftentimes get discouraged about journeys but it helps me to remember that you can't get "there" until you start, so celebrate the start and each step thereafter. Peace and Love...
Welcome Back to YSYT! We're rapping up the Sharing From My Scars mini-series where I share some of the really hard things I went through while preparing for surgery. There was a lot more that went into it but I hope that you start to feel empowered to advocate for yourself or at least ask the questions to facilitate conversations. Your health is not a dictatorship where you are told what to do. It is a partnership...or at least it should be. Don't forget to share with someone you know and follow me on IG @youngsurvivoryoungthriver. Peace and Love ~Faith~
Hey guys! Thanks for joining me for Episode 2! Today I'm sharing more from my scars from surgery. It was doozy! We talk about parasites, having options, and a lot more! I hope you get a few laughs and a lot of encouragement from this episode. Remember you have a voice and what you want matters. Don't forget to follow me on IG: @youngsurvivoryoungthriver! Email: youngsurvivoryoungthriver@gmail.com
Hey guys! I'm Back! I took a bit of a hiatus. I needed it more than I even knew! We're going to kick Season 2 off by playing catch up just a bit! I'm going back to talk about surgery; but, I start out by sharing something from my heart, about the difference between scars and wounds. If you like it, share it! Don't forget to follow me on IG @youngsurvivoryoungthriver. You can also email me at youngsurvivoryoungthriver@gmail.com.
Fam! I'm back with another episode and this is a sobering topic for me. I am sharing some really deep and personal things but there's a quote from Return to Love by Marianne Williamson says "...and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. And as we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." I pray that my transparency liberates you and helps you to feel seen and heard and not on an island...you are not alone. IG: @youngsurvivoryoungthriver | Email: youngsurvivoryoungthriver@gmail.com. Peace & Love...
What's Up Fam! It's been a minute. I've had a lot of life going on so I had to step away for some time. I'm glad to be back and I hope that today's episode helps you feel seen and heard. It's so important. It's a little heavy but I promised I'd share it all with you. Thank you for taking this journey with me. Remember that there is beauty in your humanity. IG: YoungSurvivorYoungThriver | youngsurvivoryoungthriver@gmail.com
Hey Guys! We're at Episode TEN!!! How Exciting!!! On this episode, I talk about life on the other side of treatment. This episode did NOT go where I thought it would but I'm here for it! Come on and flow with me! Don't forget to follow me on IG @youngsurvivoryoungthriver and send questions to youngsurvivoryoungthriver@gmail.com.
Hey guys! I'm FINALLY done with radiation!!! On this episode, I talk about what it was like to go through radiation and what's next for me. As always, thank you for listening! Feel free to share with anyone who can find it helpful! Don't forget to follow me on IG @youngsurvivoryoungthriver and send questions to youngsurvivoryoungthriver@gmail.com.
Hey guys! On this episode, I talk about what it's like navigating a cancer diagnosis & treatment during the holiday. What was it like starting chemo right before Thanksgiving? As always, thank you for listening! Feel free to share with anyone who can find it helpful! Don't forget to follow me on IG @youngsurvivoryoungthriver and send questions to youngsurvivoryoungthriver@gmail.com.
Hey guys! Thanks for hanging out with me! On this episode, I talk about what it was like hearing that I needed additional treatment and how I'm processing that. I also talk about what thriving actually means. I hope you find this helpful! Don't forget to follow me on IG @youngsurvivoryoungthriver!
Hey guys! Welcome back to Young Survivor, Young Thriver! In today's episode, I talk about chemotherapy. I answer questions like
-what was it like
-what is a round/cycle of chemo
-what helped me/didn't help me
-how long did I have to go
-how will you know how much/often you'll have to go.
Feel free to email questions to youngsurvivoryoungthriver@gmail.com and follow me on IG @youngsurvivoryoungthriver
Hey guys! Thanks for hanging out with me! On this episode, I talk about how I told my family I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I also talk about how important having a GOOD health care provider is and what some of that looks like. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to follow me on IG @youngsurvivoryoungthriver!
Hey guys! Thanks for hanging out with me! On this episode, I give part 2 of my back story into how I became who I am today (the good, the bad, the ugly) and how that plays a part into how I navigated through chemo and a double mastectomy. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to follow me on IG @youngsurvivoryoungthriver!
Hey guys! Thanks for hanging out with me! On this episode, I give a little back story into how I became who I am today (the good, the bad, the ugly) and how that plays a part into how I navigated through chemo and a double mastectomy. I hope you enjoy! Don't forget to follow me on IG @youngsurvivoryoungthriver!
Hey Y'all! Welcome Back to Young Survivor, Young Thriver! I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself! I mean, you would like to know a little bit about the person you're about to spend your time with, right?! LOL! So I'm sharing a little bit about me and how this podcast came to be! Enjoy!
Welcome to Young Survivor, Young Thriver! This podcast will highlight my journey through breast cancer and how I chose not only to survive, but to THRIVE! We are not 100% in control of all of the things that happen to us in life; however, we can always choose how we respond to them. This episode will give you a small peak into what I envision that this journey will unfold to be. I'll share my story and I look forward to you hearing from a few friends along the way. Whatever it is that you're going through, choose life and don't just survive, THRIVE!