Healthy Living After Breast Cancer
Curl up on your couch, (P.J.'s always optional ) with your fave cup of tea, and join the most amazing supportive group of ladies who understand what it's like to have had breast cancer and want to enjoy a healthy future without the fear of getting sick again always following you around.
#9: The Importance of Taking Time For Yourself
I think that most of us know logically that it's important to take time for ourselves...however the level of that importance changes massively when you know HOW it can affect your risk of breast cancer or its recurrence!
In today's episode I'm going to share why this especially important now and...
#8: Finding Gratitude When You Think There's Nothing to be Grateful For
Today is Thanksgiving Day in the USA. a day where we focus on being thankful. But for many, it can also be a super difficult day, especially if you are going through a major health issue, like breast cancer or find yourself amidst a critical family emergency, like myself this year.
It can often...
What is Maskne and What's the Best Way to Deal With It?
While face masks are a necessity for preventing the spread of disease, they also can wreak havoc on our skin.
There's a new word sweeping the world...maskne, a clever combination of "mask" and "acne" and it’s defined by occasional breakouts and irritation along the chin, nose and cheeks...
#7: What to Expect After Breast Cancer Treatment Ends
Did hearing the words "See you in 3 months" send you into a tailspin too?
In this episode I'll be sharing...
- What's "normal" during this period
- What your next steps should be
- How to cope with the fear of recurrence
- AND I'll be sharing what you need to do next to learn 3 little known...
#6: When will I feel like "ME" again?
In this weeks episode, I speak to a question I'm frequently asked...When will I feel like "ME" again?
Here are some of the things we consider, when looking for the answer:
- Are you the same woman?
- Are you trying to go BACK to your pre-cancer life, but realize it's not quite fitting?
- The formula...
A safer deodorant that ACTUALLY works?
If you were to Google, just like I did below... "The best natural deodorant" you'd get over 80 million results!!
What this tells me, is that we KNOW this is something that we should be switching to cleaner and safer...but how many of you (like me) are not willing to compromise on being...
#5. Coping With The Fear of Recurrence
When I ask breast cancer survivors about what the most challenging aspect of this disease is...99% reply with "Karin, it's the fear of getting IT again! Every lump, bump, ache, pain and slightest change, I’m immediately coming unglued. Of course, we need to be aware of any changes,...
Chocolate Protein Balls
With Halloween just around the corner, I wanted to give you a recipe for you to enjoy guilt free, while the rest of the family might be tucking into all of that processed sugar.
You see, not ALL chocolate is bad for you...in fact CACAO (not to be mixed up with COCOA)...
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Karin Del Maestro
Health Coach, Breast Cancer Survivor, BRCA2 Thriver
Most days you'll find Karin in her yoga pants working from home, with Breast Cancer Survivors around the world, to help them navigate life after treatment ends while also reducing their risk of recurrence. As a Health Coach, Breast Cancer Survivor & BRCA2 carrier, Karin focuses on how simply rethinking our daily habits guides us to becoming an active cancer thriver. When she's not working you'll find her enjoying yoga, meditation, cooking with her hubby Mike, walks with their dog Marley, and curling up with a great cup of tea, a cozy blanket and a good book.
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