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#11: Surely, I should be able to do what I used to? But I'm so exhausted!
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#11: Surely, I should be able to do what I used to? But I'm so exhausted! breast cancer conversations stress

Did you expect treatment to end and you’d be able to just bounce back into your pre-cancer life and level of activity?

You are not alone!

I’d like to share a story about one of my clients, don't worry, she gave me permission to share (as long as I changed her name) I’m going to...

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Karin Del Maestro
#10: Surprised & Confused by How You've Been Feeling Since Treatment Ended?
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#10: Surprised & Confused by How You've Been Feeling Since Treatment Ended? after breast cancer breast cancer conversations

Do you feel like you're supposed to be jumping for joy? But instead find yourself balling your eyes out at the drop of a hat, having a hard time getting out of bed, hurting all over and the hot flashes….OMG!!! What’s wrong with me???

I get it, I felt the same way...it hit me like a...

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#9: The Importance of Taking Time For Yourself breast cancer conversations self-care stress

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...

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#8: Finding Gratitude When You Think There's Nothing to be Grateful For breast cancer conversations self-care stress

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...

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What is Maskne and What's the Best Way to Deal With It? clean beauty

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...

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#7: What to Expect After Breast Cancer Treatment Ends breast cancer conversations stress

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...
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#6: When will I feel like "ME" again? breast cancer conversations stress

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...
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A safer deodorant that ACTUALLY works? clean beauty healthy home

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...

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#5. Coping With The Fear of Recurrence breast cancer conversations stress

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,...

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Chocolate Protein Balls food recipe

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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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