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.
#23: Finding a Lump After Going Flat.
In this episode, I'm sharing my recent personal experience...of finding a lump after going flat.
I was in the UK, a family member critically ill...the whole country on lockdown with COVID-19 and I found a lump in my chest.
Listen in as I share my very real feelings and fears as I went on this...
#22: Do I Still Need to do a Breast Self-Exam After Mastectomy?
You may be thinking that you’re in the clear...you’ve removed your breasts, gone through the trauma of a mastectomy or DMX...surely you don’t need to worry about doing a self-exam any more?? Wrong!
Even though our breast tissue has been removed, we still have lymph nodes...
#21: What Breast Cancer Can Look & Feel Like
Most of us are looking for a lump while doing our monthly self-exam. But, there are actually 12 signs we need to be looking & feeling for!
And for those of you...like me, who are survivors and wondering if you still need to do your self-exam...the answer is a resounding... YES!
One of...
#20: Why is Prioritizing Self-Care So Hard?
Have you ever had plans to workout, take that yoga class you’ve been looking forward to, or meal prep for the coming week...and then you’ve just felt too tired and said screw it, I’m gonna just watch Netflix instead?
Or something else came up and someone needed your help...and...
#19: 3 Keys to Creating Your Self-Care Habit
You know that self-care is something you SHOULD do, just like eating clean and moving your body especially after your breast cancer journey, but we also know that the truth is it can feel completely overwhelming to think about squeezing something else into your already hectic life!
I mean...
#18: Self-Care Doesn't Need to be Time Consuming, Expensive or Hard to be Effective!
Have you ever found yourself rolling your eyes when someone starts talking about self-care?
Your inner whisper saying REALLY?
With what time...I'll just wave a magic wand and find an extra 3 hours in my day, because I barely have time to even pee already???
Or Perhaps your inner voice sounds more...
30 Quick, Easy & Inexpensive Ways to Practice Self-Care
Free 30-Day Downloadable Self-Care Calendar
I'm often asked "Karin, if I could focus on just ONE THING to improve my mental & physical health...what would that be?"
That ONE THING is, without a doubt = SELF-CARE!
When we focus on our self-care first, it affects everything else...
#16: Let's Talk About Nipple Tattoos
In this week's episode I'm joined by the wonderful and talented Candice Falcon, Cosmetic & Restorative Tattoo Artist.
I apologize for the quality of the video, so if you'd prefer to listen rather than watch? Simply CLICK HERE.
Join us as we talk about nipple (areola) tattoos after mastectomy...
#15: IT'S COMPLICATED! Our relationship status with bras!
What's the memory that immediately pops into your head, when I ask about your first bra?
For most of us, from the delicate teenage years onwards we have focused on our breasts and what we wear to support them...is it any wonder then, that a breast cancer diagnosis can disrupt our sense of...
Donate Your Old Bras
I remember staring blankly into my lingerie drawer and wondering...what am I supposed to do with all these bras now? Are you doing the same?
They stood untouched for 2 years, as I went through:
- Double mastectomy
- Expanders
- Reconstruction
- Fat grafting
- Capsular contracture
- Explant to remove...
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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 & BRCA2 Thriver, 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.
