Hi friends! Hope you have been having an amazing week! This week on the podcast, we have my good friend and returning podcast guest, Monica Brooks (@the_monica_brooks) who will be sharing what it means to live life intentionally, reignited with a passion to be mindful of your overall health and wellbeing. Her journey will inspire you into action, leaving you with the mindset that nothing is impossible if you focus on one small shift every single day.
Monica was 37 when she was thrust into a role she had never anticipated: That of a cancer patient. She began navigating life with cancer by methodically collecting information, analyzing research, and recording her own experiences, with the intent of empowering others. As she began learning more about the power of food, she realized she had so much more control in her life than she had realized. This ignited a passion to learn more about caring for her whole self, and she soon received her Holistic Nutritionist certification to help others feel empowered with their life and choices. She is a co-host on The Breast Cancer Podcast, a YouTuber, and a motivational speaker. Monica resides in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, children, and Aussiedoodle, Gracie.
Some key takeaways from today's episode:
1. Self-awareness is crucial to you navigating your journey with cancer -- your own or with a loved one. Emotional, mental, physical support for yourself and your loved ones goes a long way.
2. Empower yourself, for yourself, to be a thriver, not just a survivor, because you are so much more than your diagnosis.
3. Your body is always speaking to you, giving you signs and symptoms, tune into it.
4. Be compassionate with yourself and your loved ones. Children are the best ones to learn this from -- they see you for who you are. Your essence, your energy. See yourself through their eyes.
5. Small changes every day compound to create a life-changing impact. You don't need to take on the mountain all by yourself, or navigate these moments alone.
Life-changing health diagnoses can be challenging to navigate, but know that you are never alone. Allow yourself to lean into the community you have around you. Give yourself grace as you navigate these waters. Do what feels empowering for you to do - in your health, your nutrition, your lifestyle. What matters most is how it makes you feel. Remember, you are and always will be more than your diagnosis.
You can connect with Monica on Instagram or head over to www.monicabrooks.com and get her free e-book, tune into her Youtube Channel, and more!
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