Best Life Altering Diagnosis Podcasts (2025)

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How Your Animal Friends Can Help You Heal 12:01

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics Emotional bonds between humans and animals [01:32] The healing power of animals [02:41] Characteristics of different animals to contribute to healing [04:49] How to benefit from animals without owning a pet [06:20] Conclusion [09:56] Additional Resources https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/ https…

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Episode 71: My MS Diagnosis: A Story of Hope 29:28

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Today is World MS Day — and this year’s theme is “My MS Diagnosis.” So I thought… it’s time to share mine. In this solo episode, I reflect on being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at just 22 years old. It was quick and clinical—but the emotional impact was anything but. For a long time, I felt like my future had disappeared. This isn’t just a sto…

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When Medicine Isn’t Enough | Ask The Expert with Dr Vera Hendrix 58:45

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Send us a text ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM www.scartevents.com A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 the Astellas Oncology C3 Changing Cancer Care Prize www.younightevents.com In this powerful new episode, Dr. Vera Hendrix shares expert …

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Episode 60 - Motherhood and Loss: Managing Grief as a Single Parent 24:13

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics Jamie's story of 20 years ago [01:20] Being honest with children [04:24] Hiding our emotions [07:51] The need to handle death in our society [09:58] Handling anniversaries [12:21] Waiting to discard his belongings [14:50] Finding support communities [18:35] Conclusion [21:34] Additional Resources …

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70: Can AI Actually Help My Health? 26:46

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What if AI could help you manage your illness — without overwhelming you? In this solo episode, I reflect on my time at the Digital Health Festival and explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming healthcare — and how it can actually help those of us living with chronic illness or fatigue. From getting my Starlink internet set u…

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Take Two – The Calm Before the Storm: Sandra Skippar-Broome’s Cancer Journey 39:18

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Send us a text Take Two is the powerful follow-up to Sandra’s viral story — a reunion filled with new revelations, raw emotion, and hope. 🎥 1st interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F86VsyYyves ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM http://www.scartevents.com/ A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or sur…

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Writing as a Tool for Processing Grief 11:37

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics How writing can help process grief [01:38] Different types of writing for grief [03:16] Developing a regular habit of writing [05:42] Notable writers who have written about grief [08:32] Summary and Conclusion [09:30] Additional Resources https://healingourgrievinghearts.podia.com/ https://healing…

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69: Can Constant News Impact Your Healing? 14:44

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Is the 24/7 news cycle draining your energy? In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I share what changed for me when I stopped watching the news—and how it’s supported my healing in ways I didn’t expect. Discussing an article from Mayo Clinic and my own lived experience with MS and Stage 4 breast cancer, I talk about the toll that constant noise…

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Pain is Inevitable, but Suffering is Optional 12:51

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics Pain x Resistance = Suffering [01:43] Pain [02:39] Resistance [03:31] Suffering [04:20] Acceptance and mindfulness [07:57] Cognitive-behavioral strategies [08:45] Conclusion [10:40] Additional Resources https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/ https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/media https://www.fa…

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Take Two - From Stillwater to Strength - Alison Bruck’s Journey Through Cancer 24:37

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Send us a text Take Two is the powerful follow-up to Alison’s viral story — a reunion filled with new revelations, raw emotion, and hope. 1st interview here: https://youtu.be/NdYx1WFfk9Q?si=i3QOjwIImrO9qILq ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (www.scartevents.com) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgic…

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68. The Other Side of Mother’s Day 27:19

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How do you feel on Mother’s Day? A question often not asked. Conversations not always had. This week I’m prioritising my own wellbeing—and revisiting one of my most vulnerable episodes to date. As Mother’s Day approaches, I reflect on a deeply personal part of my story: the grief that came with the decision not to have children, and how illness sha…

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Understanding Ancestral Grief 13:03

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics Personal grief vs. ancestral grief [01:50] Historical trauma [02:32] Transgenerational trauma [03:19] Emotional symptoms of ancestral grief [04:05] Family dynamics [05:20] Cultural symbols and rituals [06:10] Questions to ask yourself [06:50] Therapeutic practices for healing ancestral grief [07:2…

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67. A New Diagnosis or Prognosis? The One Thing You Can Control 25:23

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How did you feel when you received a life-changing diagnosis? Shocked? Numb? Like the ground had shifted beneath you? In this episode, I share how the lessons I learned from living with MS helped me navigate my stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis. The one thing that stood out—and truly worked—was creating an environment that protected my energy and sup…

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Tapestry of Survival — Tara Reid’s Journey Through Loss, Cancer, and Rediscovery 10:33

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Send us a text ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (www.scartevents.com) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 Astella's International C3Prize. www.younightevents.com Support the show Still I Rise features stories from You Night's STORY CRAFTING…

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The Role of Nature in the Healing Process 12:28

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics Research study about complicated grief, COVID-19, and connection to nature [02:06] Nature's positive effects on physical health [03:52] Biophilia [04:34] Getting actively involved in nature [05:23] Enjoying nature passively [06:10] Practicing mindfulness in nature [06:44] Ecotherapy [07:22] Challe…

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66: Resilience Isn’t the Start – An Open Mind Is 14:32

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Have you ever felt like you were trying to be resilient—but it just wasn’t working? Maybe you were doing your best to push through a health challenge, hold it together, or stay strong—only to feel like it still wasn’t enough. In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I’m sharing why the advice to “be resilient” often feels like pressure instead of …

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Rainbows After the Wreckage — Theresa Bourque’s Story of Healing, Heartbreak, and Hope 14:10

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Send us a text ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM https://www.scartevents.com/ A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 Astella's International C3Prize. https://www.younightevents.com/ Support the show Still I Rise features stories from You Night'…

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Rituals of Remembrance 13:23

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics The significance of rituals [01:40] Personal rituals [03:05] Community rituals [03:47] Cultural traditions [04:26] Virtual rituals [05:08] Intentions behind rituals [06:17] Symbols in rituals [06:50] Timing and frequency [07:43] Finding new meaning after loss [09:28] Conclusion [10:46] Additional …

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Restored Like a Vintage Car—Eden Millet’s Journey Through Cancer and Caregiving 7:22

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Send us a text ScART: SCAR ART PAINTING PROGRAM (www.scartevents.com) A healing arts program designed to help women find strength in their emotional or surgical scars STORY CRAFTING PROGRAM: Winning idea of the 2020 Astella's International C3Prize. www.younightevents.com Support the show Still I Rise features stories from You Night's STORY CRAFTING…

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65: The Authentic Mindset: Why Forced Positivity Isn’t the Answer 23:09

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Have you ever felt like being positive just isn’t enough? Maybe someone told you to “just stay positive” at a time when life felt anything but okay. In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I’m opening up about the pressure to perform positivity—especially when living with a chronic illness—and why authenticity is far more healing than forcing a s…

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The Connection Between Grief, Loss, and Food 14:20

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics The role of food during times of loss and grief [01:48] Cooking or baking as an outlet when grieving [03:23] Comfort foods [04:45] Cooking as a way of expressing emotions [05:31] Childhood memories [07:28] Emotional eating [08:12] The dangers of children thinking food is a fix for feelings [09:26]…

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She Lost Everything—Then Fought Breast Cancer with Relentless Strength: Cheryl Walsh’s Story 20:17

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Send us a text In 2022, Cheryl Walsh was diagnosed with breast cancer after five years of unimaginable loss — losing her farm, her income, her stability, and nearly her husband. Just as she began treatment, she lost her sister-in-law to cancer too. But through it all, Cheryl found strength she didn’t know she had. With the support of the Gloria Gem…

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64: Mariah MacInnes Returns — From Whipple’s Procedure to Life as a Digital Nomad 35:15

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Are you feeling stuck in life with your health condition? Mariah MacInnes returns to Wellbeing Interrupted (first heard back in Episode 18 — my very first guest!). A year on, Mariah continues to embrace life as a digital nomad — a life worlds away from the hospital bed she found herself in after undergoing a Whipple’s procedure in her twenties. At …

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The Role of Forgiveness in the Grieving Process 12:45

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics What is forgiveness? [02:31] What forgiveness is not [03:39] How to begin the forgiveness process [06:18] Forgiveness as a journey [08:50] The benefits of forgiving others [09:23] Recap of today's episode [10:06] Conclusion [10:48] Additional Resources https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/ https:/…

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63: Chronic Illness + Disability + Woman = My Experience of Unconscious Bias 17:39

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Do you believe in unconscious bias? In this solo episode, I share a moment that made me stop and think. While representing Hurdle2Hope® at a recent health event, I noticed how quickly assumptions were made — not out of malice, just habit. It’s something many of us living with illness or disability experience. And when you add gender into the mix? T…

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She Faced Breast Cancer Alone After Losing Her Husband—Traci Glazner’s Story 10:21

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Send us a text "In May of 2023, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in my right breast. After losing both my parents and my husband, I thought I'd faced my share of grief—but cancer brought a new challenge. With the strength of my children, my support system, and the incredible women in the SheRoes program, I made it through. This is my …

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Understanding the Grief of Caregivers 13:34

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics Caregiver types and their roles[01:54] Grief and how it can affect caregivers [05:06] Establishing self-care routines among caregivers [06:35] Practicing mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques [07:26] My experience as a caregiver [08:06] Resources available [09:45] Conclusion [11:27] Addition…

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62: Frontline Staff Are Burning Out — And What We Can All Do About It 32:46

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Who supports the people who support us? In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I unpack why burnout in healthcare, disability, and aged care is more than a workplace issue — it’s a care crisis that affects us all. Whether you rely on frontline support or work in the sector yourself, this is a conversation we need to have. I also share how the Hu…

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Episode 8 Meet Dawn Bouillion Passionate Trauma Therapist & Coach--Let's Talk About Recognizing Caregiving Trauma in Women Session 1 31:26

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Send us a text Katherine introduces you to Dawn Bouillion, founder of Embrace Your Brave, a trauma therapist and coach from Lafayette, Louisiana, who helps women caregivers to dive deep into exploring the hidden trauma they experience and discover that healing is possible, even in the midst of difficult caregiving journeys. Dawn shares her true, em…

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Episode 7 Meet Patti Mamalis and Her Inspirational Power Word Burnout Prevention Program Session 2 18:28

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Send us a text Katherine Autin introduces you again to Patti Mamalis from Tempe, Arizona, owner of Power Word Postcards. She is an amazing, creative entrepreneur and caregiver, who is offering the world her new initiative, the Power Word Burnout Prevention program. In this session with Patti, she explains her program more fully how she inspires you…

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The Sun will Shine - Leah Hooks "I Beat Aggressive Breast Cancer 18 years ago" 11:37

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Send us a text "At 51, I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer—one tumor was aggressive triple-negative, the other estrogen-positive. My journey was filled with challenges, but 18 years later, I stand here cancer-free. This is my story of faith, resilience, and the people who supported me along the way. If you're battling cancer or know someon…

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Coping with Grief During Major Life Transitions 17:17

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics The loss of a loved one [01:36] Divorce [03:40] Job changes [05:52] Relocation [07:55] Health changes [09:54] Coping Strategies [11:51] Conclusion [15:02] Additional Resources https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/ https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/media https://www.facebook.com/kay.fontana…

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61: Topless Runner: How Mindset and Self-Acceptance Change Everything 20:11

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What if mindset—not your body—was the biggest thing holding you back? Louise Butcher is back on Wellbeing Interrupted, and in this follow-up to Episode 60, we go even deeper. This time, it’s not about marathons or world records—it’s about what happens when you stop letting other people’s opinions define how you feel in your body. And if you haven’t…

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Exploring Grief Through Movies 12:42

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics Film as a powerful medium to explore emotions like grief [01:27] Cinematography's role in shaping emotions [02:19] "Dead Poets Society" [03:57] "What Dreams May Come" [04:58] "The Fault in Our Stars" [05:57] "Remember Me" [06:46] "All My Life" [07:30] Other films about grief [08:17] Movies as a po…

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60: Topless Runner Returns: Catching Up with Louise Butcher 47:35

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What if losing your breasts led you to discover your greatest strength? Louise Butcher is back on Wellbeing Interrupted, and her story is more powerful than ever. After making headlines as the first woman to run the London Marathon topless post-mastectomy, Louise has since broken records, sparked global conversations, and challenged the way we thin…

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The Intersection of Grief and Spirituality 15:24

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics Spirituality and how people interpret their life experiences [01:56] Incorporating spiritual practices [04:08] The search for meaning [05:50] The concept of mysticism and the connection to grief and spirituality[10:51] Summary and conclusion [13:35] Additional Resources https://healingourgrievingh…

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59: Art for Wellness with Debbie Crouch 43:07

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Can creativity truly be a tool for healing? In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I sit down with Debbie Crouch, a creative community expert, artist, and recovery coach who founded Art for Wellness. Debbie’s journey is a powerful testament to how creativity can support emotional healing, particularly for those navigating health conditions or pa…

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How to Talk to Children About Death 15:15

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics How children perceive death at different ages [01:19] When my brother died [02:35] Tips for initiating conversation with children about death [05:19] Experience with a grief group for children [08:48] Considerations around conversations with children [09:32] Resources available [12:32] Conclusion …

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58: No Diagnosis, Just Symptoms—What Now? 19:18

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Are your symptoms real if no one can give you a diagnosis? Have you ever felt like something was wrong with your body, but no one could give you answers? You’re not alone. The journey to a diagnosis can be frustrating, exhausting, and emotionally draining. In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I reflect on my conversations with Ronni Morgan (Ep…

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Episode 6 Meet Brooke Haynes, She "Fell" into Her Caregiving Journey & She's a Multi-passionate Entrepreneur Session 1 1:00:20

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Send us a text So honored to introduce Brooke Haynes, a multi-passionate and multi-talented entrepreneur who tells us about her 16-year inspirational journeys as a caregiver for friends with chronic conditions which shaped her deep commitment to support, empower, and bring holistic success to caregivers globally Even though Brooke did not have any …

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"Nalu" by Kristine LeTellier 15:06

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Send us a text Here's an excerpt from Kristine's story: "In December 2022, another massive tsunami came, knocking everything down in its path. Here comes cancer and all the feelings you don’t want to have at 40. Feelings of scared, nervousness, the unknown, sadness and trauma barreling at her full speed. Pain is what crashed into her first and she …

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Grief and Community Service: Turning Pain into Purpose 16:19

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics Discover organizations that resonate with your grief experience [02:55] Organizations that support grieving individuals [03:50] Organizations related to specific diseases or ailments [07:48] Where to find volunteer opportunities [09:35] Consider creating your own initiative [11:50] Hurdles that ma…

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57: Hurdle2Hope® Stories: Meet Tami Wong Living with Alopecia 50:20

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Would you still feel like yourself if you lost your hair? In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I sit down with Tami Wong, who has lived with alopecia since she was 15. She turned her experience into advocacy, founding Hair Loss Pride, a support community for women and teens, while also educating salon professionals and writing the bestselling …

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The Role of Storytelling in Healing from Grief 16:54

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics Storytelling for expressing ideas, emotions and experiences [01:38] Traditional stories and folklore [04:17] Writing as a powerful outlet [07:11] Support groups for storytelling [08:21] Platforms for sharing stories [11:50] When to seek support [13:53] Conclusion [14:39] Additional Resources https…

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56: Hurdle2Hope® Stories: Meet Katerina Vujić Living with Chronic Illness 1:09:47

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Healthy one day. Sick the next. Can you relate to this? Katerina Vujić’s life changed in a day. In Episode 51 of Wellbeing Interrupted, she shares her journey from unexplained illness and medical gaslighting to self-advocacy and healing. Now a certified holistic health coach, Katerina uses her experience to guide others through their own health cha…

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55: Part 2 [Update]: Australian Healthcare Week 9:21

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Join Me at the Biggest Healthcare Event in the Southern Hemisphere! I’m so excited to share that I’ll be part of the Start-Up Zone at Australian Healthcare Week (AHW) 2025—the largest healthcare exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere! 🌟 And here’s the best part—I have FREE tickets to give away! 🔗 Register Here What is Australian Healthcare Week? Aus…

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"When will my wings spread?" by Joy Kampen 9:44

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Send us a text In this interview and story, Joy shares how You Night's Story Crafting program helped her break free from the mental gymnastics she was having over the subject matter of friendships that end with betrayal. We've all been there...where relationships that we form can unexpectedly turn into negative experiences, often leading us to scra…

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What Triggers You? 12:22

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Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics Common triggers of grief: anniversaries and milestones [01:56] Sensory triggers [03:23] Social triggers [05:55] Emotional triggers [06:43] Managing triggers: mindfulness techniques [07:28] Preparing for impending triggers [08:01] Creating new traditions [08:01] Self-care [09:39] Seeking support [1…

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55: My Three C’s for 2025: Confidence, Curiosity & Creativity 20:17

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Would you say you’re a curious person? Turning 50 is a milestone I’ve fully embraced—not just because I’m here to celebrate it, but because I love the life I’m creating. Stage 4 cancer has shifted my perspective, and in 2025, I’m intentionally focusing on Confidence, Curiosity, and Creativity. If you're facing a health challenge or a big life trans…

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"My Story" by Lutricia "Lu" Milton 30:02

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Send us a text Here's a partial transcript of the interview. Lu was on an oxygen tank at the time of this interview and it might be hard to make out all of her words. My name is Lutricia Milton. I am the last of ten children. I was born November 5th, 1970 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. As far as I can remember, I had a good childhoo…