In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, host Amy Stone sits down with Carly Fauth, a fitness enthusiast, coach, and cancer survivor. Carly shares her journey of being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, her decision to keep moving through treatment despite medical advice to rest, and how exercise played a vital role in her healing—physically and mentally. The conversation also meanders into personal stories about hobbies, porch dreams, and even eating bugs!

About the Guest:

Carly Fauth is a fitness instructor, ACSM-ACS certified cancer exercise specialist, movement mentor, and founder of FitFunCarly, a virtual fitness program that helps people get fit in just 15 minutes a day. A lifelong advocate for mental health through fitness, Carly’s passion for wellness deepened when she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in February 2024. As a survivor, she now uses her journey to inspire others to unlock their own extraordinary personal strength and overcome life’s obstacles.

During chemotherapy, Carly launched her podcast, Chemo Coffee Talk, straight from her infusion chair at Dana Farber. She continues the podcast from her home studio, offering hope, resilience, and real conversations to cancer patients and caregivers. She also wrote a book from her chemo chair called, "Pray for the Bear".

• What it means to be diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer
• The lack of research on exercise during chemotherapy, especially for women
• Carly’s experience advocating for movement through cancer treatment
• How movement and exercise aid in physical recovery and mental health
• The importance of listening to your own body over outside advice
• Launching a podcast and writing a book during chemotherapy
• The value of trying new things and building resilience through adversity
• Fun detours into eating unusual foods, playing games (or not), and dream home upgrades

"I think there needs to be more emphasis on movement as well as rest." – Carly Fauth

Timestamps:

• 00:01:00 – Amy introduces Carly and the show’s theme
• 00:02:00 – Carly shares about her passion for exercise
• 00:03:04 – Explanation of triple negative breast cancer
• 00:07:38 – Carly’s lifelong relationship with exercise
• 00:13:30 – Exercising during chemo: what research—and doctors—say
• 00:24:00 – How Carly’s support system responded to her movement goals
• 00:28:29 – Carly’s podcast, book, and Fit Fun Community
• 00:34:15 – Final fun questions and wrap-up

• Website: https://www.fitfuncarly.com/
• Podcast: Chemo Coffee Talk (Spotify & YouTube)
• Book: Pray for the Bear (available on Amazon)

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