#213 The Space Between I'm Fine and Making Changes#213 The Space Between I'm Fine and Making Changes
The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach
How many times have you heard yourself say, “I’m fine.” When you were anything but fine? Why is it so hard to stay with our emotions and be honest with ourselves about where we’re at and what we’re going through? In my...
24:15•21 Oct 2022
Finding Balance: Embracing Honest Emotions After Breast Cancer
“Real feelings, authentic feelings, are super important, because then you get to be in them and process them, and it’s not that they’re bad, it’s not that you’re ungrateful, it’s not that you don’t have enough.”
Ever caught yourself saying 'I'm fine' when you're anything but? Laura Lummer, the heart and soul behind 'The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach', dives into this all-too-common habit in episode 213. Laura, a seasoned survivor of breast cancer, sheds light on why we often hide our true feelings and the fear of change that keeps us stuck in a state of 'fine'. In this episode, Laura explores the space between acknowledging you're not okay and feeling pressured to make immediate changes.
She shares her personal experiences and professional insights, emphasizing the importance of being honest with yourself about your emotions. Laura encourages listeners to hold space for their true feelings without rushing into drastic changes. One key takeaway from this episode is the idea that authentic emotions are crucial for healing.
Laura says, 'Real feelings, authentic feelings, are super important, because then you get to be in them and process them, and it’s not that they’re bad, it’s not that you’re ungrateful, it’s not that you don’t have enough'. Laura also touches on the benefits of life coaching and how tools like the model tool can help process emotions and guide small, manageable changes.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating life after a breast cancer diagnosis, offering a compassionate approach to emotional honesty and gradual transformation.
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