#263 Support Your Body by Training Your Brain#263 Support Your Body by Training Your Brain
The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach
The most common concern I hear after breast cancer is what should I eat? Closely followed by: How do I lose weight? How do I motivate myself to exercise? But it’s rare for people to focus first on managing emotions...
22:51•25 Jul 2023
Train Your Brain: Mindfulness for Breast Cancer Recovery
Episode Overview
- Meditation supports the mind and body during and after breast cancer, helping to manage emotions and reduce stress.
- Benefits of meditation include gaining a new perspective on stressful situations, building skills to manage stress, increasing self-awareness, and improving sleep quality.
- Laura shares insights into various meditation practices, including mindfulness meditation, guided meditation, mantra meditation, Tai Chi, and Yoga.
- Starting with short, consistent meditation sessions, such as five minutes, three times a week, is encouraged.
- Resources for downloadable meditations and breathwork are available on Laura's website, thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com.
“Your future's at the door. Give it all you got. No hesitating. You've been waiting all your life. This is your moment. This is your moment in time. This is your moment. This is your moment To shine, to shine, to shine”
Have you ever wondered why managing emotions isn't the first thing we think of after a breast cancer diagnosis? In this episode of 'The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach', Laura Lummer tackles this overlooked aspect of recovery. Often, the focus is on what to eat or how to lose weight, but Laura emphasizes the immense power of the mind in supporting your overall health. She dives into proven strategies for training your brain to manage stress and emotions effectively.
Imagine the benefits of consistent physical training and apply that to your mental and emotional health—it's simple, free, and incredibly rewarding. Laura breaks down various meditation practices like mindfulness, guided meditation, Tai Chi, and Yoga, offering practical tips for incorporating them into your daily routine. She even suggests starting with just five minutes, three times a week. This episode is packed with actionable advice and resources to help you begin your journey towards a calmer, more balanced life.
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