Overcoming Behavioural Challenges After Breast Cancer
Episode Overview
Behaviour change post-breast cancer is challenging due to emotional weight and survival instincts. Aligning new habits with personal values makes them more meaningful and sustainable. Self-compassion is crucial for long-term behaviour change. Support systems play a key role in sustaining new behaviours. Small, manageable changes are more effective than drastic overhauls.
'If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.' - Lao Tzu
In this episode of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach, Laura Lummer takes a deep dive into the often overlooked challenges of behaviour change after a breast cancer diagnosis. Laura, a two-time breast cancer survivor currently living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer, reflects on the emotional weight and survival instincts that make lifestyle changes both essential and incredibly difficult.
Drawing from scientific research and her own personal journey, she offers a compassionate perspective on why it's so hard to break old habits and create new, healthier ones. Laura shares valuable insights on how to gently shift direction without feeling overwhelmed, emphasising the importance of aligning new habits with personal values. She discusses the role of self-compassion in long-term behaviour change and highlights the need for support systems to sustain these changes.
This episode is packed with practical advice and relatable anecdotes, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating life after a breast cancer diagnosis. Whether you're struggling with the pressure to be 'perfectly healthy' or just looking for a way to make small, meaningful changes, Laura's guidance will help you find a path that feels right for you. Tune in to discover how to create a life that's even better than before breast cancer.