Ep.018 - Empowering Others Through Survival: Neosho's Advocacy and Faith

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What if you could turn your most challenging life experiences into a source of inspiration and advocacy? Join us in this episode of Healthy Mindset Miracles as we welcome the remarkable Neosho Ponder. Neosho's journey is nothing short of extraordinary—starting from a first-generation college graduate battling ADHD to earning her PhD from Howard University, and then facing a breast cancer diagnosis a year later. Her story is one of resilience, perseverance, and the transformative power of humor and faith.
Neosho takes us through the intense journey of her breast cancer treatment, sharing the physical and emotional hurdles she encountered from the moment she discovered a lump in her breast to the harrowing experience of severe radiation burns and the complexities of reconstructive surgery. Despite these challenges, Neosho’s unwavering humor provides a unique perspective on the trials she faced. We dive into her evolution from patient to advocate, highlighting her impactful work with the Tiger Lily Foundation and her role in public speaking and conferences.
The episode also explores the incredible support Neosho received from her community, including her church family and sorority sisters, as she navigated the loss of close friends and the emotional toll it took on her. Hear how Neosho's faith and humor played pivotal roles in her healing journey, as encapsulated in her book, "God's Got Jokes: How I Used My Faith and God's Humor to Survive Breast Cancer." From transforming scars into tattoos to reclaim her identity to dealing with the intricacies of dating post-reconstructive surgery, Neosho’s story is a testament to the power of community, faith, and a positive mindset in overcoming life’s greatest challenges.
Contact for Neosho:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_ponder/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neosho-c-ponder-ph-d-4bb7461a/
Twitter: PonderOnThat
Email: [e-mail]

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Chapters

1. Ep.018 - Empowering Others Through Survival: Neosho's Advocacy and Faith (00:00:00)

2. Incredible Journey to Academic Success (00:00:02)

3. Journey Through Breast Cancer Treatment (00:11:39)

4. Navigating Life's Challenges Through Faith (00:26:39)

5. Reconstructive Surgery (00:32:31)

6. Breast Cancer Advocacy and Reconstruction (00:39:52)

7. Empowering Through Body Tattoos (00:44:50)

8. Survivor's Humorous Breast Cancer Journey (00:50:01)

9. Surviving Loss Through Community Support (00:58:27)