Interview with Rachel Myers

Living Chronic

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In this episode, Brandy Schantz interviews Rachel Myers, a breast cancer survivor and coach for women going through the same journey. Rachel shares her personal story of being diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer and undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. She emphasizes the need for support and coaching during and after treatment, as well as the importance of addressing the emotional and mental aspects of the disease. Rachel explains how coaching sessions with her focus on overcoming fear, challenging negative thoughts, and creating a new life after cancer. She offers a free coaching session to women with breast cancer to see if coaching is right for them.

Takeaways

Support and coaching are crucial for women going through breast cancer treatment.
Addressing the emotional and mental aspects of the disease is just as important as the medical treatment.
Journaling and getting negative thoughts out can be therapeutic and help in the healing process.
Creating a new life after illness may involve letting go of old stressors and prioritizing mental health.

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