Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary Kim Becking: Grace, Grit, and Getting Back Up (ep. 772)
May 1, 2025
Kim Becking, a New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Unstoppable Momentum Movement, shares her inspiring journey from a trailer in Missouri to overcoming breast cancer at 30. She discusses the delicate balance of resilience and grace, emphasizing that grit without grace can lead to burnout. Listeners will discover how to embrace emotional expression, the vital role of community support during adversity, and practical tools for building resilience. Kim's insights remind us that personal struggles can become stepping stones toward growth.
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Cancer Diagnosis at 30
- Kim Becking was diagnosed with aggressive stage three, triple negative breast cancer at age 30 while planning her son's birthday.
- This diagnosis changed her perspective and launched her advocacy for self-health awareness and young women with breast cancer.
Permission to Feel All Emotions
- Give yourself permission to feel whatever emotions are present without judgment.
- Embrace both the hard feelings and the hopeful ones to truly move forward.
Heartbreaking End of Marriage
- Kim's marriage ended after 22 years with betrayal by her husband and a close friend.
- This personal loss forced her to rebrand her life and business, challenging her identity and resilience.
