Surviving Cancer and Thriving in Motherhood with Tia B Stokes

EP:159 What does it look like to receive a cancer diagnosis while navigating motherhood and a global pandemic? Meet Tia B Stokes - mom, dancer, cancer survivor, and beacon of hope who turned her darkest moments into a mission of service and joy.

💪 TIA'S INCREDIBLE JOURNEY:
- Dancing on world stages before facing the ultimate life challenge
- Receiving a cancer diagnosis during the pandemic with five children
- How her dance group Calamity became a lifeline and support system
- Transforming from fundraising for others to accepting help herself
- The healing power of movement, community, and choosing joy daily

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Meet Tia B Stokes: Dancer, Mom, Cancer Survivor
5:30 - The Moment Everything Changed: Cancer Diagnosis
12:15 - Navigating Treatment During the Pandemic
18:45 - How Dance and Movement Became Medicine
25:20 - From Helping Others to Accepting Help
32:10 - The Power of Community and Connection
38:30 - Living in the Present and Choosing Joy
41:00 - Tia's Message of Hope for Anyone Struggling

✨ KEY INSIGHTS:
- How movement and service became Tia's medicine through the darkest days
- The importance of community support during life's biggest challenges
- Why choosing joy and living in the present can be revolutionary acts
- How one person's story can inspire millions and create ripple effects of hope

🌟 THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF:
- You're facing a health challenge or supporting someone who is
- You need inspiration and practical wisdom for difficult times
- You're a parent juggling overwhelming circumstances
- You believe in the power of community and connection
- You need a reminder that you can thrive no matter what life throws your way

🎧 From the THRIVE Like a Parent Podcast - where we dive deep into stories of resilience, hope, and the human spirit.

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