334: What Living with Cancer Can Teach Us About Life & Overcoming Addiction to Wellness with Kris Carr
Jul 22, 2024
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New York Times bestselling author Kris Carr shares her 21-year journey thriving with stage IV cancer. Topics include self-advocacy in medical settings, overcoming anxiety through action, embracing grief, selecting healthy options, and finding blessings in challenges.
Living with cancer teaches gratitude and self-care.
Grief transforms perfectionism into vulnerability and healing.
Mindful pillars of wellness foster self-awareness and emotional well-being.
Deep dives
Personal Wellness Journey of Wellness Activist Chris Carr
Chris Carr, a wellness activist and author living with incurable cancer, shares insights on her wellness journey. She discusses her initial diagnosis, addictive approach to wellness, and transition to a more sustainable wellness routine. Explore her perspective on finding blessings in challenges and her five pillars of wellness. Carr emphasizes the importance of healing over curing, self-advocacy in healthcare, and her approach to aging.
Navigating Grief and Emotional Wellness
Carr delves into grief, discussing its impact on her life and the importance of processing challenging emotions. She talks about shifting from perfectionism to honoring realness and vulnerability in the face of grief. Carr reflects on embracing vulnerability as a strength and the healing power of facing emotions with self-care and self-acceptance.
Pillars of Wellness and Self-Care Practices
Carr introduces the five pillars of wellness, emphasizing the significance of mindful eating, drinking, thinking, resting, and stress management. She highlights the value of self-awareness in tending to emotional well-being and nurturing relationships with oneself. Carr advocates for sustainable self-care practices and fostering a deeper connection with inner emotional experiences.
Empowering Aging with Self-Acceptance and Wisdom
Carr shares her perspective on aging as a privilege, emphasizing the importance of self-care and a holistic approach to vibrant aging. She celebrates the wisdom and self-acceptance that come with aging, embracing authenticity and self-confidence. Carr discusses the liberating journey of embracing personal growth, self-love, and self-expression at every stage of life.
Encouraging Conversations on Menopause and Health
Carr advocates for open dialogues on menopause, perimenopause, and women's health, highlighting the empowerment of sharing diverse experiences. She underlines the importance of challenging stigmas and promoting education on women's health transitions. Carr encourages women to prioritize health, well-being, and self-expression through honest conversations and self-advocacy.
Kris Carr is a New York Times bestselling author, host of the Made to Thrive podcast, and wellness leader who's been thriving with stage IV cancer for over 20 years. She joins the show to discuss what living with an incurable cancer has taught her about life, how it has changed her perception on aging, and how to become the CEO of your own health. She shares candidly about overcoming an addiction to wellness, her five pillars of wellness, how to have a sustainable practice, finding blessings in challenges, micro habits she loves and more.
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