Lead on Purpose with James Laughlin Why Di Foster Talks to Death—and What It Taught Her About Life
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Di Foster was told she had 12 months to live. That was 15 years ago.
In this deeply moving conversation, Di shares how she rejected a terminal cancer diagnosis, removed herself from the medical system, and created her own path to radical remission—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
But this isn’t a conversation about illness. It’s about ownership. It’s about what happens when you take full responsibility for your mind, your health, and your life.
What we cover:
- Why Di refused to "suffer" and instead chose joy
- The 3 life-saving whispers she heard—and followed
- How she reframed trauma, relationships, and self-perception
- Why her conversation with death changed everything
- How presence, natural healing, and gratitude helped her defy the odds
- Di’s approach to parenting, partnership, and building a values-driven business
Di is one of the most intentional, joyful, and fiercely real people I’ve ever had on the show. If you want a masterclass in emotional mastery, mindset, and living on purpose, this is it.
This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz
- Learn more about Di here - https://www.difoster.com
- Follow Di on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/difoster.live/
- Follow Di on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-foster/
- Listen to Di on Accidental Business Owners here - https://youtu.be/08ETxVufrSY?si=JKTr14CxWjjG8Lub
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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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