PLANTSTRONG Podcast Ep. 284: Chef AJ is Thriving in the Face of Cancer
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Jan 16, 2025 Chef AJ, a renowned plant-based chef and comedian, shares her journey after a lung cancer diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of hope and a solid support system while outlining her 7 Foundations to Healing: Faith, Family, Fitness, Food, Forgiveness, Friends, and Fun. AJ discusses the crucial role of humor in coping with anxiety and how a whole food, plant-based lifestyle has become central to her healing. Her candid reflections offer inspiration and highlight that a diagnosis does not have to define one's destiny.
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Chef AJ's Brave Announcement
- Chef AJ courageously announced her lung cancer diagnosis despite fears of backlash within the plant-based community.
- She chose vulnerability and openness to share her journey and inspire others facing similar challenges.
Humor and Sharing Heal Anxiety
- Anxiety can severely impact the experience of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- Humor and sharing the journey empower Chef AJ to cope and help others feel less alone.
Tumor Growth and Treatment Challenges
- Chef AJ's tumor doubled in size over two years, leading to a stage three diagnosis.
- She faces complex treatment decisions due to tumor location and her history of asthma and COPD.