Abundant Ever After with Cathy Heller

Kris Carr on Life as a Stage IV Cancer Thriver & Braving the Big Messy Emotions When Life Falls Apart

Oct 2, 2023

Kris Carr, a 20-year stage IV cancer thriver, shares lessons from her book on embracing messy emotions, changing physiology, and creating ease in life. She discusses living with stage IV cancer, facing grief, and seeking support. The podcast explores the power of moments and appreciates the guest's impact. Kris also shares her experience thriving with stage IV cancer and embracing life's challenges.

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Quick takeaways

Prioritize consistency and momentum in self-care practices instead of striving for perfection.

Approach all emotions with curiosity and learn from them, embracing the concept of living in the gray.

View setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow, making peace with the human condition and your own unique experiences.

Deep dives

Lower the bar and show up for yourself

Lower the bar and show up for yourself by easing into self-care practices that prioritize your well-being. Instead of striving for perfection, focus on consistency and momentum in taking care of yourself.

Introduction

3min

Living with Stage IV Cancer

19min

Waking Up and Going Back to Sleep: Embracing Change

5min

Facing Grief and Seeking Support

23min

Exploring the Power of Moments and Appreciating the Guest's Impact

2min

Thriving with Stage IV Cancer and Embracing Life's Challenges

1min

Closing Remarks and Call to Action

5min

When you're struggling through a difficult transition in life, how do you make space and honor all your emotions? Kris Carr, New York Times bestselling author, wellness activist, and 20-year stage IV cancer thriver was dealing with the pain of her dying father and a major change in her business when she realized that running from the grief was more exhausting than facing it. She shares lessons from her newest book, I'm Not a Mourning Person, like how to live in the magnificent gray, how to stop being so judgmental towards yourself, how to be curious and learn from your messy feelings, how to change your physiology (without kale), and how to create more ease in your life.

- Enter the giveaway for 50% off Cathy's upcoming retreat Cathyheller.com/giveaway

- Get Kris's book, I’m Not a Mourning Person: Braving Loss, Grief, and the Big Messy Emotions That Happen When Life Falls Apart https://kriscarr.com/

- Follow Kris on Instagram @crazysexykris

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Abundant Ever After with Cathy Heller

Kris Carr on Life as a Stage IV Cancer Thriver & Braving the Big Messy Emotions When Life Falls Apart

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Lower the bar and show up for yourself

Welcome all emotions to the table

Embrace your humanity and experience

Practice self-reflection and self-awareness

Foster self-love and self-acceptance

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