Ep 56: How To Get Comfortable with the Uncomfortable and Find Beauty in Brokenness with Kris Carr, New York Times Bestselling Author, Wellness Leader & Cancer Thriver

Mar 13, 2024

Join Melissa in a heartfelt conversation with Kris Carr, a cancer survivor, as they discuss finding beauty in brokenness, embracing vulnerability, and overcoming grief. Explore resilience, self-compassion, and celebrating small wins, as well as the power of movement in healing. Discover the transformative journey of emotional vulnerability and embracing love, understanding emotions, and finding lightness in life's challenges.

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ANECDOTE

Career Shift

Kris Carr worked as an actor, dancer, and photographer, always trying to be someone else for approval.
A stage four cancer diagnosis at 21 shifted her focus to discovering and being her true self.

INSIGHT

From Curing to Living

Kris Carr realized her wellness practices were a way to try and cure her cancer.
She shifted her focus from curing herself to living her life fully.

ADVICE

Check In With Self

Check in with yourself regularly to assess if your actions are tiring or inspiring.
Prioritize activities that fuel your passion and creative force.

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Kris Carr is a multiple New York Times-bestselling author, wellness activist, and cancer thriver. In this candid conversation, Melissa and Kris delve into the less glamorous aspects of personal growth. Kris recounts personal stories, from her cancer diagnosis to dealing with grief, and offers advice on how to accept and find beauty in brokenness. She opens up about her recent book "I'm Not a Mourning Person," which was inspired by the loss of her father and shares what she learned through her journey with grief. Tune in for valuable insights and practical tips on navigating life's most difficult moments, how to find joy amidst pain, and supporting each other through the universal human experiences of grief.

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