020: Choosing Presence Over Panic Part 1

Today’s episode is deeply personal.I’m sharing what happened at my most recent oncology checkup—the scan, the tests, the moment when routine turns into something you didn’t choose. In November, I received news that my cancer had progressed. And while this episode is about my experience, it’s also for anyone who has ever received unexpected health news, a diagnosis, or a moment that split life into before and after.This conversation isn’t about fear. It’s about presence. It’s about what happens in your body when life delivers something you didn’t ask for—and the choice you always have in that moment: to abandon yourself, or to stay.🎧In this episode, you’ll learn:The moment I knew something had changed—before anyone said a wordWhat it feels like when your body knows before your mind catches upWhy I didn’t spiral, panic, or hand my authority over to anyone elseThe difference between feeling fear and making decisions from fearWhy my body—not medicine, not panic, not prognosis—has always been my authorityHow cancer has never been my enemy, but a messengerWhat it means to stay present instead of dissociating in moments of shockWhy diagnoses are often invitations to redirection, not punishment⏱️Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to The Real Remedy00:22 Personal Story: The Scan and Checkup00:55 Diagnosis and Initial Treatment02:30 Living with Cancer: A Personal Journey03:18 The Unexpected News09:22 Reflections on Cancer and Life15:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts🔗Connect with Elizabeth:Website: https://elizabeth-oneill.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabetho.neillExplore The Real Remedy: https://elizabeth-oneill-wellness.thrivecart.com/realremedy/Work with Elizabeth: https://elizabeth-o-neill-wellness-1.showit.site/ig-links?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf7LsdBx6LfIgSBVnlh9zWZKa80lcLNU1LP6eV05gFhGbOo67w7SNBk5n-AyQ_aem__ExOLY3xoq99oBd03yZ3PQ💌 Want more like this?Subscribe to The Real Remedy Podcast and leave a review if this resonated with you. And if you’re in the void, stay. The stillness is doing sacred work.