#278 How Relationships Impact Your Health After Breast Cancer

This past week, while celebrating birthdays with my friends and family, I thought a lot about the significance of healthy relationships and a sound support system when it comes to supporting our wellness.  Happy Friendships: Think of your best friend. The one who makes you laugh and feel good. That's the magic of having good friends. They make us feel happy and loved. And studies show that they actually improve our health and our longevity.  Not-so-Good Friends: Sometimes, we have to deal with toxic people and walk away feeling drained or sad. They always want attention or act like everything is about them. But it can be hard to know how to handle these people. How to set healthy boundaries and, more importantly, how to take care of yourself without judging yourself in these relationships.  Making New Friends: variety is the spice of life. New relationships with people who bring new knowledge and new experiences to your life are an important drop in the relationship bucket. But making new connections can be challenging, especially as we get older. So, how do we find more good friends and more enjoyable social interactions?  Check out this episode to hear all about embracing healthy relationships, dealing with unhealthy ones, and ways to cultivate new, thriving relationships that contribute to a life that's better than before breast cancer.   Referred to in this episode:  Better Than Before Breast Cancer Life Coaching Membership  Maintaining healthy relationships with age  Why Toxic People Are So Harmful  Follow me on Social Media:  Facebook  Instagram  Pinterest  YouTube