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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 33 MIN

#456 The One Book That Will Change Your Life After Breast Cancer

from Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach · host Laura Lummer

This week's episode is a personal one. It came from a hard week, a lot of physical discomfort, and a moment of asking a simple question. Why don't we talk about this more? Not just the physical challenges after breast cancer, but the internal rules we carry about how we should handle them. In this episode, we talk about "manuals." The invisible rulebooks we all have that shape how we think, feel, and react. These manuals tell us: How we should act How others should act What is acceptable What is not And most of the time, we don't even realize they're there. When life doesn't match those rules, we feel frustration, anger, or sadness. But what if the problem isn't what's happening? What if it's the rule we're holding onto? Listen to learn: How hidden expectations create emotional suffering Why most of our rules were written without our awareness How to recognize when a "manual" is running your reactions What it looks like to question and rewrite those rules How letting go of expectations can change your relationships This episode invites you to pause, get curious, and start noticing the rules you've been living by. Because you get to decide if they still belong in your life.   Resources Mentioned: Work with Laura: https://www.thebreastcancerrecoverycoach.com/health    Let's Connect! If this episode helped you breathe a little easier, please share it with a friend or leave a review. Every share helps spread this message of hope, healing, and whole-person wellness. 💌 Join my email list for weekly wellness tips & podcast updates → The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach 💌 Join the Better Than Before Breast Cancer Life Coaching Membership → Life Coaching 💌 Join the Living Well After Breast Cancer Community → The Living Well After Breast Cancer Community 👩‍💻 Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration → @thebreastcancerrecoverycoach 👩‍💻 Follow me on Facebook → The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach 🎙 Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts → Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach 🎥 Watch on YouTube → @BetterThanBeforeBreastCancer    

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