A Sunshine State of Mind with Michele Doty

In this deeply heartfelt episode of Life Beyond Labels, host Kelsey O’Connor sits down with longtime family friend, Michele Doty. Michele shares how her world shifted when she was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer, but how she continues to show up with honesty, gratitude, and joy. Rather than being defined by her diagnosis, she talks about holding onto her identity, finding meaning (and movement) in each day, and more about who she is as a loving mother, business owner, and radiant human being.What to Expect in 'A Sunshine State of Mind':It is important to find our choices within situations that feel so far out of our control.Staying positive doesn’t mean ignoring the negative feelings or hard days, it just means doing your best to choose to see the good as much as possible.It can be helpful to have safe conversations with loved ones, who may have a diagnosisor illness, about how they want to be helped. It is important to remember that their identity goes beyond their struggles and respect their autonomy.If you are able to move or exercise, it can be extremely helpful for mental health.Special Links:Life Beyond Labels is brought to you by KazCM. They aim to create space where businesses can build assets and drive revenue through writing and talking. Learn more at KazCM.com.Let’s Connect!Socials: Instagram| TikTok | Facebook: @kelsoconnor6Website: kelseyoconnor.comCredits:Life Beyond Labels is a QuietLoud Studios podcast. And Featured on SportsE Media. Music provided by YoKram: YouTube| Spotify | TikTok @yokrammusic