Awaken Today - Transformative Stories of Survival and Faith - Catherine Duncan : 146

Catherine was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer at the tender age of 10 while also enduring an abusive home environment. Catherine shares the harrowing details of her treatments in the 1970s, the emotional isolation she faced, and how her faith became her lifeline. Catherine's journey is detailed in her book "Everyday Awakening." Catherine Duncan is an Integrative Spiritual Consultant, Author, Holistic Healer, Inspirational Speaker, and Resilience Trainer, committed to whole-person healing with a focus on emotional and spiritual health.We dive into the transformative journey of trading a high-flying career in advertising for spiritual fulfillment after a near-death experience. This pivotal moment led to a complete life overhaul, from pursuing a degree in theology to becoming a spiritual director and chaplain. The conversation explores the challenges of breaking away from societal and familial expectations, the pursuit of deeper meaning, and the strength gained through spirituality. Catherine shares her transition from being a hospice chaplain to focusing on helping people live fully, inspired by her husband's near-death experience. Through her personal narrative, she offers practical advice on how morning mindfulness can set a positive tone for the day. By emphasizing self-love and the transformative power of gratitude. She provides invaluable insights into fostering a sense of peace and connection and the importance of living in the present. Let's enjoy her story. https://www.catherineduncan.org/aboutcatherineSend BEHAS a text.Support the showTo Share - Connect & Relate:Share Your Thoughts and Shape the Show! Tell me what you love about the podcast and what you want to hear more about. Please email me at [email protected] and be part of the conversation!To be on the show  Podmatch Profile  Ordinary people, extraordinary experiences - Real voices, real moments - ​Human connection through stories - Live true storytelling podcast - Confessions - First person emotional narratives - Unscripted Life Stories.Thank you for listening - Hasta Pronto!