Ep. 10: Having an Unshakeable Mindset No Matter What with Dana Bledsoe

Today on The Mary Dee Show, we have an inspiring conversation with Dana Bledsoe, founder of Mysterious Bodies. Looking at her, you would never know that she is living with stage four metastatic breast cancer. Dana shares how she has shifted her mindset since her diagnosis and reclaimed her power to be the creator of her experience. Your life does not revolve around your diagnosis. Dana teaches you the secret to self-love and acceptance so you can live a joyful life even in uncertain circumstances.    The cliche that breast cancer is a battle reinforces the notion that you are not in control of your outcome. Dana admits that before her diagnosis, she had a habit of negative self-talk and doubt that she believes contributed to her illness. We discuss how your mindset translates to every cell in your body and how you can develop a self-love routine to shift you into a more positive mental and physical state.    A breast cancer diagnosis can be terrifying, and transitioning to life after a mastectomy or reconstruction can be difficult. We discuss how women can offer support by breaking down the stigma of showing their surgical scars. Sometimes all you need is to know that you are not alone and to have a visual of the road ahead. Join us to discover the keys to acceptance and living a full and happy life in spite of your circumstances.     Key Takeaways: Thriving with breast cancer [2:00] Coping with acceptance [4:00] The heroes journey [7:00] A visual can give you hope [9:00] Mental preparation for surgery [12:00]  Amplify your voice [13:30] Write yourself a love letter [16:00] You are the creator of your life [19:00] Learning to face death [22:00] Death is a transformation [26:00] Experience your emotions [30:00] Amplify Voices [37:00] About Dana: Dana Bledsoe is the Seed Planter and Co-Founder and has lived and thrived with breast cancer for 15 years; for the last 7 years, Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.  She founded Impermanence and Mysterious Bodies, an art campaign to reshape how the world views breast cancer and breast health awareness.     Resources Mentioned in This Episode: DanaBledsoe.com AmplifyVoices.com Instagram   Join the Beyond Breast Cancer Event:  https://amplifyvoices.org/bbc