Ep. 6 The Power of Perspective: Apryl Zemla's Breast Cancer Journey

What does healing really look like? In this powerful episode, Chrissie Morgan sits down with Apryl Zemla, a 21-year breast cancer survivor, to explore the raw truths and profound shifts that come with facing cancer— not once, but alongside the memory of her sister who lost the same battle.  Apryl shares how she went from fear to gratitude, from survival to true healing, and how love,  mindset, and community helped shape her journey. You'll Learn: How media attention shaped Apryl's mission to help others What her sister's journey taught her about strength and treatment choices Why shifting from "Why me?" to I'm so lucky I get to..." changed everything How blogging became a healing tool and act of service Why trusting the process and letting people in can transform recovery How Apryl redefined healing as peace, acceptance, and love Whether you're in the midst of your own challenge or supporting someone through theirs, this episode is a heartfelt reminder of what it means to embrace life— fully and deeply. Key Takeaways: Mindset shifts are essential for healing Community support is just as important as treatment Every cancer journey is personal— no one size-fits-all path Trusting others and letting love in is part of the process Life after illness can be fulfilling, joyful, and full of purpose Timestamps: 00:51  A Journey of Survival-Mindset Transformation 07:51  Facing the Diagnosis: A Shift in Perspective 11:00  The Power of Support: Building a Community 23:03  Treatment Paths: Learning from the Past 29:58  Media Attention and Awareness 31:54  Birth of a Blog 34:07  Life After Cancer 35:49  Shifting Mindset 38:50  Finding Joy in the Mundane 40:00  Trusting the Process 44:18  Letting Others In 47:50  Defining Healing 48:19  Embracing Love and Community 52:34  Loving the Journey   Subscribe on Substack for early access and reflections: https://whoareyounow.substack.com   Instagram: @whoareyounowpodcast Behind the scenes: @chrissiecorner Follow on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@WhoAreYouNowPodcast Podcast hub:  https://whoareyounowpodcast.com