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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 39 MIN

How to Stay Positive During Hard Times: Mindset Shifts for Cancer, Chronic Illness & Life Challenges

from I've Got Guts!

In this raw and honest episode, Stef and Lauren talk about what it really looks like to navigate life when everything changes overnight. From Stef’s experience going through cancer treatment to the mindset shifts that help them keep showing up, this conversation is real, practical, and deeply relatable.After Stef returned to work and was asked, “How are you still smiling?”, it sparked a bigger conversation about mindset, resilience, and how we move through hard seasons.This episode isn’t about toxic positivity…it’s about learning how to meet difficult moments with intention and choice.✨ We cover:• Staying positive without ignoring reality• Real-life mindset tools that actually help• “I wake up to…” and “I get to” shifts• Taking life one moment at a timeIf you’re in a hard season, this episode will remind you: you’re not alone, and you’re more powerful than you think.You can donate to Stef and Anthony here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stef-strong-fighting-breast-cancer-together-3s9k2T-Shirt link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKNp17ynIFXUjSd8wDzrr5mkN9gDyIC9hME9FITS2jrg9sDA/viewformSponsor: Cozy Earth has our hearts. Their bamboo sheets, towels, and loungewear are ultra-soft luxury comfort. Get 21 percent off with code IGG at CozyEarth.com, plus free shipping over 50 dollars, a 100-night sleep trial, and a 10-year warranty.If you want even more behind-the-scenes moments, early announcements, or fun extras, join our email list here:https://balanced-brook-47113.myflodesk.com/ivegotgutspodcastFollow us on social media to stay up to date:https://www.facebook.com/ivegotgutspodcast https://www.instagram.com/ivegotgutspodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@IveGotGutsPodcastListen to the podcast worldwide:iHeart Radio https://iheart.com/podcast/238278766/Apple Podcasts https://tr.ee/SO0cSiSBvPSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/31w8bdwasutxCGCMhhYYh5Amazon Music https://music.amazon.it/podcasts/cd898f42-ddbf-4411-ad15-3a5c1a44d4f5/ive-got-gutsRSS https://rss.com/podcasts/ivegotgutsDeezer https://deezer.com/show/1001406291Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/ive-got-guts/PC:1001094893

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