How to Thrive Through Cancer with Guest Erika Wolf

Nine years ago, at the age of 43, Erika Wolf faced an advanced form of breast cancer head-on. She underwent traditional oncology treatments, but it was the discovery of integrative medicine therapies that allowed her to thrive during treatment and throughout recovery. Erika learned that much of the American oncology community does not widely support the utilization of complementary therapies. She advocated for herself to find and incorporate these therapies so that her entire being was cared for and treated as robustly as the cancer itself. Therefore, it has become her passion to share this information with as many people as possible. She believes it is important for patients to be aware, but moreover, that physicians, nurses, and other caregivers accept the efficacy of complementary care and advocate for the inclusion of these modalities as a regular part of oncology care and recovery. Erika lives in the mountains of Colorado with her husband and two dogs. She has worked in marketing and PR for the past 30 years and is the director of digital marketing for a non-profit based in Denver, CO.  ✨Highlights from the show:  [00:02:40] Integrative medicine and cancer care. [00:09:30] Mammograms and Thermograms. [00:15:06] Gratitude and healing mindset. [00:18:52] Complementary therapies and first steps. [00:24:58] The importance of complementary therapies. [00:32:02] Trusting yourself through illness. 📰 Blog:  https://www.ontheotherside.life/post/thriving-through-cancer-a-journey-of-self-advocacy-and-complementary-therapies  Resources:  A Guide to Thermography Uses, Benefits, and Cautions   🧘🌄Connect and learn more about Erika: Website: https://www.erikakwolf.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Cancer-Other-Things-Im-Grateful-For/61551880765743/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cancer-Other-Things-Grateful-Self-Advocacy/dp/1665306122  Link To: How to Thrive Through Cancer on Amazon Music     How to Thrive Through Cancer on Apple Podcasts     How to Thrive Through Cancer on Spotify     How to Thrive Through Cancer on iHeartRadio  Other Episodes You'll Enjoy How to Heal, Speak to Your Soul, and Keep Your Ego in Check The Benefits of Brainspotting for People Impacted by Cancer The Arukah Method Empowering Individuals to Attain Holistic Health and Healing   🎧Do you listen to music or podcasts on Spotify? ➕Add us to your listening queue.  💌Join the NCT newsletter to stay in the loop about new episodes, events, products, and services. Join here: https://podcast.ausha.co/navigatingcancertogether?s=1.   🦄About Me: In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and led me to where I am today.  As a Cancer Doula, I use my 12 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as your personal guide and patient advocate. Schedule a 30-minute Meet and Greet call to confidentially share the challenges you are facing and learn more about how I can support you. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/. Connect with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/), or sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter  (https://bit.ly/OTOSNewsletter) to get valuable information and resources that can help you navigate cancer.  🙏🏼Thanks for joining us for this episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER! 💜If you found this podcast helpful, why not spread the love and share it with others? Together, we can help more people benefit from this valuable resource! Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation, or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.