It Doesn't Rain Every Day: Finding Hope, Purpose & Identity After Breast Cancer

What does it mean to truly start over after a life-altering diagnosis? In this powerful episode, breast cancer survivor and wellness advocate Susan "Belly" Varee shares her raw, unfiltered journey through chemotherapy, identity loss, and radical self-reinvention — and why healing is never a straight line.Belly opens up about how cancer forced her to ask the hardest question: "If today was the last day of my life, how am I going to choose to live it?" From rediscovering a love of food and cooking during chemo (yes, even when everything tasted like metal) to confronting grief, setbacks, and the myth of overnight transformation, Belly's story is one of grit, hope, and the courage to grow beyond your comfort zone.In this episode, you'll hear:Why healing is more like stepping stones than a straight shot — and why that's okayHow food, culture, and connection became part of Belly's recoveryThe difference between living to exist and living with purposeWhy it's never too late to reinvent yourself and expand what you thought possibleHow to "feel your feels" and move through the darkness toward the lightWhether you're navigating a health crisis, processing trauma, or simply searching for your next chapter — this episode is for you.Belly's Bio and Contact InformationSusan "Belly" Varee is a teacher, single mother, breast cancer survivor, and author of Belly Knows Best — a deeply personal story about healing, identity, resilience, food, and rebuilding life after trauma. After years as a high-achieving educator, Ironman athlete, and self-described perfectionist, Susan's world shifted following her diagnosis. What followed was not only physical healing, but a journey of rediscovering purpose, creativity, and self-trust. Through storytelling, cooking, and honest conversations, she inspires audiences to move through fear, embrace change, and understand that healing is never linear. Her perspective is raw, authentic, empowering, and deeply relatable.Signature Message"It doesn't rain every day. Things will get better — you just have to have hope."Connect with Belly  Instagram : Belly Knows Best.Facebook And Tik Tok : BK Knows BestYouTube : Belly Knows Best.Website :bellyknowsbest.net,Book: Amazon and Belly’s websiteThe Teaching Journeys Podcast can be found where you get your podcasts , including YouTube.