EPISODE · Mar 11, 2024 · 48 MIN
MP 23 | Warrior Mom: Battling Colorectal Cancer and Finding Purpose in the Trenches w/ Kristina Kelly
from Motherluck Podcast · host Motherluck Podcast
In this episode: We chat with Kristina Kelly, a working mom of two toddlers, a wife to a loving husband and a warrior of colorectal cancer. Kristina was diagnosed with cancer after persistent hemorrhoids prompted her to request a colonoscopy — which detected a cancerous mass. Tune in to hear her story! TLDR, we talked about: Her journey in discovering she had colorectal cancer at the young age of 36. How living with cancer has changed her perspective on motherhood and on life. What resources she has found the most useful. Moment of positivity and strength throughout this journey. To connect with Kristina follow her on TikTok @kristinak2023 - she started a tiktok about managing skincasre while undergoing chemo and radiation, as she says “it’s about self-care and finding some joy and confidence with my new warrior body.” Make sure to follow us on our socials (Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook): @motherluckpodcast We want to hear from you, too! Do you have a Motherluck topic you want us to explore? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on our socials. We just might discuss your topic on air.
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In this episode: We chat with Kristina Kelly, a working mom of two toddlers, a wife to a loving husband and a warrior of colorectal cancer. Kristina was diagnosed with cancer after persistent hemorrhoids prompted her to request a colonoscopy — which detected a cancerous mass. Tune in to hear her story! TLDR, we talked about: Her journey in discovering she had colorectal cancer at the young age of 36. How living with cancer has changed her perspective on motherhood and on life. What resources she has found the most useful. Moment of positivity and strength throughout this journey. To connect with Kristina follow her on TikTok @kristinak2023 - she started a tiktok about managing skincasre while undergoing chemo and radiation, as she says “it’s about self-care and finding some joy and confidence with my new warrior body.” Make sure to follow us on our socials (Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook): @motherluckpodcast We want to hear from you, too! Do you have a Motherluck topic you want us to explore? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on our socials. We just might discuss your topic on air.
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