EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 53 MIN
She Started College at 42… Then Cancer Hit. The Mindset That Saved Her with Zulma Williams
What if the biggest obstacles in your life were preparing you for your purpose? In this powerful episode of The Self-Leadership Lab, Bobby sits down with therapist Zulma Williams, whose story will challenge every excuse you’ve ever made. Zulma moved to the United States from Argentina at 31 without speaking English. She started college at 42 years old. Six weeks after graduating… she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Most people would stop there. She didn’t. Today, Zulma is a licensed therapist helping people overcome anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs. In this conversation, we explore: • Why your brain constantly prepares you for the worst • The mindset shift that helped her beat cancer • How to challenge negative thoughts • The truth about anxiety and depression • Why it's never too late to change your life • The powerful reason she celebrates birthdays If you’ve ever told yourself “I’m too old”, “I can’t”, or “It’s too late”, this episode will change the way you think. Because as Zulma says: “If you woke up today, your mission in life is not complete.” Connect with Zulma Williams Instagram: @theswearingtherapist Podcast: Keeping It Real with the Zulma the Swearing Therapist You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@theswearingtherapist Website: https://dragonflytherapyservices.net/ About the Self-Leadership Lab The Self-Leadership Lab explores how individuals develop the mindset, habits, and self-awareness necessary to lead themselves and ultimately lead others. Hosted by Bobby Shelton, author of Easy Hard vs. Hard Hard. Want to be a guest on The Self-Leadership Lab? Send Bobby Shelton a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17641667851977069fa15a161 #SelfLeadership #MentalHealth #Mindset #Resilience #PersonalDevelopment #PodMatch
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