She Was Told To Live Between Treatments — So She Started Living | Amie Jelich Yank

What happens when a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis forces you to re-evaluate everything? In this powerful episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with happiness coach and Stage 4 cancer survivor Amie Jelich Yaniak for a deeply personal conversation about adversity, identity, forgiveness, and what it truly means to live. After facing both a devastating diagnosis and a painful divorce, Amie found herself questioning everything she once believed about happiness, success, and purpose. But instead of allowing fear and uncertainty to define her, she chose to rebuild her life from the inside out. This conversation explores the power of mindset, self-worth, resilience, and learning how to find peace even in the middle of life’s hardest moments. From bucket lists and forgiveness to authenticity and choosing joy before it’s too late, this episode is a reminder that life is happening now — and we don’t have to wait for permission to start living it. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to The Starter Girlz Podcast01:05 Amie Jelich Yaniak: Happiness Coach & Cancer Warrior02:45 Life Before the Storm: Marriage & Music Therapy04:35 The Bone Tumor & Early Health Challenges07:00 Hollywood Dreams & Unexpected Opportunities10:40 The Car Accident & Marital Strain13:05 Divorce: A Three-Year Ordeal15:00 Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: A Life-Altering Moment17:40 Facing the End: Forgiveness & Bucket List19:55 Internal Happiness: A Gift Many Take for Granted22:35 Jennifer's Health Journey & Shared Perspective26:20 Daily Choice: Finding Blessings in Adversity28:50 Manifesting a Car & The Price Is Right Win33:30 Trusting Intuition & The "Love Bubble"36:25 Amie's Philosophy on True Happiness39:00 The Power of Self-Love & Non-Judgment42:10 The Body Keeps Score: Prioritizing Health45:10 Forgiveness, Authenticity & Living Without Regret48:40 Live Your Bucket List: Passion Over Profit50:20 Amie's Message for When You Feel Stuck51:20 Don't Let Your Illness Define You53:40 The Beauty of Contribution & Helping Humanity54:40 Connecting with Amie Jelich Yaniak55:25 Final Inspiration from Jennifer What You’ll Take Away From This Episode • Why adversity can completely change your perspective on life• The connection between internal happiness and authentic living• How forgiveness can become part of the healing process• Why many people wait too long to truly live• The emotional impact of identity shifts after illness and divorce• How mindset influences resilience during difficult seasons• Why self-love and self-worth matter more than external success• The importance of pursuing joy before “someday” About Amie Jelich Yaniak Amie Jelich Yaniak is a happiness coach, speaker, and Stage 4 cancer survivor who helps others reconnect with joy, resilience, and authentic living. Through her personal experiences with illness, divorce, and major life transitions, Amie now shares a message centered around internal happiness, self-worth, and choosing to fully live in the present moment. Connect with Amie Jelich Yaniak Website: https://thetruehappiness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amiejelich TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambig1122 Connect with Starter Girlz https://startergirlz.com Take the 2-Minute Success Block Quiz to discover what may be holding you back. Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz? https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b