The Modern Crone: Season 8: Resurrection with Erika Behl

Erika Behl is a coach based in Singapore.  Originally from the US, she lived in Africa and Europe before eventually settling in Asia for the past 18 years.   After spending almost two decades building a traditionally “successful” life, a breast cancer diagnosis in late 2017 catalysed a shift in her priorities.   A year’s-long sabbatical, several attempts at starting a business, and a divorce later, she concedes that sometimes burning down what you don’t want is easier than finding what you do. She writes for other deep-thinking independents, tells stories on stage, hosts the "Every Moment is a Choice" podcast, and will publish The Clear-Eyed Chemo Journal, a system for cancer patients to reclaim their agency, in 2026. Her work centres on approaches to writing one’s own path.    Join us as Erika shares:Her extraordinary and unusual journey as a young womanThe shock of her cancer diagnosis at 40 years old with a young familyHer coping strategies as an introvert and atheistThe usefulness and also peril of ‘the cancer warrior’ personaHer subsequent full-blown breakdown after surviving cancer The devastating impact of not speaking her truth and the building pressure of wearing masksThe power of choice and taking actionHow shopping around through therapy, meditation, somatic practices, connection and discovery paved the road to her recoveryThe rise of creativity through personal storytelling, writing, and podcastingHow her journey led to helping others through coaching and her soon-to-be-released Cancer Journal: The Clear-Eyed Chemo JournalThe seminal question - ‘Why not now?’You can connect with Erika here:WebsiteLinkedinAnd if your spirit is stirred by these amazing conversations, don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review - so more people can find their way to The Modern Crone. Thank you for tuning in!   I am so grateful for The Modern Crone team -Theme music and season intro tracks:Sam Joole: www.samjoole.comCover design and photographyLuana Suciuhttps://www.instagram.com/luanasuciu/[email protected] Voice editing:Christopher Hales - Mask Music [email protected] and Reel production:Kymberly [email protected]