Ep. 42 - Navigating Cancer: The Power of Exercise and Emotional Healing with Melissa Grosboll

Investment of Self: Type ‘C’ Transformation with Kathy Washburn - Conversations about People Pleasing, Self-Empowerment and Personal Growth

Finding strength and self-awareness through life's toughest challenges can be a transformative journey you won't want to miss. In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Melissa Grosboll, a former chiropractor turned cancer exercise specialist, who shares her incredible evolution from health advocate to cookie dough entrepreneur, and back to wellness warrior after her breast cancer diagnosis.

Join host Kathy Washburn and Melissa as they discuss pivotal moments of awakening through adversity, the magic of human connection, and the power of self-care and physical exercise during and after cancer treatment. You'll learn about navigating emotional traumas, the importance of advocating for yourself, and the unexpected joys of receiving support from loved ones. Whether you're a cancer survivor, a caregiver, or someone passionate about health, this episode offers valuable insights into living a more connected and empowered life. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative potential of healing both physically and emotionally.

In this episode, Kathy and Melissa discuss:

• Emotional Health and Cancer
• The Body’s Connection to Emotional Health
• Prehabilitation and Cancer Treatment
• Post-Traumatic Growth After Cancer
• Sexuality and Cancer

Timestamps:

00:00 Cancer Podcast Guest on Healing

04:37 Body Awareness and Acceptance Insight

09:05 Sugar Cookies, Grief, and Cancer

11:53 The Power of Unvoiced Emotion

15:05 Advocate for Yourself, Embrace Grace

18:34 "Learning to Receive Graciously"

23:24 Exercise: My Lifeline Through Adversity

26:06 Prehabilitation for Cancer Patients

29:54 Empowerment Through Self-Care

32:49 Post-Traumatic Growth Explained

38:04 Unlocking Emotional and Creative Expression

40:10 Post-Cancer Recovery and Sexuality Challenges

43:22 Connect with Melissa Grawsbal Online

46:42 "Being Present, Not Fixing"

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1. Ep. 42 Navigating Cancer: The Power of Exercise and Emotional Healing with Melissa Grosboll (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:02:11)

3. Melissa's Journey: From Chiropractic to Cookie Dough (00:03:45)

4. Cancer Diagnosis and Personal Transformation (00:04:26)

5. Body Awareness and Cancer (00:06:37)

6. Emotional Impact and Cancer (00:09:42)

7. Support and Advocacy During Cancer (00:15:50)

8. Exercise and Cancer Recovery (00:21:51)

9. Prehabilitation and Cancer (00:26:58)

10. Post-Traumatic Growth and Cancer (00:33:30)

11. Rediscovering Pleasure and Sexuality (00:40:37)

12. Conclusion and Contact Information (00:43:19)