Meta-Thriving Podcast

In this episode I share something I wrote as I reflect with the listener on what it is like to live day to day on a metastatic breast journey.  Sometimes, scans, injections and changes of medications seem to take over weeks at a time.  I share the list of things that have been my life and treatment the last few weeks and how I got through.  I share how I am doing and I hope that you can be inspired with what is possible on this journey.Enjoy.  And don't forget to share,  rate and review this podcast.I am also looking for guests on my podcast.  Do you know someone that has a story to share or has expertise on the subject of metastatic breast cancer.  Who inspires you.  Please share and have them contact me for recordings that will begin to take place in September.

This is part 3 of the P series where I give you actionable steps on how to apply my take on the P words of this series.  In this episode, I talk about how to apply purpose through intention to your life and how to put it into action through a practice.Listen and let me know how you will apply Purpose and Practice to your life.

Today's episode continues on the journey of P's.  If you missed last week's episode, go back to listen.I have entered the land of the P's in the dictionary.  In the next few episodes, I am going to share P words that have been coming to me lately.  I am going to pair them together and give you some inside thoughts on how they relate not only to life in general but most especially when you experience them through the metastatic breast cancer life lens.  Give it a listen and let me know what you think.  And make sure to subscribe so that you don't miss following episodes where I will give more P words from the dictionary of life, living and thriving, with metastatic breast cancer.

I have entered the land of the P's in the dictionary.  In the next few episodes, I am going to share P words that have been coming to me lately.  I am going to pair them together and give you some inside thoughts on how they relate not only to life in general but most especially when you experience them through the metastatic breast cancer life lens.  Give it a listen and let me know what you think.  And make sure to subscribe so that you don't miss the following 2 episodes where I will give more P words from the dictionary of life, living and thriving, with metastatic breast cancer.

It is easy to coach on Compare and Despair when helping clients to propel them into living their best lives, but when it trickles up with a chronic health condition or something like metastatic breast cancer, we too can fall into the trap of comparing our health journey to another.  Our minds and stories don't change overnight, even with MBC.  In this episode I get vulnerable and admit, even with working my own stuff, this still comes to the surface. My favorite part of the episode is when I say that in our comparisons, notice our differences and talk about it.  That is what life is all about, right?Give it a listen and share with me. If you have not yet signed up to receive emails for this podcast you may be missing out on bonus material.  Sign up here!Join the conversation by emailing me personally at jaimee@rockstarnavigator.com or hop onto our Facebook page to tell us what you think.As always, please rate, share and review this episode.

In this episode, I wanted to share with you my rest story and how it became an integral part of my healing process.I will share with you the definition and benefits of yoga nidra and how you can utilize this wonderful healing tool by doing nothing.  The power of healing by doing nothing?  Sign me up.I hope you enjoy and share with me your takeaways.If you are interested in registering for the upcoming 21 day program of rest: visit here.If you want to sign up for future information on Rest to Heal programs: subscribe here.AND if you are not yet subscribed to this podcast, you are missing out on various bonuses that I offer, only to my subscribed listeners.  Subscribe here.Email me your takeaways, directly to : jaimee@rockstarnavigator.com

This week, I share how the 3 words: Intention, Reality and Presence played a role of moving through a hard week last weeks and the highs and lows of living with metastatic breast cancer.  And as always, I found how this applies to just simply, being human.I hope you enjoy!And, I mention an upcoming 21 day program of rest with yours truly.  To sign up and get the details, click here.  You will be sent all the info and a link to register.  If you have  been wondering how rest can change your life, you don't want to miss this.

In this episode, Jaimee shares her views and contemplation of 'normal' and 'new normal' concepts and how she chooses to strive to live beyond normal.She shares a few examples of how it applies not only to daily lives but also and the word 'normal' appears when reading results of bloodwork.The concepts presented here are for expansion of mindset work and is by no means meant to discount the importance of looking at results, nor is it meant to direct in any way choices for treatment.To note: this episode was done in parts and different locations and therefore you may notice changes in sound and tone.  Jaimee hopes that does not deter you from getting the message.

In this episode, Jaimee recaps part 1 and 2 and then brings it all together in steps that you can take to build your support system.Step 1 begins with you.Step 2 is about making space and de-cluttering by blessing and releasingStep 3 is about graciously receiving and putting other systems into place such as integrative therapies and how family and friends can help.  She also talks about ways to automate things in your life to bring a little ease and flow.Step 4!  Not to be forgotten is rest and taking one small step forward in your healing journey. keywords: support, caregiver, metastatic breast cancer, detox, salamanderSign up for email here to receive special bonuses.Follow the show on Facebook.Send me an email and share your thoughts: jaimee@rockstarnavigator.comWant to share your story?  Fill out this form.  Resources for this episode:Prayers of Honoring Voice, Pixie Lighthorse, p.91Salamander Part 1 is here.Salamander Part 2 is here.

In Part 2 of this 3 part series, I dive into more meaning behind salamander and how it reappeared this year.  A spotted salamander, one I had never seen before.  I talk about detoxing and not just the body but the mind and relationships and how it is just as important when creating your support systems.Poem I shared in this episode.keywords: support, caregiver, metastatic breast cancer, detox, salamanderSign up for email here to receive special bonuses.Follow the show on Facebook.Send me an email and share your thoughts: jaimee@rockstarnavigator.comWant to share your story?  Fill out this form. 

This is Part 1 in a 3-part series where I use a story about helping salamanders cross the road and how it relates to disrupting choice and a path when it comes to support and caregivers while on a metastatic breast cancer journey.I wondered if by being the helper of others all of the time, picking them up and carrying them along is helpful or disrupts their own path and process of choosing.  The first step in choosing a path is to first go inward to figure out which option you want and then create a network that supports you in that choice.I will discuss what this looks like more in the next part of this series.keywords: support, caregiver, metastatic breast cancerSign up for email here to receive special bonuses.Follow the show on Facebook.Send me an email and share your thoughts: jaimee@rockstarnavigator.comWant to share your story?  Fill out this form.

In this episode Jaimee shares her thoughts on Hope, Faith and Believing.  She shares how she uses an intention to help shift her mindset to continue believing.And is there such a thing as false hope?Jaimee shares two excerpts from two of her favorite poets, John O'Donohue and Mark Nepo: two poets she reaches for daily as inspiration.If you have not yet signed up to receive emails for this podcast you may be missing out on bonus material.  Sign up here!Join the conversation by emailing me personally at jaimee@rockstarnavigator.com or hop onto our Facebook page to tell us what you think.As always, please rate, share and review this episode.Today I dive into my thoughts on hope, faith, believing and how we use an intention to change our mindset on a daily basis.I share with you a two excerpts from two of my favorite poets that inspire me daily.

In this episode Jaimee shares about whether or not to share a diagnosis right away and the different scenarios that can play out.  When you receive a cancer diagnosis it is overwhelming.  Jaimee shares why having an inner dialogue before having an outer dialogue is important.She also shares tools and tips for discovering this inner dialogue and how to get clear before  having outer dialogue with others.She shares how yoga nidra, journaling and walking can help start inner dialogue.If you have not yet signed up to receive emails for this podcast you may be missing out on bonus material.  Sign up here!Join the conversation by emailing me personally at jaimee@rockstarnavigator.com or hop onto our Facebook page to tell us what you think.As always, please rate, share and review this episode.

In this episode of Meta-Thriving Podcast, Jaimee, your host, dives into how to manage and deal with anxiety and scanxiety on your metastatic breast cancer journey.She will share ways to care for yourself before, during and after scans or treatments.*This episode includes a raw/unedited segment after the initial episode to convey a vulnerable share when your scans aren't what you hoped for. This episode includes:How yoga nidra has helped me during scans Prepping before a scan and getting your pregame on Playing the name-it gameA tip on how to schedule your appointmentsWorking with your schedule and making time for youTalking about the 'what-ifs' and why it is important to call them out without answeringTips for during your scansA funny, cautionary tale on what not to forget during your scanHow to utilize the 61-point of rotation (an aspect of yoga nidra) and how it had a wow effect on my radiation oncology teamPost Scan CareBonus Raw Footage begins after the outro at 25:00  minutesI share with you how I am feeling and dealing, on my walk, post petscan results

Join Jaimee as she dives into the launch of her podcast where she talks about her story and where the podcast started.  She will share why the podcast, how metastatic breast cancer changed her life and share her mission and goals with the podcast.She hopes you will join her on a journey of how to have difficult conversations and engage with her and a larger community of support and being real.To get Jaimee's full story in Women Who Rise: Buy the BookTo learn more about Jaimee: click here.Email Jaimee: jaimee@rockstarnavigator.com