The only way out is through, but it helps to have a tribe walking with you. Join Jackie Shea as she interviews a guest on a vulnerable, enlightened and sometimes hilarious journey through the ups and downs of navigating some of life's toughest challenges: Illness, trauma and grief. This is a place to relate to the darkest days and be inspired by ultimate triumph. With Jackie's blend of radical empathy, sense of humor, and unflinching willingness to look straight at the truth combined with each of her guests' wide ranging experiences, walk away from each episode informed, connected, with a greater sense of compassion for yourself and others as well as a new set of strategies and tools to help you reach your wellness goals.
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The only way out is through, but it helps to have a tribe walking with you. Join Jackie Shea as she interviews a guest on a vulnerable, enlightened and sometimes hilarious journey through the ups and downs of navigating some of life's toughest challenges: Illness, trauma and grief. This is a place to relate to the darkest days and be inspired by ultimate triumph. With Jackie's blend of radical empathy, sense of humor, and unflinching willingness to look straight at the truth combined with each of her guests' wide ranging experiences, walk away from each episode informed, connected, with a greater sense of compassion for yourself and others as well as a new set of strategies and tools to help you reach your wellness goals.
53. Why Kristen Carbone Chose to Have a Preventative Double Mastectomy
Healing Out Loud with Jackie Shea
53 minutes 36 seconds
6 years ago
53. Why Kristen Carbone Chose to Have a Preventative Double Mastectomy
Kristen Carbone, founder of Billiantly, a brand that provides support for women after mastectomy
Kristen Carbone:
Kristen is the founder of Brilliantly, a brand that provides the support women need on their journey toward feeling vital and strong in their mind and body after mastectomy. Motivated by her own personal experience losing her mother to cancer and then electing to have a preventative double mastectomy, she is committed to providing solutions that help women deal with long-term physical and emotional needs so they can prosper.
Discussed in this Episode:
GriefPreventative double mastectomyPerfectionism as a way to deal with griefDisappointment in ourselvesSelf-love, self-worth, self-compassionLearning how to accept helpBeing a collaborative humanBody image as an aging woman Going forward vs. Getting your life "back"ControlChoosing your storyPerspective
Kristen's preventative double mastectomy opened her up to exploring a new and kinder attitude toward herself. So, this week she challenged us: Upon awakening, find and list five things you are doing well. In this culture of "not enough," we often lose sight of acknowledging ourselves for all of our growth, all of our effort, all of our step-up-to-the-plate moments—big or small. If I pause right now and think of five things, here's what I get: I showed up on time to my commitments today, I returned all of my emails, I gave a friend a hug, I paid for everything I bought today with money I have, (not on credit), I ate healthy food today, I have spread kindness and love. Simple stuff! Wouldn't it be awesome to start our days like this instead of the usual, "I didn't get enough sleep, and I don't have enough time in this day and I suck." HA! can't wait to see what happens as you make this part of your routine. Follow me and watch my journey on instagram @sheajackie
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Healing Out Loud with Jackie Shea
The only way out is through, but it helps to have a tribe walking with you. Join Jackie Shea as she interviews a guest on a vulnerable, enlightened and sometimes hilarious journey through the ups and downs of navigating some of life's toughest challenges: Illness, trauma and grief. This is a place to relate to the darkest days and be inspired by ultimate triumph. With Jackie's blend of radical empathy, sense of humor, and unflinching willingness to look straight at the truth combined with each of her guests' wide ranging experiences, walk away from each episode informed, connected, with a greater sense of compassion for yourself and others as well as a new set of strategies and tools to help you reach your wellness goals.
