Hey everyone, welcome to the Move, Sweat, Discover podcast! In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Clark Cheung, a lymphoma stage four survivor and fitness coach.

Clark shares his incredible journey from fitness enthusiast to professional coach, his discovery of Animal Flow, and how the pandemic has impacted fitness trends. He candidly discusses his cancer diagnosis, the initial denial he faced, and how he ultimately decided to fight back against the disease.

In this conversation, Clark talks about the emotional and physical challenges of cancer treatment. He also emphasizes the importance of support from friends and family, the struggle of revealing his diagnosis to loved ones, and the shift in priorities that comes with such a life-altering experience.

Clark also shares how community and connection have helped him during his recovery, and how these relationships have shaped his perspective on life and teaching. He highlights the lessons he's learned from his students and the value of sharing experiences in fostering growth and understanding.

We also discuss personal growth through the lens of cancer survival, yoga, and movement. We talk about the significance of milestones in cancer recovery, the lessons learned from yoga about facing difficulties, and the resilience developed through movement.

The conversation concludes with a light-hearted lightning round of quickfire questions, revealing Clark's personal preferences and insights.

So, sit back, relax, and join us for this inspiring and informative conversation with Clark Cheung.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Clark Cheung

04:13 Understanding Animal Flow

08:21 The Impact of the Pandemic on Fitness Trends

18:51 Facing Fear and Denial

19:09 Facing Cancer: A Personal Journey

22:37 The Emotional Toll of Treatment

23:41 Finding Balance Amidst Chaos

26:22 Support from Friends and Family

28:22 Revealing the Truth to Loved Ones

30:25 Prioritizing Relationships After Diagnosis

32:16 Community and Connection During Recovery

34:14 The Importance of Connection in Life

36:07 Defining Community and Support

39:14 Learning from Students: A Teacher's Perspective

40:38 Celebrating Milestones in Cancer Survival

41:38 Lessons from Yoga: Facing Difficulties

43:30 Resilience Through Movement

46:14 The Journey of Continuous Improvement

48:21 Lightning Round: Quickfire Questions

51:53 Future Aspirations in Singing and Acting

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