In this episode, I go over journaling as something to do post-surgery and in your journey.

Here is a link to the writing cohort I completed after surgery in February - March. Then I would continue participating and being part of the success team for new digital writers in the April, August, and October cohorts.

It has been a great experience to brain dump and to meet others who are going through different health issues as well.

Join the next Ship 30 for 30 cohort,

Also here are links to the other resources mentioned:

• 750 Words
• Morning Pages. (not Morning Papers like I thought it was called.)

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Today's episode is about adding exercise to your morning routine for bonus benefits.

Quote: Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

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One simple way to add positivity to your life is by reading positive material.

Listen to the episode to hear ways to add reading to your day.

Links mentioned in today’s episode:

• Great Big Story on Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/c/GreatBigStory](https://www.youtube.com/c/GreatBigStory)

• Good News Network: [https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/)

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Life is hard and when you get diagnosed with something it becomes even harder. It is in the unknown when being mentally tough and positive can help you conquer and survive.

In this episode, you will hear about 2 practices to add gratitude to your day along with a bonus that mixes in affirmations with gratitude.

Here are links to the resources mentioned in the episode:

• Gratitude Journal: https://amzn.to/3OUmIrq

• 5-Minute Journal: https://amzn.to/3XTAy1a


Quote of the Episode: "ACKNOWLEDGING THE GOOD THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE IN YOUR LIFE IS THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL ABUNDANCE."
-ECKHART TOLLE

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Using affirmations to add positivity to your day to help you face life's challenges.

Here is the list of Affirmations from the episode:

I will have a good day today.

I am joyful.

Today will be awesome.

Good things are coming my way today.

I love myself.

I am excited for today.

I can overcome any obstacle.

I am powerful.

I will be focused today.

Today will be really productive.

I have gifts to offer the world.

I am strong.

I have lots of energy today.

Nothing will stand in my way today.

I will be on my game today.

I will do a great job today.

I will have lots of great ideas today.

I am at peace this morning.

I know my worth.

I believe in myself.

Today I will be confident.

I attract success.

Opportunities are opening to me.

I am resilient.

I am a good person.

I will do the best I can today.

Today I will grow.

Each day I am becoming a better version of myself.

I will make progress on my goals today.

I will achieve my goals.

I will reach my dreams.

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3 tips to decide the best way to add gratitude and positivity to your day.

Quote of the episode: “If you believe in prayer at all, expect God to hear you. If you do not expect, you will not have. God will not hear you unless you believe He will hear you; but if you believe He will, He will be as good as your faith.” – Charles Spurgeon

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The benefits you get from using gratitude daily and starting your day with positivity.

Here is The 5-Minute Journal I've been using since 2018: https://amzn.to/3ELxPhJ
I also use the App version of the 5-minute Journal.

Quote of the episode: “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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Today's episode is about headaches and the mysterious headache I got after removing my brain tumor.

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Let's talk about the MRI of the brain.

Quote of the episode: Even if it's not cancer, it’s okay to be afraid and angry. Even if it's not cancer, it’s still the worst thing that has happened to you. Author unknown

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Gratitude is the topic for this episode which is going on November 24, 2022, Thanksgiving Day.

Here is a great resource about gratitude: https://research.com/education/scientific-benefits-of-gratitude

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In this episode you'll hear a quick overview of cortisol and the role it plays in the body.

And how it's a hormone produced by the Adrenal Glands but it's all controlled by the teamwork between the Pituitary Gland and the Hypothalamus.

You can read more about this important hormone here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538239/

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If you’re not able to smell or taste your food it’s probably because you’re forgetting this...

Here is an episode about what may happen to you post-op if you have a pituitary adenoma removed.

Here’s a link* to the book I mentioned in the quote: https://amzn.to/3EzS95w
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22. How to Improve Your Vision & Movement Without Spending Hours on Physical Therapy**

Everything around us is about Hustle, and hurrying around. So if you encounter yourself in a period of healing & rest, you may feel the need to hurry up!

My response, do you! Take your time. You know what your body can take and how much you can push it. And no, I don’t mean to be lazy and do nothing.

Welcome back….

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This episode is specific to pituitary adenomas and the type of surgery.

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Surgery is scary and after surgery is a process. A process with no exact timeline since all bodies are different.

You got this & as in the words of Henry Ford:

“One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.”

So your first step after brain surgery may be scary but listen to this episode to hear 4 small steps you can take to give your body some grace and positivity in your own personal healing journey.

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How are you showing up for yourself or for others especially when faced with a health issue like a brain tumor?


Quote: Any fight in life, whether it is physical, mental, moral, or spiritual, how long you stay in the fight is highly dependent on your growth. — Assegid Habtewold

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Nowadays, we have so much information available to us that when we are diagnosed with something, we can go research on our own.

In this episode, I challenge you to think about going down rabbit holes. Is it the best thing for someone to do when battling something?

I'd love to hear your opinion on this topic.

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Let's go behind the scenes and see what pituitary dysfunctions may occur when you have a pituitary adenoma.

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What was your pre-op day like? And what was your surgery day like?

I give you a glimpse into mine and why to this day I’m a little disappointed.

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Let's talk about the pituitary gland.

It's the master gland and it plays a key role in our daily function.

Tune in to this episode to learn about a day in the life of our pituitary gland.

And what about you? If you have or had a pituitary adenoma? what kind? Symptoms? Let me know.


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