Hello friends!Not only is a new year upon us, but a new decade. In the last 10 years, I became a home owner, I underwent  a few years of intense fertility treatments, I became a mom to two healthy children and at the tail end of the decade I also became a cancer survivor. Let's just say that my New Year's resolutions have gotten simpler and simpler in the last few years.My New Year's resolutions:1. Drop what you're doing and play with my kids2. Declutter my weekends3. Do more of what makes me smileWishing you an abundance of health and happiness in this new year.Your support has meant the world to us here at Moms Battling Cancer.Big hugsKoula and Christina

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Simple New Year resolutions for 2020

Do you skip on the Holiday traditions when there is a cancer diagnosis in the family? You don't have to. I remember planning around my sister's diagnosis. I really wanted her kids to be happy and enjoy the holidays. Our entire family had to work together as a team and be on the same page. It worked out! I really want to share some helpful tips with other families in the same situation. How to host a holiday party around someone going through a cancer diagnosis. It's quite simple and worth it. Trust me. Listen to this episode and hear all about it.

Holiday Hosting around a cancer diagnosis

 Dear Koula, I’m sorry you have cancer. Happy Holidays! I have been waiting to talk about how awkward it was to be around people during the holidays back in 2017 when I was going through chemo treatments. I received some terrible greeting messages and some that will forever make my heart smile. So I decided to share some greeting messages in hopes that they can help anyone struggling to write one to a mom in their life that is fighting cancer.I also talk about how I was tricked in accepting help... it’s a long story! You need to tune in and hear all about it. Happy Holidays!Attachment_1576723399.png(1MB)

How to offer your help to a cancer affected family around the holidays.

Our guest today is Marlena Burton creator of "the temporary tattoo bra". Marlena is not only a child cancer survivor but at 32 she also fought Breast Cancer. Marlena talks about the difference between her two cancer fighting journeys. This last fight led to needing a mastectomy. The temporary tattoo was designed as a way to beautify the scars left behind by cancer. They're whimsical and magical and gorgeous to look at. They are created to remind women that they are beautiful and sexy. In our chat she talks about the inspiration behind these simple yet amazing creations. As Marlena states: "It started in Vegas!"...Don't miss this episode. 

Tattoo bra to beautify cancer scars

What a pleasure to be joined by Tamara Green and David Dachinger, the creators of The Loving Meditations app and authors of Live Calm with Cancer (and Beyond). Having been affected by cancer, David and Tamara share some personal moments of their journey and how they were able to navigate the choppy waters of a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. The outcome of their cancer experience resulted in the creations of Loving Meditations. A meditation app and tool created to help decrease stress, depression, severe anxiety that every single cancer survivor can sureley attest is very real and very present in their mind, body and soul. Living with the "What ifs" is definitely a constant struggle. I wanted to bring this tool to our listeners. You know who you are! I'm talking to all those Warrior Moms, like myself, who have way too many things on their plate, to even consider adding something new, like meditation, to it. HOLD ON MAMAS !I am serious, I gave this a two minute try and I fell in love. For real :)Listen to the episode and decide for yourself!Tamara and David have even added a 50% discount link just for our listeners.  HOW GREAT. You have nothing to lose. The entire year will cost you about 10$ US... Follow the link below for details:https://lovingmeditations.com/warriorbox2020/ Tamara and David are also giving our listeners access to the first chapter of their audio book for free. Follow link below: https://lovingmeditations.com/live-calm-with-cancer-book/And of course I wants to hear all about it from you. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and give us a review. We love reading them. Stay up to date with our latest tips and resources and discount codes by hopping over to http://www.thewarriorbox.com and subscribing to our newsletter. 

Can meditation help with anxiety, insomnia, depression during or after a cancer diagnosis?

 “How to minimize chemotherapy side effects.”We’re talking to Adelina Mancini an herbalist and aromatherapist and owner of a toxin free online shop BUBBLESHOP. Hear what she has to say about treating chemo side effects naturally. Adelina gives us quick tips on what toxic ingredients to avoid in general, especially during chemotherapy.  This episode is all about herbs, botanicals and other natural products that are a safer alternative. Find out how Adelina’s body soap was an essential item (lifesaver) for me while I was going through chemo. It stopped my skin from itching and its lemongrass scent helped with “chemo brain”, two very common cancer drug side effects.This episode will definitely make you think of starting to read the labels at the grocery store, if you're not doing it already. Find the body soap and other essential items during chemotherapy here https://www.thewarriorbox.com/

Let's talk about soothing chemo side effects!

 “BRCA gene carrier and breast cancer survivor shares her cancer story with us.”“I’m warning y’all”, this episode was an emotionally tough one for me.  Cancer fighter mom Angela Zografakis shares her story with us. BRCA gene carrier, mom to 4 children. How this stranger touched me personally during my fight. Angela shares her cancer journey as it began when she was only but a little girl losing two moms to cancer. How that impacted her family and how her dad had to put the “caretaker hat” back on to yet another woman in his life; but this time, his daughter. Angela takes us through her diagnosis in her mid thirties, her chemotherapy and radiation. She talks about the decision to have a preventative double mastectomy and hysterectomy when she discovered that she was BRCA positive. Powerful episode! 

BRCA gene carrier and breast cancer survivor shares her cancer story.

"Is your sister, cousin, close friend going through cancer treatment?”  When Koula, my sister was diagnosed with cancer, she was as young mom of 2.  My family had to be strong to be able to help her get through it. Cancer affects the entire family and as caretakers we must be prepared emotionally to be this person’s rock when we feel as though we are slowly crumbling away. This week I want to share 5 tips for the caretakers. Listen in to hear how to care for yourself while caring for a cancer fighter in your life, and why it’s so important. 

Five tips for caretakers. Is your sister, cousin, close friend going through cancer treatment?

I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at the age of 36. I was a young mom going through chemo treatment and raising two kids. Chemo side effects were rough on me and without my family’s support I don't think I would have survived.  My sister and I started www.thewarriorbox.com for cancer fighting moms who don't have the support that I did while I was doing chemo. A care package filled with useful items to help soothe chemo symptoms. Because of my cancer experience, I wanted to share my story and empower as many cancer moms as possible. www.momsbattlingcancer.com  is a podcast created by my sister Christina and I, for moms raising children and battling cancer. A space  where we connect with specialists, cancer coaches, cancer fighting moms / survivors, and cover topics that affect and touch our community. 

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