In this raw, personal episode of Life by Design, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the last 48 hours and the health journey that led here.

After COVID and years of being in fight-or-flight, I spent three years being told I had “ear infections”… and swallowed 28 rounds of steroids and antibiotics for something I never had. A second opinion revealed the truth and it changed everything.
Now in 2026, a swollen ankle led to imaging that revealed a 5+ cm tumor in my fibula and a STAT referral to orthopedic oncology. I’m sharing what this moment is teaching me about listening to your body, advocating for yourself, reducing stress and inflammation, and leaning into faith when life gets loud.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed by the medical system, stuck in survival mode, or like your body is waving red flags you can’t ignore this episode will meet you right where you are.

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BrilliantPlus: https://filledbyfaith.com

Jamie’s Holistic Blog: http://HolisticLifeWithJamie.com

Holistic Nutritional Strips: https://successwithkimward.com/health

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Former teacher/principal and wellness advocate Dara Lee Simmons shares how she lost 50 pounds and maintained it for 3+ years without restrictive dieting. We talk mindset, why ultra-processed foods are engineered to keep you craving more, and the simplest place to start: protein + fiber at every meal. You’ll also get practical tips for eating healthy on a budget (beans, frozen veggies, buying meat on sale), how to make wellness changes one habit at a time, and how Dara’s “Dara’s Dishes” GPT can turn what’s in your fridge into quick, realistic recipes.

Resources mentioned:

• 24 fun ways to enjoy avocados: https://www.mywellnesswarriors.com/avocado-guide

• Dara’s Dishes Custom GPT: https://www.mywellnesswarriors.com/daras-dishes-page

• Wellness Warriors Ignite: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wellnesswarriorsignite/

  
  

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  🌟 Don’t let adversity stop you from achieving your goals. Tune in to gain the perspective and inspiration you need to turn challenges into stepping stones.

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Affiliate marketing isn’t about going live for hours or chasing trends, it’s about leverage.

Kim Ward breaks down how everyday people can partner with brands they already love, build evergreen content using blogs, YouTube, and Pinterest, and create sustainable income in 2026 without burning out. You’ll learn where to find legit affiliate partnerships, how to choose alignment over noise, and why building a system not grinding harder is the real path to freedom.

Join Profitpreneur: https://theprofitpreneur.com/affiliate-marketing?am_id=kimward1420

📚 Resources: ⁠https://successwithkimward.com⁠

📚 On the Blog: ⁠http://www.lifebydesignsolutions.com⁠

📚Life By Design Mentorship: h⁠ttps://successwithkimward.com/letstalk⁠

👉Pin to Profit Network Skool ⁠https://successwithkimward.com/skool⁠

👉Kim’s Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://successwithkimward.com/amazon⁠

🌟 Don’t let adversity stop you from achieving your goals. Tune in to gain the perspective and inspiration you need to turn challenges into stepping stones.

👉 Follow for more episodes about entrepreneurship, mindset, and designing a life you love

DISCLAIMERS AND DISCLOSURES:

This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.