Welcome back to Navigating Cancer TOGETHER! We’re picking up right where we left off with the remarkable Peta-Ann Wood, a breast cancer thriver and Soulful Coach.

Part 1, "Choosing Flat: Peta-Ann's Journey to Self-Acceptance," was about the courage to choose (flatness, self-advocacy, and leaving people-pleasing behind). Now, Part 2 is the roadmap for flourishing once those massive decisions are made.

Peta-Ann opens up about the powerful shift from managing her life to becoming a Happiness Coach. She reveals how her personal journey, touching on her late AuDHD diagnosis and her life-affirming choice to go flat, gave her a unique lens for helping others find inner peace and contentment.

If you are struggling with the transition after treatment ends, or if you feel like your self-worth took a hit during your diagnosis, this episode is dedicated to you. Peta-Ann shares candid advice and heartwarming success stories that prove recovery isn't just about survival, it's about building a happier life than you had before.

✨Episode Highlights:

• 03:36 Understanding the shift: Why Peta-Ann focused on Happiness Coaching.

• 08:47 How Lived Experience fuels her personal growth and guidance.

• 16:28 Navigating Cancer TOGETHER: A reflection on building genuine community support.

• 26:49 Words of Encouragement: Direct, honest advice for the cancer community.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/podscript175
Part I: https://podcast.ausha.co/navigatingcancertogether/choosing-flat-peta-ann-s-journey-to-self-acceptance
Connect & Engage with Peta-Ann:

Website: https://www.elegantrebelponders.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elegant.rebel.ponders

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElegantRebel44

Call to Action & Community:

If Peta-Ann's adventure resonated with you, or you know someone else needs to hear this transformative conversation, please share this episode! Text the link to a fellow survivor, patient, or caregiver who could use a dose of guidance and hope today.

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Hosted, Produced, Written, and Edited by: Talaya Dendy

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation, or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this honest and empowering episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER, host Talaya Dendy sits down with the phenomenal Peta-Ann Wood, breast cancer thriver, Soulful Coach, and creator of Elegant Rebel.

This conversation goes beyond the clinical. Peta-Ann openly shares how a late diagnosis of AuDHD (Autism + ADHD) changed her cancer experience, guiding her from people-pleasing straight toward radical self-discovery.

If you've ever felt pressure to make a decision about reconstruction, treatment, or even just how you should feel, this episode is your permission slip. Peta-Ann dives into the emotional process that led her to the definitive and life-changing choice to remain flat after her bilateral mastectomy.

This is a must-listen for anyone in the cancer community who is questioning, redefining, or simply trying to prioritize their own needs and desires amidst the chaos of illness.

✨Episode Highlights:

• 02:21 Peta-Ann's Unique Journey: Navigating cancer alongside a late AuDHD diagnosis.

• 07:40 The Shift: How life after diagnosis became about prioritizing her needs.

• 12:23 Self-Advocacy Unlocked: Learning to trust intuition in a complex medical system.

• 24:48 Beyond the Diagnosis: Understanding Neurodivergence and the End of People-Pleasing.

• 29:40 The Definitive Choice: The transformative conversation about choosing to stay flat.

• 38:35 Writing Her Truth: Insights into her book, What Happens When They Don't Go Back.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/podscript174

Connect & Engage with Peta-Ann:

Website: https://www.elegantrebelponders.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elegant.rebel.ponders

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElegantRebel44

Resources & Call to Action:

In honor of the movement: October 7th was International Flat Day, a global moment celebrating the beautiful choice of aesthetic flat closure. Learn more and connect: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFLATDay/

Connect with Your Community: Don't navigate this journey alone. Join the waitlist for our "Navigating Cancer TOGETHER" forum and connect with others who truly get it. https://www.ontheotherside.life/forum-waitlist

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Hosted, Produced, Written, and Edited by: Talaya Dendy

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation, or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Zulma Williams: Inspiring Cancer Survivors Through Advocacy and Tenacity

In this inspiring and essential episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER, host Talaya Dendy welcomes special guest Zulma Williams, a licensed clinical social worker and inspiring breast cancer survivor.

Zulma shares her compelling personal journey: from immigrating to the U.S. and pursuing higher education later in life, to her personal journey through breast cancer treatment and recovery.This conversation is a vital resource for anyone facing a health challenge, focusing on the critical role of the patient.

In this episode, you will gain crucial insights on:

• Self-Advocacy: Why being an informed and proactive patient is the most important step in your healthcare journey.

• Mental Well-being: Zulma’s expertise on navigating anxiety, depression, and shared trauma during and after treatment.

• The Power of Attitude: Advice on setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining a positive mindset through life-altering challenges.

Zulma's story and clinical experience blend to offer a powerful message of hope, tenacity, and authenticity. Don’t miss her actionable advice on finding your voice and transforming your experience into a source of strength.

✨Episode Highlights:

08:50 Zulma's Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Journey

20:38 KEY TOPIC: The Paramount Importance of Self-Advocacy in Healthcare

30:55 Zulma’s Insights: Addressing Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma in Recovery

36:44 Practical Tips: Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-Care

38:25The Power of Attitude and Affirmations in Healing

56:35Discussing Cultural Perspectives on Illness and Seeking Therapy

Transcript: https://bit.ly/podscript173

Connect & Engage with Zulma:

Website & podcast: https://www.dragonflytherapyservices.net

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theswearingtherapist/

Connect with NCT: nctpodcastfan@gmail.com, https://fanlist.com/nctpodcast

Support the new Survivor Series: A mission to uncover the unfiltered reality of survivorship. Learn more here: https://givebutter.com/SurvivorSerieswithTalayaDendy

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Hosted, Produced, Written, and Edited by: Talaya Dendy

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation, or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.