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What happens when life blindsides you just as you think you’ve got it all steady?

Chrissie Bellbrae’s life has been defined by resilience. From family upheavals and raising four children to overseas travels in her fifties, she’s repeatedly faced challenges head-on. But the day she was diagnosed with breast cancer stopped everything in its tracks.

In this episode, Chrissie recounts that moment and the days that followed: the fear, the compartmentalisation, and the determination to take control of her story. She shares the support that carried her, the unexpected things she discovered about herself, and how she began reshaping her life in ways she never imagined.

From stepping out of her comfort zone to trusting her instincts and leaning into nature, Chrissie’s story is one of courage, community, and quiet transformation.

This is a story about finding strength, clarity, and even joy in the middle of crisis.

For more information, visit: https://www.chrissiebellbrae.com

This episode is sponsored by Amoena Australia.

Australian website: https://www.amoena.com/au/

Amoena is the global market leader in breast care products for women who have undergone breast surgery including mastectomies, lumpectomies, reconstructions or other aesthetic procedures. They offer a holistic product portfolio including breast forms & shapers, pocketed lingerie & swimwear, post-surgical recovery care plus comfort & compression bras for lymphoedema. Founded in Germany more than 50 years ago, they are available in more than 80 countries, including Australia.

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