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The Many Faces of Cancer
As a cancer survivor and thriver, I know how important community and support are when you are facing a cancer diagnosis. That’s why I created The Many Faces of Cancer Podcast.
Each week I will be interviewing amazing people with heartfelt and inspirational stories from all sides of the cancer journey: patients, survivors and thrivers, caregivers, family and friends, and professionals. I may even throw in a bonus episode once in a while talking about things that are important to us all.
We never think it will happen to us, until it does. This podcast will be about community, knowing you’re not alone in your journey. It will also be an opportunity for people to share their stories and hopefully help others.
I hope you will all tune in. While it will be cancer stories, we all learn from others and, ultimately, these are human stories, applicable to many other areas of life.
The Many Faces of Cancer
Healing Beyond The Cancer Diagnosis with Edna Castillo
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Cancer treatment often focuses on surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, and medications—but what about the emotional side of healing?
This week, Melissa sits down with cancer thriver, speaker, coach, and bestselling author Edna Castillo to explore how calming the nervous system, listening to your intuition, and processing emotions can profoundly change the cancer experience.
After being diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer during the height of COVID, Edna underwent sixteen rounds of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation while intentionally practicing techniques that helped her move from fear toward peace. Today she teaches those same tools through her Calm the Chaos of Cancer method.
Together, Melissa and Edna discuss:
- Why healing is different from curing
- The impact of living in "fight mode" during treatment
- Trusting your intuition when making medical decisions
- Learning to advocate for yourself with your healthcare team
- How breathing can calm the nervous system in moments of fear
- Finding gratitude without pretending everything is okay
- Why community is one of the most powerful forms of healing
- Seeing cancer as one chapter of your life—not your entire story
Whether you're newly diagnosed, years beyond treatment, or supporting someone you love, this conversation offers practical tools and gentle encouragement for navigating cancer with greater peace and resilience.
Resources:
Free Monthly Workshop: CALM The Chaos of Cancer™
https://livingrealitydreams.com/calm-the-chaos-of-cancer
Edna's Website: https://livingrealitydreams.com/cancer-thriver/
Edna's Book on Amazon: Living Your Intuitive Genius
Edna's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edna.arevalo.castillo925
Edna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrealitydreams/
Edna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ednacastillo/
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