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Healing From the Inside Out: A Conversation with Cancer Survivor Vera Ventura
Thursday Tea with Sami
In today’s powerful episode of Thursday Tea with Sami, I’m joined by the remarkable Vera Ventura — life coach, yoga instructor, founder of Breast Cancer Goddess, and four-time cancer survivor whose story defies all odds.
Diagnosed with stage IV cancer and given only months to live, Vera chose a radically integrative path: combining Western medicine with fasting, mindset work, metabolic approaches, and deep spiritual practice. What unfolds is not just a story of survival, but of awakening.
Together, we explore:
- How fasting became a life-saving tool in Vera’s healing
- The role of mindset, gratitude, and spiritual presence in navigating illness
- Why so many people feel disconnected from themselves and others
- How to support a loved one with cancer without overwhelming them
- Practical, compassionate steps for anyone seeking prevention or deeper wellness
- The emotional themes — fear, resentment, guilt — that often surface in healing
- The truth about community, mindfulness, and rebuilding your inner resilience
Vera’s journey is raw, courageous, deeply human, and overflowing with wisdom. Whether you're experiencing illness, supporting someone you love, or simply wanting to live more intentionally — this conversation is one you’ll feel long after the episode ends.
🌿 Learn more about Vera’s nonprofit and fasting programs:
breastcancergoddess.org
Instagram: @breastcancergoddess | @verathecancergoddess
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Until next time — stay well and keep being your best.
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The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Dr. Samia Estrada, Psy.D., DipABLM, or Dignus Wellness. Content discussed on this podcast reflects general wellness, lifestyle medicine, and mental health education and may not be appropriate for everyone.
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