49: Thriving Against All Odds & Kicking Cancer in the Ass

Healing Through Empowerment with Carly Shankman

A traumatic event or diagnosis—whether in life or marriage—can feel like the end of the world. But today’s guest, Carly Shankman, reminds us that healing is possible, and often begins with radical self-trust. Carly shares her powerful journey of receiving a thyroid cancer diagnosis and choosing to walk a holistic healing path beyond traditional medical approaches.

Carly is a mother, yogi, juice fanatic, and wellness advocate passionate about empowering others to take charge of their health. Her story is one of deep listening, personal agency, and whole-body healing.

✨ Topics Covered In This Episode

➡️ Carly’s thyroid cancer diagnosis and why she chose holistic healing ➡️ Navigating fear, uncertainty, and outside opinions after a diagnosis

➡️ How trauma can shape our beliefs about health and healing

➡️ The role of intuition and embodiment in medical decisions

➡️ Creating a support system that honours your values and choices

➡️ Taking radical responsibility for your health and life

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