730. Kris Carr's Inspiring Path through Stage 4 Cancer, Grief, and Emotional Healing

Hey Heal Squad, this is a must-episode to tune into for you or anyone you know suffering from disease, particularly cancer. Over 20 years ago, Kris Carr discovered she had over 20 tumors and stage four cancer. If you know anything about cancer, you know there is no stage five. Yet, Kris is still here with us to share her healing journey, which I hope can be yours. Kris struggled with issues of perfectionism, shame, control and a host of other emotions familiar to many of us, which she, without coincidence, learned how to manage. In this second part, we focus more on grief as Kris, on top of her cancer, had to deal with a terminally ill father, financial pressures, the pandemic and more. Kris soon realized how much we all grieve in this lifetime, whether it's a cheating spouse, a miscarriage, a death or even a life transition. As I said after part one, Kris offered so much that I've already invited her back. Ruptures such as sickness, divorce, miscarriage, and death: How do we navigate our emotions when bad things happen? You don't think life can get stormier, but it does: Dad is diagnosed with terminal cancer, the pandemic hits, and it's year 20 of cancer with new financial strains to boot. When the grief train arrives, in come all the cars: Talk therapy and even medications help. Grief and love go hand in hand: Living and awakening happened when Dad was dying. Rehearsing conversations in grief: Kris surrenders control, stops trying to run, and opens up to her father after a few conversations in the mirror. Anticipatory grief: It happens long before the loss and helps you cope during and after. Do not cut out emotions: We can't amputate our emotions and expect to be whole. Bring awareness, curiosity, and compassion to whatever emotion triggers you to unlock and relieve Finding joy and happiness without costing anything: Smelling flowers or playing with your dog is another way to 'change the channel.' Being in 'what I want mode': Shift your mindset to what you want more of to prevent dark thoughts from coming in as a mental fitness exercise. Simple healthy practices: Easiest to apply and stick to. Feed your joy: Bring more goodness into your life. The anti-inflammatory life path: Kris shares her simple-to-follow practices, encouraging others to create and implement their own practices. Do not be glued to a diagnosis: Many of us are taught to do so, which is limiting. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: https://www.macys.com/healsquad Rosetta Stone: https://www.rosettastone.com/healsquad Noom: https://www.noom.com Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com and use promo code: HEALSQUAD ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.