October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Although we should remain aware of breast cancer and supportive of those impacted by it year-round, this is a time where we can shed light on the powerful stories of women who have lived with breast cancer. Mary Lou Burkhardt is a yoga teacher, breast cancer survivor, family woman, and entrepreneur. Tekquiree is an Actress, Filmmaker, Health and Wellness Advocate, and a “breast cancer thriver”. In this episode of Inside Out, these two fabulous women talk about their unique journeys with breast cancer and highlight the great things they are achieving beyond beating cancer. They offer insight into how to support your loved ones who have been diagnosed with cancer, emphasizing the power of hope, prayer, and prioritizing rest and healing. Mary Lou and Tekquiree speak on the importance of protecting your mindset while overcoming that difficult period of time, being your own advocate, and doing everything you can to keep your spirits up. Now, after fighting the fight, they’re using they’re experiences to educate others on how to thrive during their battles with cancer. “You need to hear those positive stories of people healing and what they’re going through to get to where they’re trying to be. It’s very, very important.” - Tekquiree
Episode Timeline: What You’ll Learn & Questions Answered
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Introducing today’s topic & guests
02:01 - About Tekquiree
03:31 - About Mary Lou Burkhardt
05:55 - What it’s like to be diagnosed with breast cancer & The importance of getting mammograms
09:56 - Shocking trends in breast cancer rates
10:32- How did your cancer diagnosis make you feel? & How did you tell your loved ones?
16:55 - Who is your support system and how did they support you?
21:34 - How was your family impacted by your cancer diagnosis?
26:57 - Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation, and Targeted Therapy: What’s the best option?
33:46 - What was the moment like when you found out you were in remission?
38:23 - What it’s like battling cancer while becoming a new mother
41:47 - The importance of slowing down and taking time off work to focus on healing
46:11 - How to Thrive in Life Post-Diagnosis and After Treatment: Nutrition, functional medicine, therapy, community, and more.
56:27 - Is a plant-based or vegan diet helpful in beating cancer?
58:20 - Extreme cancer treatments around the world
1:01:13 - How to know you need to slow down and take a break
1:04:22 - What is oncology yoga and its benefits?
1:06:59 - About the Thrive Beyond Cancer non-profit foundation & How to get involved
1:10:48 - Book recommendations & How to connect with the guests
About our Guests:
Mary Lou Burkhardt is yoga teacher, breast cancer survivor, auntie, big sister, and entrepreneur. On a mission to make yoga accessible for all, she leads beginner friendly yoga classes and oncology yoga classes, yoga for cancer recovery and support, in-person and online. Mary Lou strives to provide quality practices focusing on movement and mindfulness and modifications so everyone can find their unique flow.
Visit Mary Lou’s website: www.wellnesswithmarylou.com
Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/wellnesswithmarylou
Tekquiree is an Actress, Filmmaker and Health + Wellness Advocate. She uses film as a way to not only tell our stories, but also connect us. She received her B.A. in Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Film from Clark Atlanta University. Tekquiree has starred in and produced several plays and award winning films. She has also worked on some pretty amazing TV shows.
Visit Tekquiree’s website: www.tekquiree.com
Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/tekquiree
Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/tekquiree
Books & Resources Mentioned:
Thrive Beyond Cancer: www.instagram.com/thrivebeyondcancer
Anti-Cancer Living: www.anticancer-living.com
Radical Remission by Kelly A. Turner, Ph.D.: www.radicalremission.com/about-the-books
The Heroic Path: One Woman's Journey from Cancer to Self-Healing by Angela Trafford: https://amzn.to/3vrtfQx
Love, Medicine, and Miracles by Bernie S. Siegel: https://amzn.to/3lWQHSG
Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza: https://amzn.to/2XrVD8N
You Can Beat the Odds by Brenda Stockdale: https://amzn.to/3phUPif
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