In this episode of the Out of the Fire podcast, host Trisha speaks with Lynn Whitt, an inspiring 83-year-old ovarian cancer survivor who has battled the disease since her diagnosis at age 67. Lynn shares her journey through 150 rounds of chemotherapy, the challenges she faced, and the importance of finding motivation to keep fighting. The conversation highlights the role of compassion in healthcare, the significance of support systems, and the advancements in cancer treatment that have made a difference in patients' lives. Lynn's story serves as a beacon of hope and resilience for anyone facing similar struggles.

Chapters

00:00 The Diagnosis Journey
06:47 The Role of Family and Support
11:43 Lessons Learned and Advice for Others
16:37 Hope and Technological Advances in Treatment
21:54 Finding Your Why in Difficult Times
23:13 The Importance of Support and Resources

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In this kickoff episode for 2025, Trisha shares her excitement for the new year and the importance of setting intentions. She emphasizes the significance of having a word for the year, which for her is 'steadfast.' Trisha discusses the necessity of breaking down goals into smaller, actionable steps to ensure success. She encourages listeners to embrace courage in the face of fear and to step into the unfamiliar, drawing on stories of resilience. The episode concludes with a call to commit to personal growth and to push beyond comfort zones, reminding everyone that they have the power to achieve their goals.

Takeaways

This is a new season for the podcast.
Setting intentions is crucial for personal growth.
Choosing a word for the year can guide your actions.
Breaking down goals into small steps is essential.
Courage is built in the face of fear.
Embrace the unfamiliar to grow and learn.
Resilience is formed through challenges.
Identify and combat familiar habits that hold you back.
You have everything you need to achieve your goals.
This year is an opportunity for new beginnings.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to 2025: A New Beginning
02:21 Setting Intentions: The Power of a Word
05:09 Breaking Down Goals: The Small Steps Matter
09:26 Courage in the Face of Fear
12:42 Embracing the Unfamiliar: Stories of Resilience
16:19 Commitment to Growth: Pushing Beyond Comfort Zones

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Join me as we talk with Tanya McCready about taking a leap of faith into unfamiliar territories. Through her expertise and relatable stories, you will find so many life lessons in this podcast.

Tanya is an International TEDx Speaker, Best Selling Author, and Dogsledding Entrepreneur. She and her husband are also the Co-founders at Winterdance Dogsled Tours - Yukon Quest & Iditarod race team.

Quotes:

"Sometimes you can be so close to the finish, but it feels like you're so far away. When things are tough and you're looking at the whole thing, you just want to quit. But you can always do just one more thing." -Tanya

"You can always go for one more day, one more minute, one more mile. Then in a week you look back and you've climbed a mountain range. But you didn't do it intentionally; you did it by taking just one more step. -Tanya

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