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Sep 26
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Surviving Cancer and Thriving in Motherh...

Dr. Brooke Weinstein
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EP:159 What does it look like to receive a cancer diagnosis while navigating motherhood and a global pandemic? Meet Tia B Stokes - mom, dancer, cancer survivor, and beacon of hope who turned her darkest moments into a mission of service and joy.

💪 TIA'S INCREDIBLE JOURNEY: - Dancing on world stages before facing the ultimate life challenge - Receiving a cancer diagnosis during the pandemic with five children - How her dance group Calamity became a lifeline and support system - Transforming from fundraising for others to accepting help herself - The healing power of movement, community, and choosing joy daily

⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Meet Tia B Stokes: Dancer, Mom, Cancer Survivor 5:30 - The Moment Everything Changed: Cancer Diagnosis 12:15 - Navigating Treatment During the Pandemic 18:45 - How Dance and Movement Became Medicine 25:20 - From Helping Others to Accepting Help 32:10 - The Power of Community and Connection 38:30 - Living in the Present and Choosing Joy 41:00 - Tia's Message of Hope for Anyone Struggling

✨ KEY INSIGHTS: - How movement and service became Tia's medicine through the darkest days - The importance of community support during life's biggest challenges - Why choosing joy and living in the present can be revolutionary acts - How one person's story can inspire millions and create ripple effects of hope

🌟 THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF: - You're facing a health challenge or supporting someone who is - You need inspiration and practical wisdom for difficult times - You're a parent juggling overwhelming circumstances - You believe in the power of community and connection - You need a reminder that you can thrive no matter what life throws your way

🎧 From the THRIVE Like a Parent Podcast - where we dive deep into stories of resilience, hope, and the human spirit.

💬 What's your biggest takeaway from Tia's story? Share in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories of resilience and hope 📱 Follow @DrBrookeWeinstein and @TiaBStokes for daily inspiration

🔗 CONNECT WITH TIA: www.instagram.com/thetiabeestokes

#CancerSurvivor #Motherhood #Resilience #Hope #TiaBStokes #DrBrookeWeinstein #CancerJourney #ThrivingThroughCancer #Inspiration #CommunitySupport #ThriveParentPodcast #MomStrength #DanceHealing #ChooseJoy #CancerWarrior

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