In this inspiring episode, we speak with Di Foster, a courageous woman who faced breast cancer not once, but twice, and was given just 365 days to live during her second diagnosis. Despite the grim prognosis, Di chose to embrace life on her own terms and set out on a journey of resilience and self-discovery. She shares her powerful story of radical remission, highlighting the importance of self-belief, clean language, and the whispers of her heart that guided her through adversity. Di also explores how gratitude, being present, and the support of a healing community played pivotal roles in her transformation, offering a profound lesson in strength, growth, and the human spirit.

About our guest:

Di Foster is a seasoned coach, speaker, and business consultant with a diverse background in management and a personal story of resilience. After earning a commerce degree with a focus on accounting, Di began her career at Tamahine Knitwear in Dunedin, eventually leading management roles across the knitwear and production industries. With over 15 years of experience navigating business closures, mergers, and start-ups, Di transitioned into coaching, driven by a passion for helping people thrive in both business and life. A two-time breast cancer survivor, Di defied a terminal diagnosis 14 years ago and now advocates for living life to the fullest. Her coaching emphasizes perspective shifts and the importance of making the most of the time we have.

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Episode Trailer

03:10 - Di's Early Life and Influences

06:34 - The Impact of Cancer Diagnosis

08:02 - Choosing to Live Fully After Diagnosis

10:04 - Confronting Fear and Embracing Life

12:52 - The Journey to Motherhood

14:14 - Reflections on the First Diagnosis

20:05 - The Second Diagnosis and Its Impact

22:13 - Advice for Those Facing Breast Cancer

27:29 - The Power of Personal Stories

30:01 - Understanding Anxiety and Its Roots

34:31 - How our greatest strength can also become our biggest weakness

42:23 - Embracing Imperfections as Strengths

47:58 - A Call to Be Your Own Hero

55:16 - Why Vulnerability Doesn’t Always Feel Vulnerable

01:03:15 - Finding Strength in Female Empowerment