Discover how your character strengths shape your breast cancer journey and enhance your resilience. Through self-reflection and practical activities, we explore tools that can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and joy.
• Discusses the importance of character strengths in personal growth
• Introduces the VIA strengths survey for personalized insights
• Explores “strength spotting” as a self-reflective exercise
• Highlights the four subsets of character strengths
• Emphasizes the role of virtues in supporting one’s cancer journey
• Encourages exploring strengths to foster resilience and joy
• Provides actionable steps to utilize strengths daily

List of 24 Character Strengths:

VIA Survey

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Shannon, a two-time breast cancer survivor, shares insights on how the narratives we create around our health journeys can significantly impact our experiences. She emphasizes the power of shifting focus from negative thoughts to activating personal strengths for resilience and empowerment.
• The importance of narrative in shaping cancer experiences
• Explanation of negativity bias and its impact
• Overview of character strengths and their relevance
• Categorization of strengths: wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence
• Personal anecdotes illustrating the use of strengths during adversity
• Introduction to the VIA Survey for identifying unique strengths
• Encouragement to engage with one's journey and apply learnings

List of 24 Character Strengths

VIA Survey

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In this episode, Shannon, a two-time breast cancer survivor, emphasizes the power of mindset in navigating the breast cancer journey. By sharing personal experiences and practical techniques for shifting perspectives, she inspires listeners to redefine their narratives and embrace growth through their challenges.

• The importance of mindset in shaping the cancer experience
• Components of mindset: beliefs, attitudes, and perspectives
• Distinction between fixed and growth mindsets
• Techniques to shift mindset: focusing on strengths and reframing
• Benefits of reframing and self-compassion
• Practical exercises to reinforce a growth mindset

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The story you tell about your breast cancer journey shapes your entire experience. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or are in the midst of treatment, Breast Cancer Reimagined is your podcast for writing this new chapter of your life.

Join me, I'm Shannon, your host! I'm a proud, two-time breast cancer survivor and certified mindfulness-based strengths practitioner—and in this podcast, I'll share personal stories, tools and tips to help you shift your MINDSET, activate your STRENGTHS, and uncover deeper MEANING in this new chapter.

Tune in to discover how your transformation can begin today!