Thriving through Cancer, Grief, and Beyond with Kris Carr

Today on How We Can Heal Podcast, Lisa Danylchuk sits down with Kris Carr to talk about one memorable valentines day that changed her life forever. Nineteen years ago, Kris found out she has a rare and incurable type of cancer. From a point in her life where she knew close to nothing about wellness and her body, now, Kris shares how cancer led her to a richer life, her practice of grounding, and her views on what healing is and what healing is not.
Your Golden Years are Now
Not everyone can take life-changing events lightly. It's not the typical response, and it's hard. That becomes more true if we're talking about life-threatening diseases. But Kris is an exemption to that. With a disease that has been with her for 19 years now, Kris learned how to make use of her unique situation. When talking about how to stay present at the moment, Kris described how, if anything, 'her disease has become a mindset growth above everything else.'
Of course, getting to that point of thinking is no slice of cake. It takes so much practice. If there's anything that helped Kris become the thriver that she is today, it would have to be her late father's influence on her. From her dad, Kris learned that one's golden years don't have to be at a later point in their life. Your years can be golden now. And for that to happen, Kris had to put in the work to not get too far ahead of herself and be grounded. Despite being ill, Kris is always mindful about not catastrophizing things.
About Kris Carr:
Kris Carr is a multiple New York Times best-selling author, wellness activist, and cancer thriver. She's been called a "force of nature" by O Magazine and was named a "new role model" by The New York Times. Kris is a member of Oprah's SuperSoul 100, recognizing the most influential thought-leaders today, and was named a "new role model" by The New York Times.
Kris lectures at hospitals, conferences, and corporations. Media appearances include Glamour, Prevention, Scientific American, Good Morning America, Today Show, CBS Evening News, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Success, Super Soul Sunday, OWN, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
She is the subject and director of the documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer, which premiered at the SXSW Film Festival and aired on TLC and The Oprah Winfrey Network.
As an irreverent foot soldier in the fight against disease, Kris teaches people how to take back their health and their power. Her work will change the way you live, love, and eat! Find her at Kriscarr.com, where she publishes an award-winning blog focusing on holistic wellness.
Outline of the episode:
● [02:06] A life-changing valentine's day
● [05:02] What the challenge gave Kris in terms of how she lives life
● [09:55] Kris Carr - on staying present and keeping grounded
● [15:18] The five (5) pillars of wellness
● [20:05] You have to make your golden years now
● [24:47] Kris Carr - on not judging herself and others
● [31:39] Give yourself permission to go through the process of grief
● [35:04] A story of how three roses made Kris choose to feel love
● [40:22] How is Kris' upcoming book different from her previous ones?
● [47:02] Be gentle to yourself and be where you are
Resources:
Website: kriscarr.com/
Instagram: / crazysexykris
Facebook: / kriscarr
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