Ep. 72- Beating Breast Cancer Twice by the Age of 40 with Joya Robertson

More Than Your Age

Welcome back to The More Than Your Age Podcast! I appreciate you joining and listening in. I want to thank you all for being a part of a special 3-part series for both Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I know these episodes are heavier than usual, but they offer immense hope and light as we hear each woman’s story of overcoming some of the darkest seasons in their lives. This week’s episode brings additional hope as we hear from Joya Robertson, a two-time breast cancer survivor. At one point, Joya almost gave up, but she realized she couldn’t and made a life-altering change in her treatment, which contributed to saving her life by the age of 40. In this episode, Joya shares her profound journey through cancer, detailing her initial diagnosis, the challenges of treatment, and her eventual recovery. She talks about the emotional toll of facing cancer twice and how her exploration of alternative healing methods gave her new strength. Now a health coach, Joya’s story is one of faith, support, and holistic healing. She is passionate about empowering others facing similar challenges, encouraging them to take control of their health and well-being. Tune in to hear Joya’s inspiring story! Takeaways - 2016 was Joya Robertson's rock bottom year. - Being diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 was a shocking experience for her. - Chemotherapy was a physically challenging journey for Joya. - Faith played a crucial role in her healing process. - She didn’t handle the trauma well after her first recovery. - The return of cancer in 2022 was terrifying for Joya. - After her diagnosis, she explored alternative healing methods. - Holistic healing made a significant difference in her recovery. - Joya transitioned to a health coach to help others. - She believes that life is short, and you can change at any age. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Connection 03:11 Physical and Emotional Challenges of Treatment 05:26 Finding Faith and Hope in the Midst of Struggles 09:22 Post-Treatment: Avoiding Trauma and Living Preventatively 14:35 Recurrence: The Unthinkable Happens Again 18:32 Trusting Intuition and Exploring Alternative Healing 22:11 Immunotherapy and Holistic Lifestyle Changes 24:10 A Holistic Approach to Healing 27:47 The Role of Faith and Prayer 31:05 The Need for Integration of Holistic and Conventional Medicine 33:09 Empowering Individuals to Take Control of Their Health Connect with Joya https://enjoyablyhealthy.com/ // https://www.instagram.com/enjoyably.healthy/ // https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092574980808 Connect with Erica mailto:[e-mail] // https://www.facebook.com/morethanyourage // https://www.instagram.com/morethanyourage/ // https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-pasvar-50b02a137/ https://little-river-36706.myflodesk.com/el1gbs104q ***This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. *** - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - 📱 Subscribe and Listen to The More Than Your Age Podcast Here: - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - All Platforms: https://rb.gy/fb3ac2 Are you interested in starting your own podcast? Riverside.fm is a great tool for recording episodes remotely. The More Than Your Age Podcast is an affiliate and highly recommends this company. You can use this link to learn more: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=erica-pasvar Create your More Than Your Age Bucket List https://morethanyourage.com/be-more-than-your-age/ Needing assistance with detoxing products in your home? Try Olive Tree People. Take the Skin Quiz https://us.olivetreepeople.com/pages/olive-brain-regime?referral=epasvar Cleaning and non-toxic self care products https://amzn.to/3Nm31IX Intro and Exit Music written and performed by Daniel Ging.