DTH 61 | Self-Awareness is Key

Dance To Heal

Join host Jenny C. Cohen on this week’s Dance to Heal Podcast as she explores the importance of self-advocacy and prioritizing your health. Learn how emotional and mental preparation can reduce the trauma associated with invasive medical checkups and discover practical strategies for putting yourself and your wellness first.

Episode Breakdown:
(00:00:00) - Intro, Recap & This Week’s Focus
• Jenny recaps the previous episode and introduces the focus of this week's discussion on self-care and wellness checkups.
(00:03:15) - Prioritizing Self-Care
• Jenny emphasizes why regular wellness checkups are an essential part of self-care and maintaining overall health.
(00:06:47) - What Really Happens During a Mammogram?
• A detailed look at what to expect during a mammogram and similar medical procedures, along with tips on reducing trauma and managing the freeze or fawn response during invasive checkups.
(00:09:57) - Emotional and Mental Preparation for Invasive Medical Procedures
• Jenny discusses the importance of understanding consent, procedure transparency, and strategies for minimizing emotional distress during medical checkups that might trigger trauma.
(00:14:21) – Reconnecting with Your Body by Putting Yourself First
• The dangers of delaying critical medical checkups, and how to begin rebuilding your body’s trust after experiencing medical trauma.
(00:18:09) - Final Thoughts & Outro
• Jenny’s closing remarks, a preview of next week’s episode, and the usual episode outro.
About Jenny C. Cohen
Jenny C. Cohen is a breast cancer survivor, and it is her mission to help people who have been through the most debilitating, disfiguring, traumatic events like breast cancer to feel bold, beautiful, and full of life. Jenny believes in a world where everyone can dance to heal and feel safe in their bodies knowing they are created in beauty and perfection despite life happenings. She is an award-winning performer who healed through her D.I.S.C.O.V.E.R. process presented in the multi-category best-selling book “Outside In Recovery: Dancing My Way Back to My Self after Breast Cancer."
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Connect with Jenny
Begin your Dance to Heal journey here: https://DanceandHeal.com
Main website: https://www.outsideinrecovery.com
DTH Podcast website: https://www.dancetohealpodcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyccohen/