Gini Breidenbach - Mom, Care Giver to Son and Self – Personal Growth Opens Acceptance and Strength in Support Wellness Renaissance Podcast

THIS is Gini Breidenbach! Being a caregiver to her son, Anders, who was diagnosed with cancer as a baby. Wrapping her mind around his genetic mutation that will have him susceptible to cancers throughout his life… has been a huge experience in forwarding her life in the way of personal development. What is her role? What is important? What finally leads her to be prepared and supportive to her son, herself and her family.  



She shares her life shifting journey of discovery.



Recently, as a preteen a new diagnosis was given… what was different this time and where did that come from in her? How did that shape her ability to be clear headed to support Anders through his treatment creating the most supportive and loving experience she knew how to.   For him, for herself, for her family… and through Covid!



SOME OF THE STUFF WE TALKED ABOUTHow do you find the acceptance and strength for your self and for your child with this diagnosis?



MindsetOutlookManagementProtector supporter care managerRe organize and reevaluate.AwarenessDecisionsSelf careIntentionalCreating healing spacesAccepting the unknown and unknowableLiving throughAdvocacyAttention to the little things that make us happyLovingHealingKeeping a promise… camping with extra planning to cross barriers and make it happen!Asking for help… it is OK!Asking for specific help… and knowing that is OK. what you need is OK!“It isn’t easy… but it is worth it!”ALL the helpers! Grandma, Dad, Sister, family, new friends, cooks, cleaners, etc. that help it all come together better.



A FEW RESOURCE LINKS Vipassana MeditationIn Duluth MNArjan Lighthawk (Gini’s teacher)at Inner Bliss**Check out their other AMAZING offering too!About the meditationhttps://www.dhamma.org/en-US/index Look for information on practice and retreats here and beyondSpring Forest Qigonghttps://www.springforestqigong.com/ Resource for information about Spring Forest Qigong as well as find practitioners. If you are on facebook, check out Mast Glenn Tobey’s page with many short videos to learn more. Sarah Seidelmann M.D. Life coachinghttps://followyourfeelgood.com/A huge help in Gini’s Career reexamination.



MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODEMusic from the Album, Synthetic Universe, by Brent a Reiland and John Lyell. Intro Music sampled from Etheral Float; Parting Music sampled from Pleiadian Sky.John Lyellwww.johnlyell.comjlyell@lightyearproductions.net