Discovering Thyroid Cancer and Pregnancy with Dr. Alison Chen

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Discovering Thyroid Cancer and Pregnancy with Dr. Alison Chen

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Cindy welcomes her dear friend and colleague, Alison, to share her transformative life journey. From naturopathic school beginnings alongside Dr. Cindy to a life filled with travel, motherhood, and profound self-discovery amidst unexpected challenges.

Key Topics:

• Naturopathic Beginnings:
  • Both hosts graduated from naturopathic school together.
  • The challenging path to board certification.
• Traveling Lifestyle:
  • Post-graduation gap year in Thailand leading to continuous family travels.
  • Balancing nomadic living with raising children.
• Letting Go of the License:
  • Transition into full-time motherhood.
  • Finding joy and fulfillment outside traditional career paths.
• Navigating Miscarriages & Fertility Challenges:
  • Personal insights on multiple miscarriages (8 total).
  • Emotional struggles and societal expectations surrounding fertility issues.
• Facing Cancer Diagnosis:
  • Discovering thyroid cancer at the same time as finding out about her pregnancy.
  • Managing contrasting emotions of pregnancy amidst illness diagnosis.
• Life’s Turning Points & Self-Awareness:
  • How major life events reshape perspectives on happiness and existence.
• Emotional Vulnerability & Healing Practices:
  • Importance of video journaling during vulnerable moments for personal insight.
  • Exploring throat chakra healing related to expressing oneself authentically.

Insightful Quotes:

"It's not just about wanting one more better day; I wanted more of everything—heartbreaks included."

"The irony was having something you want growing inside you while also dealing with something you didn’t want to grow inside you."

Follow Alison on Instagram @dralisonchen

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Remember that each challenge holds potential lessons waiting to unfold if we allow ourselves the grace to embrace them fully without reservation!