Dragon Boating & Recovery: A Conversation with Pearl Lee

In this episode of the Women's Fitness Education podcast, Mish speaks with Pearl Lee, a breast cancer survivor and advocate for women's health through exercise. Pearl shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer, the challenges she faced during treatment, and how she found empowerment and community through dragon boating. The conversation highlights the importance of movement for recovery, the benefits of exercise for mental well-being, and the supportive environment created by organizations like Dragons Abreast, which encourages women to connect, move, and live after cancer.

Takeaways

✨Movement is crucial for recovery and maintaining health post-surgery.
✨Dragon boating provides a unique way for survivors to stay active and connected.
✨Exercise is beneficial for mental well-being and can help combat feelings of isolation.
✨Community support is vital for women recovering from breast cancer.
✨Dragon boating fosters camaraderie and a sense of belonging among participants.
✨The ethos of Dragons Abreast is to connect, move, and live.

Connect with Pearl on Socials!

FB - @dragonsabreast
IG - @dragonsabreastaustralia ,  @pearly_au
LI - @pearllee

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