Vicky Midwood
Vicky Midwood
S4 EP12: Listen! I am more than my Weight!
S4 EP12: Listen! I am more than my Weight!
S4 EP12: Listen! I am more than my Weight!
Tuesday 5th December 2023
Dr. Gretchen Holmes discusses surviving cancer three times, losing 110 pounds, and the importance of self-advocacy in a powerful episode of 'RAW CHATTER!'.
57 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Gretchen Holmes: Beyond Cancer and Weight - A Story of Triumph
Episode Overview
- Gretchen's battle with dismissive medical responses and misdiagnosis highlights the importance of advocating for one's health.
- Her resilience through three cancer diagnoses and overcoming weight issues offers empowering insights into navigating adversity.
- Gretchen's journey of self-discovery and healing from childhood trauma underscores the transformative power of vulnerability and seeking support.
- Her forthcoming book, 'The Work In Between', promises to be a deeply personal and enlightening narrative, offering solace and guidance to those navigating their own challenges.
- Gretchen's ability to embrace vulnerability and address emotional eating serves as a powerful testament to the strength within us all.
I realized that I still had time to make changes that I wouldn't have to go through that. It wasn't something that I was just going to sit down and write a couple of things on a notepad every night. I have maintained that if you don't build a monument to all of these awful things, you give it all your power.
Imagine facing cancer not once, but three times. Dr. Gretchen Holmes has done just that, and her story is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode of 'RAW CHATTER!', host Vicky Midwood sits down with Gretchen to unpack her incredible journey through illness, weight loss, and personal transformation. Diagnosed with thyroid cancer after a frustrating battle with dismissive medical professionals, Gretchen's resilience shines through as she shares the emotional rollercoaster of her life. But her story doesn't stop at survival.
Gretchen dives into her determination to lose 110 pounds and keep it off without resorting to fad diets, showing that true change comes from within. She also opens up about the lack of empathy she faced from some in the medical field, emphasizing the importance of seeing beyond a person's weight to their whole self. Throughout the conversation, Gretchen's strength and vulnerability offer a powerful message about self-worth and the importance of advocating for one's health.
Whether you're dealing with health challenges, struggling with weight issues, or simply looking for a dose of inspiration, this episode promises to leave you feeling uplifted and motivated.