Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Five Years Cancer Free: How I Transformed My Life After Diagnosis | Dr. Judy Wright | Balance to Excellence Show
In this powerful season opener of the Balance to Excellence Show, Dr. Judy Wright shares her deeply personal journey marking 5 years cancer-free. From diagnosis to recovery, Dr. Wright reveals how cancer became the unexpected catalyst for professional growth, inner transformation, and a completely reimagined life purpose.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (click to jump to section):
00:00 - Introduction
01:32 - The unexpected cancer diagnosis
04:50 - Surgery and recovery journey
07:15 - Lesson 1: The power of community
11:57 - Lesson 2: The importance of self-care
19:10 - Lesson 3: Building resilience
23:06 - Lesson 4: Embracing balance
27:46 - Lesson 5: The strength in vulnerability
32:08 - Post-cancer achievements
38:06 - Future plans and gratitude
41:02 - Final thoughts on thriving through challenges
💡 Episode Highlights
Dr. Wright's Cancer Journey:
- Diagnosed with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 2019)
- Had missed three years of mammograms before diagnosis
- Underwent double mastectomy in January 2020
- Recovery coincided with the beginning of lockdown
5 Powerful Life Lessons:
- The Power of Community & Support #SupportSystem #Community
- Family members rotated care duties during recovery
- Virtual and in-person communities provided meals and emotional support
- Experienced the real power of community when tested
- Realized she was "a toenail away" from complete burnout
- Had neglected basic health appointments for years
- Discovered the multiple dimensions of self-care beyond massages and manicures
- Learned to "grow through what you go through"
- Cancer leaves a mental "mark" - living with the awareness of higher risk
- Found cancer saved her from inevitable burnout
- Balance must be actively created, not passively achieved
- Balance requires constant maintenance and adjustments
- Balance looks different at different life stages
- Overcame resistance to being seen and heard
- Learned to ask for and accept help
- Found vulnerability opened new opportunities
Post-Cancer Transformations:
- International speaking engagements in Spain and Canada
- Success Magazine Woman of Influence Award (2023)
- Published her book: "Girl, Get Your Life Off The Fault Line"
- Launched the Balance to Excellence podcast
- Started and grew her own business
🔥 Quotable Moments for Social Sharing
"I am a five-year cancer thriver. Everything that I've spoken to you about shows how I have thrived from the moment that I received my cancer diagnosis." #CancerThriver #BalanceToExcellence
"Some of you are facing your own challenges, but I want you to remember that there are lessons even in those challenges, and you need to be open to listen and to feel those lessons so that you too can thrive." #EmbraceTheJourney #LifeLessons
"Unmaintained boundaries are not boundaries." #BoundariesMatter #ProfessionalDevelopment
"Balance doesn't just come to you. It's something you have to work on and it looks different for different people." #FindYourBalance #HealthyLifestyle
🔗 Resources Mentioned
- Book: "Girl, Get Your Life Off The Fault Line: The Busy Professional's Guide For Mastering Work-Life Balance To Move From Overwhelmed To Empowered" https://wellnesswithdrjudy.com/faultline
- Previous Podcast: Queens On Call (started 2020)
📱 Connect With Dr. Judy Wright
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judywrightmd/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judywrightmd
👉 TAKE ACTION
If you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or facing challenges, book a consultation with Dr. Wright to discover how you can find your own balance to excellence: https://wellnesswithdrjudy.com/sos
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