Ep. 98 How I’ve conquered cancer seasons and a stroke

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NLP coach Cherona D shares her journey with skin cancer and an ear stroke, which rendered her unable to hear the words she speaks. Explaining how she - an international speaker - manages this loss, she talks about discerning between her emotions and reality, what she can and cannot control, her vulnerability and faith, the therapy that brought relief, and the mistakes cancer and stroke patients should avoid. This is also the poignant story of Alvus Malachi, the service dog.
6 Dec 2022 English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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