A Journey of Resilience: Lynn's Cancer Story
Out of the Fire
In this episode of the Out of the Fire podcast, host Trisha speaks with Lynn Whitt, an inspiring 83-year-old ovarian cancer survivor who has battled the disease since her diagnosis at age 67. Lynn shares her journey through 150 rounds of chemotherapy, the challenges she faced, and the importance of finding motivation to keep fighting. The conversation highlights the role of compassion in healthcare, the significance of support systems, and the advancements in cancer treatment that have made a difference in patients' lives. Lynn's story serves as a beacon of hope and resilience for anyone...
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New Year, New Intentions
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In this kickoff episode for 2025, Trisha shares her excitement for the new year and the importance of setting intentions. She emphasizes the significance of having a word for the year, which for her is 'steadfast.' Trisha discusses the necessity of breaking down goals into smaller, actionable steps to ensure success. She encourages listeners to embrace courage in the face of fear and to step into the unfamiliar, drawing on stories of resilience. The episode concludes with a call to commit to personal growth and to push beyond comfort zones, reminding everyone that they have the power to...
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Finding Inspiration in the Wilderness with Tanya McCready
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Join me as we talk with Tanya McCready about taking a leap of faith into unfamiliar territories. Through her expertise and relatable stories, you will find so many life lessons in this podcast. Tanya is an International TEDx Speaker, Best Selling Author, and Dogsledding Entrepreneur. She and her husband are also the Co-founders at Winterdance Dogsled Tours - Yukon Quest & Iditarod race team. Quotes: "Sometimes you can be so close to the finish, but it feels like you're so far away. When things are tough and you're looking at the whole thing, you just want to quit. But you can...
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Encouragement from a Dark Season
Out of the Fire
Have you ever had the thought: "It wasn't supposed to be this way?" In this episode, we'll dive into the gap from the latest podcast release & the unexpected lessons you can find in the midst of the fire. Trisha talks about how she handles tough seasons, and how the lessons learned in the midst of the unexpected are often the most beautiful. Book coming soon! More resources can be found at
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Vulnerability is the New Strength with David Wood
Out of the Fire
Vulnerability is not a weakness, it generates trust. You’ve got to push yourself and step up to take any challenges to be able to share your story and your philosophies. Here to tell us about the importance of being vulnerable and honest with others, David Wood, is the author of “Laser Focus Coach”. David built the world’s largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for “life coaching.” Discovering that Shiny-Object-Syndrome is an epidemic among high performers. He coaches rock-star business owners to double revenue, achieve more in less time, and be a more extraordinary...
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The True Meaning of Resiliency with Dr. Justin Moseley
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Resiliency is the ability or capacity to recover from difficulties, in other words, toughness. It differs from person to person, what does it mean to you? Here to tell us the true meaning of resiliency, Dr. Justin Moseley, a.k.a., “The Mindset Doctor, is a former chiropractor turned international speaker and transformation coach. Justin shares to us an inspiring example of the power of resilience and the importance of never giving up on your dreams. After surviving a near-death accident in 2018, Dr. Moseley shifted from changing lives in a clinic, to changing lives from stage; becoming a...
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Knowing Yourself is Knowing Your Brand with Jenny Reyes
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Jenny Reyes is the strategic brand and marketing consultant at Your Brand Story. Her background and experience in both corporate and entrepreneurial marketing allowed her to help small businesses and entrepreneurs, and offer various brand and marketing solutions that cater to their needs. Jenny has a Kellogg Executive Education in Digital Marketing Strategies and is a certified Knowledge Broker and business coach. She is also an advanced-level certified DISC human behaviorist. In this episode Jenny talks about how our stories can come together to form who we are, and how we can use this...
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Journey of Pain to Purpose with Stephanie Urbina Jones and Jeremy Pajer
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Today we are joined by two great individuals, Stephanie Urbina Jones and Jeremy Pajer, A Singer, teacher, writer, sister, friend, mother, wife, and lover of life; Stephanie Urbina Jones brings her passion and experience in living a life of creative freedom to people all over the world. She is a # 1 Billboard Country Music Songwriter traveling with her Honky Tonk Mariachis, sharing joy and her history-making “Country Music with Chili Peppers” all over the world. She is also Co-founder of Freedom, Folk, and Soul a transformational community of the healing arts, and the lead...
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Power of Mind, Heart, and Soul with Shiran Cohen
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How often do pay attention to your inner voice when you’re going through a challenging situation? In today's episode, I have an insightful conversation with Shiran Cohen, an International Best Selling Author multiple times over, speaker, body language trainer, and author's strategy coach. She helps guide high-performing female entrepreneurs in their life and business by reconnecting more deeply to their own stories so they can make a powerful impact with their message. Shiran talks about the importance of trusting your soul in times of difficulty, and how to connect with others on a...
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Learning the Concept of Fierce Empathy with David Waldy
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David Waldy is the Fierce Empathy coach. He is a speaker, life & business strategist, & co-founder focused on empowering leaders to rediscover, redefine, and realign. His work is centered around personal and professional development, helping leaders get out of their own way, create aligned abundance at work and at home, & never stop becoming better versions of themselves. He has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs and shared stages with influencers like Tony Robbins & Russell Brunson. He is a father, husband, outdoorsman, coffee snob, avid non-fiction reader, and personal growth...
info_outlineFrom getting a pedicure to losing a foot to cancer, Jenn Andrews’ life took a quick turn that threw her into a whirlwind of emotions, decisions, and transitions. She has an incredible story of overcoming this trial and she’s here today to tell us how she moved forward. Now, Jenn is the co-founder of Move for Jenn Foundation, a nonprofit corporation that raises funds to issue grants for sarcoma research and amputees who need prostheses that aren’t covered under insurance.
So let’s dive right into her story and learn how Jenn was able to get moving again and help others do the same even after facing an Amputation.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 07:18] Opening Segment
- I welcome and introduce my guest, Jenn Andrews
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- Helping amputees get moving again
- Jenn gives us some background on herself
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- From Charlotte, NC
- Co-founded a local non-profit
- Health, insurance, and fitness
- How the foundation started
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- 51C3 Non-Profit
- Help fund activewear prosthetics not covered under insurance
- Jenn’s story
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- Finding a lump during a pedicure
- MRI done and sent to an oncologist
- Found to have a rare form of Sarcoma
- Cancer returned after 3 years
- The only option was amputation
[07:19 – 14:02] Recovery; Finding Worldwide Support Through Social Media
- Jenn shares the feelings she had during this period
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- Hyper Focused
- The difficulty of acceptance
- Wrestling with the decision
- The recovery process
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- Different for everyone
- Found support through hashtags
- Fast physical recovery
- Setting the goal for healing
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- Working towards achieving the goal
- Only focussing on one thing at a time
[14:03 – 21:16] Getting Moving Again
- Jenn continues her story about getting back on the move
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- Learning the options to each activity
- Learning that active prosthetic isn’t covered under insurance
- Unable to live to you full potential
- The mission to launch a non-profit
- Jenn talks about the foundation and what they offer
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- What they focus on
- Fully funded 14 people to date
- Wins and goals for the future
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- The more money raised is more people helped
- Testimonials
- The benefit of knowing where you’re money is going
[21:17 – 27:14] Closing Segment
- How Jenn’s life came full circle
- Jenn’s advice to people going through the hard things
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- Just breathe
- Controlling your response to the uncontrollable
- Pick yourself up and keep moving forward
- How to reach out and support Jenn
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- Links below
- Hoping to go live again Dec 4th, 2021
- Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
"When you’re going through something traumatic… you can get so lost and consumed by what’s happening to you, that you can’t look at the milestones along the way that are really victories.” - Jenn Andrews
“We’re restoring something to somebody that cancer stole. We are giving people back their mobility.” - Jenn Andrews
“Sometimes we can’t control what happens to us, but you can definitely control your response.” - Jenn Andrews
You can connect with Jenn on Instagram and Facebook. Show some love and visit https://moveforjenn.org/ to learn more and give your support.
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