<p>Hey, loves! This episode is a soul-stirring, deeply inspiring conversation with my dear friend and powerhouse, <strong>Darlene Cordero</strong>. Darlene is the epitome of resilience and grace, navigating life with stage 4 cancer while building community, writing her heart out, and living her “living list” to the fullest. </p> <p>We dive into her healing journey, the grief of letting go of past versions of ourselves, and the art of receiving love and support. Her story is one of triumph, connection, and purpose — and a powerful reminder to embrace every moment and show up for our lives, unapologetically. Let’s dive in, Brave Table fam!</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>What you'll get out of this episode…</strong> </p> <p><br></p> <p>Healing is a co-creation,integrating diagnosis with spirituality, medication, and self-reflection.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Support systems are transformational. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Grief is Part of Healing</p> <p><br></p> <p>Vulnerability in asking for and accepting help is not weakness — it’s strength.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Living Fully Through Challenges</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li><p>00:00: Opening & Affirmation of the Day</p> </li> <li><p>01:05: Introducing Darlene Cordero</p> </li> <li><p>02:35: Darlene’s Initial Cancer Diagnosis and Healing Journey</p> </li> <li><p>04:21: Receiving a Stage 4 Diagnosis</p> </li> <li><p>05:50: Grief, Transformation, and Self-Reflection</p> </li> <li><p>09:00: The Power of Community in Healing</p> </li> <li><p>13:30: Navigating Cultural Stigma and the Art of Receiving</p> </li> <li><p>17:00: Practical Healing Practices and the Power of Gratitude</p> </li> <li><p>24:20: The Birth of "The Healer’s Playbook"</p> </li> <li><p>32:00: Lessons in Living Fully and the “Living List”</p> </li> <li><p>38:00: Spill the Chai: Morning Rituals and Braving the Future</p> <p><br></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@neetabhushan</a> </p> <p>IG / <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebravetable" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@thebravetable </a></p> <p>TIKTOK / <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/neeta.bhushan" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@neeta.bhushan</a></p> <p>WEB / <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/10-day-emotional-reset" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://neetabhushan.com</a></p> <p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NeetaBhushanOfficial" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@NeetaBhushanOfficial</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with today’s guest, <strong>Darlene</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meetdarlene/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @meetdarlene</a></p> <p>IG /<a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellnessculture.co/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@wellnessculture.co</a></p> <p>LINKEDIN / <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlenecordero/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlenecordero/</a></p> <p>The Healer’s Playbook → <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healers-Playbook-Empowering-Wellness-Entrepreneurs/dp/B0DFJLJTFR" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Amazon link</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Want more?</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?”  → <a href="https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Take just 2 minutes and find what YOUR emotional type is by taking  my FREE quiz here →  <a href="http://theemotionalreset.com/quiz" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">theemotionalreset.com/quiz</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>For a weekly dose of my hacks, tools, & tips to emotionally reset, join my newsletter here → <a href="http://yourweeklyreset.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">yourweeklyreset.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>If you loved this episode, check out…</strong><br></p> <p>Ep.# 216: How to Take Back Your Mind: A Guide to Mental Clarity with Dr. Michael Beckwith  (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/216-how-to-take-back-your-mind-a-guide-to-mental/id1608226580?i=1000652478418" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Apple</a> | <a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/U4TSHZxtOIb" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://youtu.be/tRVF-FFclJw?si=7W7fpxJFtzxUUNlZ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>)</p> <p><br></p> <p>Ep.# 286: Are Your Lifestyle Habits Slowly Killing You? Ayurveda Has Answers with Dimple Jangda (<a href