Stop Ignoring your Body 🛑

How many times have you felt guilt about resting when your mind and body are exhausted? I know this is my constant battle with self.

We live in a production-based society where if we aren’t producing, we are somehow being lazy, not moving the needle forward, or slacking off. When in reality, our bodies are trying to communicate with us!

The last few weeks I have been so physically and mentally exhausted, getting through my daily tasks has felt incredibly challenging. I was avoiding emails, social content, and daily movement because all I could think about was needing more rest.

I sometimes spend weeks working incredibly hard with little breaks and then when my body is begging for rest, I feel guilt about it. Tell me why this makes sense?

It doesn’t.

Life is not a continuum of moving in fast forward for forever. Especially not after a cancer diagnosis. Sometimes we forget that life is filled with ebbs and flows, highs and lows, and periods of work and long chapters of rest.

In an economy where we must work to survive and in most major cities where your accolades and success gets you more recognition, it feels like resting is never an option.

But I am here to remind you that rest is where abundance happens. Rest is you telling your body, the Universe, and your nervous system that you trust that everything will be okay.

The last few weeks I have really been working to reframe old beliefs and adapt this concept whole-heartedly. When my mind and body are screaming at me to slow down, I stop what I’m doing and I lean in. No more fighting, no more shaming, and no more pushing.

The more you lean into the intuitive calls, the more you are aligning with exactly where you should be. The more you resist, the more you are saying, “I don’t trust that I will be okay and I must push through to control the narrative.”

So today, this is your reminder that it is okay to slow down. It is okay to say ‘no.’ Prioritize your needs, schedule time for work and enjoy the very moment that is happening around you.

To watch my full video on rest = abundance, CLICK HERE.

xx Amanda

Welcoming Ashley to the Team 🌈💚✨!!!

We are so excited to welcome our newest Cancer Baddie Community Coordinator, Ashley Valenzula, to the team! She will be working alongside our Founder Amanda, to help support deeper community projects, communication and support within our growing organization.

You will probably begin to see her name within the CB platform as she will be helping to lead conversations and more meaningful connection within our community. Make sure to say hi!

A little about Ashley:

Hi, I’m Ashley Valenzuela 👋🏽

I’m 32, engaged, and a proud mom of three (13, 7, and a sweet baby boy born this May). I was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer on April 30th—just one day before being induced—and I began treatment shortly after. I’m currently on round 5 of 6, and pushing forward every step of the way!

I’m from Roswell, New Mexico, where I run my own business as a licensed esthetician and I’m also in my 3rd semester of nursing school. Life has thrown me challenges, but it’s also given me purpose. I’m so grateful to be part of the Cancer Baddies brand and community, and I can’t wait to help build engagement, connection, and support for others walking this journey!

We’re so excited to have you, Ashley 🌸

GLP-1 + Cancer Benefits???

A few weeks ago, I shared my journey with GLP-1’s. I have been on a micro-dose of Semaglutide for the past 10 months in conjunction with Tamoxifen. It has eliminated all inflammation and weight gain caused by the medication.

Recently, I have been hearing rumblings from doctors and friends that there may be anti-cancer benefits with taking a GLP-1. A NEW STUDY suggests that tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) may also shrink breast tumors.

If you are interested in trying a GLP-1, please speak to your doctor first. We have also partnered with Fancy Meds to provide you with a $75 discount off your first order.

Please use THIS LINK and code: ABUTLER75 for $75 off!

🎉 Hair Extensions + Hair Treatment GIVEAWAY 🎉

Next week we will be announcing an amazing giveaway in partnership with Studio Queen Hair based in Los Angeles, CA. For all my LA Baddies, you don’t want to miss this one! To get ahead of the announcement, make sure to follow us on IG @cancerbaddies to be the first to know and enter!!!!

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