In this honest and empowering episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER, host Talaya Dendy sits down with the phenomenal Peta-Ann Wood, breast cancer thriver, Soulful Coach, and creator of Elegant Rebel.This conversation goes beyond the clinical. Peta-Ann openly shares how a late diagnosis of AuDHD (Autism + ADHD) changed her cancer experience, guiding her from people-pleasing straight toward radical self-discovery.If you've ever felt pressure to make a decision about reconstruction, treatment, or even just how you should feel, this episode is your permission slip. Peta-Ann dives into the emotional process that led her to the definitive and life-changing choice to remain flat after her bilateral mastectomy.This is a must-listen for anyone in the cancer community who is questioning, redefining, or simply trying to prioritize their own needs and desires amidst the chaos of illness.✨Episode Highlights:<ul><li>02:21 Peta-Ann's Unique Journey: Navigating cancer alongside a late AuDHD diagnosis.</li><li>07:40 The Shift: How life after diagnosis became about prioritizing her needs.</li><li>12:23 Self-Advocacy Unlocked: Learning to trust intuition in a complex medical system.</li><li>24:48 Beyond the Diagnosis: Understanding Neurodivergence and the End of People-Pleasing.</li><li>29:40 The Definitive Choice: The transformative conversation about choosing to stay flat.</li><li>38:35 Writing Her Truth: Insights into her book, What Happens When They Don't Go Back.</li></ul>Transcript: <a href="https://bit.ly/podscript174">https://bit.ly/podscript174</a>Connect & Engage with Peta-Ann:Website: <a href="https://www.elegantrebelponders.com">https://www.elegantrebelponders.com</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elegant.rebel.ponders">https://www.instagram.com/elegant.rebel.ponders</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ElegantRebel44">https://www.facebook.com/ElegantRebel44</a>Resources & Call to Action:In honor of the movement: October 7th was International Flat Day, a global moment celebrating the beautiful choice of aesthetic flat closure. Learn more and connect: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFLATDay/">https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFLATDay/</a>Connect with Your Community: Don't navigate this journey alone. Join the waitlist for our "Navigating Cancer TOGETHER" forum and connect with others who truly get it. <a href="https://www.ontheotherside.life/forum-waitlist">https://www.ontheotherside.life/forum-waitlist</a>Subscribe or follow Navigating Cancer TOGETHER on your favorite podcast app or platform so you never miss a vital conversation.Hosted, Produced, Written, and Edited by: <a href="https://www.ontheotherside.life/about-me">Talaya Dendy</a>Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation, or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider. Hosted by Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

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