In this deeply inspiring episode of Her Own Narrative, we sit down with Jo, a Stage Four cancer thriver, confidence coach. Jo's journey is a masterclass in shifting your mindset, turning pain into purpose, and reclaiming your self-worth even when faced with a life-limiting diagnosis.Jo shares her path from a chronic stress-filled teaching career to an incurable Stage Four diagnosis, and the incredible, radical decision to live every day with joy. Learn how she helps women especially those navigating menopause and the emotional aftermath of illness to rewrite their stories by banishing the word "should" and embracing self-compassion.----------What We Talk About:00:42 – Jo’s journey: Living as a Stage Four Cancer Thriver.03:49 – The shift from fitness to mindset coaching.05:08 – Where the radical positive mindset comes from.07:27 – The true source of confidence: internal value, not exterior appearance.08:41 – The #1 word women need to banish: The "Should".09:44 – The "Push and Pull" theory for consistent success.11:57 – Why the weight loss journey always starts with mindset.17:25 – Tackling emotional eating with the "Five Minute Pause".21:31 – The hardest thing: learning to stop and ask for help.26:37 – How to approach challenging mindsets: the power of small, achievable goals.37:28 – Dealing with the "treatment gremlins" and choosing joy over sadness.If you've been searching for permission to be imperfect, this is your episode. Remember, it's not perfection, it's practice.-----------------------🎧 Listen to Her Own Narrative on: Youtube | Apple Podcasts✨ Join the community of bold women rewriting their story with intention and truth.-----------------------Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All views shared by the guest are personal opinions and do not intend to harm or defame any individual, profession, or brand. Our intention is to support informed, honest dialogue.-----------------------[Mindset coaching, confidence collective, NN Collective, Jo Mason , Her Own Narrative , Stage Four cancer thriver , cancer survivor , women's resilience, emotional healing, menopausal coach , purpose-driven life , triple negative breast cancer , overcoming chronic stress , self-belief , self-worth , positive mindset , banishing the word should , all or nothing mindset , push and pull days , nutrition for weight loss , calorie deficit , emotional eating tips , five minute pause , identifying triggers , asking for help , small achievable goals , consistency over perfection , practice not perfection]