EP:159 What does it look like to receive a cancer diagnosis while navigating motherhood and a global pandemic? Meet Tia B Stokes - mom, dancer, cancer survivor, and beacon of hope who turned her darkest moments into a mission of service and joy. 💪 TIA'S INCREDIBLE JOURNEY:- Dancing on world stages before facing the ultimate life challenge- Receiving a cancer diagnosis during the pandemic with five children- How her dance group Calamity became a lifeline and support system- Transforming from fundraising for others to accepting help herself- The healing power of movement, community, and choosing joy daily ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Meet Tia B Stokes: Dancer, Mom, Cancer Survivor5:30 - The Moment Everything Changed: Cancer Diagnosis12:15 - Navigating Treatment During the Pandemic18:45 - How Dance and Movement Became Medicine25:20 - From Helping Others to Accepting Help32:10 - The Power of Community and Connection38:30 - Living in the Present and Choosing Joy41:00 - Tia's Message of Hope for Anyone Struggling ✨ KEY INSIGHTS:- How movement and service became Tia's medicine through the darkest days- The importance of community support during life's biggest challenges- Why choosing joy and living in the present can be revolutionary acts- How one person's story can inspire millions and create ripple effects of hope 🌟 THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF:- You're facing a health challenge or supporting someone who is- You need inspiration and practical wisdom for difficult times- You're a parent juggling overwhelming circumstances- You believe in the power of community and connection- You need a reminder that you can thrive no matter what life throws your way 🎧 From the THRIVE Like a Parent Podcast - where we dive deep into stories of resilience, hope, and the human spirit. 💬 What's your biggest takeaway from Tia's story? Share in the comments!🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories of resilience and hope📱 Follow @DrBrookeWeinstein and @TiaBStokes for daily inspiration 🔗 CONNECT WITH TIA: www.instagram.com/thetiabeestokes #CancerSurvivor #Motherhood #Resilience #Hope #TiaBStokes #DrBrookeWeinstein #CancerJourney #ThrivingThroughCancer #Inspiration #CommunitySupport #ThriveParentPodcast #MomStrength #DanceHealing #ChooseJoy #CancerWarrior