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Cancer Coach Joanna Giangardella’s Journey of Resilience and Hope
Episode 54
Join Penny for an inspiring episode featuring Joanna Giangardella, whose life journey from war-torn Greece to empowered author and cancer survivor and coach offers a powerful testament to resilience. Discover her experiences growing up during the Greek Civil War, being adopted by an American family, and eventually reuniting with her biological family. Learn about her transformation into a successful entrepreneur and author, her battle with stage 4 cancer, and her advocacy for clean eating and holistic health practices. Joanna shares unique insights into her family's vineyard, the Mediterranean diet, and tips for healthy living. This episode is a treasure trove of motivation, offering hope and life lessons for women entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and strength.
For information or to order the Tower Garden: http://jgiangardella.towergarden.com
To incorporate Juice Plus into your diet: www.jgiangardella.juiceplus.com
For information on the Cancer Kinship organization: https://www.cancerkinship.org/
Find Joanna’s books on Amazon (The Girl from the Tower, A Journey of Lies; Dancing Skeleton, A Journey Through Stage IV Cancer): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=joanna+Giangardella&crid=3LI6J429P3UHQ&sprefix=joanna+giangardella%2Caps%2C126&ref=nb_sb_noss
00:00 Introduction to Joanna Giangardella
01:32 Joanna's Early Life and Family Vineyard
08:42 The Greek Civil War and Family Struggles
17:13 Joanna's Adoption and Life in the U.S.
22:05 Reuniting with Family and Writing Her Story
30:22 Overcoming Cancer and Finding Hope
31:56 Overcoming Fear and Finding Hope
32:12 The Rigorous Stem Cell Transplant Process
33:54 Unexpected Complications and Recovery
35:58 Relapse and Continued Battle
37:08 Becoming a Cancer Coach
39:12 Supporting Cancer Patients and Non-Profits
41:58 The Importance of Healthy Living
44:55 Wine Preferences and Personal Stories
51:18 Upcoming Book and Mediterranean Diet
53:22 Gardening and Fresh Produce
55:33 Conclusion and Farewell
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