She Was Given 18 Months to Live… 15 Years Ago: Terminal Cancer Survivor & Business Coach, Di Foster
Episode Description
Imagine being diagnosed with terminal cancer and told you’d be lucky to make it another 12 months. Then given a ZERO percent chance of surviving 18 months. This impossibly difficult future was staring Di Foster in the face 15 years ago.
Spoiler alert- she’s still here and rather than just surviving. She is thriving! And doing incredible work as an inspirational keynote speaker and mindset and business mentor.
In a nutshell, she is a woman who is living her best life, and she thinks all of us deserve to be doing the same.
She is much more than a cancer survivor. But that is part of her story…and it’s one hell of a yarn! This podcast is a very small part of the Di Foster story.
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Brief Summary
D Foster discusses her journey through breast cancer, self-love, and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of living authentically.
Key points
- Facing Mortality. D discusses her acceptance of death and how it influences her perspective on life.
- Defying the Odds. After a terminal diagnosis, D resolves to live life on her own terms for five more years.
- The Gift of Presence. Finding joy in everyday moments after a life-changing diagnosis.
- Reframing Cancer. How a cancer diagnosis can lead to personal growth and self-acceptance.
- Life Lessons from Hardship. Embracing challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
- Facing the Past. Reflecting on past relationships and personal growth, she admits, "I just wanted to be loved."
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Episode highlights
- Facing MortalityD discusses her acceptance of death and how it influences her perspective on life.“I’m going to be dead one day, that’s the only certainty.”3:38Oct 13, 2024
- Defying the OddsAfter a terminal diagnosis, D resolves to live life on her own terms for five more years.“I thought, I’m going for 5 years!”15:41Oct 13, 2024
- The Gift of PresenceFinding joy in everyday moments after a life-changing diagnosis.“The grass underneath my feet felt like the biggest privilege in the world.”26:05Oct 13, 2024
- Reframing CancerHow a cancer diagnosis can lead to personal growth and self-acceptance.“Cancer is the least interesting thing about me.”31:18Oct 13, 2024
- Life Lessons from HardshipEmbracing challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.“I wouldn’t be here without the cancer story.”33:59Oct 13, 2024
- Facing the PastReflecting on past relationships and personal growth, she admits, "I just wanted to be loved."“I just wanted to be loved.”41:17Oct 13, 2024
- Navigating CancerShe shares her unique approach to dealing with cancer, stating, "I was kind of having this negotiation with you."“I was kind of having this negotiation with you.”43:15Oct 13, 2024
- Living AuthenticallyShe discusses the challenges of being true to oneself, saying, "Me just living my best life is annoying the [ __ ] out of people."“Me just living my best life is annoying the [ __ ] out of people.”57:09Oct 13, 2024





