128. Jen Delvaux: A Courageous Conversation about Cancer and Chronic Illness

Happiness through Hardship

Navigating chronic illness today can be difficult, but there is often hope and help available. In this episode of "Happiness through Hardship," - The Podcast we are joined by Jen Delvaux—an author, podcast host, and integrative health practitioner who exemplifies resilience and compassion. Jen has faced significant health challenges firsthand, including her own battle with breast cancer and supporting her husband through multiple brain cancer battles. Together, they have transformed their experiences into creating supportive communities for individuals on similar journeys. Join us as Jen shares her invaluable insights on the transformative power of healthy foods, the crucial role of hope in healing and prevention, and how exercise can promote overall well-being. SHOW NOTES 5:24 – Wellness With A Cancer Diagnosis 9:04 – Food Quality > Quantity 12:06 – Hope During Chronic Disease 15:10 – Embracing Optimism 18:06 – Support During Hardship 21:06 – Plant-Based Prep Meals 26:10 – Season-Based Diets 28:20 – Healthy Guilty Pleasure Foods 30:27 – Prevention Through Exercise 35:32 – The Grateful Game Reset & Rise: Cancer Community https://www.jendelvaux.com/community https://www.jendelvaux.com/blueprint Not Today Cancer Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-today-cancer/id1436449587 3-Day Health Reset https://www.jendelvaux.com/3dayhealthreset CONNECT with Jen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jendelvaux Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jendelvaux Website: https://www.jendelvaux.com/ CONNECT with us Website: www.CarynSullivan.com/podcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/prettywellness Facebook: www.Facebook.com/PrettyWellness To Buy the Book: “Happiness through Hardship” - The Book: https://a.co/d/igHJmCZ To Donate a Book to a Cancer Center: www.CarynSullivan.com/book To Donate to Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Research: The Cancer Couch Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit (501c3) organization that has funded $5 million dollars in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research since our founding in 2016! 100% of donations and event proceeds are ​​​matched and go to fund MBC research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center! www.thecancercouch.com/donations.html