Natasha Ewa, Psychotherapist &

Natasha Ewa is a mother, wife, author and photographer who is slowly learning how to play the guitar. She also is a psychotherapist and owner of I-Thrive Therapy and Wellness. At the age of 29, she was diagnosed with ER+, Her2-, stage2, grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer and completed treatment following multiple surgeries and chemotherapy.
Tina and Leah met with Natasha, who shared her perspective on managing PTSD, grief, and death from the standpoint of wellness, based on her professional experience and personal journey as a cancer survivor.
Natasha regularly helps people navigate trauma related to health challenges, and her advice is applicable to anyone who has been through (or is in) a tough health challenge. She emphasizes the importance of education, mental wellness, and coping strategies for cancer survivors. She's also written a book, which comprises journal entries from her own cancer journey, offering raw and real insights into the emotional landscape of living with and beyond cancer.
Natasha finds joy in what she believes is her second chance at life. Her second chance at navigating the world she is in. A second chance at gratitude and a second chance to LIVE.
Death is inevitable, it will come. But until then, this second chance Natasha has been granted will be used differently. To (find a reason to) enjoy what she can control and find peace in what she cannot.
As of this recording, Natasha is not currently accepting new clients. She is licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Rhode Island and only sees patients from these states.
Follow Natasha on Instagram @natashaaftercancer
and on TikTok / ittandwellnessllc
For more on I Thrive Therapy & Wellness, visit the website at www.ittandwellness.com/
To order Natasha’s book, email her directly at zanatasha (at) gmail.com
00:00 Trigger Warning
01:06 The Cancer Pod Intro and Disclaimer
01:35 Introducing Natasha Ewa’s Story
03:26 The Impact of Cancer on Natasha’s Professional Life
10:10 Understanding PTSD in Cancer Survivors
16:36 The Impact of Culture on Cancer Experience
20:27 The Importance of Education in Cancer Awareness
25:38 Integrating Death and Wellness into Holistic Health Education
31:51 Therapeutic Approaches to Cancer: Guided Meditation, Journaling, and more
34:14 Personal Reflections and the Power of Narrative Therapy
40:06 How to Order Natasha’s Book
43:01 Thank You and Goodbyes
The Cancer Pod is produced by Dr. Tina Kaczor and Dr. Leah Sherman, two naturopathic doctors who specialize in integrative cancer care. Music is Funkorama, by Kevin MacLeod.
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