Episode 7: Keep Moving Forward and Never Stop Smiling: Rising Above Life's Challenges with Akanke Rasheed
In this powerful episode of The Coach K Show, we welcome a phenomenal guest, Akanke Rasheed, a 33-year-old mother of three, nurse, and an embodiment of resilience. Akanke shares her deeply moving journey of battling breast cancer while navigating a divorce, all while maintaining strength for her children and her own healing.
This episode is a testament to the power of choosing yourself first, embracing holistic and traditional medicine, and cultivating a mindset that fosters healing and transformation.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Akanke’s personal journey: Discovering the lump, early detection, and the emotional impact of her diagnosis.
- Mindset matters: How she overcame the darkest moments and found the will to keep pushing forward.
- Balancing holistic and traditional treatments: Why she chose an integrative approach to healing.
- The role of relationships in healing: Letting go of what no longer serves you and embracing the right support.
- The importance of self-advocacy in healthcare: Why you must be in tune with your body.
- Life beyond cancer: How Akanke turned her pain into purpose and aims to help others on their journeys.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Early detection saves lives—listen to your body and act fast.
✅ A positive mindset is crucial for overcoming illness and all of life’s challenges.
âś… Laughter, movement, and intentional self-care are huge in healing.
âś… Holistic and traditional medicine can work together for a more effective recovery.
✅ It’s okay to remove yourself from relationships that don’t serve your healing.
Quotes to Remember: 🗣️ “No matter what stage it is, we’re going to treat it aggressively. You have a long life ahead of you.” – Akanke’s oncologist 🗣️
“Your mindset is key. Stay in control of your mind—don’t let obstacles define you.” – Akanke Rasheed 🗣️ “We have to normalize conversations about cancer, especially in the Black community.” – Coach K
Resources Mentioned:
Cancer.org for breast cancer awareness and statistics
Attention: 🚨 Akanke will be hosting a private Q&A session to dive deeper into her experience with treatment, holistic healing, and navigating life after cancer.
đź“… Date & Time: TBD (Be sure to follow her on social media to stay up to date and for more details)
đź’° Cost: $10 registration
đź”’ Safe, private, and open to all who need guidance
Connect with Akanke Rashid:
Facebook: Search for Akanke Rasheed
TikTok & Snapchat: Connect with her for more insights into her journey
Connect with Coach K:
Instagram: @healingfacilitator
Facebook: @TruthCenteredHealing
Interested in being a guest on the Coach K Show Podcast?
Visit: truth-centeredhealing.com/be-a-guest