Beyond Survival: Healing After Breast Cancer with Adriana McCulloch - 36

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, sit down with Adriana McCulloch—owner of Choice Coaching, certified life coach, psychology expert, and breast cancer survivor—to explore the often-overlooked emotional and psychological impact of cancer. With nearly two decades of experience and her own lived journey through diagnosis and treatment, Adriana brings both professional expertise and deeply personal insight to her work. Together, they discuss why cancer is not just a physical condition but a profound emotional trauma, what happens when support disappears after treatment ends, and how individuals can move beyond survival mode to rebuild identity, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

About Adriana McCulloch:
Adriana is a dynamic, psychology-based life coach dedicated to helping individuals impacted by cancer reclaim their mental and emotional strength. With a degree in psychology, a life coaching certification, two decades of professional experience, and her own powerful cancer journey, Adriana brings both expertise and heartfelt understanding to every client she serves.

She believes cancer is more than a diagnosis to endure—it can be a catalyst for powerful, lasting change. Adriana’s mission is to help people move beyond survival mode and step into resilience, clarity, and renewed purpose. Through her energy, authenticity, and unwavering commitment, she empowers clients to transform one of life’s most difficult challenges into an opportunity for deep healing and lasting personal growth.

Topics Discussed:

- The Emotional Aftermath of Cancer: Why the post-treatment phase is often the hardest—marked by fear of recurrence, identity loss, and a lack of support once medical care ends.

- The Missing Piece in Cancer Care: How conventional medicine overlooks the psychological and nervous system impact of diagnosis and treatment—and why mental health is essential to true healing.

- Reclaiming Identity, Intimacy & Self-Worth: Navigating body image changes, sexuality, and personal identity after cancer—and how intentional inner work can lead to long-term transformation.

Choice Coaching Website: https://www.choicecoaching.org/

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

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https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

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