Fatherhood and Resilience: A Cancer Survivor’s Journey with Howard Brown

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Welcome to Gut Checks! In this special Father's Day episode, we feature Howard Brown, a devoted father, cancer survivor, and relentless advocate. Known as "Mr. Shining Brightly," Howard shares his journey as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, best-selling author, international speaker, and two-time stage-4 cancer survivor. We'll explore his concept of being a "cancer whisperer" and discuss his outlook on life, fatherhood, resilience, community, and advocacy. Howard's heartwarming stories and lessons in navigating the challenges of raising his daughter while battling cancer offers inspiration and practical advice. Tune in for a celebration of fatherhood and a dose of hope.

Happy Father's Day to all!

Key Topics:

• Fatherhood forms a priceless bond, reinforcing the importance of family during the fight against cancer. Sharing cancer details with kids requires balance; children need support too.
• Don't isolate. Seek help when needed; resilience requires a strong support system.
• Emotional, physical, financial, and relational resilience are vital and need nurturing like muscles.
• Engage in activities that divert your mind from cancer, whether it's sports, hobbies, or nature. Physical activity is essential.
• Despite dark times, focus on inspiring others through positive actions, fighting against hate with kindness and joy.

Bonus Gifts:

Shining Brightly Mentorship – Discussion Guide

About Howard Brown:

Howard Brown is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, best-selling author of Shining Brightly, award-winning international speaker, inspirational podcaster, survivorship coach, health technology consultant and two-time stage IV cancer patient and survivor 30 years apart. He shares the keys to leading a resilient life with hope that drives successful community leaders, business innovators and healthcare advocates. Be prepared to be inspired!

Links

• Website - https://www.shiningbrightly.com/
• Podcast - https://shining-brightly.captivate.fm/ (75,000 downloads and growing – amazing show topics)
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardsbrown
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/howard.brown.36
• Amazon Book - Hardcover, Paperback and Kindle eBook
• https://tinyurl.com/BuyShiningBrightly
• Amazon Author Page – https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BBSJMJ7X/about?ingress=0&visitId=238bcb98-6406-47c7-b01b-fb97d4d5b1b7&ref_=ap_rdr

About Paul:

To learn more about Paul and the Iron Dad Book, head on over to https://irondadbook.com.

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