Keeping Your Head Up and Fostering Strength With Matthew @MattyBowels Ulcerative Colitis Awareness & My Cancer Experience with Hodgkin's Lymphoma AYA Cancer Survivor

The Power Pod — Mindset & Motivation

Matt dives into his experience with UC and the following topics/ themes: Having a second chance at life Surviving life weighing 101 - 111 lbs as a 5'7 male Colonoscopy/ j-pouch surgery and complications Maintaining a positive mindset Advocating for your health Finding the right medical team Power of prayer and synchronicities Fostering friendships to help your healing Setting mini-goals Put one foot in front of the other Getting over toxic positivity Post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth Western versus Eastern modalities to heal "I will grow stronger from this... Watch me." "Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude toward us." Follow him here: @mattybowels TikTok/ Instagram My name is Alexa and I am the host of this podcast and #1 best-selling author of Power to Persevere: Inspiring Stories to Help You Get Through Challenging Moments. My goal is to help improve your life through wellness tips and motivation, and support you on your journey through life. Make sure you subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes weekly. Connect with me on Instagram @alexacuc and alexacuc.com Read my book: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Persevere-Inspiring-Stories-Challenging/dp/1641373024 Shop my Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alexacuc