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Jennifer Dickenson – The Case for Hope: 12 Year Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Survivor

Interesting Humans with Jeff Hopeck

Join Jeff Hopeck as he talks with Jennifer Dickenson, a 12 year survivor of glioblastoma brain cancer. When you hear Jennifer voice, you can’t help but feel the weight of her cancer and healing journey, that she’s emerged from with a vigor for life that’s utterly contagious. This episode is a tapestry of resilience and rebirth, woven by Jennifer’s own hands, as she unveils the raw moments of her diagnosis at 44 and the uprising of hope that followed. Her story isn’t just one of survival; it’s a beacon for anyone seeking meaning in the midst of life’s most challenging trials. Strap in for a narrative that will perhaps reshape your view on wellness. Jennifer’s path led her from the dismissive office of a neurologist to the empowering embrace of holistic healing practices. Discover how practices like directed meditation and Qi Gong, paired with a conscious diet, became Jennifer’s tools for navigating the treacherous waters of cancer treatment. Finally, we’ll ponder the potential for a seismic shift in the medical community, where the full spectrum of healing—including diet, mindset, and compassionate care—takes its rightful place alongside traditional medicine. Jennifer’s insights, drawn not just from her battle but from the wisdom she shares in her book “The Case for Hope,” provide us with a roadmap for living a vibrant, balanced life, regardless of the health challenges we may face. Join us for a heartfelt exploration of what it means to truly heal and the revolutionary notion that we can shape a future where wellness is the cornerstone of our medical ethos.

0:00 Surviving Brain Cancer
5:32 Brain Cancer Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
16:07
Life-Changing Tools for Cancer Healing
21:58 Navigating Brain Cancer Treatment Journey
33:39
Holistic Healing Approach to Cancer
40:37
Revolutionizing Medicine Through Mind, Body, Spirit
46:30 Lenox Hill, Brain Surgery, and Hope
53:42
The Case for Healthy Living

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Jennifer Dickenson | Thriving After Brain Cancer

The Cancer Liberation Project with Hayley Dubin

After an MRI in 2011 Jennifer received the scariest words that she could’ve ever imagined…you have brain cancer, we need to get you to the hospital right away.

No sympathy or cause for concern. Just the facts.

Pre-cancer, Jennifer lived a life that many of us do. Career first, long hours, not enough time with family and friends, very little sleep, some exercise. She was the personification of the American dream. Successful by most of the things we use to measure our lives.

If this fact pattern sounds familiar, this is a conversation many of you will resonate with. Jennifer soon was told that her cancer was grade 4 glioblastoma. Statistically, not likely that she would survive.

But this is a story of healing on one’s own terms. Very soon after getting the horrific news, Jennifer started taking control of her life and her health, which she shares in her book, The Case for Hope.

During our conversation Jennifer shares the symptoms her doctor dismissed as stress related, how she found hope through difficult odds, how the practice of Qigong changed her perspective, her thoughts about not giving up, her realization that her career as a top lawyer meant nothing, and the powerful message she wants everyone to know.

For more information and to purchase her book, go to jenniferdickenson.com

The Cancer Liberation Project is sponsored by thekarlfeldtcenter.com

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Healing Brain Cancer with Jennifer Dickenson

The Abundance Journey: Accelerating Revenue With An Abundance Mindset with Elaine Starling

Meet Jennifer Dickenson on an extraordinary journey from a dire brain cancer diagnosis to defying odds and thriving 12 years later. Facing a prognosis where 95% don’t survive past 18 months, Jennifer’s story is a testament to resilience. While embracing traditional treatments, she delved into a holistic approach, unlocking spiritual gifts and profound healing.

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The case for hope with Jennifer Dickenson
Time to Sing Your Song with Mike Kearney

You have brain cancer, we need to get you to the hospital right away.

No sympathy or cause for concern. Just the facts. Probably the scariest words one could ever imagine hearing.

Unfortunately, that’s exactly the news Jennifer Dickenson received after an MRI in 2011.

Pre-cancer, Jennifer lived a life that many of us do. Career first, long hours, not enough time with family and friends, very little sleep, some exercise, but not enough. She was the personification of the American dream. Successful by most of the things we use to measure.

If this fact pattern sounds familiar, this is a conversation worth your time.

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Articles

Navigating Health and Success: The Empowering Journey of Jennifer Dickenson

Featured in Women’s Journal

Photo Credit To: Katya Vilchyk – Atlanta Brand Photography

Jennifer Dickenson is a brilliant and inspirational woman. A successful entrepreneur, a published author, and, quite notably, a resilient survivor of grade 4 glioblastoma, her story offers important lessons for entrepreneurial women globally. With her comprehensive understanding of holistic health and healing, Dickenson has much to offer women striving to reconcile their health with their ambition, nurturing their bodies, minds, and spirits even amidst the high-velocity world of entrepreneurship.

Jennifer’s personal journey began with an unforgettable shock: a diagnosis of brain cancer. Faced with the realities of this grave condition, she decided to actively participate in her healing. Jennifer embarked on a journey in which she upheld her agency, choosing not just to rely purely on modern medicine but to complement it with mind, body, and spirit healing techniques. These practices, showcased in her book “The Case for Hope,” were key to putting her cancer into remission. However, her focus reaches beyond her personal narrative of triumph and recovery. Nowadays, Dickenson leverages her experience and insights to provide women with the tools they need to prioritize their health in the fast-paced, demanding domain of entrepreneurship.

“I know how tempting it is to put yourself and your health to the side when you are hyper-focused on succeeding in your chosen field. I’m here to tell you – don’t do it; it’s time to put yourself first,” Jennifer declares. This stance emphasizes the importance of self-care and health in the pursuit of ambitions, shaking the common perception that success must come at the expense of personal well-being.
Navigating Health and Success: The Empowering Journey of Jennifer Dickenson

It’s no secret that women entrepreneurs face unique challenges: intensive pressure, long hours, and the often-neglected task of self-care in the mix. Yet, as Jennifer asserts, it’s crucial that we prioritize our well-being and preserve our most valuable asset – ourselves. Her philosophy views health not as an afterthought but a core success component.

Photo Credit To: Katya Vilchyk – Atlanta Brand Photography

Jennifer’s book, “The Case for Hope”, presents not just a survivor’s story, but a roadmap towards the integration of work, wellness, and personal fulfillment. It offers mechanisms to cope with stress, techniques for fostering mental and spiritual resilience, and strategies for creating a nurturing work environment. Additionally, it provides insight into the holistic healing practices that worked for her during her cancer journey, including meditation, yoga, proper nutrition, and mindful thinking.

One might argue that Jennifer’s focus on holistic health practices stems from her firsthand encounter with a grave illness. Yet, it’s a focus that’s universally applicable. One need not be diagnosed with an illness to start caring for one’s health. In essence, her message is a call to action, urging women to proactively safeguard their physical and mental health.

Above all, Jennifer’s journey is about empowerment. Her profoundly personal story carries a universal message: professional success and personal health are not mutually exclusive. Through her book, website, and social media channels (@jenniferldickenson), she offers a beacon of hope and a treasure trove of practical wisdom for women navigating the entrepreneurial landscape.

Jennifer Dickenson’s health journey is not just about surviving or managing an illness. It’s about changing the narrative and making a conscious choice to be in the driver’s seat of our own health, regardless of the circumstances. It’s about making our holistic well-being non-negotiable, even in the midst of professional pursuits.

Every woman entrepreneur stands to gain from Jennifer’s wisdom, distilled from a collision with an illness that transformed into a pathway to health and success. Her story and methods serve as invaluable guides for others seeking to balance ambition with self-care, proving the power and possibility of healing in tandem with objective modern medicine.

Ultimately, the cut-throat world of entrepreneurship needs more voices like Jennifer Dickenson’s – a voice that champions health and holistic wellness not as obstacles to success but as its very bedrock. Through the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, her ethos guides us towards a more sustainable definition of success – one where self-care and ambition progress hand in hand.

 

Meet Jennifer Dickenson | author, wellness advocate and speaker, cancer survivor

Featured in Shoutout Atlanta

We had the good fortune of connecting with Jennifer Dickenson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jennifer, can you talk to us a bit about the social impact of your business?
I wrote The Case for Hope by Jennifer Laguzza Dickenson, which talks about healing the mind, body and spirit as a result of my personal journey fighting brain cancer. Although I was told I could not survive it, I believed in hope and started to take steps that would support wellness. I have well eclipsed the doctors’ expectations for me as I am healthy, free of cancer and I take no medicine.

My main goal is to share this information with as many people as possible so they can learn and use these tools for themselves.

In addition to using social media to get the information out, I speak to churches, all kinds of groups including those fighting cancer, podcasters about life balance, healing and how people can heal using tools supportive of mind, body and spirit.

What should our readers know about your business?
Before I was diagnosed with cancer, I was a lawyer and co-owner of a transaction and litigation law firm. With 100 lawyers and staff, we were told we were the largest female -owned firm in the Southeast. I had a lot of experience in my practice area and did a lot of public speaking as a result, which I enjoyed for many years.

But it was stressful too and during the financial breakdown in 2007-2008 it became even worse. Stress is association with the six leading causes of death in the United States: cancer, heart disease, lung ailments, cirrhosis of the liver, accidents and suicide.

Although our firm was successful the burden of the constant stress undoubtably helped create the illness I would ultimately confront.

Now that I am well, I teach all kinds of people, including business people, about the importance of living a balanced life and using tools to reduce stress and create more wellness in their lives. I am particularly passionate about this area, as I lived it and then changed everything to find a more balanced life.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If I had a friend visiting the area- they would have so much fun but also be tired when they left because there are so many fun things to do in the Atlanta area. I would probably start with the Georgia Aquarium, the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, check out Piedmont Park and go to Virginal Highlands for dinner and people watching. Definitely a visit to the High Museum or see what is going on at the Pullman Yards ( always cool things there) and then a Brave’s game. Would go up to the Blue Ridge area and go hiking and then go to some of the great restaurants in the little town in Blue Ridge. Maybe check out Gibbs Gardens on the way back to the ATL and the airport. That would be such a blast!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Although the diagnosis I was given was so poor ( 95% would pass away within 12-18 months even with surgery, radiation, chemotherapy), I somehow believed I could survive it and my husband, my family and my closest friends believed in me too. So my Shoutout of gratitude goes to those who supported me- and there were a lot of them. No questions I would not be here to share this message without their support and belief in me.

 

Press Releases

Jennifer Laguzza Dickenson’s “The Case for Hope” Will Be Displayed at the 2023 San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books

The author penned an inspiring book that encourages and supports healing for those fighting cancer, illnesses or those just looking to live a better life.

San Diego, CA – WEBWIRE

Jennifer Laguzza Dickenson’s self-improvement and health book “The Case for Hope: What I Learned on My Journey from Cancer to Wellness: We Can Heal” will be displayed by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books 2023. The book festival will occur on August 19, 2023, at 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA, USA.

The San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books is an annual literary event presented by the University of San Diego to celebrate written literature. The event features book exhibits, live entertainment, author panel sessions, art & writing workshops, and more. Authors, avid readers, booksellers, literary influences, and book industry professionals are among the people expected to attend the festival, which is now on its 7th edition.

In “The Case for Hope”, the author talks about her battle with cancer and her healing journey. Jennifer Dickenson was a busy lawyer when she was diagnosed with grade 4 brain cancer and given little hope for survival. She started looking for hope and discovered the many ways we can heal using mind, body, and spirit.

Dickenson aims to share this encouraging, easy-to-read, and informative book, with as many people as possible so they can learn about and incorporate the benefits of healing for themselves. She skillfully explains the tools available to improve our health and wellness such as: quality sleep, clean water, exercise, quality food, meditation, music, visualization, spending time in nature, exploring the spirit, and so much more. “The Case for Hope” is for those fighting cancer, illness or those just looking to live a better life.

Jennifer Laguzza Dickenson’s “The Case for Hope: What I Learned on My Journey from Cancer to Wellness: We Can Heal” is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Know more about the author and her works at jenniferdickenson.com.

Author’s Biography

Jennifer Dickenson is an author, cancer survivor, and wellness advocate. Through her experience fighting brain cancer (glioblastoma) she discovered many healing tools that she now shares with others.

At the time of her diagnosis, she was an experienced transactional lawyer and popular public speaker. Now, motivated by what she learned through her health journey, she speaks to others about healing, mindfulness, and spiritual growth.

A refreshing voice willing to think differently about healing, Jennifer inspires others with her story and the tools she teaches, reminding us that we are built to heal. Born and raised in New York, Jennifer now calls Georgia home with her husband and two daughters.

“The Case for Hope: What I Learned on My Journey from Cancer to Wellness: We Can Heal”
Author| Jennifer Laguzza Dickenson
Genre| Self-Improvement; Cancer; Health
Publisher| Balboa Press
Published Date| June 13, 2022

 

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New book offers easy-to-use tools that can help others fighting cancer, illness or even those who are just looking to live a better life

‘The Case for Hope: What I Learned on My Journey from Cancer to Wellness: We Can Heal’ released

MILTON, Ga. — Jennifer Dickenson was diagnosed with grade 4 brain cancer in 2011, with almost no chance to survive it. Even though the prognosis was poor, she searched for ways to heal and found them in mind, body, and spirit. She believes these methods were critical for her healing process and now teaches the information with others in need.

“The Case for Hope: What I Learned on My Journey from Cancer to Wellness: We Can Heal” (published by Balboa Press) shares Dickenson’s healing journey and offers easy-to-use tools that can help others fighting cancer, illness, or even those who are just looking to live a better life. Filled with real life stories about healing, the book describes how the various techniques support our health and how we can apply them for ourselves.

“The book is an encouraging and informative look at how we can transform our own health, even in desperate situations. Whether it is music, meditation, nutrition, exercise, joyfulness, good sleep, or spiritual practice, to name a few, these pathways can create changes that help us heal,” Dickenson says.

When asked what she wants readers to take away from the book, Dickenson answers, “The enormous opportunity available when we allow hope to enter our lives and begin taking affirmative steps to take back our health, happiness and sense of balance. If I am able to shift the thinking or provide information to one person in need, I will have succeeded.” For more details about the book, please visit https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/826659-the-case-for-hope

“The Case for Hope: What I Learned on My Journey from Cancer to Wellness: We Can Heal”
By Jennifer Dickenson
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 158 pages | ISBN 9781982279486
E-Book | 158 pages | ISBN 9781982279479
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author
Jennifer Dickenson is an author, cancer survivor and wellness advocate. Through her experience fighting cancer she discovered many healing tools that she now shares with others. A refreshing voice willing to think differently about healing, Dickenson inspires others with her story and the tools she teaches, reminding us that we are built to heal. Website:www.JenniferDickenson.com