Lauren Ravitz: Why She Kept Her Cancer A Secret
A cancer diagnosis can turn your life upside down in an instant. However, when Lauren Ravitz’s routine 2nd mammogram visit resulted in a biopsy and diagnosis, she continued working her real estate business, caring for her family, and kept her cancer private until her treatments were completed. Lauren joins the show and explains what finally led her to “come out” with her cancer and how her story serves as a reminder that routine mammograms and early detection are critical to your health. Lauren shares how she manages the stress of maintaining her work-life balance, why being vulnerable is valuable, and inspires others to keep going!
In this podcast episode, Lauren and Lauren Ravitz discuss:
How a to-do list can help create a sense of normalcy
Lauren’s decision to record her cancer journey without telling everyone
What Lauren experienced when she shared her cancer story with others
How Lauren’s story has inspired others to get mammograms and reach out for help
The power of being vulnerable and sharing your story
Managing stress and the need for community during the pandemic
How prioritizing yourself and your reputation can inspire you to keep moving forward
Memorable Quotes:
“I had big feelings but didn’t want to put them out there.”
“Finally, I felt like this doesn’t have to be so private; it can help others and talk about early detection, and know that I’m here to advocate for anyone.”
“I just feel that I’m a connector, it’s what I do best, it’s what I love...I could see the ripple effect and see the direct connections...it made me feel okay being vulnerable and putting my story out there.”
About Lauren:
Lauren Ravitz is a successful real estate agent with Berskshire Hathaway HomeService. She is a wife, mom to two kids, and host of the podcast “Go Big and Go Home”.
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