21 DEC 2022 · In this episode, I go over journaling as something to do post-surgery and in your journey. https://links.estherciganda.com/Ship30I completed after surgery in February - March. Then I would continue participating and being part of the success team for new digital writers in the April, August, and October cohorts. It has been a great experience to brain dump and to meet others who are going through different health issues as well. Join the next https://links.estherciganda.com/Ship30 Also here are links to the other resources mentioned: - https://new.750words.com/ - https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/ (not Morning Papers like I thought it was called.) ___________ WHERE TO CONNECT: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/ • Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/ • Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/ • Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK: • Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588 • Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980 • Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d • Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda

10 DEC 2022 · Today's episode is about adding exercise to your morning routine for bonus benefits. Quote: Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. _______________ WHERE TO CONNECT: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/ • Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/ • Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/ • Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda --- WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK: • Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588 • Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980 • Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d • Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda

3 DEC 2022 · One simple way to add positivity to your life is by reading positive material. Listen to the episode to hear ways to add reading to your day. Links mentioned in today’s episode: • Great Big Story on Youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/c/GreatBigStory](https://www.youtube.com/c/GreatBigStory) • Good News Network: [https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/) _______________ WHERE TO CONNECT: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/ • Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/ • Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/ • Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda --- WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK: • Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588 • Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980 • Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d • Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda

2 DEC 2022 · Life is hard and when you get diagnosed with something it becomes even harder. It is in the unknown when being mentally tough and positive can help you conquer and survive. In this episode, you will hear about 2 practices to add gratitude to your day along with a bonus that mixes in affirmations with gratitude. Here are links to the resources mentioned in the episode: • Gratitude Journal: https://amzn.to/3OUmIrq • 5-Minute Journal: https://amzn.to/3XTAy1a Quote of the Episode: "ACKNOWLEDGING THE GOOD THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE IN YOUR LIFE IS THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL ABUNDANCE." -ECKHART TOLLE ____________ WHERE TO CONNECT: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/ • Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/ • Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/ • Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda --- WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK: • Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588 • Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980 • Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d • Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda

1 DEC 2022 · Using affirmations to add positivity to your day to help you face life's challenges. Here is the list of Affirmations from the episode: I will have a good day today. I am joyful. Today will be awesome. Good things are coming my way today. I love myself. I am excited for today. I can overcome any obstacle. I am powerful. I will be focused today. Today will be really productive. I have gifts to offer the world. I am strong. I have lots of energy today. Nothing will stand in my way today. I will be on my game today. I will do a great job today. I will have lots of great ideas today. I am at peace this morning. I know my worth. I believe in myself. Today I will be confident. I attract success. Opportunities are opening to me. I am resilient. I am a good person. I will do the best I can today. Today I will grow. Each day I am becoming a better version of myself. I will make progress on my goals today. I will achieve my goals. I will reach my dreams. _________________ WHERE TO CONNECT: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/ • Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/ • Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/ • Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda --- WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK: • Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588 • Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980 • Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d • Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda

30 NOV 2022 · 3 tips to decide the best way to add gratitude and positivity to your day. Quote of the episode: “If you believe in prayer at all, expect God to hear you. If you do not expect, you will not have. God will not hear you unless you believe He will hear you; but if you believe He will, He will be as good as your faith.” – Charles Spurgeon ___________ WHERE TO CONNECT: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/ • Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/ • Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/ • Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda --- WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK: • Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588 • Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980 • Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d • Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda

29 NOV 2022 · The benefits you get from using gratitude daily and starting your day with positivity. Here is The 5-Minute Journal I've been using since 2018: https://amzn.to/3ELxPhJ I also use the App version of the 5-minute Journal. Quote of the episode: “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy ____________ WHERE TO CONNECT: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/ • Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/ • Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/ • Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda --- WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK: • Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588 • Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980 • Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d • Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda

28 NOV 2022 · Today's episode is about headaches and the mysterious headache I got after removing my brain tumor. ____________ WHERE TO CONNECT: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/ • Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/ • Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/ • Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda --- WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK: • Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588 • Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980 • Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d • Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda

26 NOV 2022 · Let's talk about the MRI of the brain. Quote of the episode: Even if it's not cancer, it’s okay to be afraid and angry. Even if it's not cancer, it’s still the worst thing that has happened to you. Author unknown ____________ WHERE TO CONNECT: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/ • Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/ • Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/ • Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda --- WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK: • Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588 • Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980 • Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d • Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda

25 NOV 2022 · Gratitude is the topic for this episode which is going on November 24, 2022, Thanksgiving Day. Here is a great resource about gratitude: https://research.com/education/scientific-benefits-of-gratitude _____________ WHERE TO CONNECT: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraintumorchronicles/ • Website: https://www.podpage.com/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/ • Esther’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esther.ciganda/ • Esther’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/estherciganda --- WHERE TO GIVE ME FEEDBACK: • Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brain-tumor-chronicles/id1621831588 • Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-brain-tumor-chronicles-4296980 • Leave a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yx0cFMA0tRs7At7CRgYmW?si=da9555780400490d • Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/estherciganda