Breast Cancer: Lifestyle, Meditation, and Overcoming
Discover how self-care and spirituality were key in Lorena Lacerda's journey.
Lorena Lacerda, CEO of Valure, shares her journey of overcoming breast cancer on Donas da Voz. She reveals how meditation and a focus on lifestyle were crucial to her recovery. An inspiring conversation about the importance of listening to your body and cultivating spirituality.
The journey of overcoming breast cancer is a central theme on Donas da Voz, and in this special Breast Cancer Awareness Month edition, Livia Matos welcomes Lorena Lacerda, CEO of Valure, for an inspiring chat. Lorena shares her experience, highlighting the deep connection between lifestyle, health, and spirituality in her recovery.
Lifestyle and Health: An Essential Connection
Lorena Lacerda points out a crucial fact: only 10% of cancer cases are genetic in origin, while the remaining 90% are linked to lifestyle. This perception transformed her approach to health, leading her to seek significant changes in her routine. For her, the body is the "only place for the soul to live," emphasizing the vital importance of caring for it with love and attention.
The Transformative Power of Meditation
Meditation emerged as a fundamental pillar in Lorena's life. More than a practice of connecting with the universe or nature, meditation became a moment of inner listening. It is through meditation that one can "listen to the body," developing a "sixth sense" and stimulating creativity. Lorena emphasizes that by meditating, we are able to reconnect with our essence and understand the needs of our organism.
Health First to Impact the World
Lorena Lacerda's philosophy is clear: to be useful to the world — whether as a CEO, leader, entrepreneur, or simply as a human being — one must first restore one's own health. Believing in one's own healing capacity, declaring oneself healthy, and "not giving up" are powerful acts that help create one's own reality. Spirituality, which for her is summarized by the phrase "if it makes sense, it makes sense," is an individual path to strengthen this belief and build a full life with purpose.
Lorena's story reminds us that health is our most precious asset. Self-care, connecting with one's inner self, and cultivating spirituality are fundamental steps not only for overcoming illness but also for empowerment and realizing our full potential.