Episode 17: Embracing A New Normal with Rhonie McBerry

 
 
 
 

EPISODE OVERVIEW

Rhonie McBerry is a licensed radiation therapist providing care to those living with cancer, and is the author of Embracing a New Normal: Words That Surround Your Soul devotionals. She learned to embrace a new normal after being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in June of 2014 and now uses the power of words to encourage others to see past their darkest days and toward a brighter horizon.

In this episode, Rhonie talks about the concept of devotional writing, using modern dance as a means to enhance and commune with her faith, and the importance of carving out a “happy place” for oneself in their daily routine. We also discuss cupcakes and the necessity of little indulgences.

Highlights

  • Rhonie describes her path to diagnosis in 2014 and the personal transformation that followed.
     
  • Her developing relationship with her faith throughout pregnancy and illness, as well as the sign she saw in her struggle.
     
  • The cathartic experience of laughter and the sitcoms that keep Rhonie going on a rough day.
     
  • Defining “devotional” and why Rhonie encourages listeners to try reading a few.
     
  • Finding a “happy place” through the therapeutic power of music.
     
  • Her funny surgical experience with slow-release anesthesia.
     
  • Rhonie’s liturgical dance ministry and using movement to connect with God.
     
  • How Rhonie’s health challenge led to a rough patch in her marriage—and how counseling made their union stronger than ever.
     
  • The struggle of “not feeling whole” when living with a chronic illness.
     
  • The constructive effect Rhonie’s condition has had on allowing her to face her fears.
     
  • How Rhonie’s personal philosophy became less materialistic and more focused on the moment due to her health journey.
     
  • Join the mailing list for Rhonie’s website to be entered into a drawing for her book!

Links

Words That Surround Your Soul

Rhonie McBerry's website

www.surroundingwords.com
 

Rhonie on Instagram + Twitter

@RhonieSays
 

Rhonie on Facebook

www.facebook.com/rhoniesays


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