{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Battling Thyroid Cancer, Anxiety and Desperately Searching For Joy with Courtney Hancock","description":"Battling Thyroid Cancer, Anxiety and Desperately Searching For Joy with Courtney Hancock EP | 185 In this episode of Life\u2019s Checkmark, I sit down with Courtney Hancock\u2014nurse, mom of four, podcast host, and author of &quot;My Diamond Within.&quot; We talk about balancing motherhood, health battles, and building something meaningful even when life feels overwhelming. Courtney opens up about battling thyroid cancer, anxiety, and feeling stuck, but she also reveals how she kept moving forward, why small moments matter, and how her book is inspiring others to find hope and joy in their struggles. If you\u2019ve ever felt weighed down or needed encouragement, Courtney\u2019s story will remind you that you\u2019re not alone and you can write your own comeback. 5 Amazing Key Takeaways:  Simple joys help us get through tough times Everyone\u2019s journey with struggle is different Small steps and self-kindness matter You can find purpose, even in hard moments Your story can help someone else  Connect with Courtney Hancock: Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/courtneyrhancock\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/courtney.hancock.790 Amazon: My Diamond Within Book https:\/\/a.co\/d\/7O2LxL6 Listen to The Diamond Within Podcast:  https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/25Nj5fozP6LwtFDZuHZHRW?si=8979283c49a94f6c YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@courtneyrhancock Podcasters and Aspiring Podcasters Check Out Podcaster's Hub https:\/\/www.skool.com\/lifes-checkmark-1714 Listen to Life\u2019s Checkmark Podcast: https:\/\/podfollow.com\/lifescheckmark&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Life\u2019s Checkmark: Life Stories for Personal Growth and Self-Improvement","author_url":"https:\/\/www.lifescheckmark.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39792650\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39792650"}