Why Di Foster Talks to Death—and What It Taught Her About Life

30/05/2025 1h 38min
Why Di Foster Talks to Death—and What It Taught Her About Life

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Pre-order my new book Habits of High Performers today and learn the essential principles to thrive in life and work - www.thehabitbook.com Di Foster was told she had 12 months to live. That was 15 years ago.In this deeply moving conversation, Di shares how she rejected a terminal cancer diagnosis, removed herself from the medical system, and created her own path to radical remission—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.But this isn’t a conversation about illness. It’s about ownership. It’s about what happens when you take full responsibility for your mind, your health, and your life.What we cover:Why Di refused to "suffer" and instead chose joyThe 3 life-saving whispers she heard—and followedHow she reframed trauma, relationships, and self-perceptionWhy her conversation with death changed everythingHow presence, natural healing, and gratitude helped her defy the oddsDi’s approach to parenting, partnership, and building a values-driven businessDi is one of the most intentional, joyful, and fiercely real people I’ve ever had on the show. If you want a masterclass in emotional mastery, mindset, and living on purpose, this is it.This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nzLearn more about Di here - https://www.difoster.comFollow Di on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/difoster.live/Follow Di on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/di-foster/Listen to Di on Accidental Business Owners here - https://youtu.be/08ETxVufrSY?si=JKTr14CxWjjG8Lub Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at [email protected] the show

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