Breast cancer is on the rise globally, affecting myriad women and their families every year. With more than 2.3 million new cases worldwide in 2020 and nearly 685,000 deaths, we must continue to explore every avenue of healing and prevention. While advances in medicine have saved many lives, there is growing evidence that points to a deeper, emotional component behind this disease. It is time to open our minds and hearts to a more holistic, evidence-based approach that includes addressing the role of emotional repression in breast health.

Spiritual healing practices such as breathwork, affirmations and energy healing can help release emotional blockages and bring about deep, lasting transformation. By allowing ourself to explore these outside-the-box approaches, we may discover new ways to support our healing journey or that of a loved one.

For too long, we have overlooked the connection between our emotions and our physical health. Emotions are not just fleeting reactions, they are powerful energies that influence every cell in our bodies. When we suppress our emotions, especially painful ones like fear, grief or anger, we create tension and stress that can accumulate over time. Unprocessed trauma and emotional repression can weaken the immune system, disrupt hormonal balance and leave us more vulnerable to disease, including cancer.

Dr. Gabor Maté’s research has brought this mind-body connection to light. He explains that those that suppress their emotions, often due to trauma or social conditioning, are at higher risk of chronic illness, including breast cancer. Studies from Stanford University reveal that women that engage in emotional processing through therapy or support groups tend to live longer after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Emotional healing is not just a feelgood idea; it’s a critical part of healing our bodies from within. The weight of unprocessed emotions is something many of us carry, often without realizing it. But by facing these emotions courageously, we can begin to free ourselves from the patterns that may be harming our health.

The idea of linking emotions to physical diseases like breast cancer might seem unconventional. It takes courage to look beyond traditional medical approaches and explore the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing. But holistic healing is not about rejecting modern medicine, it is about integrating emotional, mental and spiritual wellness with physical care to create a comprehensive path to health.

Relationship strategist, author and spiritual healer coach Tre’ Bradley, CSFC, FAFS, PHP, offers a support community, the Alchemy of the Heart Group, to help people through emotional healing by providing a holistic, evidence-based path to wellness. For more information, visit LearnLove2Grow.com.