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A Bridge Back to Thriving
CANCER RECOVERY COACHING
WE KNOW THE ROAD . . .
True RECOVERY begins with purpose—finding meaning in struggle, discovering joy in resilience, and harnessing the mental strength to thrive. Ready to ignite your next chapter? Let us guide you...
Founder Juan J. Davila is a cancer survivor, advocate, and author of From the Neck Up: How Cancer Saved My Life. After overcoming a devastating cancer diagnosis, enduring a bone marrow transplant, and battling the relentless effects of chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease (cGvHD) for four years—impacting multiple organs—Juan emerged stronger and more determined to thrive.
His journey inspired Joyful Survivor Foundation, a resource and support for individuals seeking clarity, purpose, and strategies for thriving in their “new normal.” If illness has left you feeling lost, we will help you transform adversity into resilience.
Led by survivors who truly understand, we help you rediscover joy and reclaim the life you deserve. Book an appointment today to take the first step toward a brighter, more purposeful future.
At Joyful Survivor, we believe recovery is incomplete without joy as part of the process. Our team of compassionate survivors is ready to co-pilot your journey with empathy, experience, and unwavering support. This site is packed with practical tips, the latest medical news, and resources to enhance your healing. Together, let’s make thriving your new normal.
specializing in:
CANCER RECOVERY COACHING
HI THERE ...
Welcome to the world of JoyfulSurvivor, where recovery meets THRIVING.
Drawing from my journey through a bone marrow transplant to defeat advanced lymphoma for a second time , I offer tailored consulting practices to support patients in reclaiming joy and purpose. Together, we’ll focus on minimizing post-treatment side effects (cGvHD) and building a recovery process designed for thriving, not just surviving.
Cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence—it can be a catalyst for profound change. For me, it was a ‘get out of jail free’ card, freeing me from a life driven by superficial and monetary goals. It forced me to confront how lost I had become and gave me the clarity to rebuild myself, even at the cellular level. Through this transformation, I’ve found a deeper purpose, greater joy, and a renewed sense of self. Now, I’m here to help others navigate their own journeys of recovery and rediscovery—to not only survive but to embrace a thriving, fulfilling life.
THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE STATES THAT ...
Receiving a cancer diagnosis often triggers a complex array of emotions. Common initial reactions include shock and disbelief, followed by distress characterized by anxiety, anger, and depression.
EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES MUST BE ADDRESSED:
Shocked.
A cancer diagnosis hits like a lightning bolt, leaving you reeling as your world shifts in an instant. The initial news can be so unexpected and overwhelming that it stuns you into disbelief, disrupting your sense of normalcy.
Numbed.
In the aftermath of the diagnosis, many feel emotionally paralyzed, unsure how to process the weight of the news. This emotional shutdown is a defense mechanism, a way to protect yourself when the enormity of the situation feels unbearable.
Overwhelmed.
With so many questions and no clear roadmap, it’s easy to feel unmoored, unsure of how to move forward. The path ahead—treatments, decisions, life adjustments—is often overwhelming, leaving you feeling lost and without guidance.
INTRODUCING JS-TOOLS ...
Three Services to book and begin your Transformative Journey into Thriving
DID YOU KNOW?
According to experts, medical advancements and holistic care models have significantly improved outcomes for cancer patients over the decade. Survival rates have steadily risen, thanks to better treatments that address physical, emotional, and social needs.
But THRIVING in recovery is just beginning. At Joyful Survivor, we're here to transform recovery into a vibrant, fulfilling life—thriving begins with calrity, determination, discipline.
Partners we worked with ...
JS Packages
1. Foundations Package (Basic - Stage I & II Recovery) Focus: Stabilization and foundational support during the first six months of recovery. Includes: •Bi-monthly consultations (6 sessions over 6 months). •Introduction to CBT Management for coping strategies. •Access to the Joy Stepping starter toolkit, focusing on small, intentional steps for daily improvement. Objective: Build stability and resilience, focusing on the essentials of recovery.
2. Momentum Package (Intermediate - Stage II & Transition) Focus: Transitioning from recovery to rebuilding, designed for patients with six months of initial recovery completed. Includes: •Monthly consultations (6 sessions over six months). •Advanced CBT Management sessions, tailored for deeper mental clarity and emotional regulation. •Joy Stepping progression plan with guided milestones and accountability check-ins. •Bonus: Access to group therapy for shared support and community connection. Objective: Create sustainable momentum, addressing both physical and emotional rebuilding.
3. Thrive Package (Comprehensive - Stage II & Beyond) Focus: Advanced and holistic service designed for patients ready to shift from surviving to thriving. Includes: •Bi-weekly consultations (12 sessions over six months). •Customized CBT Management plans for long-term mental health resilience. •Advanced Joy Stepping modules focused on purpose-driven actions and lifestyle enhancement. •Bonus: Access to workshops (e.g., mindfulness, creative expression) and exclusive online content. Objective: Transform recovery into a thriving, purpose-filled life, with tools for ongoing growth.
MEET YOUR CO-PILOT ON THE FLIGHT TO THRIVING
Recovery is only the beginning. At Joyful Survivor, our mission is to help you transition from merely surviving to truly thriving. Imagine having a trusted co-pilot to navigate the journey—someone who’s been there, understands the roadblocks, and can guide you toward clarity, purpose, and joy.
Whether you're rebuilding your life after cancer, adjusting to a post-crisis world, or rediscovering your inner strength, let us walk beside you.
INTRODUCING ...
Our Packages
Tailored to meet the distinct needs of your brand, our custom packages offer personalized solutions that align perfectly with your vision.
HOW WE WORK ...
Our way to a process to promote healing begins with an AI co-pilot
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FREE CONSULTATION
We will pair you with a survivor who has experienced the same treatment but it is further along the healing road.
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REJOYVENATE CAPSULE
After assessing your health condition, we will provide a prelimary AI THRIVING PLAN to copilot your recovery journey. Show it to your doctors and decide what's best for you.
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FROM RECOVERY TO THRIVING
Once the Destination Goal has been determine, we ill bring discipline to the process by guiding you, step by step, moment by moment, hardship et al, we will hold your hand.
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We gather the latest news on medical cancer treatments, incredible heroic testimonials and a dedicated chronic Graft versus Host Disease column.
CASE STUDY ...
Achieving Remission Accelerates when Joy is in the mix!
At 55, a patient's treatment demands a 6 cycle R-CHOP chemotherapy to combat stage IV Lymphoma. Add 6 more months of Immunotherapy maintenance for the cancer to come back full force.
After enduring a bone marrow transplant and 2 hospitalization for pneumonia to manage chronic Graft versus Host Disease, patient is thring with five year remission today.
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"There’s a place where SCIENCE, CLARITY, WISDOM, CARING CONVERGE—a sacred space within you, untouched by any struggle."
Your space—open, inviting, and ready for your next chapter. With the reassurance of a co-pilot, a Sherpa, a caddie—someone who has weathered the unimaginable and emerged stronger—we’ll navigate this journey with you!
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