# What If Success Is Making You Sick? with Ira Kaganovsky

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Podcast: [Light Up Your Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/light-up-your-life-6573378)
Published: 2026-07-08T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.lightupyourlife.org
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What if the habits driving your success are also making you sick? In this powerful episode of the Light Up Your Life Podcast, we sit down with Ira Kaganovsky, entrepreneur, speaker, breast cancer survivor, single mom, and founder of FREEDOM. After building a thriving career in finance and launching a globally recognized clean body care brand, Ira's life changed forever when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Through nearly two years of chemotherapy, radiation, and multiple surgeries, Ira discovered that true success isn't measured by how hard you hustle—it's measured by how well you care for yourself while pursuing your dreams. In this conversation, Ira shares the lessons that transformed her life, from recognizing the hidden ways stress and lifestyle can impact our health to redefining success through resilience, boundaries, and sustainable high performance. Whether you're an entrepreneur, high achiever, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this episode will inspire you to slow down, listen to your body, and create a life that supports both your ambitions and your well-being. In This Episode, We Discuss: Ira's breast cancer diagnosis and the journey that changed her life Why women with dense breasts should advocate for additional screenings Combining Western medicine with holistic healing practices How chronic stress, hormones, and lifestyle may contribute to disease Why success should never come at the expense of your health Daily habits for improving sleep, reducing stress, and increasing energy The importance of boundaries and protecting your mental health Why autoimmune diseases disproportionately affect women The impact of toxins and choosing cleaner products Practical strategies for mindfulness, resilience, and emotional well-being Redefining success, fulfillment,…

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