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A Mother's Miracle

Young Juniko Jiu Jitsu athlete, Joseph Dietrich, inspires community with his mother, Heidi's, upcoming book release and Foundation

July 22, 2016 – Cohasset, MA – Of all of the blessings in her life, Heidi Dietrich, age 47, is thankful for Joseph’s miracle most of all. Originally from Lexington, Massachusetts, now residing in Cohasset with her husband and three children, Dietrich certainly has a lot to celebrate.

Entrepreneur and creator of “The Diet Rich Life – Life Mastery for Health, Wealth, Love and Happiness”, Dietrich educates others about online business-building strategies, entrepreneurial endeavors, and living from a place of deep, meaningful connection with family and friends, keeping relationships and happiness a priority. Drawing upon her own experiences, her knowledge and expertise, she instills the importance of nutrition, wellness, fitness, and mind-body connection for the entire family.

A part of the Coach On Fire Radio Network on BlogTalkRadio.com, “The Diet Rich Life” is a live radio show, airing every other Thursday at 12pm EDT. With six shows now completed, Dietrich has welcomed guests such as bestselling author Hal Elrod, Sam Crowley and Cohasset’s own Dr. Mark Mincolla, natural health care practitioner and author of “Whole Health” and “The Whole Health Diet”.

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“Joseph’s Miracle”, with a proposed publish date of December 2016, was written by Dietrich to inspire other mothers to choose hope and faith, trusting intuition and the belief that the inner voice carries intuitive messages regarding the well-being of your children and family.

At the age of 5, Dietrich’s youngest son, Joseph, was diagnosed with a brain tumor at Boston Children’s Hospital. On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Joseph underwent a 10-hour craniotomy to remove the large, orange-sized tumor. Miraculously, Joseph was discharged from BCH just one week later, amazing medical professionals with his quick recovery and the complete absence of any deficits as a result of the tumor. Two weeks following Joseph’s treatment by BCH’s Neurosurgical “A Team”, including former Chief of Neurosurgery, Dr. Alan Cohen, Dietrich received the call that no further treatment was needed.

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“I intuitively knew, throughout the entire process, in the hospital and then afterwards waiting for the diagnosis, that there was a higher purpose for what was happening,” says Dietrich. Through the encouragement and support of friends and her community, Dietrich is inspired to share with others her personal experience, the power of meditation and faith, and the will to believe in miracles.

Joseph, entering second grade at Derby Academy this fall, is thriving, happy and participates in many diverse activities. With no limitations and the freedom to live energetically, actively and joyfully, Joseph plays hockey with Boston Advantage and Coastal Stars, baseball, lacrosse and practices the gentle art of Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Juniko, located in Hanover, MA. Dietrich credits Joseph’s Jiu Jitsu training with increasing his mental and physical awareness and growth, while instilling in him the lifelong benefits of incorporating health, fitness and wellness into daily life.

In addition to celebrating her son’s miracle with the publication of her upcoming book, Dietrich is also in the early developmental stages of creating “Joseph’s Miracle Foundation”, an advocacy and support outreach effort for parents and children, offering necessary funding, education and support while going through the challenges of life-threatening experiences. While in the very early stages of research and development, Dietrich draws on her own time spent with Joseph in the Intensive Care Unit, noticing that many children had no one there to advocate for their care, to hold them or provide the support they so desperately needed and deserved. She hopes that “Joseph’s Miracle Foundation” will provide the resources necessary to ensure that every child has a support system and an advocate.

Recently nominated to speak at the Boston Children’s Hospital Gala fundraiser in December 2016, Dietrich believes that by sharing her experience with others, drawing from her extensive background as a health and wellness professional, and channeling the passion and conviction for her upcoming projects, “Joseph’s Miracle” can truly touch lives. Educating parents that the inner voice serves a purpose, Dietrich hopes parents will be inspired to trust in themselves when it comes to advocating for their children and their family’s well-being, even if the challenges seem too daunting to overcome.

To receive pre-launch updates regarding “Joseph’s Miracle”, and to read and write reviews of the book on the day it is released, join The Launch Team at JosephsMiracle.com. Additionally, past episodes of Dietrich’s radio show “The Diet Rich Life” will soon be available as Podcasts on iTunes, and are currently available, along with a free gift to help you live your most optimal life, at TheDietRichLife.com.

Heidi Dietrich can be reached directly at Heidi@DietRichMedia.com.

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