Life: With A Side Of Cancer

Episode 4: Body Image and Mental Health

Episode Summary

Sierra and Vinnie dig a little deeper into mental health as it pertains to their body image and coping mechanisms they began to develop as a result.

Episode Notes

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Episode 4 Summary

APPETIZER: Sierra talks about the challenges of getting back into running after dealing with injuries (1:35), while Vinnie discusses his 2020 word of the year and the challenges that come with taking a steady approach to life. (2:35)

MAIN COURSE: The Co-Hosts discuss their personal experience with mental health prior to being diagnosed with cancer (9:02) and the mental health practices they implemented to support themselves during treatment. (14:34) Sierra and Vinnie both then go on to unpack the impact that their change in physical appearance had on their body image. (18:40)

TAKE OUT: What are some strategies you’ve incorporated into your life to support your mental health? (35:15) Email us with your responses, questions, or feedback at CancerOnTheSide@gmail.com

NUGGETS

• Word of The Day: Illness (4:47)
• Check Out Sierra’s Blog Post on Blood-Cancer.com about the mindset she cultivated as an athlete to always push herself to the limit.
• “Mentally, I wasn’t naturally trying to give space for other stuff to come up. I remember the first session I had with the psychologist. I was very blunt and short.” - Sierra (10:36)
• “The idea that you can not look sick and you can actually physically be sick or mentally not be well.” -Vinnie (12:50)

MUSIC CREDIT:

Big thanks to Holly Gottlieb! Check out her music on YouTube