Thriving Through Cancer with Dr Jodie Fleming

Published: April 22, 2019, 8:01 p.m.

b"Welcome back to the Potential Psychology Podcast.\\n\\nMy guest today once specialised in psycho-oncology, the human side of cancer. In 2010 at the age of 37 she received the terrifying news that she had not one but two primary breast cancers. This became a frightening opportunity to practice what she preaches. The practitioner became the patient.\\n\\nDr Jodie Fleming has recounted her story in a touching memoir, 'A Hole in My Genes' published in February 2019. \\n\\nIn this episode we talk about:\\n\\n \\u2022Her book (it made me cry - and laugh!)\\n \\u2022Death anxiety and survivor guilt\\n \\u2022What she has learnt about living with a cancer diagnosis as a psychologist, a survivor, a partner, a daughter, a granddaughter, a sibling and a friend\\n \\u2022How to reframe even life's toughest moments and thrive through cancer\\n \\u2022Jodie's tips for supporting someone through cancer\\n\\nRarely have I met someone so positive, so resilient and so open as Jodie. This is a wonderful conversation and an opportunity for us all to learn about an experience that touches so many.\\n\\nJoin me to hear Jodie's story and let her words help you to fulfil your potential.\\n\\n--- \\n\\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/potentialpsychology/message"