Candidly with Carolyn

Candidly with Carolyn

Join us as we get curious, boldly address and normalize talking about the many intersections of cancer and quality of life. We are a collection of human conversations that explore processing, living with and life after The Big C. We include a variety of perspectives, answer your questions, and get in to topics that aren't always discussed amongst friends, family members, support networks and in the public discord. Hosted by non-Hodgkin Lymphoma cancer survivor and your thrivership hypewoman, Carolyn Van.

Episodes

April 23, 2025 55 mins

Carolyn welcomes Brooks Nelson and Yee Won Chong, filmmakers of Trans Dudes With Lady Cancer on to the pod. Join us for this survivors hangout as we talk about scenarios and circumstances that trans-masc and trans-femme individuals can face within the healthcare system with examples from Yee Won and Brooks' first-hand breast and ovarian cancer diagnosis experience, their 'whys' and goals behind the documentary, and answer your ques...

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Carolyn welcomes Dr. Scott Adams, CEO and Director of Research & Training of Cancer Fatigue Services on to the pod. Hang out with us as we catch up, share laughs and go all in on a topic that can interfere with day-to-day function and tasks of those even 15+ years post-diagnosis and treatment.

Cancer Fatigue can be severe enough to significantly disrupt the lives of 1/3 of those living with and after cancer. Scott gives us a run...

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Carolyn welcomes trauma-informed therapist and integrated wellness practitioner, Stefanie Anne Rico on to the pod.

On this episode, we explore themes of community, ancestry and spirituality through healing and grieving. Your questions lead Carolyn and Stefanie through a discussion on community, culture, healthy communication, and navigating the emotional landscape of cancer - while emphasizing the need for understanding in both per...

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Carolyn welcomes Ariz Bhimani, testicular cancer survivor and Founder of recovery undergarment line BRFZY on to the pod.

On this episode, we get personal, Ariz flashes his briefs, we geek out and catch up on venture building and of course, address questions submitted by you. From supporting others with cancer, shifts in our friendships and dating, and seeking help amidst overwhelm Carolyn and Ariz highlight familiar themes of empat...

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Carolyn welcomes Ilene Shiller from Wellspring on to the pod to discuss the relationship between cancer, work and finances.

What financial cost considerations are often unaccounted for? What and how do we bring up the C word when job seeking? Ever since your diagnosis, have you experienced shifts in your professional interests?

From shifts in professional interests, what to say to hiring managers, feeling a lack of motivation, and ...

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