Candidly with Carolyn
Join us as we change the conversation around cancer, get curious, boldly address and normalize exploring the many intersections of life and The Big C. Our collection of human-first conversations welcomes you hang out with us as we include a variety of perspectives, answer your questions, and get in to topics that are not often being 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
We've got another special edition instalment for you! This time, we welcome Dr. Fei-Fei Liu on to the pod. Aside from treating breast cancer patients at Princess Margaret Hospital and fostering the next generation of scientists and clinicians through the University of Toronto - she is setting the sails for Canada's investigative priorities as Scientific Director of Institute of Cancer Research (ICR).
While tens of thousands...
Join us for this special edition instalment of Candidly With Carolyn where we welcome Carmen Monge - Author, Researcher & Globe Trotting Cancer Patient Advocate on to the pod to hangout. They meet in the lobby of their hotel in Chicago and catch their breath after hurriedly getting ready from one conference event to another.
Pour yourself a cup of your favourite coffee, hit that play button and hang out with Carolyn and Carmen ...
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 answ...
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...
On this episode, 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 understa...
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...
It can be more stressful than the diagnosis itself with Ilene Shiller, Program Manager at Wellspring
Carolyn welcomes Ilene Shiller from Wellspring on to the pod to discuss the relationship between cancer, work and finances.
Upwards of 40% of cancer patients experience financial distress*. 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, ...
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