"The 'all-clear' is often where the real work of healing begins."
In this special Podcasthon 2026 episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER, host Talaya Dendy (Board-Certified Patient Advocate & Cancer Doula) pulls back the curtain on the unfiltered reality of life after cancer. Talaya shares her own 14-year "thriver" journey and explains why we must move beyond forced positivity to address the "Gumbo of Emotions" survivors face.
This episode highlights the Survivor Series with Talaya Dendy, a multimedia initiative designed to reach individuals worldwide as they reconcile the past and design an entirely new chapter.
Support the Vision: If you have the means, please consider supporting this vision for the future of survivorship with a tax-deductible donation.
🔗 Donate here: givebutter.com/survivorserieswithtalayadendy
Survivor Series with Talaya Dendy is proudly fiscally sponsored by AIR (Association of Independents in Radio), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
In This Episode:
The "Why": Talaya’s 14-year journey and the "clean bill of health" trade-off.
Guest Highlights: Reflections on trauma from Annamaria Scaccia, "buying a new bucket" with Tom Reaoch, and finding meaning in misery with Terry Tucker.
The Mission: Making "not talking about these realities" taboo.The Deliverables: Monthly live panel discussions, storytelling, and global workshops.
Transcript: https://bit.ly/podscript180
Original Panel Discussion: https://www.ontheotherside.life/navigating-cancer-together-podcast/episode/1c1df3fd/national-cancer-survivor-month-whats-at-the-heart-of-survivorship
Follow-Up Episode: https://youtu.be/JlET8Ljujiw?si=iCEWeJkqbpI2trbu
Podcasthon 2025: https://www.ontheotherside.life/navigating-cancer-together-podcast/episode/ba47fb70/chlms-medi-helpz-strengthening-healthcare-advocacy
Connect & Engage with Talaya: https://solo.to/cancerdoula
💜Let's Do it TOGETHER
Hosted, Produced, Written, and Edited by: Talaya Dendy
Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation, or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.
Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com