Chemotional Rollercoaster

Accepting cancer isn't easy. How do you accept something that hurts? Something that you don’t like and didn’t ask for? What does acceptance even mean? As we dive into the topic, Glynn admits to some of his misunderstandings and faulty assumptions about acceptance.We look at two different concepts of acceptance - as a stage one can be in, and the moment to moment acceptance of our emotional experiences and thoughts. We also discuss what acceptance is not. There’s some practical wisdom in here, too, regarding how support people can help and encourage the process and the better questions they can ask. The reality is that the acceptance process is often an ongoing one with twists and turns in it, and friends and family can help a lot.As always, Glynn gives us an update on how he’s going with treatment. Specifically, how the steroids have kicked his mood around and some of the things he’s done to cope. He also talks about where his mental goal posts are set at the moment. We would love to hear from you if this episode resonated with you, if you have questions, or if you just want to let us know you’re listening. You can email us at [email protected] episodes of Chemotional Rollercoaster are published weekly, on Wednesdays, Australian Eastern Time.Lastly, Chemotional Rollercoaster is not a substitute for seeking one’s own professional advice. The strategies and skills discussed in all Chemotional Rollercoaster episodes are either what has worked for Glynn or his guests, specifically, or are things discussed in a general way. Anyone who is dealing with their own health issues, mental or physical, should seek their own professional advice on what may help to support them, uniquely. If anyone is struggling, and needs to talk, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Thanks go out to Rory Chambers, as always, for his music featured in this episode.Chemotional Rollercoaster is presented by Glynn ChambersProduction, sound and editing by Rose PatonMusic by Rory Chambers ©2024 [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Found yourself not knowing what to say when someone has cancer? Us too! Is silence golden? Don’t wanna upset the vibe? Just come out and say what we think and feel? Should we check in again, or is that hounding? It can feel like a minefield. Now that Glynn is a man on the inside, he shares with us how he talks with others with cancer, and how he would like others to talk with him. It may not be simple, but it’s often simpler than we all think. We hear Glynn’s proprietary formula for how we can show care for others and initiate conversations with those with cancer, when we are worried about upsetting them and want to respect their space. We look at how it feels to be on both sides of cancer conversations - the caring support person, and the cancer guy - and what we are both worried about (News flash: neither of us want to bring down the vibe). We look at the benefits of talking about cancer, and how it helps process our reality. We also share the thoughts of some other cancer patients about what kinds of responses help and what truly doesn’t. In truth, no two people are the same and want the exact same things, but maybe this episode will give some things to discuss and think about as we all seek to care for each other better. Glynn updates us on his neutrophils and the results of his immune system fertilizer. He also shares his spoonful of sugar from the archives - a brave Lymphoma joke by a dear friend on diagnosis day, knowing it would make Glynn smile. We would love to hear from you if this episode resonated with you, if you have questions, or if you just want to let us know you’re listening. You can email us at [email protected] episodes of Chemotional Rollercoaster are published weekly, on Wednesdays, Australian Eastern Time.Lastly, Chemotional Rollercoaster is not a substitute for seeking one’s own professional advice. The strategies and skills discussed in all Chemotional Rollercoaster episodes are either what has worked for Glynn or his guests, specifically, or are things discussed in a general way. Anyone who is dealing with their own health issues, mental or physical, should seek their own professional advice on what may help to support them, uniquely. If anyone is struggling, and needs to talk, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Thanks go out to Rory Chambers, as always, for his music featured in this episode.Chemotional Rollercoaster is presented by Glynn ChambersProduction, sound and editing by Rose PatonMusic by Rory Chambers ©2024 [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right?! This may not be the case if you’re in the midst of a cancer battle. How do we still wring some goodness out of this season if we are having challenging physical and/or emotional battles? Maybe you’re waiting for diagnosis, in treatment, or missing loved ones. Glynn shares three bits of wisdom about how he will be doing Christmas differently this year, his first Christmas with cancer, as he stares down his next chemo infusion session on December 27th. We talk about the need to be clear and compassionate regarding our expectations for ourselves on Christmas Day, so we don’t make any suffering worse. We discuss the need to keep up our self-care routines. We look at the power of truly connecting with the present moment to induce positive emotions to come alongside our hard feelings. We also muse on the notion of the perspective we can take on Christmas - do we view it through the lens of having cancer, or can Christmas be viewed as it is with cancer on the side. As always, we dive into Glynn’s multiple spoons full of sugar - family and Christmas feasts. We would love to hear from you if this episode resonated with you, if you have questions, or if you just want to let us know you’re listening. You can email us at [email protected] episodes of Chemotional Rollercoaster are published weekly, on Wednesdays, Australian Eastern Time.Lastly, Chemotional Rollercoaster is not a substitute for seeking one’s own professional advice. The strategies and skills discussed in all Chemotional Rollercoaster episodes are either what has worked for Glynn or his guests, specifically, or are things discussed in a general way. Anyone who is dealing with their own health issues, mental or physical, should seek their own professional advice on what may help to support them, uniquely. If anyone is struggling, and needs to talk, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Chemotional Rollercoaster is presented by Glynn ChambersProduction, sound and editing by Rose PatonMusic by Rory Chambers ©2024 [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cancer, not in your body, so not your problem? Sadly, not when you’re the spouse. In this episode we hear from the very lovely Jaz, who is married to Glynn. We dive into what it is like to be on the sidelines, supporting, caring, and cheering him on. In truth, cancer happens to individuals and it also happens to their families. It’s just that the paths through it look differently for each person. Jaz discusses with us her story of how this cancer journey has affected her so far. She talks of how hard it is to feel helpless and how she copes, sometimes, by rage cleaning, researching, and having sneaky shower cries. Jaz shared with us her wisdom of what she wished she had known way back at the start of the journey, in the hope that this makes things easier for the next spouse running alongside their own cancer warrior. As always, you’ll hear Glynn’s update on how he’s travelling. Things got a bit wild in the last little while, with an immune system bottoming out and chemo being delayed. We’ll also look at the great things that are getting him through - his spoon full of sugar - which this week comes in the form of his own phone betraying him. Our Chemotional Intelligence this week is pretty much spread throughout the episode; looking at the power and benefits of sharing the burden and journey with one’s partner. We would love to hear from you if this episode resonated with you, if you have questions, or if you just want to let us know you’re listening. You can email us at [email protected] episodes of Chemotional Rollercoaster are published weekly, on Wednesdays, Australian Eastern Time.Lastly, Chemotional Rollercoaster is not a substitute for seeking one’s own professional advice. The strategies and skills discussed in all Chemotional Rollercoaster episodes are either what has worked for Glynn or his guests, specifically, or are things discussed in a general way. Anyone who is dealing with their own health issues, mental or physical, should seek their own professional advice on what may help to support them, uniquely. If anyone is struggling, and needs to talk, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Chemotional Rollercoaster is presented by Glynn ChambersProduction, sound and editing by Rose PatonMusic by Rory Chambers ©2024 [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.