When You're Drowning, Become A Fish: Caring For A Child With Cancer

Sickboy

CBC

Society & Culture

4.8 • 524 Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2024

⏱️ 91 minutes

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Summary

In a world where the only thing scarier than a monster under the bed is a diagnosis you can't pronounce, Sam Taylor steps into the Sickboy studio to unravel the tale of her journey as a caregiver for her 12 year old daughter Ellie, who is battling rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of sarcoma. Amid the whirlwind of treatment schedules and medical jargon, Sam found solace in yoga mats and breathwork, proving that sometimes, the best armour against the unknown is a deep breath. With an open heart, she discusses the crucial role of communication, the unexpected therapy sessions that became their stronghold, and how a little podcast called the Deep C is turning into a beacon of hope for many. As the conversation dives into the depths of parental fears, challenges, and triumphs, it's clear that the true therapy lies in sharing these stories. So, buckle up as the fellas navigate through this emotional rollercoaster, reminding us that the strength of a parent's love knows no bounds, and sometimes, the most powerful medicine is an open conversation. Key Takeaways: - Open communication and support are crucial for children and parents navigating a cancer diagnosis. - Leaving the door open for conversation and providing emotional support can help children process their experiences. - Therapy can be a valuable resource for children and parents, providing a safe space to process emotions and seek support. - The transition after treatment can be challenging for parents and caregivers, and ongoing support is essential. - Sharing experiences and connecting with others who have gone through similar situations can provide comfort and a sense of community. Relevant Links: - Check out The Deep C podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-deep-c-podcast/id1728343851 - Campfire Circle: https://campfirecircle.org/ - Pediatric Rhabdo Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pediatricrhabdomyosarcoma/ Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

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0:00.0	All right, I got a big question. How do you feel about aging? Maybe you've got a fear of death, fear of the unknown, fear of change.
0:06.8	Because certainly how we look starts to change. The actor Amanda Pete has given it a lot of thought over the years. She's been in the public eyes since the 90s.
0:14.5	She'll tell you why her new film, Fantasy Life has her thinking about validation, about vanity, and what she thinks about cosmetic surgery and
0:21.8	whether or not to get it.
0:23.4	You'll hear that conversation now.
0:24.9	Just search for Q with Tom Power, wherever you get your podcasts.
0:30.1	This is a CBC podcast.
0:32.1	This is a CBC podcast.
1:00.4	Thank you. Hey everybody. I just wanted to pop on really quickly this week to mention two things. First is a call to action. And this call to action is to go check out the Deep Sea podcast. That is the podcast that has just started. And the host of that podcast is our guest today. You're going to hear from Sam.
1:05.4	You're going to hear about her story. And you are going to be swept up and totally just fall absolutely in love with Sam. She's an
1:14.6	incredible person. Of course, I have a little bit of bias here because I know Sam and she's a dear
1:20.4	friend, but I think you are going to feel that way nonetheless because Sam is truly not uh, not only a really incredible human and a
1:29.6	beautiful mother, um, but she's a wicked, wicked podcaster. I mean, ideal podcast guest and her podcast,
1:37.9	the deep sea podcast is available now. And I've tuned in and I got to say it is absolutely jaw-droppingly wonderful. So please go
1:48.2	check out the deep sea podcast wherever you find your podcasts. And hell, if you want to make it really
1:54.8	easy, you can just go to the show notes of this episode in the description. There's a little
1:59.7	link there where you can follow and find
2:02.0	the deep sea. And then the other thing I want to just mention before we get into this recording
2:06.7	is that stay tuned because at the end of this week, sometime this week, we're going to be making
2:12.1	a big announcement and we're very excited. Sick Boy is evolving. We're growing up. And we've got we've got a little bit of a
2:21.2	change coming and we're really, really, really stoked about what this looks like for the future.
2:26.4	So stay tuned to our social media or tune in to, you know, feel good Friday this week and you
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