Cancer, Chemo & Currywurst

Ep 62: Why do I feel guilty all the time?

In this episode, Fleur discusses the pervasive feeling of guilt that many cancer survivors experience after treatment. She explores the various aspects of guilt, its origins, and the impact it has on survivors' lives. Fleur also emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and understanding this guilt, and the need to challenge the unrealistic expectations placed on survivors. Takeaways * Guilt is a pervasive and unexpected emotion experienced by many cancer survivors. * Survivors often feel guilty for not meeting unrealistic expectations and for their own struggles and successes. Chapters * 00:00 Understanding and Challenging Guilt

Ep 61: Fitness, Nutrition & our Nervous System after Cancer with Sherry Shaban

In this episode, Fleur welcomes special guest Sherry Shaban, an osteopath and anti-diet health and life coach. Sherry shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic pain and redefining her fitness identity. The conversation delves into the relationship between the nervous system and food, highlighting the impact of trauma and medical treatment on eating behaviors. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding fitness as a journey and the role of the nervous system in shaping our relationship with food. The conversation delves into the concept of emotional eating and its connection to dysregulated emotions. It explores the impact of fear-mongering on health and the importance of mindset and identity shift in recovery. Practical steps for recovery and the significance of embracing change and self-compassion are also discussed. Takeaways * Fitness as a Journey * Nervous System and Food Relationship Emotional eating is a coping mechanism for dysregulated emotions. * Reconnecting with the inner child can help address emotional eating and past trauma. Chapters * 00:00 Nervous System and Food Relationship * 29:14 Understanding Emotional Eating * 35:02 Impact of Fear-Mongering on Health * 41:59 Mindset and Identity Shift * 48:22 Practical Steps for Recovery * 54:34 Embracing Change and Self-Compassion

Ep 60: Reconstructed with Erin Henry

The conversation delves into the life after cancer journey, exploring the world and hiking treks, cancer diagnosis and treatment, moving through cancer mentally and physically, expectations after active treatment, support and trauma recovery, recognizing PTSD symptoms, and a framework for trauma recovery. The conversation covers the journey of rebuilding strength and confidence post-cancer, understanding the modality of DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting), the impact of DBR on healing, the process of writing 'Reconstructed' and its themes, post-cancer identity and joy, personal transformation and capacity for joy, impact on clinical practice, personal reconstruction and expansion, and encouragement for those in active treatment. Takeaways * Life after cancer involves unexpected challenges * Recognizing and addressing PTSD symptoms is crucial for post-cancer recovery. Rebuilding strength and confidence post-cancer is a journey of empowerment and grounding. * DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) has a significant impact on healing and trauma processing. Chapters * 00:00 Life After Cancer Journey * 08:23 Moving Through Cancer Mentally and Physically * 14:27 Support and Trauma Recovery * 20:35 Recognizing PTSD Symptoms * 28:28 Framework for Trauma Recovery * 36:48 Impact of DBR on Healing * 43:45 Writing 'Reconstructed' and its Themes * 53:20 Personal Transformation and Capacity for Joy * 58:37 Personal Reconstruction and Expansion https://www.amazon.com/Reconstructed-Healing-Journey-Breast-Cancer/dp/B0GW6XMYHH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D3VW9MGMZU54&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VFWfVog_yOJ-Ua97lgvmPQ.F_afilOX1MN8WPQxvQLf4EPj85sYZbuDyBef1_hSyAw&dib_tag=se&keywords=reconstructed+erin+henry&qid=1780423658&sprefix=reconstructed+erin+%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.com/Reconstructed-Healing-Journey-Breast-Cancer/dp/B0GW6XMYHH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D3VW9MGMZU54&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VFWfVog_yOJ-Ua97lgvmPQ.F_afilOX1MN8WPQxvQLf4EPj85sYZbuDyBef1_hSyAw&dib_tag=se&keywords=reconstructed+erin+henry&qid=1780423658&sprefix=reconstructed+erin+%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-1]

Ep 59: Cancer highlights your patterns

The episode explores the impact of cancer on existing coping strategies and patterns, amplifying them and creating new challenges. Fleur shares personal experiences and insights, highlighting the need for self-compassion and awareness of these patterns. Takeaways * Cancer amplifies existing coping strategies and patterns, creating new challenges. * Self-compassion and awareness of these patterns are essential for navigating life after cancer. Chapters * 00:00 Exploring Coping Strategies and Patterns * 08:03 Impact of Coping Strategies on Control and Anxiety * 23:51 Desire for Validation and Identity as the Strong One

Ep 58: Disconnected

The conversation explores the experience of feeling disconnected after cancer, addressing the impact on self, body image, and emotional well-being. It delves into the nervous system response to trauma and offers insights on reconnecting with joy and presence. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and patience in the process of reconnection. Takeaways * Feeling disconnected after cancer is a common experience * Reconnecting with joy and presence requires patience and self-compassion Chapters * 00:00 Life After Cancer Retreat in Tuscany * 08:14 Disconnection from Self and Body * 13:38 Reconnecting with Joy and Presence * 19:07 Judgment and Shame in Disconnection * 24:36 Reconnecting After Disconnection