Give Me Lemons

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Your Own Meaning...Or Don't

Welcome to Episode 6 of Give Me Lemons 🍋 In this episode, we're joined by Daryna Skybina, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario, Canada, living with a rare, chronic soft tissue Sarcoma.  We dive into: * Trauma recovery and the importance of safety * Understanding how your bias can negatively impact someone's healing journey * The privilege of time This episode is about compassion, and understanding how trauma affects everyone differently and every trauma response is valid. Knowing that there is no one right way to heal, and that your feelings are valid. Your experiences are valid. You know yourself best. Follow @darynaskybinapsychotherapy on Instagram and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream.

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make a Pie

Welcome to Episode 5 of Give Me Lemons 🍋 In this episode, we're joined by René Lego, an award-winning, Emmy-nominated producer, director, podcast host and videographer living with chronic illnesses for over 20 years. René shares how she has navigated friendships, work, and marriage living with Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Sjögren's Disease. We dive into: * How to support someone with a chronic illness in the workplace * The spoon analogy from Christine Miserandino * Navigating a partnership with a chronic illness This episode is about living for the moments. Recognizing that living with trauma is a choice that chronic illness thrivers make everyday, and that having the right people in your corner can make all the difference.  Follow René's podcast: @podcetera  and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream.

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade and Share It

Welcome to Episode 4 of Give Me Lemons 🍋 In this episode, we sit down with Summer Konechny, a stage 4 metastatic osteosarcoma survivor who discovered the healing power of art and creativity during one of her hospital stays. Summer shares her unconventional diagnosis experience, and how open communication with her partner strengthened their relationship throughout her diagnosis and treatment. We dive into: * Navigating a diagnosis and treatment with a partner * The emotional impact of a cancer recurrence and the unknown * The role public vulnerability plays in connecting with people and healing This is a story of the power of communication in all its forms. Whether it is with spoken words, writing or art, suffering out-loud can be healing. Follow Summer's story on Instagram or Substack ⬇️ Summer's Instagram: @s.ummer Substack: https://summerkonechny.substack.com/

When Life Gives You Lemons, Do The Things That Make You Happy

Welcome to Episode 3 of Give Me Lemons 🍋 In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Nowicki, a cancer survivor who shares how she battled with medical professionals for years to finally get her diagnosis. Rachel shares how challenging it can be to navigate the medical space in the United States, and the pressure it can put on a marriage. We dive into: * The impact of medical gaslighting * The pressure a diagnosis can put on relationships * Finding yourself after medical trauma and divorce This is a story of how closing one chapter in life, can allow you to write yourself a new beginning. If you've even felt lost or didn't know how you were going to move forward, this episode is for you.

When Life Gives You Lemons, Always Be Yourself

Welcome to Episode 2 of Give Me Lemons 🍋 In this episode, we sit down with Logan Petersiel, a non-binary childhood cancer survivor and advocate, who shares their journey and perspective navigating life as a survivor. Logan shares how their Jewish faith and their experience as a childhood cancer survivor played a significant part in exploring and understanding their gender identity. We dive into: * The intersectionality of gender identity and cancer. * The importance of community * Navigating grief as a survivor.  If you ever felt different or struggled to fit in, you've come to the right place. This conversation is a testament to the power of community, healing out loud, and telling your own story.