Show Notes
Today’s episode of Finding Flow focuses on early breast cancer diagnosis and how it affects the trajectory of someone’s life. Many people believe that you can “go back to normal” once you have rung the bell. However, this diagnosis and the treatment undertaken inevitably influence your future.
In this two-part episode, we sit down with Trish Michelle, the Chief Community Officer of the Breasties. She discusses how her medical team made certain decisions for her, and she didn't receive the full range of options that would influence her life post-treatment. She found that she needed to find others who understood the massive shift her life had gone through. It was through finding community that helped give her experience a larger meaning and purpose.
We then get guidance from Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, a board-certified medical oncologist and the Head of Breast and Gynecologic Medical Oncology at Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive. She has a new book, Beyond the Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer, which highlights the importance of treating the whole person: mentally, physically, and aspirationally. She understands how to handle the emotional aspects of this diagnosis, how to ask strong questions about what they want their future to look like, and how to prepare for life post bell.
Guest Bio: Trish Michelle is a cancer survivor, public speaker, and patient advocate dedicated to supporting individuals affected by cancer and chronic illnesses. Diagnosed with stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma in her thirties, two years after her son's battle with rare leukemia, Trish Michelle transformed these experiences into a mission of care and empowerment. As Chief Community Officer of The Breasties, she works to create a supportive network for people impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers. Trish Michelle is known for her candid communication style and use of social media to connect with others, infusing humor into difficult conversations.
Guest Expert Bio: Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast and gynecologic cancer. She is the Head of Breast and Gynecologic Medical Oncology at Valley Health System in Paramus, New Jersey, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her clinical and research interests focus on young women with cancer, sexual health, and cancer survivorship. Her book, Beyond The Pink: Navigating Life, Health, and Breast Cancer, focuses on a holistic approach a breast cancer patient's life during and after treatment.
Content was independently created by SHE Media with funding from Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Participants were not compensated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In Finding Flow, host Samantha Skey talks with her guests about their flow moments, and unpacks what anchors them in the present. How do they find that flow space, even when life is hard… and what do they create while they are there? Find your flow moment with us on June 16th.