Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You A Sh**ty Life Update From Cathy
Today’s episode is about perseverance, resilience, and letting go of the things we can’t control. Earlier this year, Cathy received news that the lump she found on her body was indeed malignant, but the most important thing is everything she did after receiving the news. In today’s conversation, we learn about Cathy’s diagnosis and how she processed this revelation before exploring how Meredith came to terms with the news. We discover why and how Cathy’s plight fits perfectly with the themes of this podcast, how she’s maintained an optimistic outlook throughout her journey, how you can build a similar mindset of positivity, the keys to harnessing resilience, and the value of community in helping you overcome life’s struggles. To end, we unpack the dangers of toxic positivity, and Cathy shares her final words of gratitude – yes, you heard right, gratitude!
Key Points From This Episode:
- [0:01:55] Cathy lets us in on her recent cancer diagnosis.
- [0:03:33] Meredith’s first experience of seeing Cathy receive treatment.
- [0:05:38] Why Cathy’s struggle complements the themes of this podcast.
- [0:07:13] How she’s managed to maintain a positive mindset since discovery.
- [0:12:26] The best practices for cultivating and maintaining optimism.
- [0:18:31] Why Cathy continued to work even while in treatment – building resilience.
- [0:21:43] A reminder of the undeniable power of community in navigating life’s storms.
- [0:26:00] How to manage your worrying habits, and a side note on toxic positivity.
- [0:30:17] Cathy’s final words of gratitude – yes, gratitude.
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