How surfing writer Tim Baker and doctor Peter Goldsworthy learnt to live well and laugh with cancer

Jan 22, 2025

Tim Baker and Peter Goldsworthy share their unique experiences with cancer in a candid conversation. Baker, an award-winning surfing author, reflects on taking control post-diagnosis, while Goldsworthy, a GP and poet, discusses the transformative power of storytelling in his journey. They explore the challenges of cancer treatment, the importance of empathy in healthcare, and how humor fosters resilience. Their heartfelt insights shed light on family dynamics and the necessity for meaningful dialogue about illness.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Writing Through Cancer: A Journey of Healing

01:44 • 5min

A Life-Changing Diagnosis: Confronting Cancer

06:29 • 2min

Navigating Cancer Treatment: Challenges and Advocacy

08:38 • 5min

Navigating Cancer: Perspectives of Patients and Doctors

13:11 • 8min

Healing Through Movement and Connection

21:09 • 23min

Navigating Life with Cancer: Literature and Meaning

43:41 • 7min

Navigating Family Conversations About Cancer

50:29 • 3min

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Michael Pollan

In this book, Michael Pollan delves into the history of psychedelic drugs, from their rise in the 1960s to their current resurgence in medical research. He combines historical and scientific analysis with personal narratives of his own experiences with psychedelics, such as LSD and psilocybin. The book explores how these substances are being used to treat conditions like depression, addiction, and anxiety, and discusses their potential to revolutionize our understanding of the human mind and consciousness. Pollan's work is a blend of science, memoir, and travel writing, offering a nuanced and engaging look at the therapeutic and spiritual benefits of psychedelics[1][2][4].

The artist's way

a spiritual path to higher creativity

Ada Arbós Bo

Julia Cameron

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The Emperor of All Maladies

A Biography of Cancer

Nessa Carey

Siddhartha Mukherjee

In this book, Siddhartha Mukherjee provides a detailed and engaging history of cancer, from its first recorded cases to the latest treatments and research. The book delves into the scientific, medical, and social aspects of cancer, making it a compelling read for both medical professionals and the general public.

Jesus Wants Before a Sunbeam

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Peter Goldsworthy

The Cancer Finishing School

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Peter Goldsworthy

Patting the Shark

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Tim Baker

Sabbath's Theater

Dante Alighieri

Philip Roth

Steve Ellis