

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