The Next Big Idea Daily An Exercise in Uncertainty and a Memoir of a Life Interrupted
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Dec 19, 2025 
Join award-winning journalist Jonathan Gluck as he shares his profound journey living with a rare, incurable blood cancer. He candidly discusses the complexities of making medical decisions and the importance of honest communication in relationships. Suleika Jaouad, author and activist, explores the challenges of recovery and the notion that moving on from trauma is a myth. She emphasizes the creative aspects of healing through rituals and travel, urging listeners to embrace their pain and find purpose amidst uncertainty.
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Slip Became A Life-Saving Signal
- A minor slip on ice led Jonathan Gluck to discover a persistent hip problem that culminated in a cancer diagnosis.
- He calls that fall an "angel's kiss" that alerted him to an illness he otherwise might have ignored.
Check Lingering Symptoms Promptly
- If something doesn't add up or doesn't resolve, get it checked out and persist until you have answers.
- Small, lingering discomforts can signal larger issues and persistence can save your life.
Master The Waiting Game
- Use strategic compartmentalizing: do necessary medical tasks, then live the rest of your life as if well.
- Cultivate flow activities, lean on others, and avoid obsessive rumination during waiting periods.