Ep1: Introduction - Climb Aboard the Chemotional Rollercoaster

Ever wondered what it’s like to have chemo? Maybe you are going through it right now, and want to hear someone else’s experience. In this episode, the very first Chemotional Rollercoaster episode ever, Glynn tells us all about it. He had chemotherapy just before hitting record.

We first discuss who we are, Glynn and Rose. Glynn's a psychologist with cancer, and Rose is a producer for a national broadcaster in Australia (which is absolutely the recipe for a podcast). We look at why we are doing this podcast, what it is all about, and what segments you can expect to hear in each episode.

We then move on to discuss the chemo experience: what chemo is. Glynn’s weird and scary reaction to the drugs today that saw him turn varying shades of red and yellow. His expectations of chemo that were so wrong. His desire to quit. And, ultimately, we discuss the mind bending rollercoaster that the chemo journey can be. Just when you think you have it nailed, things seem to change…like many other things in life.

We would love to hear from you if this episode resonated with you, if you have questions, or if you just want to let us know you’re listening. You can email us at hello@chemotionalrollercoaster.com

New Episodes of Chemotional Rollercoaster are published weekly, on Wednesdays, Australian Eastern Time

Lastly, Chemotional Rollercoaster is not a substitute for seeking one’s own professional advice. The strategies and skills discussed in all Chemotional Rollercoaster episodes are either what has worked for Glynn and his guests, specifically, or are things discussed in a general way. Anyone who is dealing with their own health issues, mental or physical, should seek their own professional advice on what may help to support them, uniquely. If anyone is struggling, and needs to talk, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Chemotional Rollercoaster is presented by Glynn Chambers

Production, sound and editing by Rose Paton

Music by Rory Chambers ©2024 info@rorychambers.com

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