Ep2: Diagnosis - What a Mind Bend

Diagnosed with cancer, eh? Yeah, it sucks. In this episode, we discuss how all this happened for Glynn. The process took some months, and was full of unknowns. We talk about ultrasounds, fine needle biopsies, CT scans, surgeries, and the day the surgeon drops the news on Glynn that he has cancer….whilst he has his four year old in the room. Yikes!

Perhaps more importantly, we discuss how this played out in Glynn’s mind and life. How he reacted (spoiler, he was blindsided!) and coped in those early days, turned into an emotional zombie, and where he is sitting with it all now, 8 months on.

You’ll hear a little update on where Glynn is up to treatment-wise, and why he is wearing two hoodies at once. You’ll also hear what is making all of this journey easier - his spoon full of sugar - which this week is in the form of some unique hugs.

In this episode, Glynn gives some Chemotional Intelligence about the benefits of being outside. This article, by the American Psychological Association, can be found here:

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/nurtured-nature#:~:text=From%20a%20stroll%20through%20a,upticks%20in%20empathy%20and%20cooperation.

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

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