Hey friends – welcome to Thoughtful Human, the podcast. We’ll be talking with individuals and experts about everything from cancer, addiction, grief, and mental health, to some highly stigmatized, often taboo subjects like herpes, domestic violence, suicide, and more.
If the mention of any of these subjects makes you feel a little uneasy, well, that's exactly the point. We’ll use this space to explore why these subjects are so hard to discuss, and how we can break down barriers to communication and get our loved ones the support they need. Each episode, we’ll leave you with tangible tips to help you move through your own roadblocks and approach these conversations in your relationships.
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Hey friends – welcome to Thoughtful Human, the podcast. We’ll be talking with individuals and experts about everything from cancer, addiction, grief, and mental health, to some highly stigmatized, often taboo subjects like herpes, domestic violence, suicide, and more.
If the mention of any of these subjects makes you feel a little uneasy, well, that's exactly the point. We’ll use this space to explore why these subjects are so hard to discuss, and how we can break down barriers to communication and get our loved ones the support they need. Each episode, we’ll leave you with tangible tips to help you move through your own roadblocks and approach these conversations in your relationships.
Ali talks with Ben, a former Navy helicopter pilot who was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26 despite having no family history with the disease.
In their conversation, they discuss Ben's surprising cancer diagnosis, overcoming shame and navigating life with a colostomy bag, how he feels about survival rates and talking about death, the long-term impacts of treatment, the importance of caregivers, how having a life-threatening disease has changed his worldview, and how to show up for someone with a colorectal cancer diagnosis.
Ali also shares more about testing, her first colonoscopy experience, and resources to turn to.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Fight Colorectal Cancer
American Cancer Society - Cancer Action Network (CAN) for Colorectal Cancer
Ben Moon's “Denali”
Ben White’s Instagram: @bennybruin
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Thoughtful Human
Hey friends – welcome to Thoughtful Human, the podcast. We’ll be talking with individuals and experts about everything from cancer, addiction, grief, and mental health, to some highly stigmatized, often taboo subjects like herpes, domestic violence, suicide, and more.
If the mention of any of these subjects makes you feel a little uneasy, well, that's exactly the point. We’ll use this space to explore why these subjects are so hard to discuss, and how we can break down barriers to communication and get our loved ones the support they need. Each episode, we’ll leave you with tangible tips to help you move through your own roadblocks and approach these conversations in your relationships.
