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106: Yes To Life Show with Robin Daly - Episode 106
106: Yes To Life Show with Robin Daly - Episode 106
106: Yes To Life Show with Robin Daly - Episode 106
Thursday 2nd January 2025
Discover how cancer support groups can offer emotional relief and community. Join Robin Daly and Sarah Spinks as they discuss the WIGWAM programme.
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Episode Overview
- Support groups provide emotional relief and a sense of community.
- Peer-led groups offer unique benefits compared to professional-led ones.
- Group members share personal experiences and mutual support.
- The WIGWAM programme includes both in-person and online groups.
- Joining a support group can improve emotional regulation and immune function.
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Robin Daly, the founder of the UK charity Yes to Life, hosts this episode of the Yes to Life Show, focusing on the power of support groups in the cancer journey. Robin chats with Sarah Spinks, who leads the WIGWAM support programme at Yes to Life. Sarah shares her insights on how these groups provide a safe space for individuals to connect, share experiences, and find mutual support.
She explains that the name 'WIGWAM' was inspired by the idea of people coming together like the posts of a wigwam, creating a supportive structure for each other. The episode highlights the importance of peer-led support groups where participants can feel understood and less isolated. Sarah emphasises that even though joining a group might seem daunting, it offers significant benefits, including emotional regulation and improved immune function.
The conversation touches on the misconception that cancer support groups are only for those currently undergoing treatment, noting that many participants are in various stages of their cancer journey, including post-treatment. The episode also features testimonials from group members like Steve Montague and Ingeborg Bergisdottir, who discuss how being part of a group has positively impacted their lives.
Steve talks about the Yes to Life Wigwam Book Club, where members read and discuss books on integrative medicine for cancer, providing motivation and new perspectives. Ingeborg shares her experience in the Finding a Deeper Connection group, which explores the opportunities for personal growth that a cancer diagnosis can offer. Both guests highlight the sense of community and support they receive from their groups.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by cancer, offering hope and practical advice on the benefits of joining a support group.