Helen Russell
Helen Russell
Season 3 #8 Kate Bowler
Season 3 #8 Kate Bowler
Season 3 #8 Kate Bowler
Wednesday 10th November 2021
Kate Bowler discusses living with incurable cancer, exploring life's beauty amidst pain and uncertainty on 'How to Be Sad'.
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Get the buttons here!Kate Bowler's Journey: Embracing Life Amidst Incurable Cancer
I realized I had stopped being honest when I didn't have the right, I couldn't access the right language to account for how scared I felt, how overwhelmed I felt, how much all that made me feel like a loser in a culture of winners.
What do you do when life throws you a curveball that changes everything? Kate Bowler, a New York Times bestselling author and history professor, faced this question head-on when she was diagnosed with incurable colon cancer at just 35. In this heartfelt episode of 'How to Be Sad', host Helen Russell dives into Kate's world, exploring how such a devastating diagnosis reshaped her outlook on life, relationships, and faith.
Kate, who describes herself as an 'incurable optimist', shares how she had to recalibrate her entire existence. From grappling with the financial burdens of cancer treatment to navigating the complexities of parenting while seriously ill, she opens up about the challenges that come with living under the shadow of mortality. Her candid discussion sheds light on what it means to live well, even when time feels limited.
The conversation touches on some profound topics: the concept of 'emotional tourism', the pressures of maintaining faith in difficult times, and why Kate refuses to make a bucket list. She also delves into the importance of naming and acknowledging loss, rather than brushing it under the rug in a culture obsessed with positivity. Despite the pain and uncertainty, Kate finds beauty in life’s small moments and emphasizes the strength found in community support.
If you've ever wondered how to find hope amidst sadness or how to talk about fears that feel unspeakable, this episode offers a poignant and uplifting perspective. Kate's story is a testament to human resilience and the power of facing our darkest moments with courage and grace.