Maddie Brygel & Jason Weel
Maddie Brygel & Jason Weel
Unspoken
Unspoken
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Tuesday 12th May 2020
Rikki Stern discusses living with Hodgkins Lymphoma and founding Cancer Chicks Australia on 'Making Sense of Chaos'. A heartfelt and inspiring episode.
65 minutes
Raw
Honest
Inspiring
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Hopeful
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Maddie Brygel & Jason Weel
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Healing Relationships
Body & Mind
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Rikki Stern's Journey: Battling Cancer with Humor and Heart
Everyone, when you get cancer, everyone gives you advice on how to live your life. You know, eat more lettuce, like here's herbal medicine, like. But you know for me, you know I don't smoke.
Imagine being diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at just 22. That's the reality for Rikki Stern, the founder of Cancer Chicks Australia, a support group for young women grappling with cancer. In this episode of 'Making Sense of Chaos', hosts Maddie Brygel and Jason Weel invite Rikki to share her deeply personal story.
With a blend of raw honesty and humor, Rikki opens up about her experiences living with cancer and how it led her to create a nationwide support network for others in similar situations. Rikki's journey is not just about battling a disease; it's about confronting the emotional whirlwind that comes with it. She talks candidly about the mental health challenges, the stigma surrounding death, and the difficulty of forming deep relationships while facing a terminal illness.
This conversation also touches on the role of Jewish traditions in coping with illness and the importance of having open, honest discussions about cancer. Listeners will find Rikki's story both inspiring and thought-provoking. Her resilience and determination to help others through their own battles with cancer shine through every word. Whether you're dealing with a similar diagnosis, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for a story of strength and community, this episode offers valuable insights and heartfelt moments.
Join Maddie, Jason, and Rikki for a powerful conversation that underscores the significance of support networks and open dialogue in the face of life's toughest challenges.