Episode 16: Olivia’s Gift

11/07/2025 39 min Temporada 2 Episodio 3

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In this conversation, Olivia Carpenter, a breast cancer survivor, shares her personal journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. She discusses the challenges she faced, including the emotional toll of her diagnosis and the impact on her family. Olivia also highlights the importance of community support and self-compassion during recovery. She introduces her company, Olivia's Gift, which provides practical support to those undergoing cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for human connection and understanding in the cancer journey.www.oliviasgift.com https://www.instagram.com/olivias.gift/If you are looking for support on your cancer recovery and menopause experience please go to my website www.karenkrugercoaching.com or my Instagram www.instagram.com/karen_Menopause_and_CancerChapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Background03:33 The Breast Cancer Diagnosis Journey06:43 Navigating Treatment and Family Dynamics09:38 The Impact of Treatment on Health12:35 Family Support and Coping Mechanisms15:50 Creating Olivia's Gift: A Positive Outcome18:37 The Purpose Behind Olivia's Gift21:19 The Importance of Thoughtful Gifts During Cancer Treatment25:46 Practical Comforts: Essential Items for Chemo Patients31:08 Navigating Fatigue and Brain Fog Post-Cancer35:20 Breaking the Silence: Menopause and Cancer Conversations37:21 Empathy and Community: The Power of Shared ExperiencesMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/momentumLicense code: QPITQD8KQBOSQSQA

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