Listen "What NOT to say when loved ones are diagnosed with cancer"
Episode Synopsis
Viral video creator Briony Benjamin had been feeling off for a while. She thought she was just getting old, but her mum knew better. A couple of tests later Briony found out she had cancer and immediately began treatment. Soon after, she sought to document the rollercoaster of emotions. In this chat Briony shares some of some essential lessons from the experience, including how to approach pain, the struggle of losing hair, and importantly, how you should respond to news of a cancer diagnosis. It’s an important insight into understanding how to support our loved ones when they're doing it tough.Read Life Is Tough But So Are You by Briony Benjamin: http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/x9G445 Find out more about Briony Benjamin: https://www.brionybenjamin.com/ Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @TuriapittWant more chats with Turia? She writes a weekly newsletter, get it here: turiapitt.com/letter-gangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang and join her running program at turiapitt.com/run
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