Healing Through Stories
In this emotional episode of Your Next Business Bestie, Diane Simard—author, speaker, and breast cancer survivor—shares what it really means to heal after a diagnosis. Diane's journey through Stage III breast cancer led her to realize that the emotional impact of cancer is often ignored, so she set out to change that.
We explore how Diane founded the Center for Oncology Psychology Excellence (COPE), how she processed complicated grief, and why storytelling became an essential part of her recovery. She offers insight into the power of being misunderstood, resisting the roles society assigns us, and embracing our own truths.
This episode is for anyone navigating life transitions, experiencing grief, or trying to understand how to support someone walking through something hard.
Topics Covered:
The emotional side of breast cancer recovery
Navigating grief and redefining identity
Creating COPE and advocating for psychological care in cancer treatment
The healing power of honest storytelling
Learning to hold space for stories that don't follow a script
Resources Mentioned:
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