108. 56-year Old Pyro Talks About Fear - Before, During, After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

  For today's episode, we talk with Pyro Pepper, a 56-year-old man who was just recently diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.  Pyro's journey started when he went to have his wrists checked. Being 56, his doctor suggested that he also go through routine blood tests to check everything. He said yes.   Thereafter, a phone call informed him that his PSA level was elevated, and a biopsy confirmed a prostate cancer diagnosis, on Christmas eve.   After confirmation, Pyro's mental health went spiraling (albeit not showing). Everything changed. He described it as if he was walking with a BIG bag of cement over his shoulders - every day and everywhere he went.   What he was feeling was fear.   Soon after he learned of his diagnosis, he was introduced to an amazing stranger (later to become a friend) who was vital in his healing journey. This person had been through this journey and helped him understand what he was going through and his feelings, most importantly he made him feel that he was not alone in his experience. Ultimately, he also showed Pyro hope and the way forward.  With this person's help, Pyro understood what he needed to do to let go of that fear. What was that? Listen to the episode to know about it. ;)   As if the world was watching, Pyro, after surgery and well on the way to recovery, he met a man who was in the same situation as he was a few months previous - a man diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, the same age, and almost the same age of kids.   This time, it was Pyro who gave back the kindness he received. Since then, he has become an advocate and has been sharing information with anyone who is interested, and he encourages you to do the same.  Our episode today shows the importance of PEER SUPPORT, information, and how big of an impact empathy can bring into someone's life.   So, if you know someone who would greatly benefit from our podcasts or the information we provide, please, share our podcast with them.  ---------- Websites: https://melissahadleybarrett.com   Men’s health only https://rshealth.com.au/  All genders http://www.menshealthphysiotherapy.com.au/ http://prost.com.au/   Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Melissa-Hadley-Barrett-100085237672685/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085146627814   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissahadleybarrett/ https://www.instagram.com/restorativehealth.clinic/ TikTok: @melissahadleybarrett YouTube: Melissa Hadley Barrett Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hadley-barrett/   Music David Mercy https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HbvnltKu4XbWTmk0kpVB9?si=D1xP5dDVQK-zzNU3rViRWg   Producer Thomas Evans: The SOTA Process https://www.instagram.com/thesotaprocess/ https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jf2IYXRlgfsiqNARsY8fi