#7 Navigating Childhood, Motherhood & Cancer: A Dialogue with Sara

In this episode, Brittany, the host of 'The Odd Mom Pod', interviews Sarah, a colon cancer survivor with a inspirational parenting journey. They discuss growing up as a biological child in a foster family and how those experiences shaped Sarah's outlook on parenting, her cancer diagnosis and treatment and its impact on her life, and how she has helped her children understand the situation. Sarah shares her insights on the importance of community and support when navigating life’s challenges. Sarah also shares insight on recent shifts in colon cancer demographics.00:02 Introduction to the Odd Mom Pod01:17 Sarah's Childhood: The American Dream and Foster Siblings07:50 The Impact of Foster Care on Biological Children12:02 The Importance of Inclusion and Community in Parenting19:09 Finding Love and Starting a Family23:12 Facing a Health Crisis: The Unexpected Cancer Diagnosis25:26 Understanding Colorectal Cancer25:39 The Initial Treatment Journey27:26 The Return of Cancer29:50 Coping with the Emotional Impact31:48 Explaining the Situation to Kids33:23 The Changed Parenting Perspective44:49 The Importance of Community SupportBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-odd-mom-pod--6007077/support.