Episode 101: Mourning the You Before Cancer

Mourning the You Before Cancer | Cancer Journey Podcast | Episode 101Cancer changes you. And one of the hardest parts? Mourning who you were before. When your body felt like yours. When you had clarity and energy. When breathing wasn't something you had to think about.In this episode of The Cancer Journey Podcast, we're talking about the grief that shows up when you're in the Pit of your cancer journey. That desperate wanting to grasp back what you had. The mourning for a version of yourself that doesn't fit anymore. And why we don't make time to actually process it.Mourning looks different for everyone. It can show up as depression, physical aches, a tight throat, ceaseless crying, or feeling alone even when you're surrounded by people. We explore why we weren't taught how to be with grief, how a Cancer Journey Coach creates space for you to release it, and why processing these emotions isn't a waste of time but an essential step forward.This is about identity change. That outfit you used to wear that fit perfectly? It doesn't fit anymore. So what are you wearing now? We talk about how to let go of who you were while embracing who you are, even when it's uncomfortable. How to take the good stuff forward. And why mourning with someone who truly sees you makes the journey feel less icky.Whether you're a cancer patient, survivor, thriver, or caregiver, this conversation about grief, loss, and processing emotions will help you understand why being with the mourning is how you move through it.Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & PESH Check-In 3:20 - The Descent: Wanting Who You Were 8:40 - Fragility and Loss of Ground 14:15 - How to Actually Mourn and Grieve 20:10 - What Mourning Looks Like 26:50 - Identity Change: The Outfit That Doesn't Fit 32:30 - Takeaways & Closing PESHConnect with us: Website: https://thecancerjourney.com Instagram: @thecancerjourney Facebook: The Cancer Journey InstituteAbout The Cancer Journey: We help cancer patients, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers transform the traditional "battle" mindset into a journey approach through coaching, community, and authentic conversations about the emotional and spiritual aspects of navigating cancer.#Mourning #CancerJourney #Grief #IdentityChange #EmotionalHealing #CancerSupport #Loss #CancerCoaching