Episode 219 - Who Am I Now: Identity After Menopause and Cancer

In this very special community conversation, I sit down with a group of incredible women from our Menopause and Cancer community to explore something so many of us struggle with after cancer treatment… identity. I’m so grateful the group allowed me to get this conversation out to you! Lucky us.Who are we now?Together, we talk openly about the physical and emotional changes that can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves — from body image and confidence, to work, relationships, grief, loss, purpose and rebuilding.Rather than bringing in an expert, I thought it might be best to just have an honest conversation, share experiences and learn from one another. Because the wisdom in our community is WONDERFUL!What became clear throughout this discussion is that so many of us are living in what I call “the messy middle” — no longer who we were before cancer, but not yet fully arrived in who we are becoming.If you’ve ever felt lost, changed, disconnected or uncertain about your place in the world after treatment, this episode is for you.YouTube Wellness Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsUEBZ4ZwowoJ0t4pV-gmwGSqruDPm-2P&si=7UE81giK-2v5eByMEpisode 214 - What It Really Feels Like & And Your Questions Answered: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-214-what-it-really-feels-like-and-your/id1631842514?i=1000762984322Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction03:18 Exploring identity and personal growth07:51 The jar and pebbles analogy12:31 Coping with treatment and diagnosis13:49 Discussing challenges of societal expectations16:47 Struggles with overthinking and doubt22:47 Facing the unknown post-treatment23:47 Sharing post-cancer treatment experiences29:24 Reflecting on life after cancer32:42 Coping after a mastectomy35:11 Morning mirror positivity trick40:24 Navigating daily challenges with compassion45:36 Navigating menopause and survivorship47:42 Reflecting on personal growth journey49:40 Focusing on self-care and being presentConnect with us:For more information and resources, visit our website: www.menopauseandcancer.org Follow us on Instagram @menopause_and_cancerFind us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingMenopauseAfterCancer Join my NEW blog ‘Still Becoming’ on Substack: https://substack.com/@danibinnington?...Buy my book ‘Navigating Menopause After Cancer’: https://amzn.eu/d/07dUoYBbJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/menopauseandcancerchathub Mentioned in this episode:Substack: https://danibinnington.substack.com/