How to help someone who’s doing it tough

Briony Benjamin was diagnosed with cancer, and her friends rallied and carried her through (watch her viral tear-jerking video, here). The author of Life Is Tough (But So Are You) shares her learnings on how to be a kick-arse support person to someone whose life has gone pear-shaped.   WANT MORE FROM BRIONY? To hear today's full interview, where Briony talks openly about her battle with cancer and the top life lessons she learnt....search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Briony’s book, Life Is Tough (But So Are You) (Murdoch Books, $32,99) can be found, here. Or, follow her on Instagram, @briony_benjamin    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.