My Journey from Silence to Self-Advocacy

Join host Talaya Dendy on Navigating Cancer TOGETHER as she shares her powerful and personal story of facing Hodgkin's lymphoma and how it shaped her journey of self-discovery and advocacy. Learn actionable self-advocacy tips, understand the importance of documenting your health, and get inspired to take charge of your own medical journey. Plus, find out about the new format for future episodes.✨Highlights from the show:00:43 The Power of Sharing My Story01:46 Childhood Memories and Their Impact03:40 The Turning Point: Realizing My Voice Matters06:22 A Year of Medical Missteps11:42 The Diagnosis: Hodgkin's Lymphoma21:54 Becoming a Self-Advocate22:24 Three Actionable Self-Advocacy Tips33:29 Final Thoughts and SupportTranscript: https://bit.ly/podscript160Blog: https://www.ontheotherside.life/embracing-my-voice-from-silence-to-self-advocacy-in-my-cancer-journey🎙️🎧🫶🏾Engage with Talaya: Website: https://www.ontheotherside.lifeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talayadendy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontheotherside17/X: https://x.com/NCTpodcastfanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ontheothersidecancerdoula🔺Let us know what you think about this episode and the new podcast format on our private Fanlist page. https://fanlist.com/nctpodcast📣Call to Action: If you've recently been diagnosed with cancer and are feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to turn, I understand. Navigating this journey can be daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. I offer complimentary 30-minute meet & greets where we can discuss your specific needs and how I can support you as a cancer doula. Visit ontheotherside.life and complete an intake form to schedule a time that works for you. It only takes a few minutes to complete the intake form. There is no obligation. Navigating Cancer TOGETHER is an independent podcast. To keep the episodes coming and support the show, consider buying me a cup of 🍵green tea at https://buymeacoffee.com/nctpodcast🙏🏼Thanks for joining us for this episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER!💜If you found this podcast helpful, why not spread the love and share it with others? Together, we can help more people benefit from this valuable resource!Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation, or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.