The Joanne Coleman Interview

In this episode of the Colors of Sound podcast, Timothy Stone Dancer Coleman interviews his aunt, Joanne Coleman, a published author, mom, mentor, educator, and community activist. They discuss Joanne's upbringing in Philadelphia, her Italian Catholic background, and her marriage to Uncle Ron. They also delve into Joanne's journey with lung cancer and the raw and honest journal she wrote during that time, which eventually became a published book. Joanne shares the gifts that cancer gave her, including a closer relationship with God and a deeper appreciation for the love and support of her family. In this conversation, Joanne Coleman shares her experience of losing her husband to cancer and the challenges she faced during her own cancer diagnosis and recovery. She emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and appreciating the people in our lives. Joanne also discusses the grieving process and the support she found in a grief share therapy group. She highlights the power of writing and expressing her emotions through poetry. Despite the hardships, Joanne remains hopeful and seeks to honor her husband's legacy by helping others.KeywordsColors of Sound podcast, Joanne Coleman, Timothy Stone Dancer Coleman, Philadelphia, Italian Catholic, lung cancer, journal, published book, gifts of cancer, closer relationship with God, love and support of family, cancer, grief, loss, faith, support, legacyTakeawaysJoanne Coleman is a published author, mom, mentor, educator, and community activist.She grew up in Philadelphia in a close-knit Italian Catholic family.Joanne's journey with lung cancer inspired her to write a raw and honest journal, which eventually became a published book.She discovered the gifts that cancer gave her, including a closer relationship with God and a deeper appreciation for the love and support of her family. Living in the present moment and appreciating the people in our lives is important, especially when facing challenges and uncertainty.The grieving process is unique to each individual, and it is important to find support and outlets for expressing emotions.Joining a grief share therapy group can provide a sense of community and understanding for those who have lost a loved one.Writing and creative expression can be therapeutic and help in the healing process.Having faith and finding hope can provide strength and comfort during difficult times.Honoring the legacy of loved ones by helping others can bring purpose and meaning to one's own life.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Reunion01:02 Joanne's Background and Upbringing in Philadelphia07:45 Meeting Uncle Ron and Building a Blended Family13:38 Challenges and Acceptance as an Interracial Couple14:40 Love and Acceptance from Timothy's Family16:02 The Impact of Joanne's Parenting on Her Children's Success16:15 Finding Hope and Support in the Face of Cancer32:58 Navigating the Waves of Grief43:07 Discovering a New Identity in the Midst of Loss51:49 The Power of Connection and Support52:48 Continuing a Legacy of Helping Others55:21 The Reality of Faith and Struggles56:44 The Impact of Honesty and Rawness in Writing58:14 Exploring Collaboration and Marketing Opportunities59:40 WDON1204 Commercial.mp4Watch Our PodcastsPurchase Our BooksLicense Our MusicView our Profile on LinkedIn Thanks for watching The Colors of Sound Podcast, hosted by Timothy StoneDancer Coleman. Find us online @ColemanGlobal.