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EPISODE · May 7, 2025 · 31 MIN

Unlucky Lori: A Raw and Unfiltered Look at One Woman's Battle with Ovarian Cancer and How HOPE Wins with Lori Elliot Sacks

from What Your Therapist Is Reading ® · host Jessica Fowler

Trigger Warning for todays episode as we are discussing cancer diagnosis, treatments, and the potential impact of these experiences on individuals and families. After today's episode, head on over to @therapybookspodcast to learn about our latest giveaway. *Information shared on this podcast is for information and eductional purposes only. In this weeks episode, Jessica Fowler speaks with Lori Elliot Sacks about her book Unlucky Lori: A Raw and Unfiltered Look at One Woman's Battle with Ovarian Cancer and How HOPE Wins.  In this book, Lori shares her journal of over almost a decade about her experience of going through treatment for Ovarian Cancer and then also being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. In this episode, listen is as Lori shares about the difficult times and how she has coped to continue to live a life she wants. She shares examples of ways she could take control in times that it could be difficult.  Lori shares her excitement for life and love of her family, while managing her own struggles through her illness.  Take a listen as Lori shares the insights that have helped her along the way.  About the author: Lori Elliot Sacks: Trouble free and flying high- was Lucky Lori!  I have been a Hospice Nurse, a Therapist, and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. However, the role of patient and ovarian warrior continues to challenge me daily . It demands patience and positivity. This memoir is intense-BEWARE.. but full of HOPE and GRATITUDE.    

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