#136 The Sick Role...What it is and How to Get Out of it

Getting a breast cancer diagnosis is traumatic—no doubt about it. But what happens when that trauma doesn't end with treatment? In this week's episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're talking about something few people address: the emotional weight of staying in a state of illness long after the diagnosis. ✨ I'll share why the ongoing nature of managing breast cancer can create resistance, frustration, and even resentment toward therapies that could be life-saving. ✨ We'll explore the idea of "The Sick Role"—a social identity we sometimes unknowingly adopt—and how it can shape our relationship with healing, our bodies, and our expectations. ✨ And I'll offer questions and reframes that help you shift from being "sick" to being in the process of healing. It's a powerful episode for anyone who's ever felt like they should be "over it" by now… or like their body just isn't cooperating the way they want it to.   Referred to in the podcast: Why Do We Say "I'm Not Sick" When We're Really Sick? The Sick Role   Follow me on Social Media: Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube