Last week on the show, Tannis McDonald — two-time cancer legend — shared a powerful piece of advice: try to embrace chemo, radiation, and other treatments not as something awful, but as something life-saving.

Glynn had a similar experience with radiation. At first, he hated the mask that bolted him to the treatment table. But then he reframed it — the mask wasn’t the enemy. It was part of his team, helping him fight cancer.

This isn’t about pretending treatment is easy or fun. We’re not here to push toxic positivity. But the way we think about tough experiences can make a huge difference. So, this episode is the first in a two-part series on facing treatment — and how strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help you show up, cope, and get through it.

Glynn mentions the Centre for Clinical Interventions

And also, the best TGIF video ever

We would love to hear from you if this episode resonated with you, if you have questions, or if you just want to let us know you’re listening. You can email us at hello@chemotionalrollercoaster.com

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Lastly, Chemotional Rollercoaster is not a substitute for seeking one’s own professional advice. The strategies and skills discussed in all Chemotional Rollercoaster episodes are either what has worked for Glynn or his guests, specifically, or are things discussed in a general way. Anyone who is dealing with their own health issues, mental or physical, should seek their own professional advice on what may help to support them, uniquely. Often, the best place to start is your family doctor or GP. If anyone is struggling, and needs to talk immediately, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Thanks go out to Rory Chambers, as always, for his music featured in this episode (info@rorychambers.com).

Chemotional Rollercoaster is presented by Glynn Chambers

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