Living to Thrive with Cancer

Let me know what you think! Survivorship is not just about being alive. It’s about learning how to live again. In this final episode of Living to Thrive with Cancer , Kathryn shares a heartfelt reflection on the journey from surviving to thriving and why mindset plays such a powerful role in healing after cancer. This episode explores what it really means to move beyond fear, reconnect with yourse...

Let me know what you think! Cancer fatigue is treatable, but most people are never told how. In this episode, we’re talking about how to treat cancer fatigue and what actually helps you get your energy back. If you are living with cancer or navigating life after treatment, you may be feeling a level of exhaustion that doesn’t make sense. This isn’t just being tired. It’s deeper. It’s persistent. A...

Let me know what you think! Today we are talking about the financial reality of a cancer diagnosis the costs that show up immediately, the ones that creep in quietly over time, and what you can actually do to protect yourself and your family, whether you are 28 or 68 and navigating life with cancer. By the end of this episode, you will know the financial pressure points that affect people at every...

Let me know what you think! You can be in a room full of people and still feel completely alone. Nobody talks about that. In this episode, Kathryn unpacks one of the most common and least discussed experiences of a cancer diagnosis: loneliness. Not just the social isolation that can come with treatment, but the deeper loneliness of feeling like no one truly understands what you are carrying: not y...

Let me know what you think! What if one conversation… one screening… one moment of advocacy… could save a life? In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Kathryn is joined by Anne Perry, colorectal cancer awareness advocate and one of the voices behind #TestForToby a social media movement dedicated to promoting early screening and saving lives. Anne shares the story of her late husband, Toby, wh...

Let me know what you think! Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults and screening guidelines are based on population averages, not individual experiences. In this episode, Kathryn shares her personal experience with stage 4 colon cancer and why awareness, early detection, and self-advocacy matter more than ever. Kathryn speaks openly about the symptoms she experienced, the importance of trus...

Let me know what you think! Exercise and cancer used to feel like opposites. For years, the common advice for someone going through treatment was simple: rest. And while rest is absolutely essential, we now know that appropriate, intentional movement can be one of the most powerful tools available to people living with cancer. In this empowering episode of Living to Thrive with Cancer , I sit down...

Let me know what you think! Get your FREE copy of “Managing Cancer in Everyday Life” here: https://kathryn-white-cancer-coach.kit.com/thrive After a cancer diagnosis, one of the hardest questions isn’t medical, it’s personal: Who do I tell, and how much do I say? In this episode, we’re talking about the often-overlooked reality of communicating about cancer. Whether you’re an introvert who prefers...

Let me know what you think! In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr Beverley de Valois to explore her research in acupuncture and cancer survivorship. Dr de Valois share her insights into how acupuncture can support people living with cancer and help them to navigate some of the challenges that come with being a survivor. This episode isn’t just about a practice, it’s about possibility and support...

Let me know what you think! Healing and thriving with cancer isn’t just about treatments and checkups, it’s about nurturing the whole you. In this episode, we dive into goals versus intentions and why you need to stop setting goals when you have cancer. Tune in to learn how changing goal setting to setting intentions can feel softer, kinder and create less stressful when you are living with cancer...

Let me know what you think! In today’s episode, I sit down with Peter Laneas to explore a deeply personal and incredibly powerful story, what it really feels like to face cancer as a young adult, and how that experience shaped the life he’s living today. Peter opens up about the moment everything changed, the emotional and physical challenges that followed, and the often-overlooked realities of na...

Let me know what you think! The holidays can be a beautiful mix of warmth, nostalgia, and connection but when you’re living with cancer, they can also feel overwhelming, complicated, or completely different from years past. And that’s okay. In this episode, we dive into what it really looks like to move through the holiday season with compassion, boundaries, and intention. Together, we explore: Th...

Let me know what you think! Healing and thriving with cancer isn’t just about treatments and checkups, it’s about nurturing the whole you. In this episode, we dive into the 3S Method: Self-Love, Self-Care, and Self-Belief, three interconnected practices that support healing, growth, and a vibrant, meaningful life, even in the midst of cancer or recovery. I’ll guide you through three transformative...

Let me know what you think! What does it feel like to be told you have Stage 4 cancer? In this powerful episode of the Living to Thrive with Cancer Podcast , I’m joined by Rob Steele , who shares his deeply personal journey of being diagnosed with cancer not once, but twice. Rob opens up about the moment he received his Stage 4 melanoma diagnosis, the shock and uncertainty that followed, and the e...

Let me know what you think! What happens when a breast cancer surgeon becomes a breast cancer patient? In this powerful and honest conversation, Dr. Liz O’Riordan, breast cancer surgeon, author, speaker, and thriver, joins me to share her experience of seeing cancer from both sides of the medical world. We talk about how her diagnosis transformed her understanding of care, communication, and heali...

Let me know what you think! Cancer survivorship is often celebrated as a victory and it is. But, many cancer survivors know that living beyond diagnosis brings more than relief. It can also carry a quiet, heavy burden known as survivor’s guilt. This is the hidden side of life after cancer that doesn’t always get talked about. You may find yourself asking: Why did I survive when others didn’t? How...

Let me know what you think! Cancer doesn’t just affect the person with the diagnosis, it impacts families, friends, and caregivers in powerful ways. In this episode of the Living to Thrive with Cancer Podcast , Kathryn White, holistic cancer coach and author, and her special guest Kenny Perkins as he shares how he supports cancer fighters and the people who love them. Whether you are walking your...

Let me know what you think! In this episode of the Living to Thrive with Cancer podcast, Kathryn White welcomes listeners back for the fifth season of the podcast. Kathryn shares what listeners can expect this season and her own insights from a lesson she learned over the summer. Listen in to learn: What you can expect in Season 5 The thing that stopped Kathryn and made her slow down How Kathryn n...

Let me know what you think!   In this insightful episode of the Living to Thrive with Cancer podcast, Kathryn White tackles the common experience of getting stuck in thought loops—those repetitive, stressful mental spirals that often follow mistakes or self-doubt. Especially for those navigating a cancer journey, these loops can lead to heightened stress, decreased self-trust, and emotional fatigu...

Let me know what you think! When life throws challenges your way, especially the kind that shake you to your core, do you have the right tools to support your mental and emotional well-being? Cancer doesn’t just affect the body—it can take a serious toll on your mind and spirit, too. Anxiety, fear, depression, and even PTSD are common responses to the uncertainty, treatments, and life changes that...

Let me know what you think! How do you prepare yourself for the long game when you really just want to get things done and over with? In this episode, we dive deep into the reality of living with cancer—a journey that’s not a quick sprint to the finish line but a marathon that tests endurance, mindset, and resilience. We explore how pacing yourself, finding support, and adjusting to life's un...

Let me know what you think! Do you listen to your body and advocate for yourself when things feel off? In this episode, we dive into how guest Jocelyn Laidlaw learned she had cancer, why knowing what your reports say can be important, and what Jocelyn is doing with her personal cancer story to help others. Join us as we explore why advocating for your health is important and what you can learn abo...

Let me know what you think! What does it mean to truly live with cancer? After a decade of navigating the highs and lows of life with this disease, I’ve learned that survival isn’t just about treatments and test results—it’s about finding joy, purpose, and resilience in every moment. In this episode, I share the lessons, struggles, and triumphs of living with cancer for ten years, offering insight...

Let me know what you think! Did you know that your body holds tension, trauma, and stress deep within its connective tissues? In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of massage and fascia release—two incredible tools for unlocking pain, improving mobility, and promoting deep healing. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from injury, or simply looking to enhance...

Let me know what you think! Do you give your love away to others instead of giving it to yourself? You deserve to be loved and to love yourself. Self-love is a key part of healing from a cancer diagnosis. Make loving yourself a habit that feels good in your heart and fills up your life. In this episode, we are discussing the significance of self-love, especially for those going through the cancer...