Living with Cancer: Comfort, Compassion, and Community

“Love the thing that you most wish did not happen. It’s a gift to exist. And with existence comes suffering. There’s no exception to that. You can’t have happiness without loss happening.” Steven Colbert’s perspective when asked by Anderson Cooper about the hardships he has faced in life. In today’s episode, Debra encourages you to live life well and even joyfully against the background of the tri...

The reality of cancer hits us differently. What was your initial consultation like? Where's Mary Poppins when you need her, right?! In today's episode, Debra explains how she chose the title to her book, Grace Through the Darkness. She defines what grace means to her. At times there is peace and strength in this journey, but there are other times when we need each other to get us through the hard...

Are you dealing with anger, frustration, and overwhelming feelings?  There will be times when you react in anger and frustration. That’s normal. It’s how you chose to deal with it that matters. In this episode, Debra shares seven helpful tips for when you feel overwhelmed. You can see the list on her blog at www.debraburns.net Has your diagnosis caused you to ask questions? Can you see a purp...

Have you been diagnosed with cancer recently? If you’re dealing with shock or denial, I’ve been there! I suggest giving yourself time to process the news. Denial will come and go at times. It may be a phase that comes and goes, then comes back again. Denial is often the first reaction to overwhelming, unimaginable news. Denial, disbelief, and shock protect us by allowing such news to enter slowly...

How do you live when your sunsets are numbered? To kick off our first episode, your host of the Living with Cancer Podcast, Debra Burns, shares a brief overview of her cancer journey and how it all began. From when she was first diagnosed in October of 2021, to the ups and downs of emotions, the numerous doctor appointments, and the long road that has led her to March 2024. *link to Grounding Mat...

Are you or someone you know dealing with cancer? Are you sitting in a chemo chair too tired to read or open your eyes? This is the podcast I was searching for when diagnosed in 2021 with stage 4 endometrial cancer. After chemo, surgery, radiation, and countless side effects, I am still battling terminal cancer while writing books, mentoring women, leading support groups, and leading Bloom with Deb...