Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer Survivor

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer Survivor


Pausing Cancer with Saranne

October 17, 2024

Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne reflects on her 30-year journey battling Stage IV cancer by sharing a powerful practice she learned: pausing between activities. Saranne talks about how this technique helped her manage the chaos of cancer treatment alongside her already busy schedule. By taking a moment to pause between each task, Saranne found herself more present and energetic, making it easier to handle the overwhelming demands of cancer appointments and side effects. This episode explores how this simple practice can significantly affect one's daily life, especially when dealing with a serious illness.

 

"The present moment is the only moment available to us, and it is the door to all moments." – Thich Nhat Hanh

 

Today on Beating Cancer Daily:

 

·     Saranne discusses the challenges of adding cancer treatment to an already busy life.

·     The practice of pausing between activities can create a sense of presence and reduce anxiety.

·     Taking a moment to breathe before transitioning to the next task can improve energy levels.

·     Micro-pausing can help manage the emotional toll of cancer by keeping terrifying thoughts at bay.

·     This simple technique can be applied to everyday activities, like answering the phone or entering a room.

·     Saranne emphasizes the importance of being mindful during each small pause.

·     Listeners are encouraged to try micro-pausing and share their experiences on the ComedyCures website.

 

 

Resources Mentioned:

 

ComedyCures Foundation

https://www.comedycures.org

 

 

The #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot and Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcast by CancerCare News, Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in more than 91 countries on 6 continents and has over 300 original daily episodes hosted by stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg!  

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