Episode 3: Sugar, Stress, and Misdemeanours: Causal Beliefs 

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Let’s be upfront about causal beliefs and how they impact our feelings and behaviours. 

It is common for people to search for an explanation to help them make sense of a situation and why it may have happened to them. Within a cancer context, people often want to understand what caused their cancer and what they did that may have resulted in a diagnosis. 

In this episode Charlotte explores the thinking behind causal beliefs and breaks down the common elements and lifestyle behaviours people think may have contributed to their diagnosis. We also learn about risks associated with casual beliefs and discover the acceptance model. 

This podcast was recorded in February 2023 

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Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons and this episode is proudly brought to you by Sussan. 

Produced by Dr Charlotte Tottman and BCNA. 

Engineered and edited by Jane Nield at SEN Studios. 

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