The Prayers they were Saying for Me were My Prayers - with Special Guest Danielle Jensen

In this conversation, Danielle Jensen shares her journey of battling ovarian cancer and dealing with other health challenges. She worked for Sam and discusses her experiences during her time with him.  Danielle talks about her diagnosis, the side effects of chemotherapy, and the emotional impact of losing her hair.  She also shares her experiences with pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, and the surgery she underwent to treat her condition.  Danielle opens up about questioning her faith and the importance of having a patient advocate when dealing with medical professionals.  The conversation explores themes of trust, fear, reflection, faith, and political beliefs. It delves into the contrast between trusting Google and believing in the Bible, the fear of death and the afterlife, reflecting on life's chances, sharing personal beliefs and faith, the emasculation of men, and the importance of not looking for a political savior.

Takeaways

• Having a patient advocate can be crucial when dealing with complex medical conditions.
• Side effects of chemotherapy can include joint pain, nausea, and hair loss.
• Questioning one's faith during challenging times is a natural part of the journey.
• Open and honest communication with medical professionals is important for understanding and managing one's condition.
• Googling medical conditions can provide information, but it's important to rely on reputable sources and consult with healthcare professionals. Trust in something greater than technology and popular opinion.
• Confront and understand the fear of death and the afterlife.
• Reflect on how you are using your chances and heartbeats in life.
• Share your beliefs and faith with others, especially during challenging times.
• Explore the impact of societal expectations on masculinity.
• Shift focus from seeking a political savior to finding solace in Jesus.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
03:00 Working for Sam Fischer
06:00 Challenges and Diagnosis
09:00 Ovarian Cancer and Treatment
13:00 Side Effects of Chemotherapy
16:00 Hair Loss and Coping
19:00 Pulmonary Embolism and Pulmonary Hypertension
22:00 CTEP and Surgery
27:00 Seizure and Recovery
37:00 Questioning Faith
42:00 Communication with Medical Professionals
45:00 Googling Medical Conditions
45:47 Trust in Google vs. Belief in the Bible
46:46 Fear of Death and the Afterlife
48:10 Reflecting on Life's Chances
49:05 Sharing Beliefs and Faith
50:02 The Emasculation of Men
50:55 Stop Looking for a Political Savior