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“I'm getting better and better at just saying, okay, that's just today.”
— Judy Singer
When major health challenges face us, it is crucial to gather friends and family around for support. That is what today’s episode of What’s In Your Toolbox: An Honest Discussion on Mental Health is all about.
In this episode, Bobby talks with Judy Singer about her cancer diagnosis and treatment, and how she coped with the changing abilities of her physical body. Judy is an artist and teacher by trade, and when she was faced with beginning treatments for cancer she had to make the difficult decision to not work on her art in order to retain her strength for chemotherapy sessions. Her friends and family were essential to her physical recovery, and her mental health throughout the entire process.
This episode is especially helpful for anyone who is currently undergoing treatments for cancer, who may need some new ideas and strategies to navigate the incredibly challenging mental health factor of treatment and recovery.
This episode discusses:
✔ Art as a tool for mental health
✔ Navigating fitness challenges after recovering from cancer treatment
✔ The importance of family and friendship during cancer treatment and recovery
Highlights:
00:01 Intro
02:07 The Artist
00:00 Meet Judy Singer
03:53 How Bob and Judy met
06:11 Art classes and curation
09:45 Judy’s passion and career in art
10:47 Judy’s physical and mental health
12:09 Cancer treatments
16:26 Creativity during cancer treatments
17:43 Physical fitness after chemotherapy
21:02 Friends as a mental health tool
24:12 Judy’s Amazing Support Team
27:36 Healing
30:34 Wrap up
Links:
Judy’s Website: https://judysinger.ca