<p>In this episode, we chat with Briony Benjamin, cancer survivor and author of <em>Life is Tough, But So Are You</em>, about her journey through a shocking Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis at just 31. After 18 months of seeking answers from doctors, Briony finally faced "The Big C" – and her life was turned upside down.</p><br><p>Briony opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of cancer treatment, including the physical toll of losing her hair, the complexities of freezing her eggs, and the power of having a supportive community. She shares the mindset shifts and coping tools that helped her navigate the toughest days, along with her struggles with chronic fatigue after chemotherapy.</p><br><p>Whether you're facing your own cancer journey, supporting a loved one through it, or seeking inspiration to rise above life’s hardest challenges, this episode is filled with warmth, humour, and practical wisdom for building resilience when life gets tough.</p><br><p>Join our membership: <a href="http://goodmourning.com.au/community" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">goodmourning.com.au/community</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Good Mourning

Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn

Life is Tough, But So Are You: Facing The Big C and Building Resilience with Briony Benjamin

NOV 14, 202455 MIN
Good Mourning

Life is Tough, But So Are You: Facing The Big C and Building Resilience with Briony Benjamin

NOV 14, 202455 MIN

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<p>In this episode, we chat with Briony Benjamin, cancer survivor and author of <em>Life is Tough, But So Are You</em>, about her journey through a shocking Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis at just 31. After 18 months of seeking answers from doctors, Briony finally faced "The Big C" – and her life was turned upside down.</p><br><p>Briony opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of cancer treatment, including the physical toll of losing her hair, the complexities of freezing her eggs, and the power of having a supportive community. She shares the mindset shifts and coping tools that helped her navigate the toughest days, along with her struggles with chronic fatigue after chemotherapy.</p><br><p>Whether you're facing your own cancer journey, supporting a loved one through it, or seeking inspiration to rise above life’s hardest challenges, this episode is filled with warmth, humour, and practical wisdom for building resilience when life gets tough.</p><br><p>Join our membership: <a href="http://goodmourning.com.au/community" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">goodmourning.com.au/community</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>