When a friend is “touched by cancer” - do you often worry about what to say, do or even think? This week’s guest on “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast, Reshma Gopaldas, engages in a non-conventional conversation about hardship.
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Personally and professionally, Reshma is a superstar. You’ve probably come across her work while watching The Daily Show, CNN and Good Morning America to name a few. She’s a journalist, screenplay writer, VP of Video at SHE Media and the host of the “Son of a Binge” podcast. On today’s episode of “Happiness through Hardship" — The Podcast, Reshma will discuss her cancer story and the culture of strength, as well as how to find your place balancing the misery and mighty world of hard times.
SHOW NOTES
02:30 – How Reshma has been touched by cancer
07:33 – Reshma’s experience with sharing her cancer news with others
12:45 - Mourning with care, people talking to her and advice that was given
19:30 - Google is not your doctor, let friends help
25:09 - Healthy distractions
30:38 – Keep your energy in a good place
32:50 – Let people help you & tips for friends of people with cancer
35:35 – Finding happiness and joy throughout the cancer journey
41:30 - The Grateful Game
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