4/27/24: E17.75 SHARIANN TOM - "THE CALL OF CANCER"4/27/24: E17.75 SHARIANN TOM - "THE CALL OF CANCER"
American Medicine Today - Radio
Shariann Tom shares her journey through cancer and highlights the benefits of coaching, offering valuable lessons in resilience and emotional support.
9:47•4 May 2024
The Healing Power of Cancer Coaching with Shariann Tom
Episode Overview
- Cancer coaching can provide crucial emotional support.
- Focus on controlling what you can, not what you can't.
- Holistic healing involves both body and mind.
- Community support is vital during cancer treatment.
- Life coaching offers tools for resilience beyond cancer.
“"We spend so much time using our energy to control something that we cannot."”
In this engaging episode of American Medicine Today, Shariann Tom shares her extraordinary journey through cancer and the transformative power of having a cancer coach. After facing five bouts of cancer, Shariann realised the stark difference between navigating this challenging path alone versus with guidance. Her experiences inspired her to create the Cancer Journey Institute, a movement dedicated to supporting cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors.
Through light-hearted anecdotes and heartfelt stories, Shariann discusses how life coaching helped her cope with the emotional rollercoaster of cancer treatment and provided her with tools to manage her mindset. She emphasises the importance of recognising that we're more than just our bodies and shares a simple yet profound tool: focusing on what we can control rather than what we can't. This advice isn't just for cancer patients – it's a valuable life lesson for everyone.
Shariann's insights highlight the need for emotional support alongside medical treatment, urging listeners to consider the holistic approach to healing. If you're curious about how a coach can make a difference in dealing with life's challenges or simply want to hear an inspiring story of resilience, this episode is worth your time.

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