Give Me Lemons
Give Me Lemons
Podcast Description
Life is guaranteed to throw some shit your way. ”Give Me Lemons” is about what happens next. Through raw, unapologetic conversations, this podcast sheds light on the everyday stories of people who’ve faced cancer, accidents, heartbreak, and setbacks, but decided to rewrite their narrative. Because everything doesn’t happen for a reason, and sometimes there are no silver-linings. Meet the people who refused to let life’s punches define them. The everyday heroes who’ve turned chaos into their own version of happiness and fulfillment. These are your friends, neighbours, co-workers, the people you pass by everyday. Hear their stories on Give Me Lemons.
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The podcast focuses on themes of overcoming personal challenges, such as facing cancer, accidents, and heartbreak, with episodes diving into specific experiences like gender identity and community support as seen in conversations with childhood cancer survivors and their journeys toward healing.
Life is guaranteed to throw some shit your way. ”Give Me Lemons” is about what happens next. Through raw, unapologetic conversations, this podcast sheds light on the everyday stories of people who’ve faced cancer, accidents, heartbreak, and setbacks, but decided to rewrite their narrative. Because everything doesn’t happen for a reason, and sometimes there are no silver-linings. Meet the people who refused to let life’s punches define them. The everyday heroes who’ve turned chaos into their own version of happiness and fulfillment. These are your friends, neighbours, co-workers, the people you pass by everyday. Hear their stories on Give Me Lemons.
Welcome to Episode 5 of Give Me Lemons 🍋
In this episode, we’re joined by René Lego, an award-winning, Emmy-nominated producer, director, podcast host and videographer living with chronic illnesses for over 20 years. René shares how she has navigated friendships, work, and marriage living with Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Sjögren’s Disease.
We dive into:
- How to support someone with a chronic illness in the workplace
- The spoon analogy from Christine Miserandino
- Navigating a partnership with a chronic illness
This episode is about living for the moments. Recognizing that living with trauma is a choice that chronic illness thrivers make everyday, and that having the right people in your corner can make all the difference.
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