Mothering through Childhood Cancer
This podcast arms mothers with mindset techniques to help them navigate their child's cancer journey. With an emphasis on curiosity and compassion, Dr. Samara Potter coaches mothers out of overwhelm and into quiet confidence. Dr. Potter is a practicing pediatric oncologist and certified life coach.
Episodes
13 episodes
A New Way to Think about Self-Care
In this episode, we explore the differences between how self-care is represented in Western society, versus what it really means in our day-to-day lives. We also brainstorm ideas for your individualized 2024 self-care plan.
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Episode 13
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13:24
What we get wrong about hope
In this episode, we discuss hope and why it isn't something that can be taken from you.
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Episode 12
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9:33
Celebrating Your Wins
In this episode, Dr. Samara Potter discusses how celebrating your accomplishments can help you build self-compassion.
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Episode 11
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9:53
Scanxiety Protocol Part III: The Present
We discuss simple and practical methods of "getting back to neutral" when you are spinning out in scanxiety.
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Episode 10
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15:05
Scanxiety Protocol Part II: The Future
This is the second episode in a 3-part series about scanxiety. In this episode, we identify the emotions underlying our scanxiety, and work on identifying beliefs that can empower us in the face of any outcome.
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Episode 9
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11:47
Scanxiety Protocol Part I: The Past
In this episode we explore your past experiences with cancer and the malleable nature of memory.
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Episode 8
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15:50
Gratitude vs Toxic Positivity
In this episode I discuss the difference between gratitude and toxic positivity.
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Episode 7
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12:08
When you can't be two places at once: parenting siblings
In this episode, I talk about strategies for parents who are physically separated from one or more of their children while caring for their sick child.
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Episode 6
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10:43
Why your thoughts matter and how to change them
In this episode, I discuss why your thoughts matter, and give you my #1 tool for examining and changing them.
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Episode 5
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8:14
Why staying strong may not be serving you
In this episode, I discuss why the concept of "staying strong" may not be helping you while parenting your sick child.
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Episode 4
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15:26
Talking to your child about cancer
In this episode, I talk about disclosing your child's cancer diagnosis to them, including how to prepare, respond to their emotional needs, and answering questions.
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Episode 3
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20:23
The Curiosity Off Ramp
In this episode I discuss how curiosity can be useful in building awareness about our thoughts and as an "off ramp" when we are feeling overwhelmed and stressed.
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Episode 2
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10:15
Compassionate Parenting Starts With You
Do you ever stop to think about how you talk to yourself? Is your internal dialogue contributing to insecure parenting? In this episode I discuss how compassionate parenting starts with the ways we talk to ourselves. I give practical advice on ...
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Episode 1
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13:57