{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Space Between","title":"Parenting Through Cancer: Christine Handy on Vulnerability, Healing & Being Truly Seen","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ac952743\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2801,"description":"What happens when a life-changing diagnosis pushes you to redefine your values, relationships, and identity?\n\nChristine Handy, a breast cancer survivor and author, shares her incredible journey of overcoming physical and emotional adversity. From battling a life-threatening illness to navigating the challenges of motherhood, modeling, and self-worth, Christine opens up about how her experiences have reshaped her perspective on life, health, and personal strength.\nIn this episode, you’ll learn:\nThe emotional realities of parenting with cancer: Why children often respond with anger or withdrawal, and how parents can begin to repair and reconnect.\nThe healing power of storytelling and sisterhood: How vulnerability, friendship, and honest conversations can lift us from isolation into empowerment.\nWhat it means to rebuild a life after illness: From letting go of perfectionism to embracing presence, Christine and Amri explore the internal shifts that come with second chances.\nJump into the conversation:\n(00:00) Intro\n(03:01) Christine's medical journey begins\n(13:02) The impact of cancer on family and parenting\n(21:54) Public speaking and advocacy\n(25:08) A new beginning: Teaching and healing\n(25:27) Sea waves of support: A symbol of hope\n(25:44) A second chance: Reevaluating priorities\n(27:03) The seduction of society's shiny objects\n(28:00) The impact of illness on relationships\n(29:14) Balancing work and personal life\n(29:58) The challenge of slowing down\n(39:01) Building self-esteem and self-worth\n(43:28) Apologizing and teaching our kids\n\nResources:\nConnect with Christine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-handy-3056ba125/\nConnect with Christine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinehandy1/?hl=en\nChristine’s official website: https://christinehandy.com/\nCheck out her novel Walk Beside Me: https://christinehandy.com/book-movie/\nCheck out Christine’s film Hello, Beautiful: https://christinehandy.com/movie/\nConnect with Amri on LinkedIn:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zBttRgT3e6XM_vG-Wa74UQNEg7prIozZAFu6cNELRkE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNGQz/MDMzMmQ5NGI5OThk/MDk1N2RiZWY5NDVh/YjgxMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}