{"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":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2801,"description":"What happens when a life-changing diagnosis pushes you to redefine your values, relationships, and identity?\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:The emotional realities of parenting with cancer: Why children often respond with anger or withdrawal, and how parents can begin to repair and reconnect.The healing power of storytelling and sisterhood: How vulnerability, friendship, and honest conversations can lift us from isolation into empowerment.What 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:(00:00) Intro(03:01) Christine's medical journey begins(13:02) The impact of cancer on family and parenting(21:54) Public speaking and advocacy(25:08) A new beginning: Teaching and healing(25:27) Sea waves of support: A symbol of hope(25:44) A second chance: Reevaluating priorities(27:03) The seduction of society's shiny objects(28:00) The impact of illness on relationships(29:14) Balancing work and personal life(29:58) The challenge of slowing down(39:01) Building self-esteem and self-worth(43:28) Apologizing and teaching our kids\nResources:Connect with Christine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-handy-3056ba125/Connect with Christine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinehandy1/?hl=enChristine’s official website: https://christinehandy.com/Check out her novel Walk Beside Me: https://christinehandy.com/book-movie/Check out Christine’s film Hello, Beautiful: https://christinehandy.com/movie/Connect 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}