How do you live a meaningful life when cancer overshadows everything? Do you just have to lie down and let the big C ruin it all? Glynn believes we often can still live lives with intent and meaning in them, amidst the pain, treatment, anxiety and unknowns. That’s what he is pushing for. He’s trying to go get his life.

In this episode we look at the notion of living a life directed by values; deciding the type of person we want to be, the qualities we want to embody, making choices on how to live these qualities out, and going for it. Glynn shares with us his top 8 values that matter to him, and walks us through some easy activities people can do to discover their own values for themselves.

We discuss some research in this episode about cancer patients re-appraising values. The link to this can be found here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375419289_Reappraising_personal_values_in_cancer_Meaning-in-life_adaptation_meaningfulness_and_quality_of_life

We would love to hear from you if this episode resonated with you, if you have questions, or if you just want to let us know you’re listening. You can email us at hello@chemotionalrollercoaster.com

New episodes of Chemotional Rollercoaster are published weekly, on Wednesdays, Australian Eastern Time.

Lastly, Chemotional Rollercoaster is not a substitute for seeking one’s own professional advice. The strategies and skills discussed in all Chemotional Rollercoaster episodes are either what has worked for Glynn or his guests, specifically, or are things discussed in a general way. Anyone who is dealing with their own health issues, mental or physical, should seek their own professional advice on what may help to support them, uniquely. If anyone is struggling, and needs to talk, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Thanks go out to Rory Chambers, as always, for his music featured in this episode (info@rorychambers.com).

Chemotional Rollercoaster is presented by Glynn Chambers

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