The Collaborative Cancer Care podcast is dedicated to empowering cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals through education, advocacy, and navigation. Hosted by Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC—oncology nurse practitioner, mental health advocate, and CEO of Collaborative Cancer Care—this podcast provides expert insights, evidence-based strategies, and real-life experiences to support mental and emotional well-being throughout the cancer journey.
Each episode explores critical topics such as stress management, emotional resilience, effective communication in healthcare, and the role of mental health in cancer care. Through expert interviews, advocacy discussions, and actionable guidance, Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast helps listeners navigate the complexities of cancer with knowledge, confidence, and support.
Join us in bridging the gap between oncology and mental health—because true healing involves more than just medicine. Subscribe today and become part of the movement! Visit us at www.collaborativecancercare.com
What Is Somatic Therapy? Understanding the Mind-Body Connection | Chat & Chew
Have you ever noticed your shoulders tightening during times of stress, your stomach feeling unsettled after difficult news, or your heart racing before a medical appointment? These physical sensations aren't "just in your head." They are your body's way of communicating with you. In this episode of Chat & Chew, we explore somatic therapy, a powerful, evidence-based approach to healing that recognizes the deep connection between the mind, body, and nervous system. While traditional talk t...
20 Jul 2026
Understanding Anxiety During Cancer: When It's Normal, When to Seek Help, and How Therapy Can Help
Understanding Anxiety During Cancer: When It's Normal, When to Seek Help, and How Therapy Can Help Anxiety is one of the most common emotional responses to a cancer diagnosis, yet many people wonder, "Is what I'm feeling normal?" The answer is often yes. Cancer changes life in an instant, bringing uncertainty, fear, and countless questions about treatment, the future, relationships, and identity. While anxiety is a natural response to these challenges, it doesn't have to control your life. In...
13 Jul 2026
Does Every Cancer Patient Need Therapy?
Therapy in Oncology Care: Healing Beyond the Physical | Chat & Chew Cancer affects far more than the body—it changes our thoughts, emotions, relationships, identity, confidence, and sense of safety. Yet while treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery receive much of the attention, emotional healing is often overlooked. In this episode of Chat & Chew, we explore the essential role of therapy in oncology care and why caring for your emotional well-being is just as important a...
6 Jul 2026
Cancer & Depression: The Battle No One Sees
Cancer & Depression: The Battle No One Sees A cancer diagnosis changes more than the body—it can profoundly affect the mind and spirit. Yet depression remains one of the most overlooked and undertreated challenges faced by people living with cancer. In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between cancer and depression, including why it often goes unrecognized, how it can affect treatment, relationships, and quality of life, and what patients, caregivers, and healthcare profes...
30 Jun 2026
How Do You Know If You Are Experiencing Little (t) Trauma or Big (T) Trauma? w/ Shella Beauzil, LCSW
How Do You Know If You Are Experiencing Little (t) Trauma or Big (T) Trauma? When most people hear the word trauma, they often think of major life-altering events such as serious accidents, violence, natural disasters, or life-threatening illnesses. But trauma is more nuanced than many realize. In this Chat & Chew conversation, we explore the difference between Big (T) Trauma and Little (t) Trauma—and why both can have a profound impact on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. W...
22 Jun 2026
How to Reclaim Your Identity during a Cancer Journey and Redefine Who You Are
Cancer changes more than your body—it can change how you see yourself. In this Chat & Chew conversation, we explore one of the most common yet least discussed experiences during and after cancer: the loss, shift, and rediscovery of identity. Whether you are a patient, survivor, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this discussion will help you reflect on who you are beyond a diagnosis and how to move forward with purpose, meaning, and self-compassion. In this session, we discuss: ✔️ W...
14 Jan 2026
We're Back-and Why This Conversation Still Matters
We’re back—and this conversation still matters. In this relaunch episode of the Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast, we return to the heart of why this space exists: because cancer is not only a medical experience, it’s a mental, emotional, and relational one. In this short opening episode, we reflect on what continues even during a pause—the unspoken fear, the emotional weight patients and caregivers carry, and the lasting impact of cancer conversations long after treatment ends. We re-center ...
13 Jul 2025
Episode #7 Has A Cancer Diagnosis Caused Loneliness? Here Are 4 Ways to Combat Loneliness
Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo shares four effective strategies to help cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers overcome feelings of isolation and rebuild meaningful social connections in this interview.
4 Jul 2025
Episode #6 Are You Grieving During Your Cancer Journey? Here Are 5 Types of Grief You May Experience
Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo examines five grief types that cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors face, validating the emotional challenges and offering understanding.
5 May 2025
Balancing Career and Caregiving: Saju Varghese’s Journey as a Young Corporate Caregiver
When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, life can change in an instant. For Saju Varghese, the diagnosis of his mother with lymphoma meant navigating the overwhelming world of caregiving—all while balancing the demands of a corporate career as a young professional. In this powerful episode, Saju shares his emotional and practical journey of stepping into the role of caregiver while managing his job, personal responsibilities, and the ever-present stress of his mother’s illness. He opens up ...
14 Apr 2025
Caring from Afar: Michelle Munsami’s Journey as a Long-Distance Cancer Caregiver
Caring for a loved one with cancer is never easy, but what happens when distance separates you from the person who needs you most? In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Michelle Munsami, who shares her deeply personal experience of being a long-distance caregiver for her mother after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Michelle opens up about the emotional and mental challenges she faced, particularly the guilt that often accompanies caregiving from afar. She candidly discusses the d...
6 Mar 2025
Episode #3 How Can We Better Support Cancer Caregivers? 4 Evidence-Based Interventions & the Role of Advocacy
Caregivers play a vital role in a cancer patient’s journey, yet their own mental, emotional, and physical well-being is often overlooked. In this episode of the Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast, Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo sits down with Dr. Tracy Wilson, a dedicated multiple myeloma caregiver for her husband, to discuss their co-authored article: "Identifying and Addressing the Needs of Caregivers of Patients with Cancer: Evidence on Interventions and the Role of Patient Advocacy Groups." Togethe...
27 Feb 2025
Episode #1 What is Collaborative Cancer Care?
In this inaugural episode of the Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast, Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, an oncology nurse practitioner with nearly two decades of experience, shares her journey in the oncology space and the critical gap in mental health support for cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors. Dr. Mayo introduces Collaborative Cancer Care, a mental health practice designed specifically to provide therapy, counseling, medication management, patient advocacy, and navigation services to those i...
27 Feb 2025
Episode #2 What Should I Ask After a Cancer Diagnosis? 13 Questions to Ask When You or a Loved One Is Diagnosed with Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, leaving patients and their loved ones uncertain about what to ask or how to navigate the journey ahead. In this episode of the Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast, Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, an oncology nurse practitioner, shares 13 essential questions that can help you take control of your care, understand your treatment options, and advocate for your well-being. From understanding the diagnosis and treatment plan to discussing side effects, mental heal...
19 Feb 2025
WELCOME to The Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast!
Welcome to Collaborative Cancer Care—where we bridge the gap between cancer and mental health. Cancer isn’t just a medical journey—it’s an emotional one. Whether you're a patient, survivor, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this podcast provides the education, expert insights, and real-life stories you need to navigate the mental and emotional challenges of cancer. Join Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, an oncology nurse practitioner, mental health advocate, and CEO of Collaborative Cancer Care, as...
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