Life is guaranteed to throw some shit your way. ”Give Me Lemons” is about what happens next. Through raw, unapologetic conversations, this podcast sheds light on the everyday stories of people who’ve faced cancer, accidents, heartbreak, and setbacks, but decided to rewrite their narrative. Because everything doesn’t happen for a reason, and sometimes there are no silver-linings. Meet the people who refused to let life’s punches define them. The everyday heroes who’ve turned chaos into their own version of happiness and fulfillment. These are your friends, neighbours, co-workers, the people you pass by everyday. Hear their stories on Give Me Lemons.
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Your Own Meaning...Or Don't
Daryna Skybina, a registered psychotherapist, discusses trauma recovery, biases' impact on healing, and the privilege of time, emphasizing the validity of individual experiences in this interview.
8 May 2025
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make a Pie
Welcome to Episode 5 of Give Me Lemons 🍋
In this episode, we're joined by René Lego, an award-winning, Emmy-nominated producer, director, podcast host and videographer living with chronic illnesses for over 20 years. René shares how she has navigated friendships, work, and marriage living with Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Sjögren's Disease.
We dive into:
How to support someone with a chronic illness in the workplace
The spoon analogy from Christine Miserandino
Navigating a partnership with a chronic illness
This episode is about living for the moments. Recognizing that living with trauma is a choice that chronic illness thrivers make everyday, and that having the right people in your corner can make all the difference.
Follow René's podcast: @podcetera
and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream.
27 Mar 2025
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade and Share It
Welcome to Episode 4 of Give Me Lemons 🍋
In this episode, we sit down with Summer Konechny, a stage 4 metastatic osteosarcoma survivor who discovered the healing power of art and creativity during one of her hospital stays. Summer shares her unconventional diagnosis experience, and how open communication with her partner strengthened their relationship throughout her diagnosis and treatment.
We dive into:
Navigating a diagnosis and treatment with a partner
The emotional impact of a cancer recurrence and the unknown
The role public vulnerability plays in connecting with people and healing
This is a story of the power of communication in all its forms. Whether it is with spoken words, writing or art, suffering out-loud can be healing.
Follow Summer's story on Instagram or Substack ⬇️
Summer's Instagram: @s.ummer
Substack: https://summerkonechny.substack.com/
20 Mar 2025
When Life Gives You Lemons, Do The Things That Make You Happy
Welcome to Episode 3 of Give Me Lemons 🍋
In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Nowicki, a cancer survivor who shares how she battled with medical professionals for years to finally get her diagnosis. Rachel shares how challenging it can be to navigate the medical space in the United States, and the pressure it can put on a marriage.
We dive into:
The impact of medical gaslighting
The pressure a diagnosis can put on relationships
Finding yourself after medical trauma and divorce
This is a story of how closing one chapter in life, can allow you to write yourself a new beginning. If you've even felt lost or didn't know how you were going to move forward, this episode is for you.
6 Mar 2025
When Life Gives You Lemons, Always Be Yourself
Welcome to Episode 2 of Give Me Lemons 🍋
In this episode, we sit down with Logan Petersiel, a non-binary childhood cancer survivor and advocate, who shares their journey and perspective navigating life as a survivor. Logan shares how their Jewish faith and their experience as a childhood cancer survivor played a significant part in exploring and understanding their gender identity.
We dive into:
The intersectionality of gender identity and cancer.
The importance of community
Navigating grief as a survivor.
If you ever felt different or struggled to fit in, you've come to the right place. This conversation is a testament to the power of community, healing out loud, and telling your own story.
20 Feb 2025
When Life Gives You Lemons, Start a Podcast
Welcome to the first episode of Give Me Lemons!
In this episode, Siobhan Mondesire shares her personal journey through Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and how their experience with other medical trauma has impacted their mental health.
This episode is a raw and honest look at the challenges that come with a life-changing diagnosis.
Join us as we kick off this journey of real stories, real struggles, and the power of choice.
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YouTube views
17
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100
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21
Social presence
0
YouTube
63
Engagement
51
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