Welcome to Going Through It, a podcast dedicated to unpacking how we are navigating a very chaotic year together. We are talking cancer diagnosis while pregnant, cancer treatments, surgeries, and now new parenthood.
Surgery is scary, painful, and full of unknowns. This supplemental episode highlights the ups and downs, as well as how Caitlin's identity was impacted by multiple major surgeries.Support the show
9 Dec 2023
Episode 04. Depression: 7 Stages of Grief
As we navigate through the murky waters of depression, we open up about our personal encounters with this mental health struggle. This episode takes a candid look at depression, particularly how it has haunted us during the most life-changing moments - battling cancer and the birth of a child. We pull back the curtains on postpartum depression and its potential progression to postpartum psychosis, underscoring how these experiences can ripple out to affect fathers and partners too. We delve i...
18 Nov 2023
Episode 03. Anger & Bargaining: 7 Stages of Grief
In this episode, we focus on the third stage of grief, anger, and bargaining, sharing our personal stories and emotions related to this stage. Caitlin reflects on her frustration and anger during her cancer treatments while pregnant, as well as her feelings of bargaining and trying to regain control. We also mention the birth of our son Leo and the challenges and trauma they faced during this time. As always, we end with a message of strength and resilience for listeners going through similar...
4 Nov 2023
Episode 02. Pain & Guilt: 7 Stages of Grief
In this episode, we explore the emotional turmoil of a cancer diagnosis intertwined with the complexities of parenthood. Join us as we journey from hospital beds to home, navigating guilt and embracing raw emotions. We share the strength found in connecting with others who understand our struggles. Your feedback and ratings are invaluable.Support the show
20 Oct 2023
Episode 01. Shock & Denial: 7 Stages of Grief
What happens when the joy of new life collides with the harsh reality of a cancer diagnosis? Caitlin, shares her intensely personal journey of simultaneously navigating pregnancy and breast cancer treatment. Gripped with shock and denial, she grapples with a flood of emotions while wrestling with the seven stages of grief. Caitlin's raw and touching recount of her battle with cancer and the unexpected bond with her unborn baby offers profound insights into the human capacity for resilience.Ca...
6 Oct 2023
Episode 00. Introduction
Discovering Caitlin's pregnancy was thrilling, but her Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma diagnosis brought earth-shattering news.Managing pregnancy and chemotherapy together reshaped our perspective, turning tough moments into profound ones. Navigating new parenthood with cancer became the most impactful chapter of our lives.Recognizing ourselves as heroes in our own stories, Caitlin and I faced cancer and mental health struggles while embracing parenthood. Love and unwavering support turned ...
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