Self-Care and Advocacy with Dr. Holly Lucille

**What does it actually mean to advocate for yourself in the medical system?** Dr. Holly Lucille, ND, RN, ONC sat down with Dr. Tina Kaczor for a candid conversation about helping patients access the best possible care through self-advocacy and shared decision-making. Navigating a cancer diagnosis is incredibly overwhelming. Between well-intentioned opinions from loved ones and rushed informed consent, it’s easy to feel lost. Dr. Lucille brings compassion and pragmatism to the table, explaining why we need to slow down, understand the true risks and side effects, and look at the whole picture—physical, emotional, and spiritual. **In this episode:** - **The Power of Slowing Down:** How to navigate a new diagnosis without being rushed into decisions. - **The Myth of "Forced Positivity":** Breaking down the toxicity of societal pressure to stay positive. - **Holistic Resilience:** The impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), relationships, and the practice of habitual nourishment. - **Healing Tools that Work:** A look at trauma-informed strategies like EMDR, brainspotting, and the role of spirituality in recovery. Want to learn more about Dr. Lucille? Visit her website. Leave a message and let us know what you liked about the episode! Support the show **Become a member of The Cancer Pod Community!** Gain access to live Q&As, exclusive content, and so much more! Join us today on Buy Me a Coffee or on Patreon! Check out our website**!** Looking for more information? We have blogs, merch, and all of our episodes listed by season and category.  Shop our favorite reads! We've joined with Bookshop.org to offer some of our fave books! Buy our merch! Whether it’s a cozy hoody or a handy water bottle, we have something for everybody. Have a comment or suggestion? Email us at **info (at) thecancerpod (dot) com** Follow us wherever you browse. We're always **@TheCancerPod:** - Instagram - Bluesky - Facebook - LinkedIn - YouTube **THANK YOU!!**