Taboo-ty: Colorectal Cancer Podcast

In this month’s Taboo-ty Podcast episode, Sheila Hammer, LCSW, addresses the holiday blues and how they could affect you. As we ease into the holiday season, stress goes up, social engagements multiply, diets change, and money gets spent. Listen in to hear how to manage some of the challenges that often accompany this celebratory time of the year and how to prepare yourself to bring in the new year with a positive outlook.

In this month’s Taboo-ty Podcast episode, Chelsea Holland, sex therapist at the Intimacy Institute talks about the mental blocks many colorectal cancer patients and survivors face when it comes to sexuality and intimacy. She shares plenty of useful tips on how to navigate this sensitive issue.

In this month’s Taboo-ty Podcast episode, complex GI nurse, Andrea Lee, talks about the benefits mindfulness practices can have on colorectal cancer patients and their loved ones. She shares some recent research on the subject, explains tips to get started, and inspiresusall to give it a try. This is a podcast not to be missed as it’s filled with loads of information that can improve the quality of life for everyone touched by colorectal cancer.

In this month’s Taboo-ty Podcast episode, Kristina Smith reflects on her experience as a caregiver – the ups and the down. Being a loved one of someone with colorectal cancer means there is a shift to a new normal, which is not an easy adjustment. Kristina shares her perspective and gives advice to other caregivers, spouses and loved ones of those fighting CRC, in addition to tips for others on how to keep communication afloat during a challenging time.

In this month’s Taboo-ty Podcast episode, Dr. Kristin Kilbourn from the University of Colorado and Fight CRC’s Andi Dwyer discuss some unique challenges that could be associated with having a genetic predisposition to colorectal cancer.