What does it actually mean to advocate for yourself in the medical system?
In this episode, Dr. Holly Lucille, ND, RN, ONC sits 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.
Visit Dr. Lucille’s website https://www.drhollylucille.com/
1:08 Introduction
3:37 Patient Empowerment & Self-Advocacy
13:37 Informed Consent & Decision Making
15:08 Terrain Medicine & Cancer Diagnosis
16:50 Adverse Childhood Events & Whole Person Health
22:26 Tap Into Reslience
26:50 Prayer, Spirituality & Mind-Body Medicine
33:40 Whole Person Care
34:41 Diet as Habitual Nourishment
36:49 Mindful Medicine Podcast
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