In this episode, Brittany, the host of 'The Odd Mom Pod', interviews Sarah, a colon cancer survivor with a inspirational parenting journey. They discuss growing up as a biological child in a foster family and how those experiences shaped Sarah's outlook on parenting, her cancer diagnosis and treatment and its impact on her life, and how she has helped her children understand the situation. Sarah shares her insights on the importance of community and support when navigating life’s challenges. Sarah also shares insight on recent shifts in colon cancer demographics.
00:02 Introduction to the Odd Mom Pod
01:17 Sarah's Childhood: The American Dream and Foster Siblings
07:50 The Impact of Foster Care on Biological Children
12:02 The Importance of Inclusion and Community in Parenting
19:09 Finding Love and Starting a Family
23:12 Facing a Health Crisis: The Unexpected Cancer Diagnosis
25:26 Understanding Colorectal Cancer
25:39 The Initial Treatment Journey
27:26 The Return of Cancer
29:50 Coping with the Emotional Impact
31:48 Explaining the Situation to Kids
33:23 The Changed Parenting Perspective
44:49 The Importance of Community Support
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