Give Me Lemons

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade and Share It

Welcome to Episode 4 of Give Me Lemons 🍋
In this episode, we sit down with Summer Konechny, a stage 4 metastatic osteosarcoma survivor who discovered the healing power of art and creativity during one of her hospital stays. Summer shares her unconventional diagnosis experience, and how open communication with her partner strengthened their relationship throughout her diagnosis and treatment.
We dive into:
Navigating a diagnosis and treatment with a partner
The emotional impact of a cancer recurrence and the unknown
The role public vulnerability plays in connecting with people and healing
This is a story of the power of communication in all its forms. Whether it is with spoken words, writing or art, suffering out-loud can be healing.
Follow Summer's story on Instagram or Substack ⬇️
Summer's Instagram: @s.ummer
Substack: https://summerkonechny.substack.com/

When Life Gives You Lemons, Do The Things That Make You Happy

Welcome to Episode 3 of Give Me Lemons 🍋
In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Nowicki, a cancer survivor who shares how she battled with medical professionals for years to finally get her diagnosis. Rachel shares how challenging it can be to navigate the medical space in the United States, and the pressure it can put on a marriage.
We dive into:
The impact of medical gaslighting
The pressure a diagnosis can put on relationships
Finding yourself after medical trauma and divorce
This is a story of how closing one chapter in life, can allow you to write yourself a new beginning. If you've even felt lost or didn't know how you were going to move forward, this episode is for you.

When Life Gives You Lemons, Always Be Yourself

Welcome to Episode 2 of Give Me Lemons 🍋
In this episode, we sit down with Logan Petersiel, a non-binary childhood cancer survivor and advocate, who shares their journey and perspective navigating life as a survivor. Logan shares how their Jewish faith and their experience as a childhood cancer survivor played a significant part in exploring and understanding their gender identity.
We dive into:
The intersectionality of gender identity and cancer.
The importance of community
Navigating grief as a survivor. 
If you ever felt different or struggled to fit in, you've come to the right place. This conversation is a testament to the power of community, healing out loud, and telling your own story. 

When Life Gives You Lemons, Start a Podcast

Welcome to the first episode of Give Me Lemons!
In this episode, Siobhan Mondesire shares her personal journey through Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and how their experience with other medical trauma has impacted their mental health. 
This episode is a raw and honest look at the challenges that come with a life-changing diagnosis.
Join us as we kick off this journey of real stories, real struggles, and the power of choice.