{"id":48,"date":"2025-03-25T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kathrynwhite.coach\/?p=48"},"modified":"2025-08-11T19:11:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T19:11:14","slug":"awareness-and-advocacy-with-colorectal-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kathrynwhite.coach\/?p=48","title":{"rendered":"Awareness and Advocacy with Colorectal Cancer &#8211; Podcast Episode with Jocelyn Laidlaw"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you listen to the whispers in your body or do you brush them off as no big deal or as just a thing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body is very intelligent and it will let you know when something is off. It is up to you to learn how to tune in and listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, it is up to you to speak up and ask questions of your doctor. Self-advocacy is more important now than ever, with a shortage of doctors and long wait times, you have to take control of your health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, we dive into how my guest Jocelyn Laidlaw learned she had cancer, why knowing what your reports say can be important, and what Jocelyn is doing with her personal cancer story to help others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us as we explore why advocating for your health is important and what you can learn about learning how to live with and navigate life with colorectal cancer. Tune in to hear Jocelyn&#8217;s story of perseverance in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tune in on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7Esev8A8kwQvOCOX2HvDZX?si=e3e5c3a62c0049b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/living-to-thrive-with-cancer\/id1612720971\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>, or on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kathrynwhite.coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would love for you to leave a review to help others find the podcast so they can feel supported too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with Jocelyn&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejocelynlaidlaw\/?hl=en\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejocelynlaidlaw\/?hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/1HFqaEo1C5\/?mibextid=wwXIfr\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/1HFqaEo1C5\/?mibextid=wwXIfr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jocelynvlaidlaw?s=21\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/jocelynvlaidlaw?s=21<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@thejocelynlaidlaw?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\">https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@thejocelynlaidlaw?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/jocelynlaidlaw.bsky.social\">https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/jocelynlaidlaw.bsky.social<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn More About&nbsp;Becoming a Cancer Thriver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kathrynwhite.coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kathryn White Wellness<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kathrynwhitewellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kathrynwhitewellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Living to Thrive with Cancer: a holistic guide to living with cancer is now available!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/d5H7dVE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get your copy today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kathrynwhite.coach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can work with me through programs, or coaching<\/a>&nbsp;to start your path to thriving with cancer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@kathrynwhitewellness?si=B0lJ7XMhDWgX8CgM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My YouTube Channel<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; watch video episodes of the podcast and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hit the &#8220;Follow&#8221; button so you don&#8217;t miss an episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Love the podcast? Write a 5 star review! Your support helps me to reach other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get resources on my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.ca\/kathrynwcancercoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support is available to you. Learn more about cancer coaching in this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/kathrynwhitewellness\/consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free 30 minute clarity call<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to know more about the concept of living with cancer I have written a book all about my personal experience with moving from survivor to thriver. In my book I offer anecdotes and strategies that will encourage you to learn how to thrive with cancer. 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