Podcast Trailer - Breast Cancer Journey: Connecting to a Village

The podcast "Breast Cancer Journey, Connecting to a Village" is a resource for those diagnosed with breast cancer or wanting to support someone who has been diagnosed. Hosted by Maria Kirkland, who was diagnosed in 2023, the podcast aims to provide information on diagnosis, treatment options, and emotional support. Guests will share their experiences and healthcare professionals will offer advice. The podcast releases new episodes on the first Friday of each month. Transcript Music 0:00 Maria Kirkland 0:06 Have you recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and feel overwhelmed as to what you need to do to prepare for your journey? Or has someone close confided in you about a recent breast cancer diagnosis and you want to know how to provide support? If you've answered yes to either of these questions, then this podcast might be the answer you seek. Maria Kirkland 0:32 My name is Maria Kirkland, and I am the Host of Breast Cancer Journey, Connecting to a Village. In October of 2023, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and wanted to learn as much as possible about the diagnosis and treatment options and how support would look during the emotional rollercoaster I was about to face. Maria Kirkland 0:58 I joined the full-time workforce in 1987 and have held many jobs that involve learning and development since 1989. I want to use some of the skills I've gained to help my audience prepare a personal treatment plan that will complement the resources provided by their cancer care team. Village support team members will learn ideas they can incorporate in caring for the needs of their loved ones. Maria Kirkland 1:35 This podcast will introduce you to members of my village and other villages who will share words of encouragement inspired by their faith in God and other resources they bring into support villages. Maria Kirkland 1:53 You will also meet Guests who have faced a breast cancer diagnosis and share feedback on what helped them thrive during their treatments and experiences they wish someone had warned them they might encounter. Maria Kirkland 2:11 Healthcare professionals invited to speak could include Breast Surgeons, Breast Reconstruction Surgeons, Cancer Care Oncologists, Radiologists, and their Support Team members such as Nurses, Phlebotomists, and Volunteers to share their responsibilities and observations. Maria Kirkland 2:29 Do not take this breast cancer journey alone. Your village is just a phone call, text, email, or click away. Listen to new episodes of this podcast every first Friday of the month. Subscribe now. Please join us and get prepared and connected.