AYA Cancer Unfiltered: Spilling the Tea with Our Herd

Elephants and Tea
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If you or someone you love has experienced cancer as an adolescent or young adult, you know how isolating and lonely it can feel. The elephant in the room is cancer, and tea is the relief that conversation provides. Here, we will bring the pages of Elephants and Tea Magazine to life – having tough conversations about the realities of going through cancer as an adolescent or young adult. We hope that despite what you are going through, you find comfort knowing that you are not alone and that there is a "herd" of people here for you who truly get it.

  1. 06/26/2023

    Steve and Lisa on What Cancer Has Taught Us

    In this episode, Steve and Lisa wrap up season 2 of the podcast by sharing what cancer has taught each of them. We reflect on another incredible season, how much the "Dear Cancer" issue of our magazine means to us, and more about what's coming next... For more relatable content, visit our website To read the June issue of Elephants and Tea magazine, click here To subscribe to receive our free magazine and our weekly newsletter, click here

    26 min

  2. 06/19/2023

    Summer Konechny on the Constant Reminders of Cancer and Mental Health

    If you haven't already, listen to part 1 of this episode as Summer Konechny reads her piece entitled: "A Love Letter to My Cancer", from our ⁠June issue⁠ of Elephants and Tea Magazine. In this episode you will hear an in-depth interview with her! Visit our ⁠website⁠ for more relatable content! To read more incredible work from Summer, visit: ⁠ChatGPT Has Let Me Down- Suffering Influencer (Substack⁠) ⁠My Badly Behaved Kitten Showed Me Life Was Worth Living - The Globe and Mail⁠ ⁠An Around The Province Coffee Guide- British Columbia Magazine

    46 min

  3. 06/19/2023

    "A Love Letter to My Cancer" by Summer Konechny

    Listen in as Summer Konechny reads her piece entitled: "A Love Letter to My Cancer", from our June issue of Elephants and Tea Magazine. Be sure to tune into part 2 of this episode to hear an in-depth interview with Summer! Visit our website for more relatable content! To read more incredible work from Summer, visit: ChatGPT Has Let Me Down- Suffering Influencer (Substack) My Badly Behaved Kitten Showed Me Life Was Worth Living - The Globe and Mail An Around The Province Coffee Guide- British Columbia Magazine

    5 min

  4. 06/12/2023

    Jenny Jones on Anger, Acceptance, and Strong Family Bonds

    In this episode, you will hear an interview with Lisa Orr and Jenny Jones. Jenny will share more about her experience with cancer, her strong bonds with her family, on the anger she feels, but also how she has found acceptance through her journey. Click here to read Jenny's story in our latest magazine issue! Visit Jenny's website to learn more about her advocacy Follow Jenny on Instagram @lifesapolyp

    40 min

  5. 06/12/2023

    "Dear Cancer: My Visitor" by Jenny Jones

    In this episode, you will hear Jenny Jones read her incredible article: "Dear Cancer: My Visitor" from our June issue. Be sure to tune into part 2 of this episode to hear more about Jenny and her story! Click here to read Jenny's story in our latest magazine issue! Visit Jenny's website to learn more about her advocacy Follow Jenny on Instagram @lifesapolyp

    10 min

  6. 06/05/2023

    Becky Holden on Listening to Your Body and the Many Emotions Felt During a Cancer Experience

    Listen in as Lisa Orr interviews Becky about her experiences with ovarian cancer and her inspiration for writing this amazing piece for our ⁠Dear Cancer magazine⁠. ⁠Click here⁠ to read more relatable content on our website! Reach out and connect with Becky by emailing her at BeingBecky.oc@gmail.com

    41 min

  7. 06/05/2023

    "Dear Cancer: Hiding" by Becky Holden

    Listen in as Becky shares her powerful poem entitled: "Dear Cancer: Hiding". Be sure to listen to part 2 of this episode where Lisa Orr interviews Becky about her experiences with ovarian cancer and her inspiration for writing this amazing piece for our Dear Cancer magazine. Click here to read more relatable content on our website! Reach out and connect with Becky by emailing her at BeingBecky.oc@gmail.com

    4 min

  8. 05/29/2023

    Cody Morrison on the Comfort of Routine, Clinical Trials, and Finding Support in the AYA Community

    Tune in as Cody and Lisa discuss how comforting routine can be when dealing with a cancer diagnosis! Cody shares more about his experience with clinical trials, and he talks about the amazing support he has found through various organizations in the AYA community. Cody's story is relatable and he was so fun to chat with. To read more relatable stories, visit ⁠elephantsandtea.com⁠ Follow Cody on Instagram @codyhatescancer

    34 min
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If you or someone you love has experienced cancer as an adolescent or young adult, you know how isolating and lonely it can feel. The elephant in the room is cancer, and tea is the relief that conversation provides. Here, we will bring the pages of Elephants and Tea Magazine to life – having tough conversations about the realities of going through cancer as an adolescent or young adult. We hope that despite what you are going through, you find comfort knowing that you are not alone and that there is a "herd" of people here for you who truly get it.

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