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Coping with dying and saying what needs to be heard: Elliot Sprague

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Coping with dying and saying what needs to be heard: Elliot Sprague

Introduction: In this emotional episode, Peter Brindley, Leon Byker, and Elliot Sprague revisit Elliot’s journey with metastatic cancer, a year after his initial appearance on the podcast,

Elliot reflects on the impact of living with a terminal illness, sharing life lessons, and offering insights on how he continues to thrive despite a difficult prognosis. This episode Elliot talks about acceptance, gratitude, and the importance of living each moment fully.

Topics Discussed:

  1. Elliot’s cancer journey since his last appearance.
  2. Transition from curative treatment to a palliative diagnosis.
  3. The emotional challenges of facing terminal illness.
  4. Acceptance of reality and choosing how to live each day.
  5. The role of gratitude in maintaining emotional well-being.
  6. Coping with the loss of professional identity.
  7. Legacy-building and leaving meaningful gifts for loved ones.
  8. The importance of honest conversations about death.
  9. Support systems: family, friends, and the medical community.
  10. Practical tools for mindfulness and mental well-being.

Timeline:

  • 00:00 - 01:30: Introduction and re-welcoming Elliot Sprague to the show.
  • 01:31 - 05:20: Elliot updates on his cancer journey, including treatment successes and setbacks.
  • 05:21 - 10:00: The shift from a curative approach to palliative care.
  • 10:01 - 15:45: Acceptance, gratitude, and how Elliot thrives with his diagnosis.
  • 15:46 - 20:55: Discussing HyPEC surgery and reflecting on end-of-life realities.
  • 20:56 - 25:30: Legacy-building, gratitude practice, and leaving meaningful messages for loved ones.
  • 25:31 - 30:10: Coping with family grief and how Elliot's wife Danielle plays a crucial role.
  • 30:11 - 35:50: The power of mindfulness in Elliot’s journey and how it changed his outlook.
  • 35:51 - 40:15: The role of humor and connection in facing terminal illness.
  • 40:16 - 45:00: Final reflections, messages of gratitude, and an emotional conclusion.

Thank you Elliot for joining us!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/dr-elliott-sprague-and-family?attribution_id=sl:c52d4c83-2649-4ce0-a003-651776f01205&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=email

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Coping with dying and saying what needs to be heard: Elliot Sprague

Introduction: In this emotional episode, Peter Brindley, Leon Byker, and Elliot Sprague revisit Elliot’s journey with metastatic cancer, a year after his initial appearance on the podcast,

Elliot reflects on the impact of living with a terminal illness, sharing life lessons, and offering insights on how he continues to thrive despite a difficult prognosis. This episode Elliot talks about acceptance, gratitude, and the importance of living each moment fully.

Topics Discussed:

  1. Elliot’s cancer journey since his last appearance.
  2. Transition from curative treatment to a palliative diagnosis.
  3. The emotional challenges of facing terminal illness.
  4. Acceptance of reality and choosing how to live each day.
  5. The role of gratitude in maintaining emotional well-being.
  6. Coping with the loss of professional identity.
  7. Legacy-building and leaving meaningful gifts for loved ones.
  8. The importance of honest conversations about death.
  9. Support systems: family, friends, and the medical community.
  10. Practical tools for mindfulness and mental well-being.

Timeline:

  • 00:00 - 01:30: Introduction and re-welcoming Elliot Sprague to the show.
  • 01:31 - 05:20: Elliot updates on his cancer journey, including treatment successes and setbacks.
  • 05:21 - 10:00: The shift from a curative approach to palliative care.
  • 10:01 - 15:45: Acceptance, gratitude, and how Elliot thrives with his diagnosis.
  • 15:46 - 20:55: Discussing HyPEC surgery and reflecting on end-of-life realities.
  • 20:56 - 25:30: Legacy-building, gratitude practice, and leaving meaningful messages for loved ones.
  • 25:31 - 30:10: Coping with family grief and how Elliot's wife Danielle plays a crucial role.
  • 30:11 - 35:50: The power of mindfulness in Elliot’s journey and how it changed his outlook.
  • 35:51 - 40:15: The role of humor and connection in facing terminal illness.
  • 40:16 - 45:00: Final reflections, messages of gratitude, and an emotional conclusion.

Thank you Elliot for joining us!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/dr-elliott-sprague-and-family?attribution_id=sl:c52d4c83-2649-4ce0-a003-651776f01205&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=email

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