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Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Spiritual Decluttering Through the Art of Storytelling: A Path to Healing for Cancer Survivors

Spiritual decluttering is an invaluable process of shedding the unnecessary and focusing on what truly matters. For cancer survivors, this practice can bring clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of ...

Friday, November 15, 2024 Health Stories Blog Post: Stacey Edwards’ Journey with Breast Cancer (Part 1 of 4)

In 2017, Stacey Edwards' life took an unexpected turn when a seemingly ordinary day with her daughter revealed a life-changing diagnosis. As a nurse, Stacey was no stranger to health care, but nothing...

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Share Your Voice: Join the Cultivating Health Narratives Community of Storytellers

Hello Listeners!Are you passionate about health equity and patient-centered care? Cultivating Health Narratives invites you to join our community of writers dedicated to sharing powerful health storie...

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Cultivating Health Narratives

Our Mantra

Tell me the facts and I'll learn. Tell me the truth and I'll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever. --Ancient proverb.

Our Vision

To provide a supportive space for cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to share their stories, connect with others, and find healing through spiritual decluttering and storytelling.

Our Mission

Our mission is to cultivate health through education, partnership, and advocacy. To achieve this mission, we leverage the art of storytelling to raise awareness, build personal faith, foster empathy, and drive positive change.

We fulfill our mission through multiple avenues:

  • Storytelling Sessions: Engaging with patients and healthcare providers.
  • Advocacy: Promoting our cause via the Storytelling Podcast.
  • Workshops and Retreats: Hosting storytelling workshops and retreats.
  • Research and Community Outreach:
    • Conducting community-based research through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observations.
    • Interpreting and presenting data to enhance practices and community outreach.

 

  • Spiritual decluttering brings clarity, peace, and renewed purpose.
  • Combining it with storytelling aids healing and self-discovery for cancer survivors.

This approach explores the transformative power of storytelling and faith in the lives of cancer survivors (applicable to other life situations). 

In the video below, through personal reflections, the participants share their journeys of spiritual decluttering, emphasizing the importance of relationships, mindset, and personal agency in the face of illness. They highlight how embracing faith and finding joy in the journey can lead to healing and a deeper understanding of life and mortality.  

 

REGISTER for The Voices of Strength: A Virtual Cancer Storytelling Workshop - Registration Form 

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Meet Our Founder: Dr. Throy Campbell, PhD

Dr. Throy Campbell, a dedicated researcher, educator, and Elder in his church is committed to uplifting children and families from diverse backgrounds. Specializing in qualitative and mixed-methods research, he focuses on improving well-being in marginalized communities.

Throy integrates his faith into his work, championing spiritual decluttering to help individuals clear mental and emotional clutter, especially during illness. He believes confronting life’s challenges reveals what truly matters, fostering resilience and hope.

 

Through his research, teachings, and ministry, Throy inspires others to embrace faith and clarity, guiding them toward strength and purpose in every stage of life.

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Meet our Program Manager and Advocate: Tiana Campbell

Tiana is pursuing a minor in her senior year of biology studies at The University of Texas at Arlington. Beyond her academic pursuits, she is the president of her university's Professional Development Officer for the Advancement of Women in Medicine Society. 

Tiana also volunteered at a medical clinic, witnessing firsthand the impact on disadvantaged patients. Tiana’s approach involves understanding diverse backgrounds and experiences that hinder access to care. She knows that listening and showing genuine interest make patients more receptive. For Tiana, care extends beyond physical needs—it encompasses the whole person.

CANCER SURVIVOR & ADVOCATE: Tracia Williams

CANCER SURVIVOR & ADVOCATE: Stacey Edwards

ADVOCATE: Chaplain Desmond C. Haye, MPH BCC-APC, MDiv

 

 

ADVOCATE: Pastor Roger Wazoua, MDiv

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Health Stories podcast serves a dual purpose: education and information. However, it is essential to emphasize that this podcast is not a replacement for professional medical care. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating individual conditions.

Guests featured on the podcast share their personal opinions, experiences, and conclusions. Their statements do not necessarily reflect the views of CHn(Cultivating Health Narratives). Additionally, any mention of products, services, organizations, activities, or therapies should not be interpreted as an endorsement by CHn.