{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f5ecee581d7b1132d35e681/64fe2dc1448eb700120cfd33?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Jo Prendergast & Breast Cancer","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f5ecee581d7b1132d35e681/1694377300479-c0629929d2ac768f834e92e1bdfdc884.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to <a href=\"https://www.thatssochronic.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">That’s So Chronic</a>!. Today I am chatting to psychiatrist, comedian, and author <a href=\"https://drjoprendergast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Dr Jo Prendergast</a> about her diagnosis of breast cancer, as well as her latest book <a href=\"https://drjoprendergast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">When Life Sucks</a>.&nbsp; </p><p> </p><p>In this episode, Jo talks us through her breast cancer diagnosis and what happened next. We chat about the amount of decisions you have to make after a diagnosis, the stark differences between public vs private health care here in New Zealand, and I have a revelation about life insurance. We also discuss how she incorporates her cancer journey into her stand up comedy, and all about her latest book titled When Life Sucks - a first-aid manual for supporting your teen’s mental health. </p><p> </p><p>To find about more about When Life Sucks, head to: <a href=\"https://drjoprendergast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">drjoprendergast.com</a> </p><p> </p><p>Follow Dr Jo on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/drjoprendergast.whenlifesucks/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@drjoprendergast.whenlifesucks</a> and for all of her comedy information, follow <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/joghastly/ \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@joghastly</a> </p><p> </p><p>For more information about Jo’s comedy show “Cancer and Cartwheels” check out her comedy website: <a href=\"https://joghastly.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">joghastly.com</a> </p><p> </p><p>Cold capping information: <a href=\"https://hairtodayandtomorrow.co.nz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hairtodayandtomorrow.co.nz</a> </p><p> </p><p>And you can always find me over in <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thatssochronic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> and <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@thatssochronic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tiktok</a>: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thatssochronic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thatssochronic</a>&nbsp; </p><p> </p><p>Thanks for listening and supporting! You’re my fave!&nbsp; </p><p> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thatssochronic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thatssochronic</a> | <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jessssbrien\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@jessssbrien</a> | #thatssochronic </p><p> </p><p>Free monthly newsletter: <a href=\"https://thatssochronic.substack.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thatssochronic.substack.com</a> </p><p> </p><p>Application form to share your story: <a href=\"https://forms.gle/csebLkwfwAjiLApK9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://forms.gle/csebLkwfwAjiLApK9</a>&nbsp; </p><p> </p><p>Disclaimer: Here at That's So Chronic we are sharing personal stories and are not advocating any type of treatment, therapy, procedure or intervention. Everyone is unique so please seek professional medical advice before making any decisions for yourself or for others. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Jess Brien"}