W.E.L.L. Matters Podcast
Welcome to W.E.L.L., Worldly Empowerment, Living and Learning, Matters Podcast, presented by Align OT. This is where healthcare and community professionals unite—both locally and globally—to empower every individual with inclusive opportunities for health and well-being. Through candid conversations and shared wisdom, we explore how collective action can break down barriers, elevate care equity, and foster thriving communities.
Our mission is simple yet vital: to educate, uplift, and support people of all backgrounds. We explore and connect to real-world stories and innovative programs that support our well-being.
Join us on this journey of connection, compassion, and change. Together, we’re creating spaces where every voice matters, every need is honored, and everyone has the opportunity to flourish.
W.E.L.L. Matters Podcast
The Three "T" Mindset Queasy to Uneasy: Journaling for Wellbeing
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This episode takes the reader on a cancer journey using journaling to support their health and wellbeing. Heidi shares her journey after her cancer diagnosis and how she found her voice through journaling during her cancer diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis can turn life upside down in an instant. It often brings feelings of shock, uncertainty, fear, and overwhelm. As both an occupational therapist and cancer survivor, I experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to process the emotional weight of a diagnosis while managing appointments, treatments, and daily life.
During my own journey, there were times when I felt frozen and unable to make sense of what was happening. One simple tool that helped me navigate those moments was journaling. Putting pen to paper created a safe space to express emotions, organize thoughts, and process experiences that often felt too heavy to carry alone.
Journaling doesn't require special skills or perfect words. It offers a simple and accessible way to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself during a time when so much feels out of your control. For many individuals facing cancer, writing can become a powerful tool for emotional healing, self-discovery, and finding hope along the journey.
That is why I am passionate about creating opportunities for others to share their stories, honor their experiences, and discover the healing power of writing—one page at a time. Stay tuned for the upcoming 52- week journal journey. Follow her blogs to find out when it begins this summer.
Heidi MacAlpine http://www.alignOT.com
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