In this episode of The Survivor's Table, I sit down with my sister Elizabeth to talk about what it's really like to support loved ones through a health crisis. Elizabeth brings a unique dual perspective to this conversation: not just as my sister who lived through this with me, but as a therapist who understands the emotional weight caregivers and family members carry. We talk about the guilt of not being able to "fix" things, how to show up for someone without losing yourself in the process, and what she wishes more people understood about supporting a survivor. This one goes beyond the practical — it's about the emotional undercurrent that runs through every caregiving relationship.

The Survivor's Table is hosted by Michael Hizer, a five-time cancer survivor. New episodes feature honest conversations with patients, survivors, and caregivers about what surviving cancer really looks like. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and pull up a chair.

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