Our Interview with Psycho-Oncology Consultant Cobie Whitten

In this episode of the Only 4 Words Podcast, hosts KarenWaddington and Melanie engage in a heartfelt conversation with Cobie Whitten, an Psyco-Oncology Consultant. Cobie shares her extensive background in psycho-oncology anddiscusses the profound impact of cancer on individuals and their families. The conversation explores various themes, including the importance of emotional support, coping strategies, the role of positivity, and the challenges ofnavigating intimacy after a cancer diagnosis. Cobie emphasizes the need for open communication, the significance of support systems, and the importance offinding meaning and purpose in life despite the challenges posed by cancer. Theepisode concludes with insights on managing uncertainty and fear, as well as resources for those affected by cancer.

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Saturday, Jan 3rd, 2026

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2:00pm-4:00pm

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Here are the resources that were mentioned on the podcast:

https://www.harmonyhill.org/cancer/

https://cancerlifeline.org/