Jessica Patching Bunch: Resiliency and Stress Management for Thrivers and Caregivers

Julie Nielson has been teaching at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaird for 34 years. She lives in Austin, Texas with her wife and very magical cat. She is a dear friend to many and is always the life of the party with her beautiful smile and upbeat spirit. 

Julie was Rochelle’s Partner when she went through cancer treatment. This is a trip down memory lane as Rochelle asks Julie some intimate questions about that experience they shared 12 years ago. 

Some of the things they cover in the conversation:

Getting a cancer diagnosis, knowers, emotions when you find out your partner has cancer,

self-care while caring for a loved one with cancer, fighting vs. embracing cancer, resiliency, Nature, the iimportance of community, embracing change, getting support as a support person and more! 

Music: 

“Right Where I Belong” by Wendy Colonna www.wendycolonna.com

Cover Art:

Suzanne Koett https://www.suzannekoett.com/