Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Patient from Hell, we sit down with Samira and Dr. Samantha, two storytellers who delve into the power of personal narratives, cultural identity, and representation. They share their experiences navigating different spaces, finding their voices, and embracing authenticity. Whether you’re interested in storytelling, personal growth, or the intersections of culture and identity, this episode offers deep insights and inspiration.

About Our Guest:

Dr. Samantha Siegel is an onco-pcp and survivorship physician at Kaiser Permanente. She has survived relapsed/refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma, including an autologous bone marrow transplant in June 2022. This has made her passionate about integrative oncology, AYA survivorship, longterm toxicities, returning to work after cancer and more. Dr. Siegel is the cofounder of PCP-ONC CARES program, a longitudinal cancer survivorship care model beginning at diagnosis and she serves as the current director of Cancer Survivorship for Kaiser San Francisco. She is the host of AIM at Melanoma’s supportive cancer care podcast, “Beyond the Clinic.” Dr. Siegel is focused on elevating cancer survivorship to a distinct board certification status. She lives in Davis with her husband, three kids and energetic dog. They enjoy outdoor activities and plant-based living.

Key Highlights:

• [00:10:30] The Power of Storytelling in Identity: Sam and Samira discuss how personal experiences shape the stories we tell and the impact storytelling has on self-identity and cultural understanding.

• [00:22:45] Challenges in Representation: They share their experiences with representation in the media and the barriers they’ve faced in telling authentic stories.

• [00:35:00] Embracing Authenticity in Creative Work: A conversation about the importance of staying true to oneself and how authenticity can lead to more meaningful storytelling and connection.

Key Moments:

• [00:02:15] - Introduction to Sam and Samira

• [00:10:30] - How personal experiences shape storytelling

• [00:22:45] - Overcoming challenges in representation

• [00:35:00] - The impact of authenticity in creative work

• [00:48:20] - Closing thoughts and takeaways

  
  

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Resources & Links:

• This episode was supported by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and features the PCORI ⁠study⁠ “Effects of a Communication Intervention Randomized Controlled Trial to Enable Goals-of-Care Discussions” by Nina Bickell

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This episode was supported by an award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.