The Autoimmune Hour

Why Is It So Awkward to Talk About Chronic Illness?


Listen Later

A Deep Dive Into the Social Struggles of Living with Life-Changing Conditions

In this episode of the Autoimmune Hour, host Sharon Sayler welcomes Dan Janal to discuss a refreshing perspective on chronic illnesses, particularly cancer. Dan, who has experienced the challenges of a rare, incurable form of blood cancer, shares his journey of moving beyond the label of a cancer survivor or warrior. 

He reframes his story from one of mere survival to thriving despite his diagnosis. They cover a range of topics including the power of mindset, the importance of supportive caregivers, and practical advice for living a fulfilling life with a chronic condition. 

Dan also offers insights from his upcoming book 'Reframing Cancer: New Perspectives on Hope, Healing, and Happiness.' Tune in for inspiration, resilience, and an empowering conversation on living fully, no matter the diagnosis including:
• Reframing Cancer: A Chronic Condition
• The Power of Positive Attitude
• Navigating Conversations About Illness
• The Importance of Acknowledging Emotions
• The Role of Caregivers
• Effective Communication Strategies and more...

More About Our Guest: Dan Janal is a marketing expert, book coach and ghostwriter who helps professionals stand out by turning their stories into powerful books. After being diagnosed with a rare, incurable cancer, he chose to reframe his experience—and found purpose in the process. Now, he shares his journey to inspire hope, healing, and fresh perspectives on reframing cancer from a death sentence into a meaningful life. Learn more at ReframingCancer.com

Share this link with family and friends: www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/Dan-2025

  • Please note: The information presented in this show is not meant to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or any other illnesses or disorders. It is essential to consult with a physician or other trained medical and healthcare professionals for personalized advice. The content provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour is purely for educational purposes and reflects opinions only. We aim to offer various choices and perspectives to help you embark on a journey towards better health. We encourage you to take charge of your health and seek appropriate, personalized, professional advice.


Note: Any brands mentioned by our guest(s) are used as generic terms for specific groups of like items (like Coke for soda, Kleenex for tissue) and do not claim that any brand(s) cause injury, disease, or specific cases of autoimmune.

©2025 Sharon Sayler and UnderstandingAutoimmune.com

Please SUBSCRIBE and join us in visualizing endless possibilities!

—————

All materials including videos on The Autoimmune Hour, The Autoimmune Show and UnderstandingAutoimmune.com are the copyright of Competitive Edge Communications.
For more videos and podcasts, visit https://www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com.
The Autoimmune Hour’s mission is to inspire you through others’ courageous stories, autoimmune and others’ professional opinions, encouragement, and laughter so that together you can unleash your unlimited potential regardless of your diagnosis!

Disclaimer: The information provided on The Autoimmune Hour is only for educational and informational purposes. Always seek sound professional advice on your own. The show does not replace medical professionals. I am not a medical professional. In this interview, our guests are not acting as medical professionals, nor are we acting as legal, emotional, or religious professionals, and are not giving medical, legal, spiritual, or emotional advice. Seek sound advice from your professionals, as we are all different with specific situations. With this interview, we are talking about other people’s research and our own anecdotal experiences, including those of and with clients, listeners, and friends.

More at https://understandingautoimmune.com/website-disclaimer 


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-autoimmune-hour--2935987/support.
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The Autoimmune HourBy Understanding Autoimmune

  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6

4.6

31 ratings


More shows like The Autoimmune Hour

View all
Jocko Podcast by Jocko DEFCOR Network

Jocko Podcast

30,734 Listeners

Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself by Christa Biegler

Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

237 Listeners

The Dr. Hyman Show by Dr. Mark Hyman

The Dr. Hyman Show

9,367 Listeners

On Purpose with Jay Shetty by iHeartPodcasts

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

27,238 Listeners

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg by All-In Podcast, LLC

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

9,236 Listeners

We Can Do Hard Things by Glennon Doyle and Audacy

We Can Do Hard Things

41,435 Listeners

The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins

The Mel Robbins Podcast

20,604 Listeners