In this powerful and heart-centered episode, Talaya Dendy welcomes Jennifer Schultz, a four-time melanoma survivor, university professor of public speaking, and passionate advocate.

Recorded live during The Healing Pen and a Mic Journaling Workshop at the Mali Center in St. Paul, Jenn shares the intimate reality of her 10-year battle with recurrent cancer and her journey into survivorship. Drawing from her personal experience and professional expertise, Jenn offers hope, discussing how she found safety, community, and solace not only through support groups but also by harnessing the transformative impact of journaling.

Tune in for Jenn's inspiring story and her dedication to educating and empowering cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. This episode is filled with invaluable life lessons and a strong sense of community.

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✨Episode Highlights:

01:13 Recurrent Melanoma: Jenn’s 10-Year Journey and Diagnosis

04:15 Solace: Support, Community & Healing

07:16 Journaling: Transformative Writing Impact

08:53 Bravely Becoming: Insights into Jenn’s Book and Upcoming Project

10:35 Community Connection: Impact of the Workshop and Final Thoughts

Transcript: https://bit.ly/healingpen_3

Connect & Engage with Jenn:

Website: https://jennpatrice.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenn_patrice/ https://www.instagram.com/thenextchapterwithjenn/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpschultz/

Book: Bravely Becoming: Overcoming Grief and Loss to Find Yourself Again, https://a.co/d/dTLjuwR

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Hosted, Produced, Written, and Edited by: Talaya Dendy

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