32 - Neosho Ponder talks about surviving cancer with a sense of humor and rock and roll

32 - Neosho Ponder talks about surviving cancer with a sense of humor and rock and roll

Author: Vegan Lifestyle Coach: Jenny Cheifetz July 24, 2024 Duration: 52:43

A native of Kansas City, Missouri, Neosho C. Ponder is an Adjunct Professor at Trinity Washington University in Washington, DC. In April 2016, at the age of 36, just one year after completing her doctorate, Neosho was diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2021, while still looking for a full-time job following treatment, Neosho wrote a memoir about her breast cancer journey, GOD’S GOT JOKES: How I Used My Faith and God’s Humor to Survive Breast Cancer, that was released on February 1, 2022. 
Now in her 8th year of survivorship, Neosho is passionate about advocating for and supporting other survivors as the DMV Lead, ANGEL Advocate with the Tigerlily Foundation and active in the Young Survival Coalition DC and For the Breast of Us. She also loves rowing on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers with WeCanRow DC. In addition to her doctorate in Communication, Culture, & Media, Neosho also earned a Master of Arts in Mass Communication & Media Studies, from Howard University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Neosho's Notes from the Sidelines:

  1. Imposter Syndrome is feeling like you are unworthy of your success. To all the women suffering from this unfortunate condition, Neosho says, "We have to have the confidence of a mediocre man." 
  2. To the men and women who feel regret, try to see those moments as motivating, because everything happens the way it is supposed to happen.
  3. The universe/God speaks to you, so listen with your entire being, especially at your most points. You never know how it will open doors for you.
  4. Life is hard for everyone, despite what social media has said. Listen to the world around you with your eyes, ears, heart, spirit, and mind - listen and laugh because laughter is the best medicine.
  5. Be kind to yourself.

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