The Colors of Sound

In this episode of the Colors of Sound podcast, Timothy Stone Dancer Coleman interviews his aunt, Joanne Coleman, a published author, mom, mentor, educator, and community activist. They discuss Joanne's upbringing in Philadelphia, her Italian Catholic background, and her marriage to Uncle Ron. They also delve into Joanne's journey with lung cancer and the raw and honest journal she wrote during that time, which eventually became a published book.

Joanne shares the gifts that cancer gave her, including a closer relationship with God and a deeper appreciation for the love and support of her family. In this conversation, Joanne Coleman shares her experience of losing her husband to cancer and the challenges she faced during her own cancer diagnosis and recovery. She emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and appreciating the people in our lives. Joanne also discusses the grieving process and the support she found in a grief share therapy group. She highlights the power of writing and expressing her emotions through poetry. Despite the hardships, Joanne remains hopeful and seeks to honor her husband's legacy by helping others.

Keywords

Colors of Sound podcast, Joanne Coleman, Timothy Stone Dancer Coleman, Philadelphia, Italian Catholic, lung cancer, journal, published book, gifts of cancer, closer relationship with God, love and support of family, cancer, grief, loss, faith, support, legacy

Takeaways

Joanne Coleman is a published author, mom, mentor, educator, and community activist.
She grew up in Philadelphia in a close-knit Italian Catholic family.
Joanne's journey with lung cancer inspired her to write a raw and honest journal, which eventually became a published book.
She discovered the gifts that cancer gave her, including a closer relationship with God and a deeper appreciation for the love and support of her family. Living in the present moment and appreciating the people in our lives is important, especially when facing challenges and uncertainty.
The grieving process is unique to each individual, and it is important to find support and outlets for expressing emotions.
Joining a grief share therapy group can provide a sense of community and understanding for those who have lost a loved one.
Writing and creative expression can be therapeutic and help in the healing process.
Having faith and finding hope can provide strength and comfort during difficult times.
Honoring the legacy of loved ones by helping others can bring purpose and meaning to one's own life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Reunion
01:02 Joanne's Background and Upbringing in Philadelphia
07:45 Meeting Uncle Ron and Building a Blended Family
13:38 Challenges and Acceptance as an Interracial Couple
14:40 Love and Acceptance from Timothy's Family
16:02 The Impact of Joanne's Parenting on Her Children's Success
16:15 Finding Hope and Support in the Face of Cancer
32:58 Navigating the Waves of Grief
43:07 Discovering a New Identity in the Midst of Loss
51:49 The Power of Connection and Support
52:48 Continuing a Legacy of Helping Others
55:21 The Reality of Faith and Struggles
56:44 The Impact of Honesty and Rawness in Writing
58:14 Exploring Collaboration and Marketing Opportunities
59:40 WDON1204 Commercial.mp4

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