Resilience Diversity And Wellbeing

Joanne Lockwood speaks with LinkedIn and social selling expert Sam Rathling about what resilience looks like when life becomes dominated by hospital appointments, uncertainty, and recovery. Sam shares her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment journey, including the emotional impact, the physical toll of chemotherapy, and the lesser-discussed challenge of what happens when treatment milestones are reached but psychological support still feels limited.

Alongside cancer, Sam discusses her decision to become sober and how sobriety changed her ability to cope with adversity, parent through crisis, and stay grounded through treatment. The conversation also touches on family life as a single parent of three neurodivergent children, and the importance of connection and practical support during prolonged periods of stress.

The episode closes with a candid look at authenticity in public life: why Sam chose to share parts of her experience on social media, how vulnerability can build genuine community, and what workplaces and colleagues often get wrong when someone returns after serious illness. Listeners are left with clear encouragement around early detection and a thoughtful challenge to show up as a whole human being, not just a professional mask.