Episode 37: The Silver Lining of Pain and Suffering with Cindy Trice


In this engaging conversation, Dr. Cindy Trice discusses her multifaceted life as a veterinarian, entrepreneur, and cancer survivor. Amidst the serene settings of Florida and New Hampshire, Cindy shares her journey from graduating veterinary school to battling stage 2B cervical cancer and founding Kickit Pajamas, a company providing stylish and functional clothing for women throughout their cancer journey. 

She emphasizes the synergy between her veterinary work and cancer advocacy, training her Corgi, Louie, as a therapy dog. Cindy also touches on her experiences with 'perfect patient syndrome' and the significance of emotional expression and support networks. The conversation highlights the importance of community, empathy, and self-care in overcoming life's challenges.

In this episode, Kathy and Cindy discuss:

  • Power Of Storytelling In Healthcare

  • Access To Care For Women

  • Impact Of Emotions On Health

  • Emotional Expression In Healthcare

Timestamps:

[02:26] Introducing Dr. Cindy Trice

[02:44] Veterinary and Cancer Journey

[04:31] Therapy Dog and Elder Care

[06:50] Access to Care for Women and Animals

[08:59] Kickit Pajamas Origin Story

[14:37]Cancer Treatment Experiences

[18:49] Perfect Patient Syndrome

[30:58] Empathy and Self-Care

[38:36] The Impact of Emotions on Health

[39:04] Learning to Emote Healthily

[40:28] Post-Traumatic Growth Explained

[43:02] The Role of Support Systems

[45:09] The Importance of Emotional Expression

[46:59] Navigating Medical Conversations

[58:53] The Power of Shared Experiences

[01:07:14] Advocacy and Storytelling

[01:12:06] Final Thoughts and Reflections

If Cindy was a pill, what effect would she want to have on someone?

  • To feel hopeful about the future

More About Dr. Cindy Trice:

  • Check out Kickit Pajamas website

  •  Learn more about Cervivor, 

  • Follow Dr. Trice on LinkedIn

    Dr. Cindy Trice is a veterinarian, speaker, serial entrepreneur, cancer survivor, and patient advocate for Cervivor.  She’s the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at KickIt Pajamas, a company leading the way in providing stylish, comfortable, and functional clothing for women during all stages of their cancer journey. 

    After selling her veterinary start-up, she also serves as Chief Veterinary Officer for the future of work software company, Hound.

    She lives in Bradenton, Florida with her husband and 3 long and low dogs.


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