As the Executive Director of The Jung Center, Dr. Fitzpatrick's not only given the Rose community hope in the darkest of times, such as during the pandemic, but he’s also done so for countless others in the Houston area.

During this conversation, Dorothy and Dr. Fitzpatrick talk about past challenges and how they’ve impacted the breast cancer community. He also discusses the need for caregivers to embrace self-care and encourages breast cancer patients to engage in self-acceptance.

Additionally, we get a brief history lesson when Dr. Fitzpatrick discusses Audre Lorde, who was faced with the difficult decision of either living out what life she had left serving her values, helping women’s groups that were forming in the 1970s and the 1980s, or if she was going to take the step back to seek treatment for breast cancer.

Learn more about Dr. Fitzpatrick's work and The Jung Center at www.junghouston.com.

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Key Questions Answered

1. Why is must we nurture our well-being, especially in the face of adversity?

as the isolation brought on by the pandemic.

2. How is breast cancer tied to the origin of self-care?

3. What can we do to foster better support networks in our community?

4. What are Dr. Fitzpatrick’s tips for managing self-care?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Self-care in pandemic: simplified approach for all.

03:51 Infants have instinct to notice surroundings instinctively.

07:47 Paying attention to body signals for calm.

12:55 Well being defined as happiness and contentment.

15:04 Well-being through relationships, including self and community.

18:38 Commute time transformed during pandemic, newfound appreciation.

23:46 Audrey Lord, influential writer, faced cancer decision.

24:48 Self-care as political act for black woman.

28:11 Recognize interdependence, create spaces for connection.