The difference between joy and relief with Allison Sweet Grant
Summary
Adam Grant interviews Alison Sweetgr, his wife and a psychiatrist, to discuss her new memoir, *Lump*, which chronicles her breast cancer diagnosis during the pandemic. They explore the pressure patients feel to be "perfect," the gendered dynamics of healthcare, and why the term "survivor" can be patronizing. The conversation also covers the lingering effects of chemo, such as brain fog, and Alison’s unique psychological quirks, including her fear of fiction versus real crime.
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