Love the podcast? Send us a text!What happens when the person trained to care for others suddenly becomes the patient?In this deeply meaningful episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, Laura speaks with Bron Watson — a registered nurse, educator, and entrepreneur whose life changed dramatically after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, followed by a blood cancer diagnosis in 2023. Bron brings a powerful perspective shaped by both clinical expertise and lived experience. As someone who spent nearly two decades caring for patients, she suddenly found herself navigating fear, uncertainty, identity shifts, and the emotional complexity that comes with a cancer diagnosis.Through her personal journey, Bron created The Serenity Project, an initiative designed to help others find calm, clarity, and self-compassion in the midst of the overwhelming experience of cancer. Together, Laura and Bron explore: What it feels like when the caregiver becomes the patient  How a cancer diagnosis can challenge identity, control, and confidence  The emotional impact of facing cancer more than once  Why learning to slow down can be one of the hardest lessons  The role of self-compassion in healing  How Bron’s nursing background shaped her cancer experience  The inspiration behind The Serenity Project  How community and reflection can support survivorship  Why resilience does not mean pushing through everything alone About Bron WatsonBron Watson is a registered nurse with over 17 years of clinical experience and more than a decade as an educator and business owner. After her breast cancer diagnosis in 2018 and blood cancer diagnosis in 2023, she founded The Serenity Project, a platform designed to help individuals navigate cancer with greater calm, clarity, and self-compassion. Bron combines evidence-based knowledge with lived experience to help others feel less alone and more empowered during and after diagnosis.Support the showLatest News: Become a Breast Cancer Conversations+ Member! Sign Up Now. Join our Mailing List - New content drops every Monday! Discover FREE programs, support groups, and resources from SurvivingBReastCancer.org! Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our work.