Seasonal Affective Disorder

On the eve of a two-foot snowstorm, Dr. E and co-host Angel Santana pull back the curtain on a quiet enemy—Seasonal Affective Disorder—and how it layers on fear, fatigue, and isolation for cancer survivors. Through honest, patient-centered storytelling they trace the slow creep of darkness from the commute to the dinner table and how it magnifies trauma for newly diagnosed, actively treated, and post-treatment survivors. Then, with the chill biting and the world in grey, a turning point: Dr. E’s hike up Bear Mountain becomes a metaphor for recovery—one deliberate step, one breath, one ray of light at a time. Practical anchors emerge naturally from the narrative: light therapy, gentle movement, daily routines, and social lifelines that transform paralysis into purpose. The episode closes with a gentle spiritual benediction—grace for the hard days, permission to move at your pace, and a fierce reminder that winter is temporary. This is a short, hopeful guide to carrying light into the dark and reclaiming survivorship as a continuing journey of courage and care.