Nancy Saltzman’s Blog

I was listening to the amazing podcast “Hidden Brain” on Spotify and Shankar Vedantam was interviewing Deborah Tannen, author of “That’s Not What I Meant”. I recommend readers listen to this interview and read Dr. Tannen’s book for some eye opening research about our communication styles. During the interview Shankar referenced an interview with Alan Alda and shared a quote that I thought others might also appreciate. Alda said, “The more empathy I have for other people the less annoying I find that they are.”

I am a 31 year breast cancer survivor. I don’t take my life for granted and I try to eat healthy foods and stay in good shape. When I had an annual ultrasound of my breasts yesterday Dr. McAleese, my radiation oncologist, said, “What are you doing to have such great muscles in your chest?” I said that I lift weights and need to thank my trainer, Jeff Jimeson, for keeping me in shape even during a pandemic! I wanted to share with you today one of the motivational sayings posted in the gym where I work out. Enjoy!

This quote was suggested by my brother Andy. Thanks Dr. Saltzman!

The three things I
cannot
change are
the past,
the truth,
and you.

Anne Lamott