Join Sally and Seona, as they dive into the all-too-familiar phrase: “I don’t want to know if I’m getting worse.” In this episode, they explore why so many of us avoid medical tests or dread results — even when we know it might help. Blending warmth, humour, and psychological insight, they unpack the brain’s resistance to bad news, the function of hope, and how the fear of decline can quietly shape our decisions. If you’ve ever delayed a test, ignored a symptom, or just needed to hold onto hope a little longer, this one’s for you. With lived experience and the occasional tangent, Sally and Seona remind us: avoiding the news doesn’t make you weak — it makes you wonderfully human.⁠⁠Livology (Psychology - Private Practice)⁠⁠⁠⁠MS: Get Your Head Around It! (Online Course)⁠⁠If you need any support after listening to our podcast, you can contact Lifeline in Australia at 13 11 14, available 24/7. For support in other locations, please visit ⁠Befrienders Worldwide⁠.⁠Instagram @butyoulooksogoodpodcast⁠

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