Getting Better
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD
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Reflecting 3.5 years later on my blog post
May 05, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode I reflect on an old blog post! Learn more about our story and Better + Co. on our website and on Instagram.
"Bringing life's different seasons into perspective" with 2x cancer survivor, Vanessa Joy Walker
April 19, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBThis week on the Getting Better podcast, I am speaking with Vanessa Joy Walker. Vanessa is an expert at bringing life's different seasons into perspective. Vanessa has shared her story of hope, perseverance, and joy with thousands of people worldwide as a featured speaker and media contributor. Her life experience is vast and includes; seasons of abandonment, betrayal, cancer, infertility, and grief. Vanessa is such a light for the cancer community and I know this is going to be an amazing c...
3 things in 3 years that helped me navigate the role of "Cancer Caregiver"
April 07, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBThis week on the Getting Better Podcast, I am sharing 3 things I've learned over the past 3 years as I've navigated being a caregiver. Listen in as we explore things like the importance of taking care of yourself, choosing your mindset, and making sense of the things that don't make sense.
Update on the Walkers! Brain surgery aftermath, chemo tips, and our new puppy
February 17, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week on the @gettingbetterpod, we are getting a Walker family update with your host and Founder of Better + Co., Jessica Walker! Tune into this week's episode as Jess talks about all things new treatment plans, communication, figuring out what works for you, and of course, a new "paw"fect family member! Getting Better is a podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, Founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specif...
Lindsay Northrop, two-time breast cancer survivor sharing her experience with self advocacy and genetic mutations
February 10, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBThis week we are talking with Lindsay Northrop, bringing you another episode to encourage and empower the cancer community. Her name may be familiar to you because she was one of the contributors to my book Better Together and many of you have read her story and heard her wisdom there which I am really looking forward to diving into even more here on the podcast today! Lindsay is a two-time breast cancer survivor being diagnosed at 36 and 38. She is passionate about self-advocating for your...
Emily Epperson shares her 2020 experience: childbirth, a lymphoma diagnosis, and now remission
February 03, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBThis week, I am speaking with Emily Epperson. Her name may be familiar to you because she was one of the contributors to my book, Better Together, and many of you have read her story and heard her wisdom there, so I am really looking forward to diving in deeper in this episode. Emily was diagnosed with Stage IV Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma about one week after giving birth to her first child. This is going to be an amazing conversation that you don't want to miss so click play and start listening....
Robyn Sechler shares her story and vision for company, Securing Memories
January 27, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBToday I am speaking with Robyn Sechler. Robyn is the founder of the company Securing Memories which has a beautiful goal of connecting families through the sharing of stories. She lost her dad to cancer, and a few years after, had an unexpected experience that lead to her mission and business today. Love what you hear and want to learn more? Robyn shares the following: "The #1 question I get is "now what?" as in "now that I've recorded these stories, what do I do with the videos?". I've sp...
Navigating a Pandemic Diagnosis with Breast Cancer Survivor, Maya Mercredi
January 20, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBWelcome back to the Getting Better podcast with another episode to encourage and empower the cancer community. Today I am speaking with Maya Mercredi. Maya is a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at 32 years old during the pandemic after noticing an irregularity while breastfeeding. A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers:...
Speaking with Veteran, Advocate, and Ewing Sarcoma Survivor, Brandi Benson
January 12, 2021 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBToday I am speaking with Brandi Benson. Brandi is a cancer survivor and advocate, speaker, author, veteran, and entrepreneur. In 2009, after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer while deployed in Iraq, Brandi fought to overcome her diagnosis, heal after her treatments, and reclaimed her life through therapy, physical activities, and other healthy-living practices. Her mission is to provide an effective blueprint of strategies and resources that survivors, their loved ones, and anyone ...
Speaking with Kelly Thomas, Founder of TNBC Thrivers
November 11, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBToday, I am speaking with Kelly Thomas. Kelly is the founder of TNBC Thrivers. She has documented her journey with triple-negative breast cancer and created a platform for women thriving with TNBC to share their stories with the community. Kelly uses her platform to advocate for TNBC awareness and promote fitness after cancer. She’s also just one of the funniest and brightest lights on social media, and I cannot wait for you to meet her! A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer communi...
My new book, Better Together, is now available!
November 04, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MBMy new book, Better Together, is available now on Amazon! Thank you, thank you, thank you for supporting the book, Tommy, and me. A portion of the proceeds will be going towards cancer research.
Speaking with Hope Scarves Founder, Lara MacGregor
October 28, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBToday I'm speaking with Lara MacGregor, the founder of the nonprofit Hope Scarves. Lara is living with metastatic breast cancer and recently launched her own podcast called My Hopeful Life to share stories of people living life over adversity. Lara and I first met over a year ago when we were speakers together on a panel at Cancer Con in Denver, and I'm so excited to reconnect with her and introduce her to you today. WEB https://hopescarves.org/ WEB https://laramacgregor.com/ IG @lara_mac...
Speaking with Kathleen Brown, Survivor and founder of Buddhi
October 21, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBToday I'm speaking with Kathleen Brown. Kathleen is a cancer survivor and the founder of Buddhi, which is a digital wellness companion for adults living with and recovering from cancer. @hibuddhi on Instagram Buddhi website
Body Acceptance as a Survivor with Cat Phillips
October 14, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBToday I'm speaking with Cat Phillips. Cat is a breast cancer thriver who uses her experience with cancer treatment and multiple surgeries to dive inward and redefine what it means to feel sexy and love her body and its new state. She is a body and soul coach who guides women to discover their authentic selves. She uses her platform to encourage not only breast cancer survivors but women of all backgrounds to discover that they are more than their body and that true sexiness radiates from the...
#makesweathappen with Stage IV Lymphoma Survivor, Katy Ursta
October 07, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBToday I am speaking with Katy Ursta. Katy is a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor. In 2015 she was the recipient of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Humanitarian of the Year Award for raising over $70,000 through an online campaign known as #everysweatmatters. She is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Chic Influencer which is committed to helping women pave their own paths to success. I am a huge fan of Katy and her company, and am so excited to dive into this conversation, and can’t wait for...
An Unexpected September: Sharing what happened, and where we go from here
September 30, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBTommy had a medical emergency at the start of September while we were on vacation for our anniversary. In this episode, I'm sharing what happened, how we got through it, and where we are headed. Also sharing about my new book, Getting Better, and how you can be a part of my "virtual book tour" leading up to its release on November 2nd. A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off...
The Decision to "Go Flat" with Rachel Peterson
September 16, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBToday I'm speaking with Rachel Peterson. Rachel is a breast cancer survivor who is bringing awareness to the decision to "go flat". She has such a beautiful energy, and I cannot wait for you to meet her. A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD CODE: GETTINGBETTERPOD
Rare Breast Cancer and Fertility Preservation with Survivor, Emily Rich
September 09, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBTalking rare breast cancer and fertility preservation with survivor, Emily Rich. Emily's IG HERE Chick Mission HERE For the Breast of Us HERE A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD CODE: GETTINGBETTERPOD
Speaking with Breast Cancer Survivor, Dr. Alexea M. Gaffney, MD
August 26, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBDr. Alexea is a triple-board certified Infectious Disease sub-specialist, Internist and Pediatrician. She is, a mother, speaker, author, coach and breast cancer survivor. Through her social media platforms and speaking, she not only gives glimpses and insights of her life as a physician and mother with breast cancer but also shares the story of her treatment, survival and how she thrives and helped her family cope with her treatment. She utilizes these platforms to give hope and encouragemen...
With Grace B. Bold designer, Megan Sullivan
August 19, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBMegan is the founder and creator of the clothing brand With Grace B. Bold. She aims to use her brand to combine design with social impact. We have worked together over the past couple years, so you may have seen her beautiful garments on my Instagram, which offer function as well as fashion. Megan is a sweet soul with a heart for serving others and I'm really excited to be speaking with her today and can't wait for you to hear all that she's doing for the breast cancer community. Learn more...
Speaking with Oncology Fellow, Dr. Laura Vater
August 12, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBToday I'm speaking with Dr. Laura Vater. She's a Hematology Oncology fellow who focuses on preventative health, the vital role of communication and humanism in medicine, and the promotion of clinician health. She also created the smile scale in 2017, which I'm going to be asking her about more in this episode. She brings us into that personal side of being a doctor that we don't often get to see and shows us what it's like to celebrate with patients during their highs and mourn with them dur...
Lauren Lopriore, survivor and founder of Liv and Let
August 05, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBLauren Lopriore is a breast cancer survivor and the founder of Liv and Let. Learn more about Lauren and Liv and Let on her WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD CODE: GETTINGBETTERPOD
Advocate, Speaker, and "Cervivor", Tamika Felder
July 29, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBTamika Felder is a cervical survivor, global cancer advocate, international speaker, storyteller, television producer, author, the list goes on and on, basically, she’s an all-over rockstar. She is the founder of Cervivor which educates women all around the world about cervical cancer. I was lucky enough to first come across her at CancerCon in Denver last year where she gave my favorite talk of the weekend that made such an impression on everyone in the room. I am so excited to be speaking ...
Speaking with Taylor Cochrane, ovarian cancer survivor and awareness advocate
July 22, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBToday I am speaking with Taylor Cochrane, an ovarian cancer survivor, advocate for screening and early detection awareness, a mother of two, and attorney, and all over really awesome person. I have learned so much from her, and I am very excited for you to meet her! Find Taylor's Instagram HERE A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers...
Reframing "Grief"
July 08, 2020 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MBSharing today how I've been wrestling with the idea of grieving loss that isn't a loss of life. Why grieving other types off loss has set me on the path towards healing. A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD CODE: GETTINGBETTERPOD
When you have to fight a second round
July 01, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBA podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. New pill pouches! Available on our Website and Etsy Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD CODE: GETTINGBETTERPOD
Adding travel back into your life after a cancer diagnosis
June 24, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBThe idea of travel after or during cancer treatment can feel overwhelming. What if I get sick while I'm away? What if I can't go on the trip? So many what if's keep us at home where it feels "safe". In this episode, I'm discussing practical tips to help ease travel anxiety as well as the big mindset shift that allowed travel to once again be a healthy and exciting part of our lives. A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co....
Knowing your "Previvor" options with guest, Allyn Rose
June 17, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBToday I'm speaking with Allyn Rose, Founder of The Previvor. We're diving into preventative mastectomies, genetic mutations, surgical options, IVF, and why being your own advocate is so important. Learn more about Allyn and her mission to inform and inspire future Previvors at her website https://theprevivor.org/ Follow Allyn on Instagram! A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Follow Better + Co on social media HERE ...
Did Cancer Push Pause or Fast Forward?
June 10, 2020 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.9 MBSharing how our mindset has shifted from the early days of diagnosis to survivorship over two years later. A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD
Talking to Leeanna Gantt, Owner of TookTake
May 20, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBLeeanna's business, TookTake: "Get Well. Stay Well. One dose at a time. A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD CODE: GETTINGBETTERPOD
Don't Know What to Say? Our Fave Ways to Support
May 11, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBThere are a million ways to support someone through cancer. Here are some ideas to get you started! A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD CODE: GETTINGBETTERPOD
Talking PTSD with Testicular Cancer Survivor, Nick Andronis
April 20, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBA podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD CODE: GETTINGBETTERPOD
Corona, Chemo, and Quarantine...oh, my!
March 28, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBBringing you up to date on the life of the Walker's the past few months! A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD
Kidney Cancer Awareness Month with survivor, Mel Mello
March 23, 2020 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBMarch is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, so what better than a conversation with a kidney cancer survivor! A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD
"But you don't look sick..." with guest, Christina Kosyla
March 16, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBChristina and I discuss how her rare cancer has led to her cancer journey being physically almost "invisible" to the outside world. A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD
Talking rare cancer and survivorship with guest, TJ Dooley
February 28, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBA podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD
Getting Better: Talking rare cancer and survivorship with guest, TJ Dooley
February 28, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBA podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD
Seasons of Support
January 28, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBAn episode for the caregivers! Speaking about taking care of yourself as you take care of someone else. A podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD
Getting Better: Seasons of Support
January 28, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBA podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD
Getting Better: A new podcast by Better + Co.
January 21, 2020 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBA podcast to encourage and empower the cancer community. Hosted by Jessica Walker, founder of Better + Co. Thank you for listening! A special 10% off discount specifically for podcast subscribers: https://www.betterandcompany.com/discount/GETTINGBETTERPOD