Navigating Cancer TOGETHER

A Seasoned Medical Oncologist Explains Why Cancer Still Sucks with David J. Stewart, MD, FRCPC

February 08, 2023 08:01 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Dr. David Stewart trained in medical oncology at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston from 1976 to 1978 and then joined the staff at MD Anderson. He returned to Ottawa Canada in 1980, moved back to MD Anderson in 2003, and then again moved back to Ottawa Canada in 2011 as a Professor of Medicine and Head of the Division of Medical Oncology. Since completing his term as a division head in 2019, he has continued to teach and practice oncology in Ottawa. He recently wrote the book A Short Primer on ...

An Appendix Cancer Survivor Who Found Her Joyful Work-Life Flow and She's Helping Ambitious Professionals Do the Same with Grisel Scarant...

February 01, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Grisel Scarantino is a Career & Life Coach specializing in helping seasoned professionals find satisfaction and fulfillment in their careers. She is an Appendix Cancer (Goblet Cell Carcinoid) survivor with a passion for achieving that elusive yet attainable work-life balance that so many of us are searching for. She is a certified professional who has dedicated her life to supporting people having spent time working as a Behavioral Health Therapist, Work Culture Consultant, and Career Coachi...

An Appendix Cancer Survivor Who Found Her Joyful Work-Life Flow and She's Helping Ambitious Professionals Do the Same with Grisel Scarantino

February 01, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

Grisel Scarantino is a Career & Life Coach specializing in helping seasoned professionals find satisfaction and fulfillment in their careers. She is an Appendix Cancer (Goblet Cell Carcinoid) survivor with a passion for achieving that elusive yet attainable work-life balance that so many of us are searching for. She is a certified professional who has dedicated her life to supporting people having spent time working as a Behavioral Health Therapist, Work Culture Consultant, and Career Coachi...

Two-Time Cancer Survivor and Cancer Whisperer Who Beat the Odds to Shine Brightly and Share Hope with Howard S. Brown

February 01, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Howard Brown is an author, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, interfaith peacemaker, two-time stage IV cancer survivor, and healthcare advocate. For over three decades, Howard’s business innovations, leadership principles, mentoring, and resilience in beating cancer against long odds have made him a sought-after speaker and consultant for businesses, nonprofits, congregations, and community groups. His hard-earned wisdom about resilience after beating cancer twice has led him to become a nationall...

My Sister's Keeper Raising and Losing a Sister to Liver Cancer with Andrea Wilson Woods

January 25, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Andrea Wilson Woods is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-impact, digital health company. Her best-selling and award-winning book, Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, is a medical memoir about raising and losing her sister, Adrienne, to liver cancer. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Even if there is resis...

A Burkitt's Lymphoma Thriver Who Helps Women Rebuild Their Health After Cancer with Jen Franklin

January 25, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Jen Franklin is a cancer recovery coach who helps women over 40 to take charge of their health after cancer and regain their confidence. After having an aggressive Lymphoma (blood cancer) Stage 4 in 2018 and noticing the gap between finishing cancer treatments and understanding how to move forward with life again, she set out on a mission to regain her health and thrive. Once realizing others struggle with this same thing, Jen became certified in Integrative Health Fundamentals and as a Heal...

Living and Thriving in the Face of Multiple Myeloma and Autism with Crystal Sanford

January 18, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Crystal Sanford, M.Ed., M.A. CCC-SLP wears many hats, including special education advocate, speech pathologist, entrepreneur, author, and cancer survivor. In 2014, Crystal was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (a rare blood cancer impacting the bone marrow). Now she is a two-time cancer survivor with a passion for empowering everyone to thrive in the midst of life's challenges. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Multiple myeloma can't be cured yet, but it is treatable. It is becoming a mana...

Finding Your Balance, Power, and Direction After an Unexpected Hardship Like Cancer with Trish Perry

January 11, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Trish Perry is a Results Coach and 10-year breast cancer survivor. Trish helps professionals who have been thrown off track by an unexpected hardship to find their inner power, direction, and balance again to regain success and joy in their lives. Trish WAS that professional 10 years ago, pre-cancer. She had a high-powered job and was raising three kids when multiple adversities hit. She was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a double mastectomy, her 91-year-old father had brain surgery and h...

Healing on Many Levels an Overview of the Benefits of Your Innate Energy Technology and Energy Healing Modalities with Lisa Erickson

January 11, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Integrative or Complementary Therapy Provider Lisa Erickson is an energy worker and meditation teacher specializing in women’s energetics, sexual trauma healing, and complementary care. She is the author of Chakra Empowerment for Women and the Art and Science of Meditation through Llewelyn Worldwide. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Our energy body intersects with our physical body and our psyche. 2. Meditation and other complementary techniques can help you develop detachment from t...

A Four Time Cancer Survivor Shares How Her Approach to Treatment Changed and Why the Balm Box is the Functional Gift to Give with Liz Benditt

January 04, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

Elizabeth (Liz) Benditt, 4x survivor/thriver, Melanoma (2009), Thyroid (2010), Basel Cell (2015), Breast (2017) Liz is currently President and CEO of The Balm Box, a self-care and gifting site for breast cancer patients. In addition to teaching undergraduate business marketing courses at the University of Kansas, Benditt also serves on the Education First Shawnee Mission board of directors and volunteers with National Charity League. She lives in the Kansas City suburbs with her husband and...

A Four Time Cancer Survivor Shares How Her Approach to Treatment Changed and Why the Balm Box is the Functional Gift to Give with Liz Ben...

January 04, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Elizabeth (Liz) Benditt, 4x survivor/thriver, Melanoma (2009), Thyroid (2010), Basel Cell (2015), Breast (2017) Liz is currently President and CEO of The Balm Box, a self-care and gifting site for breast cancer patients. In addition to teaching undergraduate business marketing courses at the University of Kansas, Benditt also serves on the Education First Shawnee Mission board of directors and volunteers with National Charity League. She lives in the Kansas City suburbs with her husband and...

Personal Fears and Emotional Upsets How They Impact Couples and Marriages with Lane Stokes

December 28, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MB

Lane Stokes spent five years as an ordained minister before moving toward counseling. Unlike most ministers, he pursued mental health rather than pastoral counseling. He believed it would help him to better understand his clients in whatever type of therapy he would offer. In the past 34 years of private practice as a mental health clinician, and marriage and family counselor, he believes that he was correct in that assumption. During the first 32 years, he developed programs to make marriag...

Jodi's Climb for Hope Turning Pain Into Passion with Andrew Buerger

December 21, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

When Andrew Buerger's sister was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer, her courage and strength spurred Andy to turn pain into a passion. Andy founded Jodi's Climb for Hope, which raised more than $900,000 for research by leading mountain-climbing expeditions-an apt metaphor for the struggles women affected by breast cancer endure. In 2008 tragedy struck again when Andy's wife Jen was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Jodi's Climb for Hope expanded the scope of its mission into multiple sc...

A Mother's Story of Traveling Through Grief After the Death of Her Child Due to Cancer (Part II) with Jefri Franks

December 21, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Jefri Franks, M.S., CPC resides in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a keynote speaker and certified life coach with a niche in Grief, transition, and personal growth. Her passion is helping people bloom wherever they are, regardless of their circumstances. Jefri accompanies her clients as they build resilience and hope! She is also a self-published author. Her book is called Heather's Journey: A Mother's Accidental Guide Through Loss To Hope. Heather was Jefri’s only child and she passed away f...

A Mother's Story of Traveling Through Grief After the Death of Her Child Due to Cancer with Jefri Franks

December 14, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Jefri Franks, M.S., CPC resides in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a keynote speaker and certified life coach with a niche in Grief, transition, and personal growth. Her passion is helping people bloom wherever they are, regardless of their circumstances. Jefri accompanies her clients as they build resilience and hope! She is also a self-published author. Her book is called Heather's Journey: A Mother's Accidental Guide Through Loss To Hope. Heather was Jefri’s only child and she passed away f...

How to Revitalize Your Health and Life with Debi Voris

December 14, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Debi Voris is a graduate of UCLA, an avid runner, skier, and SCUBA diver. She loves traveling. She started her health transformation when she released 70 lbs. and has kept her weight off for over 8 years. She never ran in her life and has now completed six half marathons. Currently, Debi helps revitalize people’s health. She is a Certified Wholistic Health Coach. She is passionate about a whole body and mind approach to health and wellness and helping other women who have lost themselves in...

Prelude to Jefri Franks' Story of Loss, Grief, and Hope

December 09, 2022 00:52 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MB

Jefri Franks, M.S., CPC is a keynote speaker and certified life coach with a niche in Grief, transition, and personal growth. Her passion is helping people bloom wherever they are, regardless of their circumstances. Jefri accompanies her clients as they build resilience and hope! She is also a self-published author. Her book is called Heather's Journey: A Mother's Accidental Guide Through Loss To Hope. Heather was Jefri’s only child and she passed away from a rare form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymph...

The Arukah Method Empowering Individuals to Attain Holistic Health and Healing with Mayim Vega

December 07, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Mayim Vega is a Naturopathic Herbalist, Holistic Life Coach, and the founder of an online school called the Arukah Holistic Life Academy. Arukah offers a dual certification program in Naturopathic Herbalism & Holistic Life Coaching, with an emphasis on the online business model. It seems like a strange combination, but she believes that these 3 fields are important to becoming an effective healer. Mayim has a very interesting story. She was formerly a Computer Scientist / Engineer at the NAS...

Why You Shouldn't Be Patient When It Comes to Healing and Enlightenment with Matthew Brownstein

December 07, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Matthew J. Brownstein is the CEO of Anahat Education Group and the Executive Director of the Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy. Matthew founded the International Association of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists and OnlineMonastery.com where he teaches the Anahat Meditation System. He is the author of five books including The Sacred Geometry of Meditation, The Sutras on Healing and Enlightenment, and Interpersonal Hypnotherapy. Matthew is a student and teacher of A Course in Miracles and of...

Stage 4 NonSmoker Lung Cancer: It Can Happen to Anyone with Tiffany Fagnani

November 30, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Tiffany was diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer that had spread to her brain at age 36. Prior to her diagnosis, Tiffany lived an active, healthy lifestyle and worked as a nurse. Never did she think that one day, she herself would become the patient that she had spent her career caring for. Throughout her diagnosis, Tiffany has learned to become her own best advocate and work with her healthcare team to find the best treatment for her specific type of lung cancer. In July 2020, ...

Surviving Lung Cancer: The Story of a NonSmoker with Shelly Slocum

November 30, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Shelly Slocum is the author of an Amazon #1 New Release, Love, and Inspiration from Mom. She has been a Real Estate Broker for 21 years and taught classes as an instructor for Dale Carnegie Training, but she believes her most important job has been being a mom to her two wonderful daughters! She now savors the ultimate reward for parenting, which is being MiMi to her three precious grandchildren. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 39 years. Her desired outcome in everythi...

A Breast Cancer Thriver Shares Why Diversity Matters in Cancer Care with Nic Hyl

November 30, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Nic Hyl is a fashion designer and cancer thriver. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2022, she along with her husband, set out to help others by creating a foundation that donates funds from the sale of selected products, to help women, men, and families battling the daily costs of breast cancer. Live Beautiful Nation Foundation launched on October 1, 2022. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Nic shared that the one thing she would have done differently was getting a second ...

The Importance of Stepping Up and Being Your Own Best Advocate with Tracey Stills

November 23, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Tracey Stills is a 20-year African American breast cancer survivor/thriver, wife, and mother. Tracey became the advocate she couldn't find. The one that she needed while fighting for her life. She had many trials and tribulations that came her way during treatment. Her faith is what sincerely sustained her. ✨A few highlights from the show: Tips from Tracey 1. Keep every appointment. 2. Listen to your body. 3. Keep a journal. 4. Lean in. Cry and holler if you need to, but don't stay t...

How to Be a Caregiver with No Regrets with Rayna Neises

November 16, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Rayna Neises author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, ICF certified coach, Positive Approach® to Care Independent Certified Trainer, the host of “A Season of Caring” podcast, and speaker is passionate about supporting daughters and sons in a season of caring with their aging parents. Rayna lost both of her parents to Alzheimer’s disease twenty years apart. After her season of caring for her dad through his journey, she founded A Season of Caring where she offers regret-free re...

The Caregivers Path to Soul Care and Self-Healing with Dr. Edward Smink

November 09, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Dr. Edward Smink Ph.D. defended his doctoral thesis, “Thresholds of Afflictions: The Heroic Journey of Healing,” at Pacifica Graduate Institute in May of 2010 and graduated with a Ph.D. in Philosophy with an emphasis in Depth Psychology. His dissertation hallmarks what Dr. Smink considers a sacred trust of his over forty years of experience in healthcare as a registered nurse, crisis and pastoral counselor, executive leader, facilitator of mission, ethics, spirituality, value and leadership ...

Mary Wells, A Breast Cancer Thriver Giving Encouragement with One Word

November 02, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB

Mary P. Wells is best known as The Encouragement Expert. She is an 8-year Breast Cancer Thriver and the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of One Word Encourage, LLC. The ministry focuses on sharing God’s Words of encouragement worldwide for people to thrive in all seasons of their lives. Mary is passionate about speaking life to those impacted by their circumstances, including breast cancer. Recently the ministry launched the One Word Encouraged LLC Breast Cancer Awareness Essentials Kits...

Mary Wells, A Breast Cancer Thriver Giving Encouragement with One Word

November 02, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Mary P. Wells is best known as The Encouragement Expert. She is an 8-year Breast Cancer Thriver and the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of One Word Encourage, LLC. The ministry focuses on sharing God’s Words of encouragement worldwide for people to thrive in all seasons of their lives. Mary is passionate about speaking life to those impacted by their circumstances, including breast cancer. Recently the ministry launched the One Word Encouraged LLC Breast Cancer Awareness Essentials Kits...

Social Security Disability: The Importance of Section 13 Disability Listings for Cancer Patients with Spencer Bishins

October 26, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Spencer Bishins has a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. After law school, he worked in the private sector for two years prior to joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2010. He worked at the Appeals Council for almost four years, reviewing thousands of disability decisions for compliance with SSA’s complex rules and procedures. He then worked at the hearing level for seven years, where he drafted almost 2,000 dec...

Spreading Encouragement, Hope, and Mesothelioma Awareness with Tamron Little

October 19, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Tamron Little is a wife, mom of four, and 15-year and counting peritoneal mesothelioma survivor. She started as a contributing writer with The Mesothelioma Center to give patients and loved ones hope to keep pushing! ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the cells that make up the mesothelium. The mesothelium is the lining or membrane that covers and protects various internal organs of the body. (https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/mesoth...

Advanced Gerson Therapy the Truth and Science of Healing with Dr. Patrick Vickers

October 19, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

A 1997 graduate of New York Chiropractic College, representing the face of Gerson Therapy worldwide, Dr. Patrick Vickers is featured in the epic documentary series, The Truth About Cancer: A Global Quest. Dr. Vickers' patient is also chronicled in the classic documentary, The Beautiful Truth. Dr. Vickers was personally trained by the family of Dr. Max Gerson, who has been called "The most eminent genius in medical history". The Gerson Therapy has the most storied reputation, to date, for i...

The Truth About CBD with Al Morentin

October 12, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Al Morentin is the Founder/CEO of My Fit Life, a premiere Holistic Health & Wellness Company, since 2001. After going blind due to glaucoma and getting his vision back with cannabis oils he founded a CBD manufacturing company, so he never has to go blind again. My Fit Life is a CBD & Sports Nutrition Company producing high-grade alternative health supplements for those that are looking to achieve vibrant health naturally, without the use of pharmaceuticals or harmful medications. Al has dedi...

Holistic Healing a Tool for Change in All Areas of Your Life with Vishnupriya Aristo

October 05, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Vishnupriya Aristo is the Founder of ZeroPoint Holistic Healing Center. Vishnupriya has formulated a unique 11-Day Full Body Therapy for clients which is a proprietary blend of energy medicine plus alternative therapeutic techniques that are creating miracles in people's lives. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. When you forgive, you give yourself freedom. Anger kills different parts of your body. I talked about forgiveness during a previous episode. Listen to it here, https://anchor.fm/n...

Finding the Will to Keep Going When Terror Strikes with Joseph M. Lenard

September 21, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Joseph M. Lenard was born in the 1960s and is very much a person of the 1980s. He is a lifelong (by choice) resident of Wyandotte, Michigan, and former Information Technology professional. Joseph is also a Political/Conservative issues blogger/speaker/writer/vlogger and the holder of 2 dozen+ copyrighted materials. Joseph is with us today to share his journey with leukemia (APL, acute promyelocytic leukemia). ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Life is serious. You have to keep a sense of ...

BEAMing After Hodgkin's Lymphoma with Michael Yewdell

September 21, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

Michael has been a serial entrepreneur for his entire life, but in 2017 everything changed the day he found out he had cancer. After 18 months of battling, and 4 failed chemotherapies, Mike was able to go into remission. During that time, Mike was able to inspire others, coach fellow fighters, and start a company based around his story. His company, BEAM: Be Amazing (@youcanbeam) has been able to donate over $400,000 and that number grows every single day. ✨A few highlights from the show: ...

How to Own and Navigate Your Journey with Five-Time Survivor Bill C. Potts

September 14, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Bill Potts has survived cancer five times. He has written the book, Up for the Fight, which gives him purpose and the chance to help others. It is the book he wishes someone else had written. In his book, people can learn from Bill’s mistakes and apply what he has learned to improve their cancer journey. Bill’s faith and family are his rock and support. Owning his cancer journey saved his life! ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Form a relationship with your insurance provider as well as ...

Don't Give Up! Grow Through the Narrow Spots in Life with Ruth Bachman

September 07, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

In February of 2003, Ruth Bachman was a left-handed woman, wife, and mother in apparent good health. She ate reasonably well, was physically active, had annual checkups, practiced meditation and yoga, attended church regularly, and volunteered in the community. Today, she is all of those things plus the grandmother of 4; except now, after diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue sarcoma, she is a right-handed amputee with a renewed purpose for life, which is a mission to share a message equipp...

Holistic Solutions for the Challenges That Often Accompany Cancer with Lynne Wadsworth

August 31, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Lynne Wadsworth is the owner and founder of Holistic Health & Wellness, LLC., and curator of the Energized Healthy Women’s Club. She is an AADP Certified Holistic Health practitioner who earned her certification through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York. She is also a Certified Wellness Cooking Instructor. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Keep a food journal to track your food intake and the quality of the food that you are eating. There are a lot of food journal apps ...

Shedding Light on Nutraceuticals for Health Support with Bogdan Chugunov

August 24, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Bogdan Chugunov is a 17-year gastric/stomach cancer survivor. He has traveled around the globe to find people who had minimal mortality rates due to cancer. He found that diet played a big part in the low rates, and he also discovered the amazing healing properties of beehive products. Bogdan incorporated nutraceuticals that help people get and stay healthy under Bee Magic and Health Republic brands. He personally tests and consumes all of his products in addition to sharing his experience a...

Back-to-Back Cancer Diagnoses Led to What Love Is with Kim Sorrelle

August 10, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Kim Sorrelle is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, director of a humanitarian organization, activist, mother, grandmother, lover of all people, black licorice, and a world changer who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009. While Kim was facing cancer, her husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, passing away just six weeks after his diagnosis. Kim's book, Love Is, came from a desire to know the true meaning of love. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Love is freeing. It's freedom! ...

Talk with Talaya - International Forgiveness Day Why It's Good for Your Health

August 08, 2022 02:52 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

It is a day to spread awareness about the healing power of forgiveness to create "a safer, more joyful and peaceful life and world." During this episode, I talk about the importance of forgiveness, how not forgiving can lead to resentment, how resentment can make you sick, and more. 🎧Podcast episodes that touch on the topic of emotional healing: · How to Heal, Speak to Your Soul, and You’re your Ego in Check with Lads Talk Health, https://anchor.fm/navigatingcancertogether/episodes/How-to...

Cancer and the Healthcare System Through the Eyes of a Daughter, Caregiver, and Patient Advocate with Melissa Mullamphy

August 03, 2022 07:14 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Melissa Mullamphy is a patient advocate. She was also the caregiver for her mother, Constance Burns, who passed away from ovarian cancer. She has a message that needs to be heard and tips on making your healthcare experience and outcomes positive. Melissa wrote a memoir and self-help book called, Not in Vain, A Promise Kept. It is about her mom's battle with ovarian cancer 10 years ago. It is a real and raw account of what her mother and her family went through for nine months of her cancer ...

My CareCrew Connecting Cancer Patients and Caregivers with Paoola Sefair

July 27, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

Paoola has over 25 years of experience working with global corporations like Cisco, Tech Data, and L'Oreal, in various capacities. Her areas of expertise include strategy &planning, operations, marketing, sales, business development, and design thinking. She also has entrepreneurial experience as the founder and CEO of the Real Estate Investment Group and most recently as the co-founder of My CareCrew. An impact-driven organization on a mission to make the cancer journey a little more bearab...

When Cancer Joins the Freakshow of Life with Tess Scott

July 20, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Tess Scott, former black sheep turned “Jesus Girl” is the mom of 8 boys, spunky “Grami with a heart above the i” and a Breast Cancer Survivor. Using both humor and vulnerability, Tess shares her life as a speaker, an author, and an encourager of women. Her first book, “Listen, Sister! Finding Hope in the Freakshow of Life" launched in June. It’s a hilarious collection of short personal stories that turn awkward memories into much-needed encouragement. 💜This episode is dedicated to Aunt Bet...

How to Share Acts of Love When Cancer Shows Up at Work and in Your Personal Life with Kim Hamer

July 13, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

On April 16, 2009, Kim Hamer watched her 44-yr-old husband take his last breath. During his illness and after his death, she was amazed by the helpful ways their coworkers, bosses, friends, and family supported them. Kim started calling their kind actions "acts of love". After the death of her husband, Kim, an HR leader, noticed how little guidance leaders received when navigating cancer, health crisis, or the death of a team member. She knew their lack of knowledge negatively affected mora...

Men's Health Month a Discussion about Black Men's Health with Kevin Snipes (Part II)

July 07, 2022 23:20 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Kevin is a profound poet, author, as well as a photographer. He seeks to teach not only with words but also with demonstration. His mission is to enlighten and increase awareness of individual potential, and purpose, through each of his talents and gifts. During this episode, we pick up where we left off at the end of part one, which was released on June 30th. If you have not heard part one, you can listen to it here, https://anchor.fm/navigatingcancertogether/episodes/Mens-Health-Month-a-...

There is Another Way with Wholistic Natural Health and Magic Barclay

July 06, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Magic Barclay is the lead practitioner at (W)holistic Natural Health, where she treats her clients using wholeism by looking at the whole body and all the systems rather than reductionism. As a cancer, Lyme disease, stroke, diabetes, heart attack, and hypoxia survivor, Magic has seen how treating the root cause of any illness gives you the tools to acquire a level of health you only dreamed possible. Magic other interesting roles as a mold toxicity master, and an Innate Immunity and Function...

Men's Health Month a Discussion about Black Men's Health with Kevin Snipes (Part I)

June 30, 2022 04:41 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Kevin is a profound poet, author, as well as a photographer. He seeks to teach not only with words but also with demonstration, by example. His mission is to enlighten and increase awareness of individual potential, and purpose, through each of his talents, and gifts. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Being healthy isn't a one-and-done. It is a lifestyle and a mindset. 2. Black men must be accountable for their health and place value on their health. 3. Recommended reading: The Magic ...

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Cancer Survivor Iselyn Hamilton-Austin Shares Why the Time is Now

June 29, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

Iselyn Hamilton-Austin is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, 16-year breast cancer survivor, and CEO of Duckling to Diva; a young women's empowerment organization. Iselyn also takes pride in being a children's book author, mother, and Grandmother. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. When you are diagnosed with cancer, it is a time when you have to put yourself first. 2. Many cancer survivors experience survivor's remorse. It is feelings of guilt that occur after surviving a life-threatening,...

Multiple Myeloma and Mental Health in the Black Community with Dr. Damion Davis

June 20, 2022 06:56 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Dr. Damion Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas and the founder of the Davis Counseling Center, PLLC. In addition to therapeutic practice, Dr. Davis is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Counseling at Southern Methodist University, located in Dallas, TX. Also, Dr. Davis is a Community Ambassador for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Dr. Davis was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in October 2020 and completed a stem cell transplant in July 2021. Dr. Davis is h...

The Journey to Flat How It Can Lead to Health and Happiness with Amy Berg

June 16, 2022 02:53 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Amy Berg is a Breast Cancer and Breast Implant Illness (BII) Coach and Workshop Facilitator. She supports her clients with taking control of their health, restoring intimacy, and creating new futures after diagnosis and treatment. Amy has a background in theatre and certifications in transformational coaching, health and habit change, and creativity coaching. She lives in Wisconsin, about an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. When she isn’t working with clients, she enjoys writing, reading...

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