Podcast appearances and mentions of becky olson

This week (9/15 & 9/18) on ART ON THE AIR we feature pastel and charcoal artist Mary Ann Pals who returns to share her experience as an Indiana Dunes National Park artist-in-residence. Next Hoosier Star vocal coach and LaPorte County Symphony keyboardist, Becky Olson, along with 2022 Hoosier Star youth winner, Savannah Holley. Our Spotlight is on Lakeshore Community Concerts 2023-24 season with Carolyn Borchardt and their first concert with Vox Fortuna on September 18th. Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In, plus on Tuesdays at 4pm on WDSO 88.3 FM. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.com LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR. https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/art-on-the-air/2023-09-05/art-on-the-air-september-17-2023

In this episode, Alan's guest is his real life better half, Becky Olson. Together they share how they were able to be successful in this industry all while traveling and working with their five kids on the road. They also discuss the importance of your spouse knowing and understanding the daily life of being on deployment. Can this career work for a family? Listen to find out.

This week, Sharon Henifin, Co-Founder of Breast Friends, joins us to share stories of Becky Olson, who lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer on April 24, 2021. She will tell us the how and why they started Breast Friends together in 2000. Sharon, a certified Life Coach will then walk us through how to handle the stages of grief. Allison Hancock, Executive Director of Breast Friends, will join us and talk about how to honor Becky's legacy and move forward.Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

One of the few things that may be impossible to grasp, is the true magnitude of your personal impact on the world.  Whether you feel powerful or not, you are always leaving an impression. We’ll never know how a few words changed someone’s life or how a simple gesture made all the difference in someone’s world because those actions are folded into who we are every day. When someone you love has passed away, comfort can be found in the unexpected stories shared by strangers revealing the impact your loved one had on them.  That’s one way people live on.  The echoes of their impressions on the world continue to live on and through others.    Today we are re-releasing our episode featuring Becky Olson.  As Powerful Ladies do, Becky took the challenges in her life, including battling cancer five times, as an opportunity to make a difference for others.  Already a shining light for her family, after her first cancer diagnosis, she became a beacon of hope for others battling cancer.  When her episode first aired, I received more notes than any previous episode about how her story impacted different listeners.  To honor her passing on April 24th, 2021, I am happy to share with you again the magic, the light and the laughter that is Becky Olson.  May she continue to echo and continue to make an impact. 

When a person is struck with a serious illness or other trauma, it is easy to fall into a pit of sadness and just watch life move around you. We can become isolated and fearful. Dr. Shani Fox will share with us the concept of staying in the light, and why it is so important mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She helped Becky Olson, the co-host of this show with those very words, and now is here to to share it all with you.Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

This week, Sharon Henifin, Co-Founder of Breast Friends, joins us to share stories of Becky Olson, who lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer on April 24, 2021. She will tell us the how and why they started Breast Friends together in 2000. Sharon, a certified Life Coach will then walk us through how to handle the stages of grief. Allison Hancock, Executive Director of Breast Friends, will join us and talk about how to honor Becky's legacy and move forward.

When a person is struck with a serious illness or other trauma, it is easy to fall into a pit of sadness and just watch life move around you. We can become isolated and fearful. Dr. Fox will share with us the concept of staying in the light, and why it is so important mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She helped Becky Olson, the co-host of this show with those very words, and now is here to to share it all with you.

There are a lot of diets out there and many people try out new diets in a new year. On this show, Karen Davis, Certified Nutrition Specialist® will join us and talk about the current popular diets and discuss the pros and cons of each.

Lauren Huffmaster's work in the cancer community, combined with her personal cancer experience, enables her to articulate the emotional impact of cancer. Lauren discusses how she has developed solutions to minimize isolation, fear and shifting identities through her foundation.

Stress is the power YOU give to outside circumstance to define what you believe you are capable of handling successfully. Take it back Learn quick grab and go tips to help you stress less and live more from our guest, Lauren Miller, Googles no 1 stress relief expert.

Michelle Beck, the new co-host of Breast Cancer Support Radio is going to tell a little more about herself and read some of her blog posts so you can get to know her, learn why she is here and how she has handled her cancer journey. The good times, hard moments and funny stories!

Yvonne Nydigger will discuss how she has handled difficult transitions in life, especially those after breast cancer. Transitions are a part of life. It is the grace with which you handle them that truly matters. It was the transitions in life from breast cancer that truly made her look at her life and take a turn into different directions for the better.

Finding JOY in daily living is a choice and something we should all strive for. For those battling cancer, it can be very challenging. Our guest today is a two time survivor who made that choice to take her journey and turn it into something positive, something that brings her JOY. At Breast Friends, we call this the Twinkle. It's that thing that makes you light up when you talk about it. Working with us, Michelle found her twinkle, Listen in today as she shares her story and shares how you can find that special place in your life that brings out the best in you. (This episode is in honor of Kristen Janes, who introduced to us the concept of the Twinkle. We thank her and have been teaching her concept ever since.)

Dr. Larkey will share evidence from the latest research on the lifestyle behaviors one can adopt that reduce risk for cancer as well as reduce risk for recurrence. She will discuss her research about strategies for rebuilding wellness in the wake of a cancer diagnosis and she will share information on a study that is currently open for breast cancer survivors, aged 45-75, that provides free classes, further testing these strategies.

Today we finish a 2 part series called: How to Make Fearless Food Decisions, Conquer Cravings and Eat Foods You Love Without Stress and Guilt. Cathy Leman has been a guest on my show many times. She is a dietitian, nutrition therapist, and certified personal trainer. You can follow her on Instagram at @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian.

Today we start a new 2 part series called: How to Make Fearless Food Decisions, Conquer Cravings and Eat Foods You Love Without Stress and Guilt. Cathy Leman has been a guest on my show many times. She is a dietitian, nutrition therapist, and certified personal trainer. You can follow her on Instagram at @hormone.breastcancer.dietitian.

Our guest today is Rev. Debbie Taylor. Debbie will share powerful stories, research and applications about how unique strategies provide healing and hope in working with illness, cancer, or other terminal diagnoses. The areas she’ll discuss include: rut-thinking in relationship to intention, signs & wonders, optimizing humor, trusting cellular intelligence, and invoking the powerful color of blue.

In this episode, we talk with Dara Kurtz, creator of Crazy Perfect Life and author of I am My Mother’s Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love and Crush Cancer about navigating a cancer diagnosis, what she learned from her experience, and how cancer changed her life. We also hear her remarkable story of finding a bag of letters written to her twenty years after her mom passed away, and how reading these letters helped her feel closer to her mom. Dara is open and honest about her experiences and shares her story in hopes of helping other people who are dealing with their own challenges. Dara understands life can feel hard, has been through her own challenges, and does her best to make the most of each day of her life

We all experience times of transition in our lives. Some are chosen and some are thrust upon us. It can be from a cancer diagnosis, or simply watching our kids grow up and move out. Sometimes divorce, or loss of a loved one will lead to huge transitions. Or choosing to retire can leave us feeling empty. Some transitions we see as positive but sometimes they feel negative. Often referred to as the new norm, we find ourselves struggling with change rather than accepting it for what it is, a new direction. Join show hosts, Becky Olson and Sharon Henifin, in a lively conversation about how to put a positive light on all of it. You will no doubt be inspired as you look at your own new direction.

One thing many cancer patients experience is weight GAIN during treatment. Many of us hope that weight loss might be the silver lining, but it often isn't. We will talk the impact of emotional eating on breast cancer survivor's physical and mental health. Join our repeat guest, Cathy Leman, as we finish up with this necessary topic.

Learn how exercise can help you, not only during cancer treatment, but as a lifestyle. You will learn how exercise can help in many areas of your life, including improve balance, keep muscles from wasting due to inactivity, decrease joint aches, lower the risk of heart disease, lessen the risk of osteoporosis, and much, much more. As we start the new year, especially during these times of Covid, this is your chance to change your life and take control of your health. Join our guests, the co-founders of 2Unstoppable, Michelle Stravitz and Ilana Gamerman as we talk about this fantastic topic at this critical time.

When cancer strikes at the heart of the family, the partner is often the first line of defense. When the host of this show, Becky Olson, was first diagnosed in 1996, her husband, Bill Olson, was there for her. He was there for her through the next 4 battles including her current battle with metastatic disease. Learn tips on how to care for your loved one during this time and understand the role of, and the impact on, the care giver.

Becky Olson, co-founder of Breast Friends, inspirational speaker and author of The Hat that Saved my Life, is in the middle of her 5th breast cancer battle since 1996. This time, her fight is with metastatic breast cancer. She is currently enrolled in a medical trial that includes Immune therapy. Hear her story and how she used three things that have gotten her through each battle.

How patients handle a cancer diagnosis has changed greatly during 2020. How Breast Friends has offered help to patients during Covid has changed as well. Join us with our Executive Director, Allison Hancock, as we discuss what has changed, including additional metastatic services, and what we are doing now, and how we all can be of assistance to those battling this terrible disease.

One thing many cancer patients experience is weight GAIN during treatment. Many of us hope that weight loss might be the silver lining, but it often isn't. We will talk about the cause of emotional eating, who is most likely to struggle with and how we overcome it. Join our repeat guest, Cathy Leman, as we finish up with this necessary topic.

Holidays are stressful. Add in, a young family, COVID19, and a cancer diagnosis, and it can seem unmanageable. Tune in this week and hear Elizabeth Olson McGarry, the daughter of our host, Becky Olson, a wife, mother, and entrepreneur, as she talks about how they have changed the holiday traditions to accommodate the needs of her young family, while finding ways to keep the holidays special.Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Can we benefit from the use of CBD during cancer treatment, and specifically while using chemotherapy? Join our guest, Ed Chaney of Cannafyl, as we discuss the most common questions around CBD, how to tell the difference in quality, and learn how to discuss this with your doctor.

Holidays are stressful. Add in, a young family, COVID19, and a cancer diagnosis, and it can seem unmanageable. Tune in this week and hear Elizabeth Olson McGarry, the daughter of our host, Becky Olson, a wife, mother, and entrepreneur, as she talks about how they have changed the holiday traditions to accommodate the needs of her young family, while finding ways to keep the holidays special.

You just received the news that changes your life forever. It doesn’t matter if it came unexpectedly or you intuitively knew…hearing a life-altering diagnosis or experiencing a death can shatter our foundation. When faced with a potentially devastating situation involving your health or loss, it’s crucial to have a place to turn while navigating disbelief, fear, confusion, anger, sadness, worry, and grief. Listen in as we have Conversations with Kelly ®

One thing many cancer patients experience is weight GAIN during treatment. Many of us hope that weight loss might be the silver lining, but it often isn't. We will talk about the cause of emotional eating, who is most likely to struggle with and how we overcome it. Join our repeat guest, Cathy Leman, as we discuss this necessary topic.

Our host, Becky Olson, will be continuing part 6 of her journey through her book, "The Hat that Saved my Life." The book can be purchased through Becky's website at www.beckyolson.com, or digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. 25% of all sales will be donated to Breast Friends. Becky has been battling breast cancer since 1996. She has fought this five times, including her most recent battle of metastatic cancer. The cancer has spread from her breasts to her liver, lungs and bones. Enjoy!Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Our host, Becky Olson, will be continuing part 6 of her journey through her book, The Hat that Saved my Life, (in its second printing) along with conversation about the book with her husband Bill Olson. The book can be purchased through Becky's website at www.beckyolson.com, or digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. 25% of all sales will be donated to Breast Friends. Becky has been battling breast cancer since 1996. She has fought this five times, including her most recent battle of metastatic cancer. The cancer has spread from her breasts to her liver, lungs and bones. Bill has been there for her through all of her battles, and is prominently featured throughout her book.

Our host, Becky Olson, will be continuing part 4 of her journey through her book, "The Hat that Saved my Life," along with conversation about the book with her husband Bill Olson. The book can be purchased through Becky's website at www.beckyolson.com, or digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. Becky has been battling breast cancer since 1996. She has fought this five times including her most recent battle of metastatic cancer. The cancer has spread from her breasts to her liver, lungs and bones.Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Our host, Becky Olson, will be continuing part 5 of her journey through her book, "The Hat that Saved my Life," along with conversation about the book with her husband Bill Olson. The book can be purchased through Becky's website at www.beckyolson.com, or digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. Becky has been battling breast cancer since 1996. She has fought this five times, including her most recent battle of metastatic cancer. The cancer has spread from her breasts to her liver, lungs and bones.Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

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One key way to stay connected in this world is through volunteerism, especially during this time of Covid19. Our guest today, Dianna Bancke, is a long standing volunteer and member of our staff at Breast Friends. She will share her journey with us in her various roles and introduce us to the concept of Me Re-Treats.

Our host, Becky Olson, will be continuing part 5 of her journey through her book, The Hat that Saved my Life, (in its second printing) along with conversation about the book with her husband Bill Olson. The book can be purchased through Becky's website at www.beckyolson.com, or digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. 25% of all sales will be donated to Breast Friends. Becky has been battling breast cancer since 1996. She has fought this five times, including her most recent battle of metastatic cancer. The cancer has spread from her breasts to her liver, lungs and bones. Bill has been there for her through all of her battles, and is prominently featured throughout her book.

Our host, Becky Olson, will be continuing part 4 of her journey through her book, The Hat that Saved my Life, (in its second printing) along with conversation about the book with her husband Bill Olson. The book can be purchased through Becky's website at www.beckyolson.com, or digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. 25% of all sales will be donated to Breast Friends. Becky has been battling breast cancer since 1996. She has fought this five times, including her most recent battle of metastatic cancer. The cancer has spread from her breasts to her liver, lungs and bones. Bill has been there for her through all of her battles, and is prominently featured throughout her book.

Join our guest, Cathy Leman, as we continue the lively discussion around the myths and misinformation over what to eat and what to avoid. Learn why this misinformation runs rampant through the breast cancer community and why myths refuse to die, the appeal of nutritional fairy tales, and how to tell good advice from bad so you can eat to thrive! We are picking up the rest of the story discussing the 8 common myths regarding breast cancer nutrition (Dairy, soy, alcohol, and more).

Join our guest, Cathy Leman, as we discuss the myths and misinformation over what to eat and what to avoid. Learn why this misinformation runs rampant through the breast cancer community and why myths refuse to die, the appeal of nutritional fairy tales, and how to tell good advice from bad so you can eat to thrive!

Our host, Becky Olson, will be continuing part 3 of her journey through, "The Hat that Saved my Life," along with her husband, Bill providing comic relief. The book is available through www.beckyolson.com, or digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. 25% of all sales will be donated to Breast Friends. Since 1996 Becky has fought this five times, including her most recent battle of metastatic cancer (liver, lungs and bones). Bill has been there for her and is prominently featured throughout her book.Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Our host, Becky Olson, will be continuing part 3 of her journey through her book, The Hat that Saved my Life, (in its second printing) along with conversation about the book with her husband Bill Olson. The book can be purchased through Becky's website at www.beckyolson.com, or digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. 25% of all sales will be donated to Breast Friends. Becky has been battling breast cancer since 1996. She has fought this five times, including her most recent battle of metastatic cancer. The cancer has spread from her breasts to her liver, lungs and bones. Bill has been there for her through all of her battles, and is prominently featured throughout her book.

Our host, Becky Olson, will be continuing her journey through her book, "The Hat that Saved my Life," (in its second printing) along with conversation about the book with her husband Bill Olson. The book can be purchased digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. 25% of all sales will be donated to Breast Friends.Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Tune in this week with our guest Dena Taylor, author of I Don't Wanna Be Pink. She will share how getting thoughts out of your head and on paper, via journaling, or writing a book, can help process and alleviate stressful emotions, opening mind share for healing, strength, creativity, and hope. Writing experience is not required.

Our host, Becky Olson,will be continuing her journey through her book, The Hat that Saved my Life, (in its second printing) along with conversation about the book with her husband Bill Olson. The book can be purchased digitally via Kindle or audiobooks. 25% of all sales will be donated to Breast Friends.

Nicole Phillips is a Breast Cancer Survivor and Kindness Champion. She will be discussing Her new book, The Negativity Remedy: Unlocking More Joy, Less Stress and Better Relationships Through Kindness. Nicole will talk about the importance of kindness, and how she uses it to overcome all of life's difficulties including her own personal struggle with breast cancer. This is her second appearance on our program and we are delighted she could join us again.

In April of 2020, our host, Becky Olson, was interviewed by Kara Duffy on the Powerful Ladies Podcast. This is that interview. Becky is a 5-time cancer survivor, motivational speaker, co-founder of Breast Friends and "Bucket List" champion. Her cancer is back and has spread. This episode is full of truth bombs and ah-ha moments. Since this interview was released, Becky has met her goal of speaking to people in all 50 states, and her podcasts have been listened to in 113 countries.Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cs.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Learn about the origin of Iron Works with Becky Olson, and go behind the scenes on the design and music planning at Iron Works. Also—Rahab & Narratives.