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What if you could test your cancer cells BEFORE choosing a treatment and actually watch which drugs kill them? That's not science fiction. That's what we did for Kamren — a 38-year-old man in my own family who was diagnosed with a rare, complex cancer that conventional medicine struggled to classify, let alone treat. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on three precision tests that most oncologists have never ordered and explaining exactly what they revealed, what they changed, and why they matter for every cancer patient, not just his. We're talking about:
July 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss Jamie's inspiring cancer journey. Her honest podcast continues to provide purpose and support for those navigating the challenges of treatment and beyond. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer Survivor
Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne, founder of the ComedyCures Foundation and a Stage IV cancer survivor for over 30 years, shares fresh and creative ways to infuse fun and positivity into the chemotherapy experience. Drawing from her signature chemo comedy parties and inspired by the joyful outlook of fellow survivors like Leah,Saranne encourages listeners to create tangible lists of things that could brighten up their chemo sessions. She explores the transformative effects of giving, building camaraderie with chemo buddies, engaging with playful gifts or small acts of kindness, and emphasizes the importance of setting mental boundaries to keep chemo from overshadowing daily life. Saranne also weaves in insights from behavioral science, sharing simple psychological tools and practical strategies to make the chemotherapy process less daunting and more enjoyable, revealing how laughter, connection, and intentional joy can become powerful medicine.2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series FinalistRanked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025. Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents and features over 420+ original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg. To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne
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In this episode of Pink Ribbon Roller Coaster's Chemo 101 series, host Sarah McLean sits down with nurse navigator Lindsay Jackson to discuss some of chemotherapy's most common and challenging side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Lindsey shares practical tips for managing symptoms, understanding when to call your care team, staying hydrated, and navigating treatment with confidence. If you're preparing for chemotherapy or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers helpful guidance, reassurance, and reminders that you don't have to suffer in silence.
In this episode:We answer a listener question about overtraining syndrome-what is it, how is it diagnosed and what can be done to prevent it and treat it once it is established. Unfortunately the literature is not robust on this subject as you shall hear but it does seem to be something that most Agers will not have to concern themselves with too much. Then, Jim Logan's journey is one for the books—literally. This episode dives headfirst into his incredible story of battling stage 4 colon cancer and turning adversity into a springboard for inspiration. You heard it right; Jim has flipped the script on his diagnosis, finding gifts in the most unexpected places—like better relationships and newfound purpose. He's not just trying to survive; he's thriving, training for the Ironman World Championship, and raising funds for the Ironman Foundation—all while promoting his book, “Just Keep Trying.” So, whether you're racing or just trying to keep your head above water, Jim's insights on resilience and the power of perspective are sure to give you a kick in the pants to keep pushing forward. Get ready for a dose of motivation and a reminder that sometimes, life's biggest hurdles can lead to the most beautiful outcomes!Segments:[12:15]- Medical Mailbag: Risks of Overtraining[44:29]- Interview: Jim LoganLinksJames's Facebook page@instagram.comstage42025 on InstagramJames's Website
"It's wonderful to be here in the great state of Chicago." ~James Danforth Quayle Join COVID and Chemo for the third installment of our July 4th series. This time, we evaluate the stylings and careers of US Vice Presidents. You'll notice this episode is another marathon. Not as long as the first ladies ultramarathon last year, but long enough. You're welcome. #staywoke
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Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Dr. Carole: I've always had the ability to communicate even the most complex problems in a way that anybody can understand.The toughest battles often require the most creative solutions. Chemotherapy saves lives, but it can also lead to debilitating, lifelong nerve damage—also known as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Dr. Carole Spangler Vaughn, CEO of Eisana Health and a cancer survivor herself, is solving this overlooked problem with a revolutionary product.Carole discovered that cooling hands and feet during treatment can reduce blood flow, preventing chemo drugs from damaging nerves in these areas. When she was a cancer patient, Carole improvised with baggies of frozen corn. While this crude method helped her avoid nerve damage, she recognized the need for a better, scalable solution. “As a medical innovator, I figured there'd be an easy way for me to do that,” Carole revealed during today's episode. “But I learned very quickly there's no solution for cancer patients.” That realization led her to found Eisana Health.Carole's innovation is far more advanced than her frozen-corn workaround. Eisana Health's cooling gloves and booties are safe, portable, and designed for long hours of use. “Cancer patients don't need to be ice cold or risk frostbite,” Carole explained. “Our products are designed to cool effectively, allowing patients to use their phones, eat, and walk while receiving treatment.”In addition to Carole's inspiring story as a scientist-turned-entrepreneur, today's episode included an announcement about Eisana Health's crowdfunding campaign on WeFunder. With their 510(k) FDA exemption, Eisana Health plans to launch their product quickly and grow through a phased approach, starting in Houston before scaling nationally. The campaign provides an opportunity for everyone—especially those personally impacted by cancer treatments—to invest in this game-changing technology.This effort is inspired by Carole's belief that CIPN outcomes can be avoided with the right tools. “We hear heartbreaking stories, like a foot surgeon who gave up her career after chemo left her unable to safely operate,” Carole shared. “These stories didn't need to end that way.”By focusing on a widely unaddressed yet deeply personal need, Carole is transforming her vision into a reality that will help cancer patients everywhere lead better lives. To learn more, visit Eisana Health's campaign on Wefunder.tl;dr:Chemotherapy can cause life-altering nerve damage, which Eisana Health is innovating to prevent.Cancer survivor Carole Spangler Vaughn founded Eisana Health to address overlooked needs in cancer care.Eisana's cooling products aim to prevent nerve damage and improve the chemotherapy experience.The company is raising funds on Wefunder to scale the product nationally without FDA delays.Carole shared insights on communication as her superpower, enabling breakthroughs professionally and personally.How to Develop Communication As a SuperpowerCarole's superpower is her ability to communicate complex ideas in simple, relatable ways. “I've always had the ability to communicate even the most complex problems in a way that anybody can understand,” she said during today's episode. Carole credits her skill not only for helping patients and investors understand her work but also for her success as an entrepreneur navigating technical fields.Carole shared an anecdote from when she ran a stem cell therapy franchise for pets in Hawaii. She had to explain intricate science to pet owners, like how stem cells extracted from fat could be re-injected to heal arthritic joints. Simplifying complex science while conveying hope enabled her to help clients, ultimately improving the quality of life for countless animals.Tips for Developing Communication:Build Confidence: Trust your knowledge and resist the urge to show off or overcomplicate.Practice Humility: Speak in simple terms and adapt your approach to your audience.Focus on Clarity: Avoid using technical jargon when simpler words can convey the same idea.Relate to Your Listener: Use relatable examples or stories to connect and explain.By following Carole's example and advice, you can make communication a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileCarole Spangler Vaughn (she/her):CEO, Eisana HealthAbout Eisana Health: While cancer survival rates continue to improve, side effects remain a significant issue, increasing healthcare costs and reducing quality of life. Eisana Health is developing patient-centric solutions to prevent these side effects. Our first device is a novel cooling device, specifically tailored to the unique needs of cancer patients, to prevent permanent and painful nerve damage in hands and feet caused by common chemotherapy drugs.Website: eisanahealth.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/eisanahealthOther URL: https://wefunder.com/eisana.healthBiographical Information: Dr. Carole Spangler Vaughn (CEO) holds a Ph.D. in Biophysics (Johns Hopkins University) and an MBA (University of Washington). For over 25 years, she has worked for large and small entities, in the laboratory and in business development, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, University of Washington (Office of Technology Transfer), Dendreon Corporation, and Clario Medical Imaging. She owned and operated MediVet Hawaii, a veterinary regenerative medicine franchise. She was a Strategy Consultant/Interim CEO for Emtora Biosciences. She has also consulted several life science companies on strategy, partnering, fundraising, sales, and marketing. 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In this session, he'll explore how founders can prepare for a successful launch, build excitement before going live, engage their networks effectively, and generate the early traction that often determines long-term campaign success. Attendees will learn practical tactics for storytelling, outreach, media engagement, and community building, along with common mistakes that can limit visibility and investor interest. Whether you're preparing for your first crowdfunding raise or looking to improve the performance of a future campaign, this SuperCrowdHour will provide actionable insights to help you launch with confidence and maximize your campaign's impact from day one. Register now!SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. 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In this deeply moving episode of Autism for Badass Moms, Rashidah welcomes Kecia Johnson, a 42-year-old mother, 5-year colorectal cancer survivor, autism advocate, and an eight-time author from Denver, Colorado. She shares a journey that is almost impossible to imagine. Kecia shares the unimaginable journey that began in early 2020 when severe rectal pain was repeatedly dismissed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic—until an emergency biopsy revealed colorectal cancer.What followed was months of chemotherapy, radiation, severe treatment complications, second-degree burns, isolation, and a fight to survive.But surviving cancer was only the beginning.Kecia opens up about the lasting effects of treatment, including radiation toxicity, nerve damage, brittle bones, early menopause, chronic pain, and mobility challenges. As she struggled to rebuild her own health, she also began recognizing developmental and sensory differences in her daughter, Journei. Kecia pursued evaluations that ultimately led to an autism diagnosis. About Our GuestKecia Johnson is the creator of the Cancer Could NEVA healing movement. Her journey is rooted in resilience, faith, and transformation. She uses her voice to break stigmas around trauma, chronic illness, and neurodiversity; creating safe spaces where women can heal, be seen, and rise boldly in their truth.Kecia also founded Kolourful MUVA to empower mothers of children with autism and special needs. Providing emotional support, resources, and income tools, she helps women move from survival to purpose. Through international speaking, podcasting, and community work, Kecia demonstrates how to rebuild and thrive with impact, even in the hardest seasons.Kecia resides in Colorado with her family.Connect with Kecia:Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamkeciajFacebook: iamkeciajTik Tok: iamkeciajIn this episode we discuss:00:00 Badass Moms Welcome00:57 Global Community Thanks01:57 Meet Keisha Johnson05:49 Early Symptoms Dismissed08:29 Cancer Diagnosis Shock11:14 Chemo and Radiation 15:50 Isolation 20:48 Natural Remedies Turning Point30:11 New Setbacks35:24 Advocacy and Sensory Clues40:06 Back To California41:51 Autism Diagnosis 44:45 Moving to Colorado45:58 Mom Support System48:27 Cancer Recovery Reality49:45 Advocacy Awakening53:00 Judgment and Stigma01:01:07 School Readiness Plan01:02:38 Ignorance01:06:39 Kolourful MUVA Mission01:08:59 Launching and Resources01:13:54 Badass AdviceIf this episode resonated with you:-Follow the Autism for Badass Moms Podcast-Leave a review to help other autism moms find this community-Share this episode with a parent who may feel unseen or misunderstoodInstagram: www.instagram.com/theabmpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/theabmpodcastJoin us every Tuesday for more inspiring stories and insightful discussions that empower and uplift.
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Wait...I thought you said no chemo?!Those are words no one wants to hear after believing the hardest part is over.In this follow-up conversation, Nora shares what happened when her treatment plan changed. After preparing for one surgery, she found herself facing a second surgery, waiting on pathology results, and confronting the possibility of chemotherapy.Together, Adrienne and Nora talk about the emotional roller coaster of changing plans, the anxiety of waiting, the pressure of returning to work before recovery feels complete, and the strange disconnect that can happen between your mind and your body after surgery.If you've ever thought, “I thought I was through the hardest part,” this episode is for you.Send us Fan MailFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.We Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.EMAIL US: WDPFTPodcast@gmail.comYou don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story: Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:...
What does it actually feel like to be told you have a 20 to 30% chance of surviving? And what happens after - not the comeback story everyone wants to hear, but the years of brain fog, depression, and suicidal ideation that almost nobody talks about? What if the real miracle isn't beating the disease, but what you do in the long, dark years that follow? Michael finally sits down with his dear friend Hal Elrod, bestselling author of The Miracle Morning and survivor of both a near-fatal car accident at 20 and a rare, aggressive leukemia at 37, for the interview that was supposed to happen a decade ago but got swallowed by Hal's diagnosis instead. This isn't the polished mindset story you've heard Hal tell a hundred times. These are two men who've both been hit by trucks, literally and figuratively, comparing notes on what dying actually teaches you about being alive, including the parts of the journey Hal has never fully unpacked on a podcast before. This isn't about beating cancer. This is about what comes after the remission, the brain damage, the despair, the six years it took just to feel human again, and the daily practice that, against everything, pulled him back. Key Topics: The diagnosis that changed everything: the night Hal woke up unable to breathe, the misdiagnosis, and the oncologist's words, "you have a 20 to 30% chance of surviving", that started it all. The decision that reframed his odds: why Hal refused to see himself as having a 30% chance of survival, and instead committed to doing everything the survivors did, giving himself a "100% chance of being among the 30%." The three-step affirmation formula Hal actually used to fight for his life: affirm what you're committed to, affirm why it's a must, and affirm exactly what you'll do and when, not the vague, magical-thinking affirmations most people are taught. The five deeply personal reasons Hal read aloud every single day during his darkest, 105-degree-fever nights, reasons that kept him going when he no longer wanted to fight for himself. Chemo brain laid bare: the year of two-to-four-hours-a-night sleep deprivation, the major depression, the suicidal ideation, and the moment Hal quietly began planning a way to end his life without it looking intentional. Why his children, not faith in his own recovery, were the real reason he didn't go through with it, and the moment he finally told his oncologist he was done with chemotherapy against doctor's orders. The nocebo effect: why being told a list of everything wrong with your body can be just as powerful, and just as dangerous, as any positive affirmation, and why Michael and Hal both refuse to let a doctor's opinion become their reality. Dr. Bernie Siegel's stunning finding from 3,000 cancer patients: the single common trait among every survivor was that there was simply no other option for them than survival. The healing that didn't begin in remission: why Hal says his real recovery only started in May 2020, when he quit every pharmaceutical drug he was on, and why it's taken six full years, with real progress only in the last twelve months. Why Hal is now releasing the belief that suffering is required to help others, and what it means to finally choose ease over earned wisdom. The mic-drop moment from the Miracle Morning documentary: filming himself mid-migraine, in unbearable pain, sobbing, and still saying, through tears, "I am grateful for this moment." Faith isn't certainty. It's choosing the possibility you want and committing to it completely, every single day, in writing, fueled by reasons big enough to carry you through the nights you want to give up. You can't guarantee the outcome. You can only stack the deck by becoming, every single day, a little more the person who gets there. Your best is yet to come. Say it until you believe it. Then go live like it's already true. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!
Safiya felt a lump at 36, had no insurance, and almost didn't know where to turn. Thankfully, a referral brought her to The Rose, where our patient navigation team helped her qualify for breast cancer treatment and got her first appointment at MD Anderson scheduled in just 15 days. Through all of it, our navigators walked alongside her, and her faith, anchored by a prayer her father read her the day she was diagnosed, carried her the rest of the way. Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts. Key Questions Answered 1. How does The Rose help uninsured women qualify for breast cancer Medicaid and access treatment quickly? 2. What does the path from diagnosis to treatment look like for a woman with no insurance? 3. How did Safiyah get from diagnosis on January 12 to her first MD Anderson appointment on January 27? 4. What does the full course of breast cancer treatment, chemo, surgery, radiation, and reconstruction, look like for a young mother? 5. How do you talk to young children about a parent's breast cancer diagnosis? 6. What role did faith play in Safiyah's ability to get through treatment and stay present for her kids? 7. How did Safiyah take some control during a time when her body was changing in painful and visible ways? 8. Why do women need to know their family history of breast cancer, and why has that knowledge often been kept quiet? 9. What does it mean to be your own medical advocate, and how do you find that voice when you are scared? 10. How does Safiyah now support other patients through MD Anderson's peer program and in her own community? 11. What does The Rose's patient navigation mean in practical terms for someone going through treatment alone? 12. How does humor, specifically Safiyah's custom T-shirts, function as a tool for connection and encouragement in treatment settings? Timestamped Overview 00:00 Dorothy introduces the episode: Safiyah found a lump at 36 with no insurance, was referred to The Rose 10 days after her daughter turned 13, and qualified for Medicaid within weeks. 00:32 Dorothy describes Safiyah's treatment journey: chemo, surgery, radiation, hair loss, and hard conversations with two young children. She previews Safiyah's identity as a survivor who refuses to whisper. 01:51 Dorothy asks about the Phenomenal Women's event where Safiyah met Shannon McNair. Safiyah explains how a church event connected her to Nicole, who was donating proceeds to The Rose, and Safiyah shared her story. 02:38 Safiyah begins her story: January 2015, no insurance, a lump she felt and knew was not right. 03:10 Safiyah describes arriving at The Rose on January 5th, just three days after her daughter's 13th birthday, coming alone. 03:36 Safiyah explains a scheduling conflict: a court date for her daughter fell on the day scheduled for her biopsy. The Rose fit her in on a Wednesday, a day they do not normally do biopsies. 04:06 January 12, 2015: Safiyah receives her diagnosis. Invasive ductal carcinoma. 04:45 Dorothy asks how Safiyah knew to go in rather than wait. Safiyah describes several small moments, a missed earlier visit, a coworker's reaction to feeling the lump, that told her to take it seriously. 06:37 Dorothy notes Safiyah is nearly 10 to 11 years out. Safiyah confirms cancer free since July. 06:50 Safiyah talks about telling her daughter, then 13, about the diagnosis. Her daughter became an immediate and steady support, getting up at night to help without being asked. 08:09 Safiyah describes her treatment sequence: chemo first, then surgery, then radiation, then reconstruction. 08:30 Safiyah talks about hair loss. She cut her hair short before chemo started, went wig shopping with her sister as a fun outing, and found a way to own each phase of the look. 09:46 Dorothy asks how The Rose helped her get into treatment. Safiyah explains that a navigator told her not to pay for the insurance she was about to activate, and helped her qualify for breast cancer Medicaid instead. 10:41 Safiyah describes her determination to go to MD Anderson specifically, and the speed of the navigator's work. Diagnosed January 12, first MD Anderson appointment January 27. 11:33 Safiyah outlines the full treatment arc: one year of chemo including Herceptin, surgery, radiation, then reconstruction with one revision the following year. 12:23 Safiyah shares the lighter side of reconstruction. Her surgeon mentioned a tummy tuck was possible. She says that became her personal motivating bright spot. 12:55 Safiyah stopped working after her first round of chemo landed her in the hospital. Being home allowed her to be even more present for her kids. She now works from home. 13:40 Dorothy asks Safiyah to explain what she means by "a survivor who refuses to whisper." 13:55 Safiyah explains: refusing to whisper means being a voice so others know they do not have to walk alone. She describes cancer as something people mistake for a death sentence and calls herself a walking, talking testimony. 15:24 Dorothy asks whether Safiyah's optimism is inherited or developed. Safiyah says she has always been naturally optimistic and has always found purpose in speaking hope into others. 16:15 Safiyah talks about knowing family history. She was 36 at diagnosis, which means her daughter should start screening at 26. Her son also knows the full family history. 18:18 Safiyah shares that her mother had found a lump at 40 and never told anyone. Had she known, Safiyah would have started screening earlier. 19:08 Dorothy asks about Safiyah's faith. Safiyah describes the moment her father read her a prayer called "Let Go and Let God" the day she was diagnosed. That prayer became the anchor for her entire journey. 20:52 Safiyah traces several small moments she read as God's direction: the insurance paperwork timing, the court date resolving so she could focus on treatment, the Wednesday biopsy slot that should not have existed. 22:46 Dorothy reflects on how naturally encouragement flows from Safiyah. Safiyah describes stopping to talk to strangers, connecting with anyone she meets, and doing it with her kids watching, slightly impatiently. 23:44 Safiyah describes her signature T-shirt: letters rearranged to spell both "cancer" and "you too can survive." She explains it applies beyond cancer to anything hard. 25:11 Safiyah shares how her reach has expanded through family and friends passing along her name. She gets shirts custom made for people in treatment, including one that says "Cancer Chose the Wrong Diva." 26:14 Safiyah describes her radiation cohort. A woman she met daily during treatment was there the day Safiyah rang the bell. She still has photos. 26:42 Dorothy reveals this episode is recording on Safiyah's birthday. Safiyah explains why March 4th felt destined, and shows Dorothy a tattoo that reads "faith," marking January 12, 2015, her diagnosis date, as her "New Life Day." 27:41 Dorothy closes the conversation and confirms The Rose will keep Safiyah's name for patient peer support. Safiyah reiterates that The Rose gives people life and that she pours back into what was poured into her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
And now the Season 2 Premiere! Vinnie (@VinnieSuds) and Angela (@brookelynn74) are talking all about Sean Kanan's (@seankanan) Studio City (@studiocity_show)! In the season 2 debut, Sam is met by his new publicist, who is immediately making waves at the studio. Gloria tells Sam to stay in line. Sam and Doc have a touching conversation about Doc's decision to stop taking his Chemo medication.Studio City can be found on Roku Channel and Amazon Prime. We are using the original release of the show that was released on Amazon Prime. The Roku Channel version was reedited.Voting for the Sudsy Awards is open for the entire month of June! Just go over to voting.suds-media.com to cast your vote in all the soap and wrestling categories!Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and turn on those notifications! Like the video and support our channel by giving us Super Chats, Super Stickers, and Super Thanks! You can also view some of our merch right on this YouTube Channel! And remember for 2026, we are giving away a Free T-Shirt every month! To enter, all you need to do is send us a Super Chat, Super Thanks, or Super Sticker, and you get an entry. A random winner will be chosen at the end of every month of 2026 from everyone who sends us a Super on YouTube!What the Fudge?!? Homemade Confections! If you live in the New Haven, CT area, go to whatthefudgect.com or facebook.com/whatthefudgect to order some homemade fudge in a rotating variety of flavors. Use promo code "SUDS" for 10% off your first order. And look for the "What The Fudge?!?" moment during episodes of Suds News and GateCrashers!We are now a creator partner of 1st Phorm! Go over to 1stPhorm.suds-media.com to join Vinnie on his weight loss journey and get some great 1st Phorm products!Dubby Energy is now partnered with Suds Media to bring clean energy and hydration drinks straight to you! Just go to https://www.dubby.gg/discount/SUDSMEDIA?ref=kedjdzkmand use the promo code SUDSMEDIA for 10% off your order!We are officially an affiliate for WWE Shop, go to wrestlingmerch.suds-media.com to shop with our official affiliate code.Are you looking for some help with your relationship or your sex life? Go to coachingbylorie.com and use promo code WELCOME for 20% off your first session.Go to our Linktree for an All-Access Pass to our Stuff!https://linktree.suds-media.com©2026 Suds and Squared Circle Media
What does it look like to be diagnosed with one of the rarest cancers on earth - at 37, in your prime, with two young kids at home - and walk out the other side?In this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Beau Barron, entrepreneur, former medical device professional, and mandibular osteosarcoma survivor, to trace the full arc of his diagnosis: five months of misdiagnosis, a biopsy he had to fight for, six brutal rounds of chemotherapy, and a 10-hour jaw reconstruction surgery using his own fibula. Beau also opens up about the functional medicine support that kept him training through chemo, the faith that kept him grounded, and why he now believes the diagnosis was the best thing that ever happened to him.Key Takeaways:0:00 Introduction 4:02 From medical devices to cancer patient — Beau's background 5:20 Five months of misdiagnosis before anyone raised a red flag 12:26 Why mandibular osteosarcoma falls through the cracks 15:00 The bone biopsy he demanded that saved his life 17:57 Getting the diagnosis call mid-workday and going into action mode 29:00 Emory vs Mayo — navigating conflicting chemo recommendations 34:00 Working out through doxorubicin and ifosfamide 40:00 The 10-hour fibular flap reconstruction surgery 43:41 How cancer rewired his priorities as a father and husbandSchedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902Resources:Stat Wellness — https://www.statwellness.com Emory University Hospital — https://www.emoryhealthcare.org UAB Medicine — https://www.uabmedicine.org Mayo Clinic Arizona — https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/arizona Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.
In dieser Folge wird's mal wieder ernst, denn vor ein paar Wochen hat sich Sarah bei uns gemeldet. Sie ist 33 Jahre alt und hat vor Kurzem die Diagnose triple-negativer Brustkrebs bekommen. Wir sprechen mit ihr darüber, was so eine Diagnose mit einem macht, wie es ist, mitten in der Chemo zu stecken und gleichzeitig Entscheidungen treffen zu müssen, mit denen man sich eigentlich erst viel später beschäftigen wollte: Kinderwunsch, eingefrorene Eizellen, eine vererbte Genmutation und die Frage, ob ihre Brust nach der Behandlung entfernt werden soll. Außerdem geht es um Angst, Hoffnung und darum, wie man weitermacht, wenn das eigene Leben plötzlich eine Richtung einschlägt, die man nie geplant hatte. Eine sehr offene Folge über Brustkrebs und den Versuch, trotz allem positiv nach vorne zu schauen. Hier findet ihr Sarah bei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifeofsarahcroft/?hl=de und bei Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeofsarahcroft Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/beste_freundinnen Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio
Welcome to the first official episode of season 5 of COVID and Chemo! This is a long anticipated discussion of what makes a krigga, aka a yt who has known enough suffering and oppression that they can fully relate. Case in point? US President James Garfield (1881 - 1881). Also, we introduce a new segment: Nerd Sports. If you know what it is to crash out while playing a word game, we respect you. #wellactually #staywoke
What does Pat Croce--Zen guru, Philly cheerleader, rabid pirate enthusiast and former Sixers owner--do when diagnosed with terminal cancer? Climb the world's most famous mountain in order to conquer his mind and spirit.
Danielle Connor was diagnosed at 48 with Triple Negative breast cancer. She is a wife, mother to a teenage daughter, and a lifelong baker. In this episode, Danielle reads her essay, “My Chemo Companion,” from the 2025 Living Well issue of Wildfire Journal. Her piece invites us into the heart of her kitchen, where grief, survival, and sweetness rise together.April and Danielle discuss humor and resisting the “Disney Princess mom” narrative, emotional support hobbies, and gratitude. Danielle also talk about her twin sister Nicole's contrasting cancer experience. Learn more about Danielle: https://medium.com/@BingeandbakePurchase the Living Well issue of Wildfire Journal: `https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop/p/print-body25Buy the Wildfire book Igniting the Fire Within: Stories of Healing, Hope & Humor, Inside Today's Young Breast Cancer Community: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJVJ629F?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Get the free Wildfire “Hot Flashes” email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/newsletter?rq=newsletterLearn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshopsShop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop*Free* Get Wildfire and The Burn freebies here: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/freeMore about Wildfire Journal: https://www.wildfirecommunity.orghttps://www.instagram.com/wildfire_bc_magazine/https://www.facebook.com/wildfirecommunityInformation on submitting your story for consideration to be published in Wildfire Journal: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/submissions
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LZ introduces his podcast “You Are Beautiful,” born from pandemic isolation, weight gain, and his Achilles rupture, and welcomes Melissa Etheridge. Etheridge says she learned “mirror work” during chemotherapy for breast cancer 22 years ago, training herself to say “Hello, gorgeous” and define beauty from within. They discuss oneness, choosing one's feelings, and course-correcting negativity through gratitude and staying general rather than focused on life's details. Etheridge describes a major awakening after over-consuming cannabis edibles, later followed by her breast cancer diagnosis, which propelled study of spirituality and plant medicine. She speaks about son Beckett's opioid addiction and death in May 2020, emphasizing, “I cannot get sick enough to make a sick person well.” Etheridge recounts her musical beginnings in Kansas, coming out, early women's-bar circuit, discovery at Pasadena's Vermie's, the “Bring Me Some Water” breakthrough, her bald 2005 Grammy performance during chemo, and writing her new album “Rise,” including “Call You.” They discuss advice for LGBTQ people and parents, and she advises LZ for his upcoming duet with Kelly Clarkson, then sings a snippet of “I Wanna Come Over.”Timestamp Menu: 00:00 Welcome You Are Beautiful01:07 Why This Podcast Exists03:03 Melissa Mirror Work05:01 Oneness Gratitude Reset09:16 Advice For Angry Mornings13:44 Awakening Cancer And Cannabis18:15 Loss And Loving Through Addiction24:51 Leavenworth Roots First Guitar27:10 Coming Out And Early Career29:51 Finding Work in LA30:12 Underground Women's Scene30:48 Label Pressure and Coming Out32:36 Breakthrough Single Origins36:07 Chemo and Grammy Comeback39:38 Awards and Artistic Purpose40:57 Songwriting Process and Inspiration43:18 Rise Album and Personal Loss46:13 Strength, Identity, and Community48:29 Advice for LGBTQ People and Parents52:16 Duet Prep and Stage Confidence55:06 Romance, Stalker Song, and Farewell
Another candid update from Ben Plumley on life with stage four colorectal cancer, focusing on one of the most under appreciated challenges of treatment: the daily battle to eat. Treatment Update — Ben is continuing maintenance chemotherapy and awaiting a PET scan at the end of June. The goal is non-progression — holding the cancer steady — which counts as a win. --- 01:30 - The Food Fight — Ben breaks down why eating has become such a struggle, covering two main culprits: the cancer itself and the side effects of chemotherapy -which damages the digestive tract lining and causes nausea, taste changes, and mouth and jaw pain. 03:37 - Taste Changes Explained — Ben describes the layered impact on his senses: from persistent metallic taste, a sulfuric reaction to eggs and squash, to complete tastelessness , and to brights including orange juice and alpine milk chocolate. 09:29 - Cannabinoids as a Tool — After a referral through Kaiser's infectious disease department, Ben has incorporated CBD tinctures into his routine. 13:56 - And on a genuinely uplifting note, Ben's vegetable garden is thriving with fruit and vegetables - a reminder that the garden remains a vital source of calm and energy throughout his journey. Hosted by Ben Plumley | A Shot in the Arm Media | Produced and directed by Erik Espera. Join the Conversation! If you or someone you know is living with cancer, share your experiences and thoughts in the comments! Check Out Ben's Substack: https://substack.com/@benplumley1 Useful resources: https://fightcolorectalcancer.org https://colontown.org Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health news.
Chemo doesn't have to mean hair loss. This week's guest, Kate Dilligan, Founder & CEO of Cooler Heads, describes what she wished had existed during her cancer treatment. Cooler Heads is the home of Amma, an FDA-cleared Scalp Cooling System that helps cancer patients reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. Hear what most people don't realize about hair loss during chemo, and the logistics of how Amma works. Kate also shares how her team measures the success of Amma and Cooler Heads. Tune in to this episode to help keep cancer treatment more private for those undergoing chemotherapy, and to help manage a very disruptive side effect of some treatment. Learn more: Kate Dilligan Cooler Heads Cooler Heads LinkedIn Today's Hot Flash and other stats from: Oxford Academic
TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Disinformation Diva Strikes Again, PFAS Causes Children's Cancer, Chemo Crazy Statistics, Fabiana Imbricata, Unexamined Status Quo, PCR Primer Doubts, Long COVID Surge, Lingering Symptoms, Virus Hunting DNA Robots, and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/disinformation-speech-laws-pfas-causes-childrens-cancer-gave-chemo-to-ninety-woman-fabiana-imbricata-unexamined-status-quo-pcr-primer-doubts-long-covid-surge-lingering-symptoms-after-sicknes/ Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.
Meet Iain Liam Ward AKA The King of Chemo Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2020 at age 31, Iain turned a tragic situation into a viral mission to break world records by completing marathons and raising money for cancer research.He spoke with host Melanie Morris as part of the IMAGE Wellness Project about:His Goal: To break the Guinness world record for the most money raised for charity by completing marathons.His Twist: You don't have to donate a penny. He uses corporate sponsors to turn your follow into cash for cancer research.His Drive: So far… over 18 marathons and 32 half-marathons completed, many in funny costumes, many carrying a (heavily) weighted vest. All while battling Stage 3 glioblastoma to support cancer research.His Future plans Bigger, bolder, unstoppable, global. See/hear him rewrite the rules of fundraising.And if you aren't already doing so, please follow Iain on Instagram @thekingofchemoThe IMAGE Wellness Project is powered by Alflorex and sponsored by Boots, Vita Coco, Manhattan and Cocoa Brown.
Love the podcast? Send us a text!What happens when you give yourself one year to “get through breast cancer” — only to realize that the timeline is much longer and more complicated than you imagined?In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I'm joined by Jessica Thomas, who was diagnosed with ER/PR-positive, stage 2B breast cancer with lymph node involvement. After finding a lump herself, Jessica moved through the overwhelming sequence of imaging, biopsies, chemotherapy, double mastectomy, radiation, reconstruction delays, implant complications, DIEP flap reconstruction, tamoxifen, and Verzenio.But as Jessica shares so honestly, one of the hardest parts was not only the treatment itself. It was the waiting: waiting for results, waiting for a plan, waiting to know what came next, and trying to live inside the uncertainty.This conversation is for anyone who has ever thought, “I just need a plan.” It is for anyone who has felt overwhelmed by the number of medications, appointments, side effects, and decisions that come with breast cancer. And it is especially for anyone who has reached the end of active treatment only to realize there is still so much more to navigate.Support the showListener FeedbackIf this episode resonated with you, we invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.You can also click the link in the show notes that says "Love this episode? Send us a text" to share feedback.Messages are completely anonymous.If you would like us to follow up directly, please include your email address in your message so we can respond.Latest News: Join our Mailing List - New content drops every Monday! Discover FREE programs, support groups, and resources from SurvivingBReastCancer.org! Become a Breast Cancer Conversations+ Member! Sign Up Now. Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our work.
Results from the OPTIMA trial suggest that people with early-stage hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that seems to have a high risk of recurrence based on clinical features — like a high number of positive lymph nodes — may be able to safely skip chemotherapy if they have a low Prosigna risk of recurrence score. The findings were presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. Iain MacPherson, professor of breast oncology at the University of Glasgow, was chief investigator of the study. Listen to the episode to hear Dr. MacPherson explain: the design and results of the OPTIMA study why he thinks the trial results are groundbreaking whether or not the results apply to men with this type of breast cancer
Millions of people with breast cancer could safely avoid chemotherapy as scientists have developed a groundbreaking DNA test. We speak to an oncologist who has been involved in the research and a woman who has gone through chemotherapy after a breast cancer diagnosis. Also on the programme: we hear from the Romanian president on the Russian drone that hit an apartment block in the east of the country; and a preview of tonight's Champions League football final between Paris St Germain and the London club Arsenal. (Photo: A nurse provides assistance to a patient undergoing a mammogram in a modern medical facility. Credit: Getty Images)
It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers. Segment 1 • James asks for advice on repairing his relationships with his children. • Anonymous wonders if casual swearing reveals a deeper heart issue — or even a lack of desire to honor Christ. Segment 2 • Jeff asks: “When is it finally appropriate to draw hard boundaries with unbelievers?” • Anonymous wrestles with a difficult medical question: Is refusing chemotherapy an act of faith… or presumption? • Glen asks how Christians can tell whether a Bible verse applies directly to believers today without ripping it out of context. Segment 3 • Laramie admits that the thought of living forever sometimes feels overwhelming — is that fear normal for Christians? • Jonathan asks how pastors should faithfully preach through massive Old Testament books without losing their congregation. • Would spending an entire year preaching through Psalms or Isaiah actually be wise? Segment 4 • Megan asks whether Christians really have guardian angels — or if that idea comes more from tradition than Scripture. • Jess wonders if dreams that seem prophetic are truly from God or something else entirely. • Jeff questions whether believers calling each other “queen,” “king,” and “prince” reflects Christian identity… or worldly thinking. • Anonymous asks why marriage is often emphasized more than full-time ministry when both are high callings. • Alan wrestles with a sobering question during Pride Month: Is pride the root beneath every other sin? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!
JCO Editorial Fellow Dr. Jake New and JCO Associate Editor Dr. Andrea Necchi discuss the ASCO 2026 Simultaneous Publication paper "Addition of Intravesical Recombinant BCG to Perioperative Chemo-Immunotherapy in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: Primary Analysis of the Single Arm Phase 2 Trial SAKK 06/19." LINK TO FULL TRANSCRIPT
What if the story you've been told about your diagnosis… isn't the only one available to you? In this uplifting episode, I sit down with Mark Ruegg, a Stage IV pancreatic cancer thriver whose awe-inspiring journey reinforced what I know is possible when it comes to healing. I first heard about Mark after two different people told me I had to hear his story — and after listening for myself, I had to have him on the podcast. Incredibly, he credits the HEAL Documentary for inspiring a sense of hope and possibility after his diagnosis. It brings me so much JOY to know the film continues to inspire this community to take your healing and transformation into your own hands! After being told his cancer was inoperable and incurable, Mark found himself standing between two very different worlds—one rooted in fear, prognosis, and limitation… and another rooted in possibility, belief, and the body's capacity to heal. What he chose changed everything. We talk about the moment he came across the HEAL Documentary — and how that experience, along with others who had walked this path before him, helped him borrow belief when he didn't yet have it on his own. This conversation explores the deeper layers of healing that often go unspoken — how fear can live beneath the surface even when life looks “good”… why belief may be the foundation everything else rests on… and how learning to get quiet, listen inward, and regulate the nervous system can open the door to guidance you didn't know was available. Mark shares the shifts he made across every area of his life — from the way he moved his body, to how he nourished it, to the way he thought, felt, and related to his diagnosis. We explore the power of community, environment, and emotional energy — and why healing isn't just physical, but deeply mental, emotional, and spiritual. This conversation isn't about denying reality — it's about expanding it. It's about what can happen when you stop outsourcing your power… and start actively participating in your healing. If you or someone you love is navigating a diagnosis — or simply searching for a new way to approach health, resilience, and life — this episode will open your mind to what might be possible. Key Moments You'll Love ✨ :
"Chemo brain." "Neuropathy." "Brain fog." Sometimes the hardest parts of treatment are the things no one prepared you for. In this episode of Pink Ribbon Roller Coaster, oncology nurse Lindsay Jackson shares practical insight, encouragement, and real ways to manage some of the most frustrating side effects of treatment.
Love the podcast? Send us a text!Hair loss during chemotherapy is often talked about as if it is expected, inevitable, or even superficial. But for many people diagnosed with breast cancer, losing your hair can affect identity, privacy, confidence, and the way others see you.In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, Laura talks with Jen Fernandez about her experience being diagnosed with breast cancer twice. The first time, Jen lost her hair. The second time, after a local recurrence, she decided to try cold capping.Jen shares what the process was really like: the prep, the discomfort, the time commitment, the shedding, the hair care changes, and why she would do it again.Listen now for an honest conversation about cold capping, chemo hair loss, and finding small ways to feel like yourself during treatment.In This Episode, We Discuss Jen's initial breast cancer diagnosis at age 39 What it felt like to be fast-tracked into chemotherapy Finding a new lump and dimple three years later Navigating a local recurrence of HER2-positive breast cancer Why Jen decided to try cold capping the second time How long cold capping added to infusion appointments The physical discomfort of cold capping Hair shedding, bald spots, and regrowth How hair loss affects identity, work, confidence, and privacy The emotional difference between looking sick and feeling like yourself Why cold capping is a personal decision, not a vanity decisionSupport the showListener FeedbackIf this episode resonated with you, we invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.You can also click the link in the show notes that says "Love this episode? Send us a text" to share feedback.Messages are completely anonymous.If you would like us to follow up directly, please include your email address in your message so we can respond.Latest News: Join our Mailing List - New content drops every Monday! Discover FREE programs, support groups, and resources from SurvivingBReastCancer.org! Become a Breast Cancer Conversations+ Member! Sign Up Now. Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our work.
Welcome to Season 5 of COVID and Chemo, y'all! This season is dedicated to one of the coldest griots of our time, the incomparable Jenifer Lewis. Follow us for the smart foolishness you've come to know—this season we will hit our 100th episode, so stay tuned. Finally, where in the hell is Savannah Guthrie mama?! #staywoke
Get your FREE copy of the "A-Z Guide to Staying Cancer Free" here: https://www.cancerfreedomprogram.com/azcancerfree Finishing chemo is one of the biggest milestones of your cancer journey — but what you do on Day 1 matters more than most people realize. Most people leave their last chemo appointment with no roadmap for what comes next. The days right after chemo are a critical window that can shape your long-term recovery — and there are 5 things you need to do immediately that most oncologists never tell you about. So let me show you how it's done. Join the Cancer Freedom Program Apply HERE: https://www.cancerfreedomprogram.com/?utm_source=instagram&utm_content=5_things_chemo #cancerfighter #cancersurvivor #breastcancer #breastcancersurvivors #cancerrecovery #cancernutrition #mastectomy #tamoxifen #anastrozole #letrozole #exemestane PS - Whenever you're ready, here are the 2 best ways I can help you… Get your FREE copy of the "A-Z Guide to Staying Cancer Free" here: https://www.cancerfreedomprogram.com/azcancerfree Join the Cancer Freedom Program Apply HERE: https://www.cancerfreedomprogram.com/?utm_source=instagram&utm_content=5_things_chemo Let's Connect: Website: https://www.cancerfreedomprogram.com/?utm_source=instagram&utm_content=5_things_chemo
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Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com This special episode is brought to you by our dear friends at Blood Cancer United. An organization very near and dear to me. I'm here to remind you to give to causes that make a difference. You want to help but you don't know where to start? Blood Cancer United is at the top of my list. They are the global leader in helping patients and families with blood cancer, and your dollars fund research, patient support, and advocacy. Please give today here: Thank you for supporting this important mission. Learn more and donate here: https://pages.lls.org/voy/nyc/nyclls26/aposner CHAPTERS: 00:00 – 500 Episodes: Introducing Geoffrey Rogow Adam opens the milestone episode, introduces Geoffrey Rogow — journalist, survivor, founder, author — and sets the tone for the most personal conversation in the show's seven-year history. 03:00 – Who Were You Before? The Person Before Treatment Geoffrey's life before diagnosis: 30 years old, living in New York and Sydney, feeling infallible, driven by professional ambition. And Adam's contrast — a father of two at 45, diagnosed only because he went to a cardiologist after his brother-in-law died. 07:00 – The Diagnosis: Two Very Different Moments Geoffrey's blood clot in the night that saved his life. Adam's cardiologist scan that caught a mass nobody expected. The two very different ways a diagnosis lands — one like a movie, one like a text message. 13:00 – Four Days vs. Six Weeks: The Window Before Treatment Geoffrey had four days between diagnosis and chemotherapy. Adam had six weeks. What that difference does to your mind, your fear, your processing — and why no two cancer stories are the same. 17:00 – The Thing Nobody Tells Young Adults: Fertility The Vanderbilt study that found 50% of young adults diagnosed with cancer are never told about their fertility options before treatment. Geoffrey's sperm banking story. Adam's moment of levity. The organizations that exist to help — and why you should use them. 23:00 – Chemotherapy: The Reality Nobody Films Steroids that make you feel like Batman. Fatigue that puts you to bed at 1 PM. The taste of treatment — Geoffrey's: a burning Nike Air Max. Adam's: Sour Patch Kids and Shrek's condom. The rhythm of treatment cycles and the crash that follows. 30:00 – Hair Loss: The Moment It Hits You Not just the hair on your head — all of it. Geoffrey's Jewish mohawk and the cat photos. Adam's man bun, the shower, the wall of clumps, the hairdresser call. Why the eyebrows and eyelashes are the part nobody prepares you for. 37:00 – Going Out in Public Without Eyebrows Geoffrey at his best friend's wedding, feeling like a freak. Adam at a bar mitzvah two weeks post-treatment, cancer beanie and all. Why "you look great" hits differently when you don't recognize yourself in the photos. 42:00 – Tribes, Villages & Crisis Language Geoffrey's lesson: his tribe was too small — just his wife and the cat. The mistake he'd change. Adam's: an oversharer married to a shield, learning to lean on his guy friends so his wife didn't have to carry everything. What "crisis language as a couple" actually means. 49:00 – Tolerance for Bullshit: The Larry David Effect What cancer does to your patience for other people's bravado. Geoffrey's bar story, running out into Times Square and crashing full speed into Elmo. The anger that's real, and the work it takes not to carry it forever. 55:00 – The Biannual Check-In: A Framework for Purposeful Change A scheduled, structured personal evaluation every six months — professional path, relationships, health, direction. The check-in that led Geoffrey to leave the Wall Street Journal after 21 years. Why you can't make the changes when the warning lights are flashing; you have to make them later, in clarity. 61:00 – Scanxiety: The Incurable Side Effect of Survivorship Geoffrey's scan is next Wednesday. He started thinking about it two weeks ago. The reality that scanxiety doesn't diminish with time — it sometimes gets worse. What helps, what stops helping, and why there's no permanent answer. 66:00 – After Treatment: The Part Nobody Celebrates The financial reality: bill negotiations, illegal anesthesiologist charges, state-specific protections, hospital programs for lower-income patients. Life insurance rejection at 35. Career decisions constrained by healthcare costs. The bills that arrive 18 months later asking "didn't I already pay this?" 73:00 – Ambition After Cancer: Don't Change the Level, Change the Lane The advice from career coach Michelle Woodward: keep the same level of ambition even if you have to find a different lane. Geoffrey's Hong Kong trip — the first time after treatment he felt like himself professionally again. Adam's silver lining of leaning into tech during treatment. 79:00 – Writing It Down: The Value of Documentation Adam's Super Whisper app diary — before and after every treatment session. Geoffrey's 14 years of running away from his cancer story, and what writing the book finally unlocked. Why every survivor should find their version of processing. 85:00 – I'm Alive: Now What? — The Book Geoffrey's nine-chapter guide for survivors — money, career, physical health, mental health, family planning, caregiving, purpose, the business of advice — built around real people's stories paired with expert guidance. Pre-order at after-treatment.com/the-book. 91:00 – Are You Getting the Support You Need? Geoffrey's question for Adam — and for every survivor. The cancer imposter syndrome that comes with a high-survival-rate diagnosis. Why you can't let anyone take away what you went through, and why the work doesn't end at remission. 97:00 – North Stars: What Keeps You Focused Geoffrey's: a willingness to change his North Star — short-term, practical, written down, evaluated regularly. Adam's: being the best example for his kids and leaving the world better than he found it. How cancer changes your definition of success. 104:00 – 500 Episodes: Thank You Adam closes the milestone episode with gratitude — for the guests, the listeners, seven years of consistency, and what comes next. TAKEAWAYS: 1. The Diagnosis Is Never Like the Movies — Except When It Is Geoffrey's came in an ER at 30. Adam's in a text from his cardiologist. No two stories are the same — but both changed everything. 2. 50% of Young Adult Cancer Patients Are Never Told About Fertility Options A Vanderbilt study found half of young adults aren't counseled on fertility preservation before treatment starts. The window is measured in days. Make sure this conversation happens first. 3. The Biannual Check-In Is the Most Powerful Tool for Purposeful Change Twice a year, scheduled, with a workbook: evaluate your path, relationships, and direction — in calm, not crisis. The check-in that led Geoffrey to leave 21 years at the Wall Street Journal. 4. Don't Change the Level of Your Ambition — Change the Lane If cancer takes away what you were world-class at, find another lane at the same level. Don't shrink. Redirect. That's not a lesser life — it's a different one. 5. Your Relationship With Time and Bullshit Changes — But Differently for Everyone Every survivor agrees on two things: time feels different, and their tolerance for bullshit has shifted. Geoffrey went full Larry David. Adam found unexpected clarity. The work is figuring out which version of you emerged. 6. Cancer Exposes Your Crisis Language as a Couple The couples who survive this well learn how to communicate what they need, what not to say, and what to let breathe. It's practiced, not instinctive. 7. Scanxiety Is Real, Incurable, and Changes Over Time What helped before may stop helping. Survivors need to plan for this, not be surprised by it. 8. The Financial Reckoning Comes Long After Treatment Ends Medical bills stay higher forever. Many are negotiable. Some are illegal. Own the advocacy, ask the questions, build the spreadsheet. 9. Write It Down — In Whatever Form Works for You Adam used Super Whisper before and after every treatment. Geoffrey wrote a book 14 years later. The form doesn't matter. Externalizing the experience gives you a time capsule you can go back to. 10. Are You Getting the Support You Need? Just the honest, periodic question. What you went through is not nothing — and the work doesn't end at remission. 11. You Are Different Now — Not Better or Worse. Different. Not better, not worse. Fundamentally changed in ways that can't be fully accounted for. That difference isn't a loss. The work is learning to live in the new timeline.
Due to a family emergency, we are not able to record this week. If you would, please keep my mother in law in your prayers. Her name is Janet and her cancer has been in remission for over a year but it has returned in three different areas. We appreciate you!
The crew is on a mission today—and it's nautical nonsense at its finest. Big Rich, TD, and Fletch are trying to land the perfect name for TD's brand new boat… and let's just say, the listeners did not disappoint. From clever to completely unhinged, the suggestions roll in fast and furious. Then, a moment that truly matters—everyone comes together to celebrate Kat as she completes her final chemo treatment. It's a huge milestone, and the love in the studio is real. Boat laughs, listener chaos, and a powerful win you won't want to miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The crew is on a mission today—and it's nautical nonsense at its finest. Big Rich, TD, and Fletch are trying to land the perfect name for TD's brand new boat… and let's just say, the listeners did not disappoint. From clever to completely unhinged, the suggestions roll in fast and furious. Then, a moment that truly matters—everyone comes together to celebrate Kat as she completes her final chemo treatment. It's a huge milestone, and the love in the studio is real. Boat laughs, listener chaos, and a powerful win you won't want to miss.
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Get your FREE copy of "The Ultimate AntiCancer Food Guide" here: https://cancerfreedomprogram.com/ultimateanticancer What you eat the night before chemo could be the difference between suffering through side effects and sailing through treatment. Newly diagnosed or currently in treatment — most women show up to chemo with no idea that what's on their plate the night before directly impacts how their body responds. The right food primes your body to handle chemo better, protect healthy cells, and recover faster. The wrong food makes everything harder. So let me show you how it's done. Join the Cancer Freedom Program Apply HERE: https://www.cancerfreedomprogram.com/ #cancerfighter #cancersurvivor #breastcancer #breastcancersurvivors #cancerrecovery #cancernutrition #mastectomy #tamoxifen #anastrozole #letrozole #exemestane PS - Whenever you're ready, here are the 2 best ways I can help you… Get your FREE copy of "The Ultimate AntiCancer Food Guide" here: https://cancerfreedomprogram.com/ultimateanticancer Join the Cancer Freedom Program Apply HERE: https://www.cancerfreedomprogram.com/ Let's Connect: Website: https://www.cancerfreedomprogram.com/
What if going without food before chemotherapy could help protect your healthy cells while leaving your cancer cells more exposed?The research behind this has been building for over a decade in peer-reviewed journals and major institutions, yet many patients never hear about it as part of their treatment plan.Dr. Katie Deming breaks down why the standard advice to keep eating through treatment may be missing an important piece. She explains the biology in plain language, so you can understand what is actually happening in your body during chemotherapy.You will hear what early human studies found when cancer patients fasted around their chemotherapy cycles. These are small but meaningful studies, and the results showed signals that researchers and clinicians are continuing to investigate.Chapters:00:04:12 - The Advice That Might Be Missing00:05:58 - Why Chemo Damages Healthy Cells00:10:02 - How Fasting Changes the Battlefield00:12:18 - What Early Human Cases Revealed00:14:36 - Fewer Side Effects and Faster Recovery00:17:05 - The Study That Tested This in Patients00:19:22 - Why Dose Reductions Matter More Than You Think00:21:40 - The Truth About Weight and Muscle Loss00:24:05 - The Drug Almost Everyone Gets00:26:18 - Are Steroids May Work Against You?00:31:02 - The Tumor Response00:33:25 - What We Still Do Not Know00:36:45 - The Question to Ask Before Your Next CycleStay until the end to hear the specific question you can ask your oncologist at your next appointment, a question that could change how your treatment feels from the very first cycle.Press play and understand what the research shows, and what it could mean for you.Dr. Katie's LIVE Fasting and Chemo Workshop is May 12 at 4pm PT. You'll get the exact fasting windows, what to say to your doctor, and a step-by-step plan to follow. Save your spot today: https://tinyurl.com/3xe28922Dr. Katie's LIVE Fasting and Chemo Workshop is May 12 at 4pm PT. You'll get the exact fasting windows, what to say to your doctor, and a step-by-step plan to follow. Save your spot today: https://tinyurl.com/3xe28922Ready to try fasting but don't want to do it alone? Join Dr. Katie's 3-Day Guided Fast, for expert support, daily live calls, and a community to fast alongside: Sign-Up Download the FREE Healing Tools Guide: https://bit.ly/drkatie-giftguideMORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D.Transform your hydration with the Spring Aqua System: https://springaqua.info/drkatieFollow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/Please Support the ShowShare this episode with friends & familyGive a Review on SpotifyGive a Review on Apple PodcastWatch on YoutubeDISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any...
Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1917DM Dr Joe Dispenza drops a number that stops you cold: 100%. Not 25% like a strong drug trial. Not 70%. Every single person in his seven-day retreats produced their own endogenous opioids. Their own internal pharmacy of pain relief. Surgery didn't do it. Chemo didn't. Neither did the ketogenic diet, the vegan protocol, or the raw food plan. One intervention worked across 63 different chronic diseases. Meditation. He also shares that 84% of advanced meditators carry factors in their blood that actively stop cancer from spreading. And after seven days of immersive practice, 80% of participants begin expressing the same genes regardless of their individual backgrounds. The science is quiet and stunning. Your nervous system can heal you in ways medicine hasn't caught up to yet. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Metal Men, famously a team, inexplicable eschew teamwork in a battle with retruning foe Chemo! With Doc in a coma, can Gold get these rascally robots whipped into shape? Fine out in Metal Men #25! Chapters (00:00:00) - Checkered Past(00:00:56) - Metal Men(00:02:06) - The whole building smells like holly berry spray(00:05:53) - Lay People in the Summer(00:07:41) - Metal Men(00:10:12) - The Life of Doctors: Robots(00:13:14) - Gold, Iron and Tin(00:15:44) - Rescuers on a Fire Escape(00:18:16) - Seaman rescues a man from the sea(00:18:55) - Marine trivia(00:20:58) - Dear Editor: You Should Be Fired(00:22:06) - Metal Men(00:24:03) - Chemical Man(00:27:24) - The Battle of Chemo(00:30:38) - Memory of Meltable Wax(00:32:47) - Gold Putting Tyn and Nameless Back Together(00:33:27) - In the Ocean: A Submarine Drama(00:36:25) - The Metal Men vs Keemo(00:39:03) - Metal Men: To the End!
In episode 2042, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Jacob Reed & Me, Jacob Reed, to discuss… Speaking of Mental Fitness…, Just Going to Leave This Financial Times Headline Here…, Allbirds Pivots From Shoes to AI--BIRD Stock Soars, AI Zuck Accidentally Proves That CEOs Are Useless, Hollywood Stars Also Begging GOD to STOP THE PARAMOUNT WB MERGER and more! Interview with CMS Admin Dr. Oz Wall Street banks break records as Iran war drives trading boom Disney begins 1,000 job cuts this week across the company Struggling shoe retailer Allbirds makes bizarre pivot from shoes to AI, stock explodes more than 700% AI Zuck Accidentally Proves That CEOs Are Useless Uber Employees Have Created an AI Clone of Its CEO The Rise of the Founder AI Clone CEOs Are Creating AI Copies of Themselves That Are Spouting Braindead Hallucinations to Their Confused Underlings Meta lays off hundreds as tech giant pushes forward with AI investment The sneaky truth about the wave of AI layoffs The Numbers Are In: Replacing All CEOs With AI Just Makes Sense If A.I. Can Do Your Job, Maybe It Can Also Replace Your C.E.O. CEOs Could Easily Be Replaced With AI, Experts Argue Is AI your new boss? It can replace a CEO in many respects, but falls short in some places LISTEN: FRENCH BOSSA NOVA by Ladji MoufletSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If your doctor said chemotherapy is your only option, would you automatically say yes? If you or someone you love is facing a cancer diagnosis, or you simply want to do everything you can to prevent it, this conversation may completely change the way you think about healing, health, and the questions you should be asking right now. Today, I'm joined by my good friend, Chris Wark. Chris was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer at just 26 years old, shortly after getting married. After surgery, his doctors told him chemotherapy was required, but Chris chose a different path. He radically changed his diet, leaned into his faith, and over the last two decades has remained cancer-free. He later turned that experience into Chris Beat Cancer, a platform that has helped millions of people find hope, guidance, and practical support. In our conversation, we talked about what it really means to take ownership of your health, especially when the stakes couldn't be higher. We explore the mindset shift from being a passive patient to becoming an active participant in your healing, along with the role faith, nutrition, and lifestyle can play when you're facing one of the most difficult moments of your life. We also dive into the questions many people never think to ask their oncologist, why Chris believes healing begins with believing it's possible, and how forgiveness, gratitude, and reducing stress can impact your health in powerful ways. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why Chris Wark Was A Pivotal Resource For Me Life Isn't Fair: Chris Wark's Stage 3 Cancer Diagnosis Trusting God & Finding Meaning in Hardship A Prayer Is Answered: A Path to Reject Chemo Healing Is Possible: The "Beat Cancer Mindset" How to Have Better Conversations With Your Doctor Questions Everyone with Cancer Should Be Asking Diet Tips & Daily Habits That Reduce Cancer Risks The Second Leading Cause of Cancer Is Surprising How to Connect & Learn From Chris Anger Is Toxic But Forgiveness Heals Pain Practicing Gratitude Is The Ultimate Stress Reliever Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit MiracleMorning.com/633 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Get Access to Hal's Books and the Miracle Morning App For access to Hal's Miracle Morning books, CLICK HERE. To upgrade your morning routine, CLICK HERE to download the Miracle Morning App. Book Hal to Speak At Your Event! If you'd like to book Hal to speak at your next event, CLICK HERE. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube TikTok Copyright © 2026 Miracle Morning, LP and International Literary Properties LLC