Podcasts about simplify cancer

This week, we are broadcasting an interview Peter Anthony recorded with Joe Bakhmoutski from the Simplify Cancer podcast about Peter's lived experience of having prostate cancer. If you've been a listener to the show, you will have heard Peter comment about his cancer experience. When Joe suggested he interview Peter, we knew it would be the perfect episode to broadcast on Radio Carrum. Link: https://simplifycancer.com/

This week's episode of We Get It features a chat with Joe Bakhmoutski, founder and champion of Simplify Cancer. Joe said, “Going through cancer forced me to have a long, hard look at myself and my life. I did not like some things, and some things no longer fit, so I adapted to be more present with the people I care about the most, and rediscovered my sense of purpose through helping others who want to lead a happier, more fulfilled life after cancer. I believe we can choose the way we live our life, to seek greater clarity in everything that we do, to show up at our best every single day, and hold on to hope that despite the struggle, things can — and do — change for the better!” LINKS: Finding Hope In Times Of Uncertainty Simplify Cancer Podcast Thank you to our partners at CIBC for making this web series possible!

In this week's episode of We Get It, Karine speaks with Joe Bakhmoutski of Simplify Cancer about hope. Cancer is tough and it is Joe's mission to help more people find hope inside a crisis, have a greater impact on the world when facing uncertainty, and help those around us to carry on when times are tough. Thank you to our partners at CIBC for making this web series possible!

Having lived with debilitating anxiety for a number of years, Joe Bakhmoutski did not anticipate he would also have to face testicular cancer.  Joe admits his cancer experience led him through the lowest depths of misery and pain to eventually forge a closer bond with his family.  Author of “Simplify Cancer” & “Finding Hope in Times of Uncertainty”, Joe has made it his mission in life to help others facing their cancer journey.  Creating a network of resources and support, Joe assists survivors in navigating their worries and stress, moving them to take back some control of their lives.Sharing a number of his pivotal learnings and resilience practices, Joe's contagious energy and positive outlook inspire a sense of Hope through adversity.Website: https://simplifycancer.comBook: Finding Hope in Times of Uncertainty: A Guide to Thriving in the Challenging World of Todayhttps://amzn.to/2JwxaIBInstagram: @simplifyguy

You cannot choose cancer, but you can choose what comes next – Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal Wendy helps people who go through cancer and I love the unique perspective in understanding your cancer experience to create the new normal that helps you move forward in life. Here is what we cover in our discussion today: Why […] The post Episode 078: Making Sense of Life After Cancer appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

Isn’t it weird how everyone talks about mindfulness, but no one seems to know how to put it to work it in everyday life? And how do you even know that you’re actually doing it? Many times I found myself staring into space in an attempt to find calm and relax, but no matter how […] The post Episode 077: How To Apply Mindfulness After Cancer with Dr Ronald Siegel appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

You don’t think about cancer when you’re young. Your hopes and your dreams they still lie ahead even when you haven’t found them yet… And that is why it hits you SO DAMN HARD. You never see it coming and what’s worse, neither does anyone else. Your friends find your cancer weird to talk about […] The post Episode 076: Young Adults Guide to Life Beyond Cancer with Geoff Eaton appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

How do you make sense of life after cancer? What are you even supposed to do with yourself after all of this? And how do you go on living and living well knowing that death is real? This is Joe Bakhmoutski and welcome back to the Simplify Cancer Podcast! I have a fascinating conversation for […] The post Episode 075: Meaning of Life After Cancer with Dr William Breitbart appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

Today, I am talking to Carly Flumer about advocating for your health during cancer. Carly shares her approach to share your story and get the support that you want on social media. I wish I thought of this when I was going through cancer – oh Carly, where were you then?! Here is what we […] The post Episode 074: Standing Up for Your Health During Cancer with Carly Flumer appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

Today, I am talking to my favourite cancer thrivers and fellow podcasters Gabrielle and Alex about making sense of life beyond cancer. Alex and Gabrielle speak to the challenges we all go through, but always looking forward, towards the future and making your difference on your terms! And you can’t get enough of that, can […] The post Episode 073: How To Let Go and Thrive After Cancer appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

Today, I am talking to my friend Lee Silverstein of WE Have Cancer about finding yourself again beyond cancer to live a happier, more fulfilled life. I love the way Lee looks at life – and he never looks back! Here is what we cover in our discussion today: How cancer changes the way that you […] The post Episode 072: The Magnifying Glass of Adversity appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

In this episode of Simplify Cancer Podcast, we talk about better ways of dealing with cancer during the pandemic, coping with uncertainty, and reducing the risk of severe infection. Our special guest is Professor Jeff Dunn, Chief Executive Officer of Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Jeff is an expert in cancer control and has helped […] The post Episode 071: How to Make Self-Care a Priority When You Have Cancer appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

In this episode of Simplify Cancer Podcast, we talk about better ways of dealing with cancer during the pandemic, coping with uncertainty, and reducing the risk of severe infection. This is particularly crucial in the time of COVID-19 pandemic. Our special guest is Dr Christopher Steer, a medical oncologist who specialises in helping older adults […] The post Episode 070: Cancer, COVID and Coping: A discussion with Dr Christopher Steer appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

In this episode of Simplify Cancer Podcast, we are talking to Damien Bolton, a clinical professor at the University of Melbourne and head of Austin Urology Unit here in Australia. Damien is incredibly passionate about driving change to really improve the quality of life and the outcomes for patients who are living with prostate cancer, […] The post Episode 069: Empowering Men Living with Cancer during the Pandemic: A discussion with Prof Damien Bolton appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

In this episode of Simplify Cancer Podcast, we talk about better ways of dealing with isolation, staying in good shape during isolation, and keeping your energy levels up. This is particularly crucial in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our special guest is Dale Ischia, an exercise physiologist who specialises in exercise and cancer, and here is what […] The post Episode 068: Cancer, Isolation and Staying Active: A discussion with Exercise Physiologist Dale Ischia (Moving Beyond Cancer) appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

Today, I’m talking of Darryl Mitteldorf of Malecare, a non-profit organisation that helps men fighting cancer together. Darryl is an advocate for men’s health, a clear thinker and a beautiful human being. Here are some things that we cover today: Pandemic in the USA through the eyes of New Yorker How the crisis in the […] The post Episode 067: COVID-19 Pandemic Update From New York appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

Today, I am talking to Raina Macintyre, an expert in biosecurity and infectious diseases. Raina shares surprising details about COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some things that we cover today: The surprising outbreak of the novel coronavirus How COVID-19 affects our immune system What you can do to lower the risk of infection and much, much […] The post Episode 066: Understanding the COVID-19 Pandemic When At Risk appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

Today, I am talking to Eva Segelov, Professor of Oncology at Monash University and Director of Oncology at Monash Health. Eva is incredibly passionate, empathetic and kind, and today she shares exactly what you need to know when you are going through cancer treatment during COVID-19 pandemic! Here are some things that we cover today: […] The post Episode 065: Cancer Treatment In A Time of Uncertainty appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

https://simplifycancer.com/podcast/SimplifyCancerE064KhevinBarnes.mp3 Today, I am talking to my favorite male breast cancer survivor, health advocate and modern day renaissance man Khevin Barnes! Khevin is here to bring his unique blend of hope, fun and inspiration we all need after cancer!! Here are some things that we cover today: Key distinction in how men and women deal […] The post Episode 064: Celebrating Life After Cancer appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

https://simplifycancer.com/podcast/SimplifyCancerE063AlanWhite.mp3 Today, I am talking to prostate cancer survivor, men’s health advocate and author Alan White. Alan is a no-nonsense kind of a guy who gets straight to the point – and that’s what you need when you’re dealing with cancer! Here are some things that we cover today: Breaking the news around cancer Why […] The post Episode 063: Getting On Top Of Cancer With Alan White appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

This week on Brainwaves we talk Joe Bakhmoutski from Simplify Cancer about his lived experience with mental health and his journey with cancer.http://simplifycancer.com/

https://simplifycancer.com/podcast/SimplifyCancerE61.mp3 Today, my friend Troy from GeekAloud is talking to me about my new book called Simplify Cancer: Man’s Guide to Navigating the Everyday Reality of Cancer! So excited to finally share some great training here because I know it can help! It’s the book I wish I had – a practical, hands on guide […] The post Episode 061: Joe’s Quest to Simplify Cancer For Men appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

https://simplifycancer.com/podcast/SimplifyCancerE62BookTour.mp3 Today, I am giving a complete virtual tour my new book called Simplify Cancer: Man’s Guide to Navigating the Everyday Reality of Cancer! So excited to finally share some great training here because I know it can help! It’s the book I wish I had – a practical, hands on guide on dealing with […] The post Episode 062: Simplify Cancer Virtual Book Tour appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

You never expect to get testicular cancer. Getting the news is such a shock to the system and you are completely unprepared! It’s a crazy time in your life when you don’t know what’s going on, or how things will turn out. Having gone through chemotherapy and operation for testicular cancer, I’m here to share […] The post Episode 060: What You Must Know About Testicular Cancer appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

Joe Bakhmoutski was diagnosed with Testicular cancer in 2016.He founded Simplify Cancer  to provide support and advice to those touched by cancer. During our conversation we discussed: Why he created Simplify Cancer How he came to be diagnosed with Testicular cancer How people perceive various cancers and how some are deemed "embarrassing" What patients can do to prepare for their first oncologist appointment and the free tool he offers on his website to assist with this. The book he's writing to help men dealing with cancer. Links Mentioned in the Show Simplify Cancer - http://simplifycancer.com/ Joe's Interview With Lee Silverstein On the Simplify Cancer podcast - http://simplifycancer.com/ep055/ Follow Simplify Cancer on Instagram - https://instagram.com/simplify_cancer Follow Simplify Cancer on Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/simplifycancer WE Have Cancer Links Subscribe to the show - https://pod.link/wehavecancer Follow WE Have Cancer on Social Media Like our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/wehavecancershow/ Join our private Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/wehavecancershow/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/wehavecancerpod Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/wehavecancerpod Follow us on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/wehavecancer Know someone touched by cancer who has an inspiring story? Nominate a guest to appear on the podcast - https://wehavecancershow.com/guest Email Lee Lee@wehavecancershow.com

We know that life after cancer treatment is not always easy.  Maybe you don’t have as much energy as you’d like, or still dealing with side-effects, or maybe you’ve put on weight. And today, I’m talking to Lauren and Elise, they’re nutritionists who specialise in oncology and they share fantastic advice on getting your nutrition […] The post Episode 059: Your Nutrition After Cancer Treatment appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

https://simplifycancer.com/podcast/SimplifyCancerE058.mp3 Lauren and Elise are nutritionists who specialise in oncology.  They share practical actionable advice on nutrition that you can apply right now and in a way where you’re not denying yourself anything, so you are not going to feel miserable, which is so crucial. Here are some things that we cover today: Why diets […] The post Episode 058: Your Nutrition During Cancer Treatment appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

I found out about Stan by reading his book and it really spoke to me because it covers all the difficult topics that come with talking to someone with cancer.  Stan is a really deep thinker who uses his own cancer experience to distill his wisdom into practical ways of dealing with cancer. Here are […] The post Episode 057: Caring for The Person with Cancer appeared first on Simplify Cancer.

  In this episode Joe Bakhmoutski joins me from Simplify Cancer.  Joe is a fellow Testicular cancer survivor.  He is coming up on two years of remission and has decided to help others diagnosed with cancer.  He has a great podcast with over 50 episodes.  He also has great articles and tools on his website at www.simplifycancer.com.  In this episode we discuss our cancer journeys, the importance of support groups and getting the most out of life after cancer.    Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review.  If you have questions or if you are a survivor of cancer and would like to be interviewed please contact me at the podcast's site www.findinghopepodcast.com or via the email  findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.  

This is the seventh Short Takes episode.  In this episode I discuss new changes for 2019 and an upcoming interview with Joe Bakhmoutski from Simplify Cancer.   Joe is nearly two years out from testicular cancer.  In the interview we both share our stories and our passion to help newly diagnosed cancer patients.  He has been podcasting for over a year and has some great content both on the podcast and his site http://simplifycancer.com/  Please take a look at his site you will not be disappointed. Please subscribe to the podcast and if you enjoy the show please give the podcast an honest review on iTunes. If you have any questions or if you are a survivor and would like to be interviewed please contact me at findinghopepodcast@gmail.com.

Full Transcript Hey, my name is Joe Bakhmoutski, I am the creator of Simplify Cancer and it's weird that with cancer, you end up in this foreign country where you don't speak the language, you don't have a map to get around, and it's scary because you don't know who you can trust or how things are going to play out, and you have to figure out how everything connects together... And you can't stop thinking about it because every twitch, every ache and pain, and you ask yourself: is this cancer? This constant worry, it's a curse because you can't think straight. But it doesn't have to be that way! You can tackle cancer by learning it's every move, what you can expect, and what you can do about it. In no time at all, you can become an expert on your own cancer, and that puts you in the driving seat, puts you back in charge, and I'll give you 2 reasons why: First reason is external. You go to to another level of confidence when you dealing with cancer, it gives you a huge lift when you are working your specialists and waiting test results and talking to your family about because you're in charge, you know what's going on. When you start asking the right questions and all of a sudden, you and your specialist are having a conversation like equals. Oncologists, urologists, surgeons, they know that it's not like you're questioning their expertise. Honestly, they love patients who know what's going on because they can be direct and they don't have to dumb it down for you. Second reason is internal and it's even more powerful, it's knowing that you are now in control, you know what the next step is and what your options are so you can make informed decisions about treatment and follow up and the life beyond cancer. So how do you get on top of it and become what I call the next step expert? You don't need much time, in fact you only need about 5 minutes a day because you are going to leverage the knowledge that others have accumulated, those folks who went down that road before, who had the same cancer, who went through the same treatment. They have already survived cancer, or maybe they are just 1 step ahead of you, or even at the same place you are right now, they know what you are going through, they know how scary it all is, and they will tell you everything you need to know. So let's say you just got diagnosed and now you are about to go and see your oncologist for the very first time. How do you prepare? I suggest you go to a reputable site like Cancer Council here in Australia, or National Cancer Institute in the US or Macmillan Cancer Support in the UK and you read up on your cancer, just enough to have questions, and trust me, you will have questions, we all do, and then take those questions to the online forum for your cancer, and this forum it's a community, it's folks like you and me who get together online and they answer questions and share their experience because they've been through it, they know exactly what it's like, and they want to help. What can you expect from the procedure next week? How long does it take for your hair to grow back after this type of chemo? Will I be able to work during this treatment? Who is the best specialist to work with in your area? These are the things that nobody talks about that you need to know! I can't tell you how much it's helped me and so many others, this is huge! True story from a testicular cancer forum. Plus, it's completely anonymous so you don't have to edit anything out, you can tell it like it is, so there is no awkward or uncomfortable questions. Talking to folks who have been through it gives you confidence over what is happening and what you can expect from treatment, and all you need is 5 minutes a day and you can get all your questions answered by people who really get you and who know exactly where you're coming from. To save you time and hassle of searching for it, I will send you a list of the best online communities in a PDF,

In this episode, I'm talking to Karen Barrow, a New York Times journalist who has put together a truly unique and inspiring project to tell the story of what happens when the treatment ends. This book should be on every cancer patient's coffee table for those dark times when you don't know if there's a light at the end of all this... Stay strong, you can get through it! Here's what we talk about in this interview: Why survivor stories make you feel less alone The universal emotions through cancer we all can relate to The importance of seeing the light at the end of the tunnel How you deal with cancer is a choice Why some people reject the term “survivor” The naturally occurring shift in priorities when you get cancer Links Picture Your Life After Cancer (Amazon) Picture Your Life After Cancer (New York Times) Well Blog (New York Times) Karen's Work at New York Times Full Transcript Joe:                 Hey, this is Joe Bakhmoutski and welcome to Simplify Cancer podcast.  Today, we're going to hear from Karen Barrow, who's put together this incredible, this inspiration books called: Picture Your Life After Cancer.  It's really amazing and I hope you check it out.  Let's get into it.  Karen, thank you so much for doing this.  I really appreciate your time. Karen:              No problem. Joe:                 Karen, your book puts cancer in a really different light.  I guess in many ways, people find positives, a new appreciation of life, is that something that you expected? Karen:              Just a little background, we stated Picture Your Life After Cancer online, as a digital project, in 2010.  It was primarily a way of collecting images of people who were dealing with cancer, who considered themselves after cancer.  After cancer for a lot of people could be after diagnosis, or after treatment, or after cure, or after accepting death or a relevant death.  I didn't really know what I would get.  It was amazing to see the percentage of stories that came in, that were very positive and that were stories of people who found spins to put on their experiences that helped them appreciate life more, helped them appreciate friends and family more, and help them appreciate their own health more. Joe:                 Absolutely, because it's given – I've seen a lot of books and I've tried to find a lot of resources online, offline and everywhere.  I think your book really captures a voice that is missing, a voice that hasn't been heard before.  Do you feel that voice is heard out in the greater community, like do people have maybe a better sense of what cancer is about?  I know it started as an online project and turned into a book later, do you think people have a better sense of what it's like? Karen:              I think within the book, people can find stories that they relate to, and that helps them feel less alone in the process of going through cancer, because if you're going through treatment, it's very individualized, it's very specific to you, the kind of cancer you have, the treatments you're choosing, how you're choosing to deal with side-effects, but the impact it has on your mental psyche and your family and your friends is more universal than I think people realize.  If you go through the book and you read stories from other people, you'll find some that you have nothing in common with, but you'll find plenty that resonate with you and it makes your experience feel less unique and, in that way, easier to understand. Joe:                 Yes, absolutely, because I find when I was going through it, I remember that there wasn't really much out there that is positive, because there is a lot of academic resources and there are a lot of biographies and things like that.  There really isn't anything that is positive, that is in the title of your book, Picture Your Life After Cancer.  You can say, “Wow, I'm going through all of this horrible stuff right now,