Podcast appearances and mentions of tim mcdonald

This is The Upgraded Man Journal. It is the ritual that runs through every episode of this show. One book, passed from guest to guest. Each man reads the question the last one left behind, answers it honestly on camera, and then leaves a new question for whoever sits down next. It is short on purpose. It is not short on weight.Tim McDonald, a stage IV colorectal cancer survivor and screening advocate, left this one: what have you survived in life that you didn't call surviving in the moment?Thomas Edwards Jr, author of The One Up Effect, does not hedge. He goes straight to his addiction, to the night it broke, and to a date he can still say without thinking. January 14, 2019.In this Journal episode:Tim McDonald's question, read by Chris Anderson, and why it lands the way it doesThomas naming his addiction as the thing he survived without ever calling it thatWhat he means when he says he was legitimately dyingThe friend who told him he had his own resurrection, and the moment that framing hit himWhy waking up sober felt like the end of his life instead of the start of oneWhat it is like when the escape you counted on is suddenly walled off, and the way he describes seeing itEveryone counting him out, including his wife, the night she thought they were doneBeing sober longer inside the marriage now than he was drinking in itThe new entry Thomas leaves for the next guest, on the one game you were put here to playWhy he says it twice, slower the second time, and who he wants to hear itWhat Chris takes from it, and where that question goes nextThomas Edwards Jr spent over a decade as The Professional Wingman, the relationship coach the media called the real life Hitch, before he stepped away and rebuilt his life around a different idea. He is sober, married, a dad, and he says it out loud so somebody else does not have to find out alone.Get his book at theoneupeffect.com. To reach him directly or work with him, go to ThomasEdwardsJr.com.If you know a man who is quietly surviving something right now, send this to him. Follow the show so we can keep making them. This episode may or may not be sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.===========================⚡️ PODCAST: Subscribe and listen on all major platforms⚡️ Want to be a guest on The Upgraded Man? Apply here ➡ https://upgraded-man.com/guest⚡️ For support or business inquiries, email us ➡ chris@upgraded-man.com Our mission at The Upgraded Man is simple — help men upgrade every area of their life through real conversations, honest stories, and actionable insight from men who have done the work.Want to be a guest on The Upgraded Man? Send Chris Anderson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/upgradedmanpodcast The content on The Upgraded Man is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not constitute professional legal, financial, medical, or therapeutic advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on information discussed on this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Work smarter not harder is easy to say and hard to live, and stage 4 colorectal cancer survivor Tim McDonald had to get sick to learn it. In this Journal entry he reads what the last guest left him, agrees with half of it, and tells you plainly why the other half almost broke him.At the end of every episode of The Upgraded Man there is a physical journal. The guest reads what the last guest wrote, sits with it, and writes something for the man who comes next. Same book every time, passed hand to hand. No prep. No script.This week it is Tim McDonald. Six years ago an oncologist gave him three years to live. He is still here, and he hosts the Advocacy at Work podcast.The entry he read was left by Nate Spangle, founder of Get Indiana: "Dream so big it makes others uncomfortable and be the hardest worker in every room."Tim is all in on the first half. The second half he does not buy anymore, and he says so.Here is what is in this one:Why Tim McDonald says dream so big it makes others uncomfortable is right, and worth writing downWhy being the hardest worker in every room is the wrong goal, from a man who used to live itFirst in and last out of the office, and what all that effort actually got himWhy working smarter is not doing less, it is getting more doneThe question Tim wrote for the next guest, and why he thinks men in particular need to sit with itWhy most men never call the hard things they got through survivingQuestions this episode answersShould I be the hardest worker in the room? Tim McDonald says no. He was first in and last out for years, and all it did was burn him out and stress him out. Working smarter let him do more.What does work smarter not harder actually look like? Tim McDonald stopped measuring by hours in the office and started measuring by what got done. Smarter is more, without the burnout.What is a good journal prompt for men? Tim McDonald left this one: What is something you survived that you never called surviving? He says men do not like to admit they survived a lot, and that is exactly why the question matters.Find Tim at advocacyatwork.com and on LinkedIn at Tim A. McDonald.The entry Tim read was left by Nate Spangle of Get Indiana, getindiana.com, @natespangle.The Upgraded Man is hosted by Chris Anderson. Follow the show, and send this one to the man who is proud of being the first one in the office every morning.#theupgradedman #worksmarternotharder #mensmentalhealth This episode may or may not be sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.===========================⚡️ PODCAST: Subscribe and listen on all major platforms⚡️ Want to be a guest on The Upgraded Man? Apply here ➡ https://upgraded-man.com/guest⚡️ For support or business inquiries, email us ➡ chris@upgraded-man.com Our mission at The Upgraded Man is simple — help men upgrade every area of their life through real conversations, honest stories, and actionable insight from men who have done the work.Want to be a guest on The Upgraded Man? Send Chris Anderson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/upgradedmanpodcast The content on The Upgraded Man is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not constitute professional legal, financial, medical, or therapeutic advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on information discussed on this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

— Today's conversation explores a powerful question: What if the most difficult moment of your life became the beginning of your most meaningful work? At the heart of this episode is From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact, a book about what can happen after the shock of a life-changing diagnosis—when fear, uncertainty, and survival begin to transform into purpose, service, and hope. This is not simply a cancer story. It is a roadmap for anyone who has ever wondered what to do with the wisdom gained through adversity. We'll explore how lived experience can become a form of expertise, why our stories matter, and how people can move from feeling powerless to becoming active participants in their own healing and in the systems that shape their lives. We'll also talk about the emotional realities of serious illness, the role of mindfulness, therapy, community, and resilience, and the surprising ways advocacy itself can become part of the healing process. Ultimately, this is a conversation about turning pain into purpose, finding meaning in what we never would have chosen, and discovering that even our hardest chapters can become a source of contribution, connection, and hope. Valeria sits with Tim McDonald  — He is the author of  "From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact: A Healthcare Advocate's Guide." Tim is also a healthcare advocate, speaker, and community builder who turned his stage IV colorectal cancer diagnosis into a mission for change. He translates patient experience into meaningful action for researchers, policymakers, and healthcare organizations through leadership roles with Fight Colorectal Cancer, Man Up To Cancer, HOPA, and the PAN Foundation. Now host of Advocacy at Work, Tim uses storytelling and advocacy to raise awareness and drive impact. He is the author of the brand-new book, From Patient to Advocate. To learn more about Tim McDonald and his work, please visit: https://www.timmcdonaldadvocate.com/

Nobody prepares you for the second time. The first climb out of something hard gets support and attention. The second one is quieter, because you already used up the big reaction and you already told everybody you were okay.Tim McDonald is living inside that right now. A few weeks before this conversation, he learned his cancer is back after almost six years. He is a patient advocate, a speaker, and the author of From Patient to Advocate, and he is a stage four colorectal cancer survivor and a liver transplant recipient speaking entirely from lived experience. He is not a clinician, and nothing in this episode is medical advice.He explains, in his own words, what a blood test told him and why there is nothing to treat yet. He talks honestly about the first week, the one he calls mentally hellacious, when he was not eating much and doing the bare minimum and playing the what-if game he says he hates. Then he walks through the question that got him moving again: what has actually changed? His answer was that one piece of information changed, and everything else about his life was exactly the same.From there the conversation turns to self-advocacy, and this is where it stops being about cancer. Tim did not wait for a referral. He researched, made his own calls, and drove eight hours round trip for a one hour appointment to reach the right expert. His first oncologist told him to get a second, third, tenth opinion and keep going until he believed what he was hearing. That applies just as directly in a psychiatrist's office, at an assessment, or with a GP who is not listening.If something you thought you had put down has come back on you, whatever your version of that is, this one is for you.Tim's book, From Patient to Advocate:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GL3BQMH6Tim's website:https://www.timmcdonaldadvocate.com/Mental Health Resources Hub:https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hub/Ky is a mental health advocate speaking from lived experience. He is not a clinician, and his content is not medical advice.Much love. Good vibes. - Ky

Sunday 6th September - Message presented during the morning service by Ps Tim McDonald

In 2020 a doctor told Tim McDonald he had cancer and that it had already spread to his liver. A few months later an oncologist told him something worse. She said she was going to put him on a chemo that gave him the highest quality of life, because he only had three years left to live. Tim did not say anything out loud. In his head he said four words. That's your story, not mine. Six years later he is still here. This is the Best Moment from Tim McDonald's episode of The Upgraded Man. Eleven minutes, and it is the part of the conversation worth hearing if you only have time for one thing. Tim McDonald is a stage 4 colorectal cancer survivor, a Research Advocate with Fight Colorectal Cancer, and the Florida Chapter Leader for Man Up To Cancer. He spent 17 years building online communities for major brands before he turned that same work toward patients. Here is what is in this one: The conversation with his doctor that made the doctor ask if something was wrong with him The question he asked back. If I act any differently, would it change what you just told me Why his first thought after hearing the word cancer was not about himself The drive home, and the words he had to say to his wife with no time to soften them Why knowing almost nothing about cancer may have protected his mindset What success actually means in oncology, and why it is not what most people assume The appointment where he was given three years, and what he said to his wife in the elevator after The change in himself he could not see until he looked back at it Why the people he is closest to now are not the people he worked beside for 17 years The pattern he noticed as a young man. Men work their whole lives, plan to travel when they retire, and die before they go What he does differently now. Doing instead of planning, and how he moved his infusion schedule to travel with his wife If you have been putting something off until later, this is the eleven minutes to give it. Find Tim at advocacyatwork.com and on LinkedIn at Tim A. McDonald. The Upgraded Man is for men who refuse to stay complacent. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Subscribe, and if this one hits, send it to someone who needs it. This episode may or may not be sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.===========================⚡️ PODCAST: Subscribe and listen on all major platforms⚡️ Want to be a guest on The Upgraded Man? Apply here ➡ https://upgraded-man.com/guest⚡️ For support or business inquiries, email us ➡ chris@upgraded-man.com Our mission at The Upgraded Man is simple — help men upgrade every area of their life through real conversations, honest stories, and actionable insight from men who have done the work.Want to be a guest on The Upgraded Man? Send Chris Anderson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/upgradedmanpodcast The content on The Upgraded Man is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not constitute professional legal, financial, medical, or therapeutic advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on information discussed on this podcast. 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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Episode #310!The Business of Life Master Class Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessOfLifeMasterClassInstagram: @thebusinessoflifemasterclassTwitter/X: @ClassTBOLGuest Walk on / Walk off Playlist (Spotify)Hosts: Debbie Lundberg & Barbara Zantwww.debbielundberg.com - Presenting Powerfully - 813-494-4438Facebook/Twitter/X/Instagram: @debbielundbergTikTok: @DebbieLundbergCoachInstagram for Barb Zant: @thestayatworkmomTim McDonaldInstagram - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patient Advocate FoundationDigital Engineer: Brianna ConnollyMusic: www.bensound.comMusic by AlexiAction from Pixabay - License code: CBKCX3HKZL8FJ2CMSend us Fan MailSupport the showThe Business of Life Master Class Podcast. Listen. Choose. Do! 

What if becoming a better spearo had less to do with diving deeper or buying better gear—and more to do with learning how to actually see what's happening around you? In this episode, Shrek sits down with commercial fisherman, spearo, hunter and lifelong observer of the natural world Johnny Mitchell, with Johnny's longtime mate Tim McDonald joining the conversation. Johnny has spent decades living, fishing, hunting and observing in the bush and on the water. From commercially chasing Spanish mackerel and mud crabs to living out of a swag, caretaking Cape Capricorn lighthouse and spending countless hours simply watching animals behave, he has developed an extraordinary ability to recognise patterns in the natural world. The conversation explores awareness, natural intelligence, tides, weather, animal behaviour, sensory awareness and pattern recognition—and why asking simplistic questions like "Is the full moon better?" or "Does falling barometric pressure make fish bite?" can actually hold back your learning. Johnny explains why every productive fishing or spearfishing location has its own combination of features and conditions, and why the better question is often: Why were the fish here today—and why weren't they here yesterday? Tim also shares how Johnny's influence has completely changed the way he approaches spearfishing: shooting fewer fish, observing more, recognising short feeding windows and learning to know where to be, when to be there and why. This one goes well beyond spearfishing. It's a conversation about reconnecting with the natural world, waking up dulled senses and becoming less dependent on apps, assumptions and handed-down rules. Important Times 00:00 – Introduction to Johnny Mitchell 03:00 – Johnny joins Shrek and Tim McDonald 04:00 – Johnny's background: fishing, hunting and living wild 06:00 – Your subconscious is collecting more information than you realise 07:00 – Awareness: the foundation of everything 09:00 – Living at Cape Capricorn lighthouse 11:00 – Why good experiences lead to better questions 12:00 – Hunting versus simply observing animals 15:00 – Watching fish footage 100 times 17:00 – How Johnny changed Tim McDonald's approach to hunting 18:00 – Pattern recognition and exponential learning 19:00 – The most important question: Why? 20:00 – Observational intelligence versus handed-down knowledge 23:00 – Nature is multidimensional: beware single-variable thinking 29:00 – New moon vs full moon: are we asking the wrong questions? 31:00 – Understanding the specific tide window for a spot 34:00 – Johnny's "Zoom Out" technique 36:00 – Using landscape, wind and Google Earth to understand a fishing location 38:00 – How modern life dulls our senses 40:00 – "Unbroken connection" with the natural world 44:00 – How disconnected have we become? 46:00 – From awareness to recognising patterns and predicting opportunities 48:00 – Knowledge removes scarcity and makes you a more generous diver 52:00 – Making more space in your life for the outdoors 54:00 – You can start reconnecting with nature in ten minutes 58:00 – Why understanding fisheries can become extremely complicated 1:00:00 – Observing more and killing less 1:04:00 – Spearfishing has to become about more than killing fish 1:06:00 – Old-school dogtooth tuna and spearfishing stories 1:09:00 – You don't need a $100,000 boat 1:10:00 – Why most fishermen don't actually understand weather 1:12:00 – From reading conditions to predicting a 130 cm barramundi 1:14:00 – Johnny's Break Free three-day program 1:16:00 – Becoming a better spearo by becoming a better person 1:18:00 – Psychology, learning and actually applying knowledge 1:22:00 – Everything Johnny teaches can begin at a duck pond 1:24:00 – Throw the barometer question in the bin 1:28:00 – Testing theories instead of turning observations into rules 1:31:00 – What does Break Free actually mean? 1:32:00 – Johnny's links and wrap-up Links Mentioned Johnny Mitchell / Wild Adventures JM wildadventuresjm.com.au Fishes One Hook fishesonehook.com Check out their free Speargun Band Size Calculator. Spearo.app Free spearfishing-specific forecasting tool. Noob Spearo Patreon patreon.com/noobspearo

FULL SHOW : It's been a week for the AFL, so everyone is in the studio to chat: Xander McGuire, Max Gawn and even CEO of the AFLPA James Gallagher stops by, we get Eddie McGuire down the line. Mick's back to chat what he saw at the Logie's as does Tim McDonald from The Cheap Seats and we're giving away ticket to the NFL FanZone. Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Send Us A Voice Memo: https://memo.fm/mickinthemorning/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday 16th August - Message presented during the evening service by Ps Tim McDonald

Sunday 9th August - Message presented during the morning service by Ps Tim McDonald

Tim is a survivor of stage 4 colorectal cancer and he became a liver transparent recipient. He turned this experience into advocacy work, as he navigated his cancer journey. Today, he tries to inspire other patients to become advocates for others. Tim shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: we may not be in control of what happens to us, but we are in control of what we react to it if you get it, share it it's what we experience and who we impact in life that matters live in the moment https://timamcdonald.com https://www.advocacyatwork.com tags: Tim McDonald, survivor of stage 4 colorectal cancer, writer, author, podcaster, blogger, From Patient to Advocate, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

Sunday 2nd August - Message presented during the morning service by Ps Tim McDonald

Sunday 2nd August - Message presented during the evening service by Ps Tim McDonald

In 2020, Tim McDonald went to an urgent care for a pain in his side. He left knowing he had stage IV colorectal cancer that had already spread to his liver. A second oncologist told him he had three years to live. Almost six years later, after a liver transplant and a long stretch of treatment, Tim is still here, still working, and still traveling with his wife every year. Chris Anderson sits down with Tim to talk about the mindset that carried him through it, the symptoms he brushed off for months, and what it actually looks like to stop planning your life and start living it. Tim is a healthcare advocate and the host of the Advocacy at Work podcast and blog. He has gone to Capitol Hill to push for colorectal cancer research funding and sits on research panels that bring the patient voice into how new treatments get built. This one is for the man who keeps putting off the checkup, the hard conversation, and the trip he says he will take someday. What we get into: The moment Tim heard the words "you have cancer" and why his reaction worried his own doctor Why he told his wife "that's your story, not mine" after a doctor handed him a three year timeline The count to 10 practice that got his temper under control, and why most men quit before it works The journaling exercise he uses to talk back to fear so it stops running his decisions The symptoms he explained away for months: weight loss, back pain, night sweats, and never feeling warm Why colorectal cancer screening dropped from age 50 to 45, and why it may drop again to 40 Cologuard versus the newer blood tests, and what to do if you are too young for insurance to cover it How one positive blood test six years later sent him back into the what ifs, and how he got out What changed in his marriage when his wife became the rock instead of him Why he stopped trying to be the hardest worker in the room and started working smarter The question he left in the Upgrade Log for the next guest Connect with Tim McDonald: Website and podcast: advocacyatwork.com LinkedIn: Tim A. McDonald If this one helps you, send it to a man who needs it. Follow the show so we can keep putting them out. Stay upgraded. This episode may or may not be sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small commission if you buy something.===========================⚡️ PODCAST: Subscribe and listen on all major platforms⚡️ Want to be a guest on The Upgraded Man? Apply here ➡ https://upgraded-man.com/guest⚡️ For support or business inquiries, email us ➡ chris@upgraded-man.com Our mission at The Upgraded Man is simple — help men upgrade every area of their life through real conversations, honest stories, and actionable insight from men who have done the work.The content on The Upgraded Man is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not constitute professional legal, financial, medical, or therapeutic advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on information discussed on this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sunday 26th July - Message presented during the morning service by Ps Tim McDonald

Sunday 24th May - Message presented during the morning service by Ps Tim McDonald

Sunday 31st May - Message presented during the morning service by Ps Tim McDonald

Sunday 19th July - Message presented during the morning service by Ps Tim McDonald

Comedian and host of The Cheap Seats, Tim McDonald stops by Triple M studios to go through the funniest stories from around the globe, including the best audio bits from the 2026 World Cup. Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW : Mick taught his boys to shave while Roo's 7 year old is asking for a Steakhouse Dinner, Barnaby Joyce is doing Barnaby Joyce style things again, Max Gawn is co-hosting The Front Bar tomorrow night and stops by for a chat and Tim McDonald is also in to chat all things Cheap Seats Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Send Us A Voice Memo: https://memo.fm/mickinthemorning/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim McDonald was sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner in 2020 when the pain started. A few days later, a doctor handed him a single sheet of paper and said three words nobody wants to hear: "You have cancer."Stage 4 colorectal cancer. Liver covered in tumors. A second oncologist told him he had three years to live and she'd focus on "quality of life." His response? "That's your story. Not mine."In this episode, Tim shares how over a decade of mindfulness practice shaped the way he faced one of the hardest diagnoses a person can receive and how he went from following doctors' orders to becoming the general manager of his own care team, ultimately pursuing a liver transplant at a time when fewer than 20 people in the US had received one for colorectal cancer.This conversation goes deep on:→ What it actually feels like to hear "you have cancer" and stay calm→ Why getting a second (and third, and tenth) opinion saved his life→ The player → quarterback → general manager framework for owning your treatment→ Men, vulnerability, and why cancer support groups changed everything→ The dark thought he had toward the end of chemo — and what pulled him back→ Why survivorship was mentally harder than treatment itself→ How advocacy work became part of his healingIf you or someone you love is navigating a cancer diagnosis, this episode is essential listening.───────────────────────────

Sunday 26th April - Message presented during the evening service by Ps Tim McDonald

Sunday 26th April - Message presented during the morning service by Ps Tim McDonald

Sunday 5th July - Message presented during the morning service by Ps Tim McDonald

Sunday 12th April - Message presented during the evening service by Ps Tim McDonald

What do you do when life changes in an instant?In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode, I sit down with Tim McDonald—research advocate, speaker, podcast host, and author of From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact. Tim shares his remarkable journey from a life-altering stage IV cancer diagnosis to becoming a voice of hope, change, and advocacy for others.At age 52, thriving in his career and with no family history of colorectal cancer, Tim heard the words no one expects: “You have cancer.” Not only that—but it had already progressed to stage IV and spread to his liver.What followed wasn't just a fight for survival.It became a mission.

What happens when a cancer diagnosis turns out to be the beginning of a mission, not the end of a story? In episode 267 of Joy Found Here, Tim McDonald shares how a stage IV colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2020 led him through chemo, a search for a living liver donor, and ultimately a transplant that changed everything—and how that journey turned him into a research advocate, author, and podcast host fighting to make sure others don't face the same battle alone. For Tim, the story isn't about just surviving—it's about becoming his own best advocate and using that power to help others do the same.In This Episode, You Will Learn:03:29) Tim's cancer journey begins: symptoms and a Thanksgiving breaking point(08:48) Diagnosis day: "you have cancer" and the confirming colonoscopy(09:48) Finding a liver transplant option after being ruled out for surgery(14:07) Why colorectal cancer research funding is missing—and who it's costing(14:55) Finding purpose within days: from "why me" to advocacy(18:33) The mindfulness that shaped his calm response to diagnosis(21:55) His wife's caregiving journey and the trip that tested their fear(28:47) Writing From Patient to Advocate as a guidebook, not a memoir(31:39) Becoming "coach" of his care team—and firing the wrong doctors(42:14) Pushing for bipartisan funding and what's next for advocacyTim McDonald is a stage IV colorectal cancer survivor and liver transplant recipient who turned his 2020 diagnosis into a mission of patient advocacy. He's a Research Advocate with Fight Colorectal Cancer and Florida Chapter Leader for Man Up to Cancer, and serves on patient advisory councils with HOPA and the PAN Foundation. He hosts the Advocacy at Work podcast and Substack and is the author of From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact. He lives in the Tampa Bay area with his wife.In this episode, Tim McDonald shares his journey from a 2020 stage IV diagnosis with liver metastases through chemo and a liver transplant from an altruistic living donor after a 14-month search. He reflects on integrating mind and body in his treatment, the toll and growth in his wife's caregiving role, and his shift to becoming the "coach" of his own care team — switching oncologists and pursuing options doctors initially dismissed. He also discusses his advocacy work pushing for dedicated colorectal cancer research funding in DC, his podcast and Substack spotlighting other patient advocates, and his new book.Connect with Tim McDonald:WebsiteLinkedInSubstackInstagramFacebookBook: Tim McDonald - From Patient to AdvocateLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday 28th June - Message presented during the morning service by Ps Tim McDonald

Sunday 21st June - Message presented during the evening service by Ps Tim McDonald

Join us as Tim McDonald shares his inspiring journey through cancer, mental health challenges, and community advocacy. Discover practical tips for managing stress, the power of community, and how writing and podcasting can be therapeutic."We can't control what happens, only how we react."Chapters00:00 Facing the Diagnosis: A Journey Begins01:50 The Power of Community and Advocacy05:33 Mental Health and Survivor Guilt09:28 Finding Purpose Through Writing11:41 Practical Mental Health Strategies15:40 Advice for Navigating Tough Times"Pretending it's not there is not healthy."Other Takeaways*Mental health challenges during cancer treatment*The role of community and support groups in recovery*Writing and podcasting as therapeutic tools*Stress management techniques: walks, reflection, and perspective*The importance of control over reactions, not events*Building advocacy for chronic illness and mental healthSupport the showEnjoy the show and thank you for being here. Please subscribe to stay current and share with a friend who could use this episode.All questions for the host or guest: Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.This show is brought to you by Living Proof TBI Coaching specializing in recovery for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors, Families, and CaregiversCRISIS LINE: DIAL 988

Send us Fan MailIT's Therapy Thursday!!A doctor once told Tim McDonald he had three years to live. Tim didn't accept that as the end of the story, and he didn't try to “positive-think” his way out of reality either. He got curious, asked harder questions, tracked what his body was doing during chemo, and kept building a plan that matched his goals. What unfolds is a raw, practical conversation about stage 4 colorectal cancer, the shock of diagnosis, and what treatment is really like when fatigue, nausea, neuropathy, and scanxiety become part of the calendar. Tim shares how online patient communities helped him discover an option no one had brought to him early on: liver transplant for select colorectal cancer patients with liver-only metastases. We dig into what the living donor search feels like, why the waiting can be more emotionally draining than chemo, and how hope changes when you finally see a path off lifelong treatment. We also talk about the part people don't prepare you for: survivorship mental health, grief, and the strange weight of losing friends you met through advocacy and support spaces. Along the way, we pull out clear self-advocacy lessons you can use right now, whether you're facing cancer or any chronic illness: get multiple opinions until you believe what you hear, find specialists who know the nuances, and remember you're allowed to choose your care team. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review. What's one question you want to ask your doctor after listening?Tim McDonald is a stage IV colorectal cancer survivor, patient advocate, podcast host, and author. After being diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer in 2020, Tim transformed one of the most difficult seasons of his life into a mission of hope, support, and advocacy. Drawing from his experiences navigating fear, uncertainty, mental health challenges, and survivorship, he now mentors patients, advances cancer research initiatives, and helps others find purpose through adversity. Tim serves as a Research Advocate with Fight Colorectal Cancer, leads the Florida chapter of Man Up To Cancer, hosts the Advocacy at Work podcast, and is the author of From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact.https://advocacyatwork.comhttps://manuprocancer.orghttps://COLONTOWN.orghttps://FightCRC.orghttps://www.patientadvocate.org/ (formerly PAN Foundation) From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship Into Impact — Available on Amazon Support the showHost Candace PatriceCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllcvisit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

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Sunday 7th June - Message presented during the morning service by Ps Tim McDonald

Sunday 7th June - Message presented during the evening service by Ps Tim McDonald

In this powerful and deeply human episode, we sit down with Tim McDonald, a Stage IV colorectal cancer survivor, advocate, and author, to hear his extraordinary story of resilience, courage, and self-advocacy. Tim opens up about the emotional, physical, and psychological realities of navigating a life-changing cancer diagnosis—and how learning to advocate for himself became one of the most important parts of his journey. Through his experience, he discovered that surviving serious illness often requires more than treatment alone: it requires finding your voice, asking hard questions, and refusing to disappear inside the system. In this episode, we discuss: Tim's journey through Stage IV colorectal cancer The emotional impact of facing mortality and uncertainty Why self-advocacy in healthcare is critical for patients and families What he learned about resilience, support, and human connection His mission to help others navigate serious illness with courage and clarity This conversation is not only for those affected by cancer, but for anyone navigating hardship, caregiving, or personal transformation. Tim's story is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, people can reclaim agency, meaning, and hope.   Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable. And recovery is possible. To take your Free Mental Health screening visit https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ or click the following link.  TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH TEST We hope you enjoy this episode. Today's show is brought to you by Audible and Zephyr Wellness. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to www.audibletrial.com/9WOGmy and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening.. If you have any questions or request send us a message at info@nogginnotes.com / info@zephyrwellness.org Hope you enjoy the podcast and please go ahead subscribe and give us a review of our show. You can write a review on iTunes. 

Performance and Works used with permission from the artist and venue. Founded in Chicago and Led by Bassist Kevin Robert Martinez, Reclamation Band is modern jazz with an open rural backdrop. Its unique combination of composed and improvised elements evokes an array of moods and styles such as Americana, Avante-Garde and Blues. A number of things make this group's sound unique. The first is the equal division between a guitar and two saxophone leads versus a rhythm section that includes Bass and Bass Clarinet along with drums. I'm a sucker for the Bass Clarinet sound and Kevin really understands how to leverage that sound in a way few other composers do. The second is that the group functions more as a versatile collective than as a fixed unit. Some configurations exchange a saxophone for a trumpet while others exclude guitar. Kevin took eight months off from the band before regrouping for a tour in support of their recent release These Roads and the new material shines as a result. Featuring Kevin Martinez on Bass, Anthony Tadeo on Percussion, Dan Bruce on Guitar, Tony Spicer on Bass Clarinet, Chris Coles on Alto Saxophone and Tim McDonald on Tenor Saxophone, and from a July 19th, 2025 performance it's the Reclamation Band…Live at the Bop Stop. You're listening to Reclamation Band. Live at the Bop Stop.

If a medical diagnosis has completely flipped your world upside down, you are not alone. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we tackle the heavy mental toll of chronic illness and how to find true purpose again.This season is proudly sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out our exclusive, gender-neutral collaboration fragrance right here: https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-roomKy sits down with healthcare advocate Tim McDonald to discuss the reality of hearing a massive medical diagnosis and the psychological fatigue that follows. They strip away the toxic positivity surrounding medical trauma, focusing instead on personal accountability and how to take control of your reactions when the situation itself is out of your hands. Tim shares how he turned his survivorship into systemic impact, offering listeners a realistic path forward.How to separate your personal identity and self-worth from a medical diagnosis.The importance of resting without guilt when your biology demands it.Actionable steps for turning lived medical experience into meaningful community advocacy.Connect with Tim McDonald:Website: https://advocacyatwork.comSubstack: https://www.advocacyatwork.com/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/timamcdonaldFacebook: https://facebook.com/tim.mcdonaldInstagram: https://instagram.com/timamcdonaldJoin The Vibe With Ky: https://thevibewithky.comMental Health Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hubInstagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriber Hub: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Disclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health professional. Please seek professional help if needed.

Stage 4 cancer is a devastating diagnosis, but for Tim McDonald, it was the beginning of a powerful mission. In this episode, Tim shares his incredible journey of transforming from a patient told he had no options into a fierce healthcare advocate. Learn how he became the "general manager" of his own care, why mental health is crucial for survivors, and the simple but profound way he handles loss in the advocacy world. This conversation is an essential guide to turning survivorship into impact, just like in his book, From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the On Your Mind Community today:journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®) was joined by Tim McDonald, PhD, MPP, and Bryan E. Dowd, PhD, authors of research published in the April 2026 issue. Their study, "Benefit Design and Consumer Information: Results From a Randomized Trial," found that reducing information barriers for consumers selecting primary care clinics in a tiered network design had only a marginal effect on choice. McDonald and Dowd noted that this suggests informational interventions alone may be insufficient to overcome existing inertia. They added that consumers may already be adequately informed through the tiered benefit design. In AJMC's conversation with the authors, we discussed how provider- and consumer-oriented payment reforms influence health care efficiency and the role of consumer inertia. We also explored the key findings from their research and the broader implications for patient decision-making.

On episode 157 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Gerald Hickson, Founding Director of the Center for Patient and Professional Advocacy at Vanderbilt Health, and Dr. Tim McDonald, chief patient safety and risk officer at RLDatix, talk about the problem of unprofessional behavior in healthcare.

Reset Breathing, Equalisation Fixes & Ocean Glide: Cindy Yang on Spearfishing, Freediving and Mindset. What happens when a Taiwanese-born Californian firefighter, underwater photographer, and freediving coach moves to Australia for love and brings two decades of ocean wisdom with her? Cindy Yang of Ocean Glide joins Shrek for a wide-ranging conversation that covers her extraordinary life arc — from a hyperactive kid in Taipei who'd never seen the ocean, to chasing abalone on the Northern California coast, to becoming one of the few female firefighters in her station, to eventually leaving her dream career to chase a different kind of depth. Along the way, they dig into practical gold: Cindy's seasickness microdosing protocol, a deep dive into sinus anatomy and why surgery isn't always the answer, her natural wetsuit lube (and exactly how to use it), and the episode's standout gem — the RESET acronym, a breathwork framework drawn from firefighting and freediving that you can use mid-dive, mid-panic, or mid-argument with your kids to snap yourself back into calm, clear decision-making. If you've ever struggled with EQ, stress underwater, or just want to feel more in control in and out of the water, this one's for you. Important Times 00:02:00 — Listener tip from Matt: using coconut oil drops for ear lubrication and near-effortless equalisation, plus a 50/50 vinegar-alcohol rinse for ear hygiene after heavy diving 00:06:00 — PNG spearfishing charter announcement: Shrek and Tim McDonald taking 12 divers to Bali, September 12–20, $7,500 — intermediate-plus, 12m+ divers only 00:07:00 — Cindy Yang intro: free diving coach, underwater photographer, founder of Ocean Glide 00:13:00 — Cindy's origin story: growing up in Taipei, ADHD energy with nowhere to go, parents applying for a US green card when she was born and it coming through 12 years later 00:14:00 — Arriving in California at 12 with zero English, landing in a school with no other Asian students — how adversity sharpened her observation skills 00:19:00 — UC Davis, wildlife conservation biology, and why veterinary school didn't happen 00:20:00 — The moment spearfishing clicked: watching abalone divers emerge from the ocean at Mendocino and immediately joining them in a surf suit with goggles 00:23:00 — Career pivot to firefighting: what it was like being a small Asian woman in a male-dominated American fire station post-9/11, imposter syndrome, and how team culture eventually won out 00:30:00 — Spearfishing journey builds: mentor Larry with a tiny wooden speargun, the annual Mendocino camping extravaganza, and how California diving shaped her ethic 00:33:00 — First trip to Mexico, then the moment a local gear shop owner told her she had to do a PFI course in Kona first — and she did 00:38:00 — Moving to Australia for love: why it took Cindy a full year to write her resignation letter from a job she adored 00:41:00 — Seasickness protocol: how Cindy microdoses Quells (half a tablet early morning, another half at the boat ramp) to dive without drowsiness 00:43:00 — Sinus anatomy explained: why flat-faced anatomy creates drainage issues, the histamine-sinus-EQ connection, and why steroid sprays alone don't fix the root cause 00:44:00 — The allergy desensitisation protocol: visiting an allergist, the checkerboard scratch test, and the injection series that cleared years of chronic sinus inflammation 00:46:00 — Surgery vs integrative medicine for EQ issues: why going ENT-first often skips better options, and the Santa Cruz integrative medicine approach that changed Cindy's health 00:54:00 — Freediving technique: constant diaphragm engagement and why so many divers breathe wrong at the surface without realising it 01:06:00 — Ocean Glide origin story: zinc sunscreen in surf shops, then switching to natural-based wetsuit lube after reacting to chemical conditioners on reef dives 01:09:00 — How to use wetsuit lube properly: one to two teaspoons dry inside the suit, a quarter-cup of water, seal and shake — don't over-dilute 01:13:00 — Shrek's personal story: dropping a full clothing size (42-inch waist to 40, 3XL to 2XL) over three days at a freediving retreat — not weight loss, just inflammation from cortisol reduction 01:20:00 — Why Cindy reframes "breathing up" as "breathing down" — you're not pumping yourself up, you're breathing your nervous system down 01:21:00 — The double inhale technique backed by Andrew Huberman research: how it hijacks a neural circuit to snap your brain out of a stress loop (also works on diaphragm cramps) 01:22:00 — The RESET acronym unpacked: Recognise, Exhale, Stillness, Evaluate, Trust — a step-by-step breathwork framework for in-water panic, life stress, or anything in between 01:32:00 — Firefighting analogy for trust: how tunnel vision in new firefighters mirrors panic underwater, and why you train when you don't need it so it's there when you do Links Mentioned, Partner Deals and Discounts + Froth https://www.instagram.com/cindyatsea/ https://www.cindyatsea.com/links https://oceanglide.co/ Podcasts mentioned https://www.hubermanlab.com/subtopics/breathwork-protocols https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/how-to-breathe-correctly-for-optimal-health-mood-learning-and-performance https://www.noobspearo.com/dornellas/ - overriding the limbic for freedom Books mentioned Why We Swim by Bonny Siu Deep by James Nestor Breathe by James Nestor Last of the Bluewater Hunters by Carlos Eyles Bluewater Hunting by Terry Maas

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Today's guest is Tim McDonald, author, healthcare advocate, speaker, and community builder who turned his stage IV colorectal cancer diagnosis into a mission for change. He was also the first metastatic colorectal cancer patient to receive a transplant from an altruistic donor, rather than a directed donor. Tim uses storytelling and advocacy to raise awareness and drive impact through his podcast Advocacy at Work, and his brand new book, From Patient to Advocate.We talk about liver transplants, living and deceased donors, directed and altruistic donors, advocacy and awareness, both at the local and national levels, the importance of vulnerability during this journey, and so much more!!I'm happy to share this great story during the month of March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.Resources:Tim's Podcast and Blog: https://advocacyatwork.com From Patient to Advocate Book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hgeBsgD  Tim's LinkedIn: Https://LinkedIn.com/in/timamcdonaldTim's Instagram: Https://instagram.com/timamcdonald Tim's Facebook: Https://facebook.com/Tim.mcdonaldColontown: https://colontown.orgFollow:Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/melissagrosboll/My website: https://melissagrosboll.comEmail me: drmelissagrosboll@gmail.com

Tim McDonald & Richard Tamburro // March 22, 2026

Shaun goes trackside with F1 aficionado Tim McDonald to catch all the atmosphere ahead of the big race. We wrap up the AFL season opener in Sydney and celebrate a massive Matildas victory over Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building up towards this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, Tim McDonald and Luke Rocca for the ultimate night out for F1 fans. The duo hosting a live podcast at Richmond's The Corner Hotel on Tuesday, March 3. Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Triple M Melbourne TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triplemmelbourne Triple M Melbourne Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triplemmelbourneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW : Borrowing money from mates, yay or neigh? Woolworths has a new Chatbot on it's app and it's not the best. Tim McDonald stops by to talk F1, Delta Goodrem is our chance to win Eurovision and Mick's twin boys let him know how much they love the movie Hamnet. Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Drop us a voice memo: https://www.mickinthemorning.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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