Podcast

In this week’s episode, I speak to Kirstin Nussgruber, a cancer nutrition expert, author and speaker, who is passionate about helping people get out of cancer overwhelm and reclaim their lives. A two-time cancer survivor herself, she learned first-hand the importance of an integrative approach to healing. We discuss whether it’s ok to eat soy when diagnosed with breast cancer, whether sugar really feeds cancer, and easy ways to add more vegetables to your diet. Kirstin also stresses the importance of clinical testing when it comes to your health and taking time to self-reflect. Kirstin can be reached at kirstinscancercare.com 

In this episode, I speak to Valerie David, writer and performer of the internationally acclaimed solo show, The Pink Hulk: One Woman’s Journey to Find the Superhero Within. She uses both humor and vulnerability to inspire and empower her audience, while chronicling her journey as a three-time cancer survivor. This is an honest conversation about how Valerie channels her inner superhero and the lessons she’s learned along the way.Visit PinkHulkPlay.com for more information.

In this week’s episode, Yvonne shares what led her to help hundreds of women with cancer in her role as Director of Programs at Breast Friends of Oregon, a grass roots organization that provides emotional support for women going through a diagnosis. She talks about the stages that cancer survivors go through that no one really discusses, and how she helps people navigate through the cancer journey. If you’re feeling like people don’t really understand what you’re going through, this is a must listen. Yvonne is so thoughtful in the way she talks about all the women that have touched her life through the common bond they share. You will leave this episode wanting to be her friend!

In this podcast episode with Sean Swarner, you will be inspired to never give up hope. At the age of 13 and 16, Sean was diagnosed with 2 different forms of cancer and was given a prognosis of 14 days to live. He defied all odds, and with his never give-up attitude, became the first cancer survivor to climb the highest elevation on all the 7 summits: Mt Everest, Mt McKinley, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Cartensz Pyramid, Elbrus, and Vinson. He also, trekked the North and South Poles and finished the Hawaii Ironman, all with one functioning lung. He carries a flag on his exhibitions with names of fellow cancer survivors and says they inspire him to keep following his dreams. He is a true humanitarian and a beacon of light and hope. For more information on Sean, go to seanswarner.com, and to add a name to the HOPE flag that will be carried to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, this July, go to kilihope.com.

In this episode, Dr. Shani shows us how wonderful life can be when we address our emotions when it comes to the cancer experience. She has a unique view of survivorship as both a holistic physician and certified life mastery coach. We discuss the importance of taming fear and making the most out of the life that we survived for. She has a warm presence that will make you feel calm as you listen. This is a very real conversation that addresses some of many emotions that come up for cancer survivors. My bet is that no matter what you’re going through, you’ll feel better after hearing Dr. Shani share her wisdom.
Dr. Shani is the author of The Cancer Survivor’s Fear First Aid Kit and is a popular speaker and podcast guest for survivor communities. She can be reached at drshanifox.com 

In this podcast episode, Pat Wetzel candidly shares her own journey with cancer and what led her to start Anti-Cancer Club, a cancer resource website, which helps people navigate the cancer journey with topics that aren’t often addressed in standard cancer care. Always enjoying travel and realizing how transformative it could be in one’s healing journey, Pat later created Cancer Road Trip to connect cancer survivors with once-in a lifetime experiences.Then, when the pandemic halted travel, Pat started Bump in the Road, an internationally acclaimed podcast, where she interviews inspirational people who have turned their hardships into gifts and opportunities for transformation. For more information go to bumpintheroad.us 

Join Hayley Dubin, cancer survivor and founder of reVIVE wellness, as she speaks with health experts, thought leaders, authors and survivors who have made it their mission to help others. You will walk away feeling inspired and hopeful about living a full, vibrant life after cancer, with concrete tips and tools to get you there. Follow Hayley at https://revivewellness.com/, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hayleydubin/, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/revivewellness1