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The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#141: Why Formative Assessment in PDHPE, CAFS & HMS Actually Works with Shirley ClarkeIn this powerful episode of The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast, I’m joined by world-renowned assessment expert Shirley Clarke to unpack exactly why formative assessment works and how it can be a game-changer in PDHPE, CAFS and HMS classrooms. We dive into the evolution of formative assessment, explore how co-constructing success criteria boosts student self-efficacy and why in-the-moment feedback leads to deeper learning (and less stress). Shirley shares her biggest insights from working with teachers over the past 20+ years, including how formative assessment strategies are directly linked to reducing student anxiety. You'll also hear practical ways to...
2025-06-1051 minThe PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#116 Refueling Your Passion for CAFS: Strategies for New and Experienced TeachersIn this episode, I sit down with CAFS teacher Emily Wuergatsch to discuss the joys and challenges of teaching CAFS. We chat about strategies for new CAFS teachers to build a strong foundation, as well as ways experienced teachers can reignite their passion and avoid burnout. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned CAFS veteran, you'll walk away with practical tips and insights to help you thrive in the classroom and better support your students. And don't forget - the doors to join The CAFS Collective, our vibrant community of CAFS teachers, are now open. Head to thelearnnet...
2024-11-0533 minThe PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#112 5 Common Mistakes in HSC CAFSAre you navigating the complexities of the HSC Community and Family Studies (CAFS) course? Don’t let common pitfalls trip you up! In this essential episode, "5 Common Mistakes in HSC CAFS," we shine a spotlight on the frequent errors that can hinder your success and offer practical advice to steer clear of them. From misinterpreting exam questions to neglecting key aspects of the syllabus, we cover the critical areas where students often go wrong in Community and Family Studies (and what you can do to rectify the common mistakes).
2024-09-1824 minThe PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#108 Why WIN Feedback Actual Works in PDHPE, CAFS & Health and Movement ScienceIn this episode, I share a simple yet highly effective feedback strategy called WIN Feedback that I've been using in my PDHPE and CAFS classes for over a decade. I explain how this strategy evolved from my early experiences in parent-teacher conferences, where I found that directly engaging students in conversations about their performance was more impactful than just talking to parents. The WIN Feedback strategy involves three key components: What the student has done well, Improvements that need to be made, and Necessary actions the student can take to improve. I discuss how I developed this acronym and...
2024-08-2118 minThe PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#107 5 Ways to Streamline PDHPE, CAFS & Health and Movement Science MarkingIn this episode of the PDHPE and CAFS Podcast, I share five simple and practical strategies to help streamline your marking as a busy high school teacher. Whether you're marking junior assessments, PDHPE, CAFS, or the upcoming Health and Movement Science exams, these tips will save you time, energy, and sanity. I draw on my 20+ years of experience as a PDHPE and CAFS educator, as well as my time as a senior HSC marker, to provide you with proven methods for making your marking more efficient and effective. From printing guidelines in color to using a "pink for positive...
2024-08-1428 minThe PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#105 It's not about the notes: Tips for Studying Effectively in PDHPE & CAFSIn this episode, I share 8 effective study techniques that high school students can use to improve their performance in PDHPE, CAFS, and Health and Movement Science subjects. As a teacher for 16 years, I've seen what works best for students, and I'm excited to pass these strategies on to you.  To get a copy of my free worksheet "8 PDHPE & CAFS Revision Strategies That Actually Work!", visit thelearnnet.com/revision
2024-07-3126 minTalking Air Filtration
Talking Air FiltrationHow to Maximize NAFA's Value with Clean Air Awards, CAFS and NCTNAFA Clean Air Award panel featuring air filtration professionals Will Denton, CAFS, NCT II, and Sharon Needham, CAFS, NCT, engaging in dialogue with Moderator Brandon Deilgat to inform fellow air filtration professionals on navigating the marketplace and industry. They discuss the most relevant certifications demonstrating the best principles and application of air filtration technology and the Clean Air Awards. Download Brandon Deilgat's PowerPoint:https://amped.egnyte.com/dl/Ehd2IHehEg For detailed show notes, read below and use the timestamps to navigate the episode: (0:00) Beginning of episode [3:52] Will describes what being...
2024-05-2233 minThe PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#95 6 Tips to Teach CAFS to Reluctant StudentsAre you facing a classroom of reluctant learners in your Community and Family Studies (CAFS) course? Discover six compelling teaching approaches designed to captivate and motivate even the most hesitant learners. We dissect the Community and Family Studies curriculum, revealing key themes and activities that resonate with students who are disengaged or apprehensive about Community and Family Studies. From integrating real-life scenarios that pique curiosity to leveraging technology for interactive lessons, get ready to shake up your instructional methods. ⭐ Enjoying the Podcast? Tag me @kellybell.coach on Instagram and let me know what yo...
2024-04-1732 minThe PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#86 Unpacking Excellence: Analysing HSC Results For PDHPE & CAFS TeachersSpecial guest, Graham Wright joins me to discuss how HSC scores are assessed and scaled in NSW. He explains how scores are not comparable across subjects and can vary greatly in their contribution to an ATAR below Band 6. Graham provides insights into exam marking processes and emphasises supporting student success through teamwork and understanding the HSC system. Episode Highlights: HSC scores indicate band achievement levels, not raw exam scores Subject contribution to ATAR can vary significantly below Band 5 Highest achievers set standards for whole cohort Friendly competition benefits students more than cutthroat approaches Understanding how...
2024-02-0623 minThe PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#82 20/20 Educational Insights: Two Decades, Twenty Teachable Tips for PDHPE and CAFSIn this episode, I'm sharing 20 teaching tips from my 20 years of experience as a PDHPE & CAFS teacher. I'm also opening up about the importance of building relationships with students, establishing consistency, focusing on skills over content, collaborating with colleagues, and prioritsing self-care.  Bulleted Takeaways:  Build relationships with students from day one to increase engagement and motivation - Establish consistent routines, structures and expectations in your classroom Focus lessons on developing skills like writing, collaboration and critical thinking over content delivery Collaborate and share resources with other teachers instead of working in isolation Advocate for yourself and do...
2024-01-0937 minThe PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#73 You Can Get Easy Marks In CAFS...NOT!In this episode from our recent HIIT CAFS Training, I share my top strategies for teaching the Individual Research Project (IRP) and helping students achieve success. Tune in to learn how to break down the marking criteria, structure responses using the RUN FAR method, and provide scaffolds to take students' skills to the next level.  Episode Highlights: - Discover how to explicitly teach each component of the marking criteria - Get the RUN FAR method to structure research reports for top marks - Learn where you can access templates and scaffolds to h...
2023-10-251h 02The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#72 The Biggest No-Brainer For CAFS Teachers In this episode, I'm talking about the importance of having a community of teachers who support you and understand what you're going through. I'm opening up about my own experience of feeling burnt out without support and how the CAFS Collective membership provides a supportive community. Episode Takeaways: Surrounding yourself with like-minded teachers who want to support you is important for avoiding burnout The CAFS Collective membership provides resources, templates, activities and a community of CAFS teachers at all stages of their careers from across NSW Members benefit from regular masterclasses on topics they want to...
2023-10-1824 minThe PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#69 Protecting Your Time, Energy, and Wellbeing: What's Next for PDHPE & CAFSWelcome back to "The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast"! Join me as I share strategies to protect your time, energy, and wellbeing as you enter a new term. Discover the values that drive The Learning Network and learn about our upcoming CAFS Boot Camps and membership opening. Don't miss out on this insightful episode filled with inspiration and support for PDHPE & CAFS educators! Bulleted Takeaways: Reflect on the transition to a new term with positivity and energy. Discover how The Learning Network's resources and courses aim to save teachers' valuable time. Learn about the vision and...
2023-10-0425 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksTori McGee - Hodgkins Lymphoma & Stem Cell Transplant Survivor, Guillain-Barre Syndrome WarriorThis week we're talking to Tori McGee, who is a two time Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor, stem cell survivor and Guillain-Barre Syndrome warrior. She has now been in remission since last March 2022! She shared with us how important it is to listen to your body rather than just go through the motions of life and accept not feeling great. Tori also opens up about how before her diagnosis she was always go go go and never took breaks or time for herself, and now moving forward how important that is her for her and her...
2023-07-2151 minThe PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#60 Unlocking New Horizons: Expanding PDHPE and CAFS Support!Today, I have some incredible news to share that will shape the future of our learning community. As you know, my business, the Learning Network, has been supporting CAFS teachers like you across New South Wales. But now, I'm taking a giant leap to expand our support to all PDHPE courses as well. Come along with me as I share my journey, my motivation, and what's in store for you in this new phase of growth. Get ready for a community-based approach, amazing guest experts, and an abundance of resources to make your teaching journey easier and more fulfilling...
2023-07-1913 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksAidan Morris - Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor, Co-Founder of Do Cancer & The Importance of Second OpinionsOn this week’s pod we’re talking to Aidan Morris, stage 3 triple negative breast cancer survivor and co-founder of Do Cancer, a nonprofit organization that provides cancer patients and survivors with holistic healing services and programs. Aidan walks us through her diagnosis processes, getting second opinions for her treatment plan and the treatments she went through. She also opens up about doing her own research on the different drugs and treatments that were being recommended by doctors and how helpful it was.  She also discusses how imperative it is to be your own advocate and b...
2023-06-231h 08Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksShenell Malloy - Stage 4 Glioblastoma Survivor & Founder of Do Cancer - Providing Access to A Positive & Healing Space In The Cancer CommunityThis week we're talking to the incredible shining light that is Shenell Malloy. Shenell is a stage 4 Glioblastoma survivor, founder of Do Cancer, mom of two and has been in remission for 4 years. After being told that the average survival time is 12-18 months with this diagnosis and that 5% of patients live past 5 years, she became determined to not only live and survive through this cancer for herself and her family, but to also help others gain access to holistic healing modalities. She shares her journey through having such a terrifying diagnosis, treatment and how she prioritized herself and...
2023-06-091h 09Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksPart 2 Christie Finley - Her 4 Year Journey Fighting Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Current Updates & How She's Doing Now!We start the episode out with some updates from Maddy and Shannon. Shannon gives us an update about her egg retrieval process and how it went. Then we hop into Part 2 of our interview with Christie where she talks about recovering after her last transplant and how she has slowly been able to transition into life out of treatment. She shares what’s been tough and the symptoms she’s experiencing through the transition and recovery, and what she’s able to do now. Christie also shares how having Leukemia has been such a unique...
2023-05-2529 minThe PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#57 CAFS teachers share their success stories from the frontlinesThis week I'm so thrilled to be sharing with you some success stories of our members inside the CAFS Collective! My favourite thing to do to help support CAFS teachers across New South Wales no matter where you are on your journey, and I'm absolutely blessed to have so many incredible members inside our membership whose stories I am proud to share with you. If you're on the fence about joining The CAFS Collective, please listen up because in today's podcast episode, you're going to hear the absolute magic and transformation that our members have...
2023-05-2530 minHOLOSPOD - A Holos Creative Agencies Original.
HOLOSPOD - A Holos Creative Agencies Original.EP.7 Phoebe - Collaborate At First Sight (CAFS)In this episode, we are joined by Phoebe. Phoebe studied Visual Communication at Leeds Arts University and we discuss how they created CAFS, the importance of creative collaborations and the disparities within the creative industry.
2023-05-1628 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksChristie Finley - Her 4 Year Journey Fighting Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Bone Marrow Transplants & Coping Through IsolationThis week we have Christie Finley back on the pod! Last time we talked to Christie was June 2021 and she has lots of updates for us. This will be a two part episode to first catch up on what’s happened in the last couple of years in Christie’s Leukemia journey and to chat through where she’s at now and how she’s feeling in the present moment. In this week’s episode Christie opens up about relapsing after her first bone marrow transplant  and how she’s dealt with this long cancer journe...
2023-05-041h 03Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksMaddy & Shannon Life Updates: Shannon's Egg Retrieval Experience & What To Do When The Tools We've Acquired Aren't WorkingWe're back with another episode with just Maddy and Shannon this week giving all of their life updates. The biggest news is that Shannon has started the egg retrieval process. She walks us through her experience so far and why she decided to do it now. She shares how her body, emotions and mental health have been affected throughout and what she's been doing to help. We also talk about having all of the tools that we know help us feel better mentally, physically and emotionally, especially after cancer, but sometimes they just don't work and that's okay too.
2023-04-1335 minThe PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell#53 How to Run CAFS in a Compressed Curriculum with Nikki BignellIn this episode of the CAFS Podcast, I'm joined by Nikki Bignell, a CAFS teacher and member of the CAFS collective. Nikki shares her experience teaching CAFS for the past three years, with a focus on compressed curriculum schools. She also discusses her background in teaching PDHPE for 13 years and how it has helped her transition to senior teaching. Throughout the episode, Nikki provides valuable insights on how to effectively teach CAFS in a compressed curriculum, including strategies for time management and content delivery. She also shares her approach to preparing her students for the upcoming HSC...
2023-04-1121 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksAshley, Founder & CEO of BTR Nation - Staying Bold, Tenacious & Strong & Creating Healthy, Yummy Snacks That Do Our Bodies GoodThis week we’re talking to Ashley, the CEO, Founder & Chief Snack Officer of BTR Nation, we’re so excited to have her stare her story with all of you!! After both of Ashely’s parents were diagnosed with rare Stage 5 cancers, she began to notice how little healthy, tasty food options there were in hospitals. She found that her and her parents were eating horribly while they were in the hospital getting treatment. Ashley then started to make her own snacks for her and her parents that had clean ingredients, tasted amazing and her parents both loved them even w...
2023-03-161h 04Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksThe Onc Docs, Dr. Onyi & Dr. Folu Balogun - Oncology Doctors' Views on Cancer, Research & Staying Present With Their PatientsOn this week's episode, we have The Onc Docs on as our guests! Dr. Onyi Balogun, radiation oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic cancers, is a domestic and global cancer disparities researcher and Dr. Folu Balogun is a medical oncologist specializing in pancreatobiliary and colorectal cancers; his research focuses on these cancers with an emphasis on underserved communities. We're so grateful to be able to have spoken with Dr. Onyi & Dr. Folu and hear their perspective on cancer, survivorship and the patient experience from a doctor's point of view. We talk about how they connect and stay...
2023-02-231h 06Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksJasmine Dionne Souers - Breast Cancer Survivor, Patient Advocacy & Founder of The Missing Pink Breast Cancer AllianceThis week we start out the episode with a big career update from Shannon and how she’s beginning to process this life shift. Then we go into our incredible interview with Jasmine Dionne Souers, breast cancer survivor and President and CEO of The Missing Pink Breast Cancer Alliance, which connects change agents to improve the lives of people of color affected by breast cancer. We start with Jasmine’s diagnosis story, how it took about 5 months to finally get an answer and all of the different screenings she needed to do in order for her do...
2023-01-261h 06Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksNew Year, New Episode, Same Girls - 2022 Reflections & 2023 IntentionsIt’s our first episode of 2023!! Maddy & Shannon are going through the following prompts together to reflect back on 2022 and set intentions for 2023: What are 3 things you're most proud of accomplishing this year? What have you learned about yourself this year? What is 1 word to describe 2022? What do you wish you did more of? What are some health goals you have for 2023? By Spring 2023 how do you want to feel? What could you tell yourself to get there? What are you most grateful for in 2022? Shannon talks about how proud she is for moving to a new ci...
2023-01-1240 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksSara Lou- Breast Cancer Rebel - The Importance of Creating & Finding Community For Our Mental HealthOur guest on this week’s episode is Sara Lou. Sara is a breast cancer rebel and began writing during the dark days of chemotherapy, posting her work to Instagram. She developed a following and has since been featured in Psychology Today, Cancer Wellness Magazine & Wildfire Magazine. Sara also co-founded The Bloom Club which is a safe space for young women who have experienced cancer. They offer experiences, events, and retreats for the young cancer community. We talk through Sarah’s experience getting diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and when she first felt the lump in her breast. W...
2022-12-151h 01Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksElise Nonnenman - Hodgkins Lymphoma Survivor & Real Talk About Mental Health & Scanxiety After Cancer TreatmentIn this week’s episode Maddy and Shannon are talking to Elise Nonnenman, a Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor who has been done with treatment for exactly a year today! We get right into the episode where Elise talks about how the podcast helped her during treatment, her diagnosis story and what symptoms brought her to the doctor. We talk about medical and general anxiety, Elise’s issues with IVs during chemo and how she’s been doing since treatment. Elise also talks about the importance of prioritizing certain tools in her daily life since treatment has ended in order to help w...
2022-12-021h 04Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksWe're Back! Maddy & Shannon Updates - Living Out Of Your Comfort Zone & Birthdays After CancerMaddy & Shannon are back!! We’ll be releasing new episodes every other Thursday now so keep an eye out :) On this episode they give all of their life updates from the past few months: Shannon’s move & how she’s settling into her new city How embracing the discomfort of being out of your comfort zone is so important for growth Seasons changing and how that affects our energy New courses they’re both doing Maddy’s new relationship status & dating after cancer Both of their recent birthdays and how their views of birthdays have changed since canc...
2022-11-1029 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksOlivia Clarke - Breast Cancer Fighter & Founder of Humor Beats CancerOn this week’s episode, we’re talking to Olivia Clarke, founder of @humorbeatscancer and Stage 4 Breast Cancer fighter. Get ready to laugh in this episode with Olivia as she walks us through her initial diagnosis and where she’s at now in her cancer journey. Why and how she started Humor Beats Cancer, a nonprofit that promotes using humor and writing as coping tools for dealing with cancer. We also talk about how relationships can change with a cancer diagnosis and how finding people that understand and support you through your cancer journey is so important. Olivia...
2022-08-181h 02Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksSeason 2, Episode 9: Maddie Miles - Female Hormone Guru & Taking Back Control of Our Menstrual CycleIt’s just Maddy on the show today but she’s here with Maddie Miles and we’re SO excited to have her! Maddie is a hormone specialist, female health activist, clinical herbalist and founder of Peace Love Hormones and creator of Soothe, an herbal remedy that helps with PMS symptoms and balancing hormones. Maddie gives us so much information around her own health struggles with an eating disorder and how that led her to creating a career in helping women take back control of their menstrual health. She talks through the balance of Western and Eastern medici...
2022-07-2755 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksMaddy & Shannon - Life Updates & Social Media BurnoutWe’re back and are having a little catch up on the pod this week. We talk about Shannon’s move to San Diego, how she’s settling in and finding community in a new place. Maddy talks about her plans for traveling this Summer, taking a break from social media and her current coaching programs. We both talk through our views on Roe v Wade being overturned, how setting boundaries with social media is super important for our overall health and when to know if you may need to take a little break. We also talk throug...
2022-07-1339 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksKoy Connors - Testicular Cancer Survivor, Finding Joy In The Little Things & Being Your Own AdvocateIn this week's episode we're speaking with Koy Connors! Koy was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer in May 2021 when he felt a lump on one of his testicles and went to the doctor to get it checked out right away. He walks us through with his cancer diagnosis process, his treatment plan, getting into remission and then having the cancer come back. Throughout his whole experience, he made sure to be his own advocate and call his doctors at any sign of things not feeling normal. We also talk through the benefits and disadvantages to MyChart and seeing...
2022-06-1450 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksChristina Bowers - Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Survivor & Prioritizing Self CareThis week’s guest is Christina Bowers! Christina was diagnosed with Leukemia at 11 years old, and is now 33 and cancer free! Christina talks us through her symptoms when she first felt something wasn’t right in her body, how her parents and older sister supported her as a young kid going through cancer, having to switch schools while going through treatment and how it was really difficult to open up to other kids. She also opens up about being really self conscious as a young pre-teenage girl going through cancer and not having hair and how her ment...
2022-05-171h 03Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksThe Chemo Chat with Maddy & ShannonGet ready for some giggles this week on the pod! Maddy and Shannon have a solo episode and are talking all things chemo! First, Shannon shares her experience with R-EPOCH, how she had to do all of her treatments in the hospital, her regimen before going and what she packed for the hospital, the side effects she experienced and how being in the hospital during Covid was for her. Maddy’s up next sharing her experience with ABVD, finding a post-chemo regimen that worked for her, preparing for the first chemo treatment, her side effects from chemo, wh...
2022-05-031h 02Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksMatt Fumo - Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Son of Stage 4 Squamous Cell Carcinoma Survivor & Staying In The Present MomentOn this week’s episode Maddy and Shannon are talking to Matt Fumo, a spinal cord injury survivor and son of a Stage 4 Squamous Cell Carcinoma Survivor. To start the episode, Shannon and Maddy give a quick update and both have some exciting news to share! As they dive into the conversation with Matt, he discusses more details about how injury and how it happened, how medical professionals told him he would never walk again, growing up with a dad with cancer and where his dad is now in his cancer journey, and how him and his dad got ev...
2022-04-071h 03Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksRian Harvey - 2X Acute Myeloid Leukemia Survivor, Founder of The L Card & Finding The Things That Make Your HappyThis week’s episode we’re talking to Rian Harvey, who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) at age 14 in 2013. He first found out something was wrong when he felt that he was becoming less active and social in his teenage years and was having horrible pain in his leg. Rian explains how he finally found out what was going on in his body and his journey to diagnosis, dealing with an intense and risky surgery, his journey through chemo, going through cancer as a teenager, and how he hadn’t really processed his cancer experience until the pandem...
2022-03-221h 01Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksJacklynne Marder, LMFT - Trauma, PTSD, & The Nervous SystemOn this week’s episode, Shannon and Maddy are speaking with Trauma Informed Psychotherapist, Jacklynne Marder. We start out the episode catching up, talking through why we wanted to speak with Jacklynne in the first place, and some of our experience dealing with trauma and PTSD after cancer treatment. Throughout the episode, Jacklynne explains how trauma affects our physical body and nervous system, why trauma stays in our bodies, ways to recognize your triggers and how to reduce anxiety around it. We also discuss why during treatment we may not start to process the trauma of cancer an...
2022-02-221h 05Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksWelcome Shannon to Cancer Actually F***ing Sucks!We’re back with Season 2 and so excited to welcome our new co-host Shannon Cury!! Shannon is a 30 year old Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor and has been out of treatment and cancer free for officially 1 year today! We talk about anxiety after treatment, how just because treatment is over your cancer journey isn’t, scanxiety, PTSD, grief over your previous self and so much more! Shannon also gives an update on what she’s been up to over the past year, how her life is different now after cancer and how finding HypnoBreathwork has made a huge impact on her...
2022-01-2545 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksKatie Day - Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Survivor & Finding Support Through Social MediaIn this week’s episode Maddy is speaking with Katie Day, who on November 19th 2021 is officially 1 year in remission from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma! Katie discusses the first symptoms she experienced while in her senior of college and what led her to go get checked and ultimately receive the official diagnosis. She talks about doing REPOC chemo treatment and how she had to be hooked up to chemo 24/7 for 5 days at a time. We also discuss the process of how she decided not to freeze her eggs and what she did instead, why a traditional support gr...
2021-11-1837 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksJessa de la Morena - Cervical Cancer Survivor & Founder of U Are The HeroOn today’s episode I’m chatting with Jessa de la Morena, cervical cancer survivor, Global Director of the Transformational Leadership program at Amadeus, and founder of U Are The Hero. Jessa and I talk about some similarities between quarantine in Covid and being in treatment, how she was first diagnosed with a rare form of cervical cancer, parenting two children while going through treatment, and how she dealt with the cancer coming back. Jessa also opens up a lot about how her cancer experience transformed the way she shows up in her every day life,  h...
2021-11-0254 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksJen Delvaux - Caregiver, Breast Cancer Fighter & Learning To Control What You CanOn this week’s episode Jen Delvaux joins me to talk about her experience as both a caregiver to her husband, who has been fighting brain cancer since 2009, and a cancer fighter herself. Jen was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma breast cancer in February 2021. We discuss how her and her husband’s mindsets around their diagnoses are super different, but how they help each other along the way, how fitness has helped her throughout this entire journey, the treatment she had to undergo, going through forced menopause, parenting while both having cancer and so much more! Jen is t...
2021-10-1343 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksHowie Saavedra - Widower & Caregiver to Wife Christina, Leukemia FighterThis week’s guest is Howie Saavedra, caregiver and husband to Christina Marie Saavedra Paisley who passed away on June 16, 2021 after battling ALL for 16 months. I’m beyond honored that Howie was willing to share his and Christina’s story and be super vulnerable during our whole chat. Howie opens up about how him and Christina met, how Christina found out she had Leukemia, their difficulties with finding treatment plans in Canada, the beautiful, happy times they had during this experience and what led to Christina’s passing. He also explains how he’s had his own PTSD to de...
2021-09-2153 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksCody O'Connor - Ewing Sarcoma Survivor & Founder of Champions Do OvercomeThis week’s guest is Cody O’Connor, Ewing Sarcoma survivor and founder of Champions do Overcome, an organization that raises money to help with the families affected by childhood cancer. As a young kid diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, Cody witnessed firsthand how cancer not only affected him personally, but all of his younger siblings and his parents throughout his experience.  Cody opens up about his own experience with treatment, needing to get surgery to remove his fibula, which ultimately changed the trajectory of his life. Building up strength and now proving everyone wrong by wa...
2021-09-0743 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksKiki Wooten - Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer & Listening To Your BodyThis week we’re speaking with Kiki Wooten, breast cancer fighter and advocate with Know Your Lemons. Kiki is the sweetest, most genuine human and I’m so happy she was able to share her story with us! She was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2A on October 1st, 2019, ironically the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Kiki talks us through how she first felt her tumor, finding out the news by herself, telling her husband, and then preparing for what was to come and explaining that to her 5 year old daughter. She also explains how...
2021-08-2442 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksJustin Seddon - Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Kidney Cancer & Proving Anything Is PossibleThis week’s guest is Justin Seddon, an Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and kidney cancer survivor, and marine, who’s mission has been to influence and motivate other people with cancer by showing them that anything is possible post cancer. “My whole purpose of joining the military was to highlight that. As much as I appreciated all the volunteers helping me, they were unable to directly relate to anything we have gone through.” Justin was diagnosed with ALL at just 13 years old. He opens up about being a teenager during such a difficult time, going through treatment for 3 years, h...
2021-08-171h 06Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksAmanda Kelly - Breast Cancer Survivor & Dealing with Anxiety After CancerThis week’s guest is Amanda Kelly, 31 year old breast cancer survivor. Amanda was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29 after finding a lump in the shower. She walks us through the process of deciding on whether to do a mastectomy or chemo first, how she dealt with the waiting in between having surgery and the start of chemo, and the difficulty of making all of these different decisions that come with a cancer diagnosis. We also talk about her recovery from the double mastectomy she had, her experience with dating during all of this, and dealing with th...
2021-08-101h 07Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksEmily Schmookler - Endometrial Cancer, Ayurveda & Prioritizing Self-CareI am SO EXCITED about this week’s guest, Emily Schmookler, Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama Guide and Ayurveda Health Counselor. Emily was diagnosed with Grade 1A Endometrial cancer in June 2020. She shares how thus far she’s taken a conservative, integrated approach to her cancer as opposed to the traditional treatment of a hysterectomy and is still in the decision making process. Emily opens up about dealing with hormone imbalances, how she’s had PCOS her whole adult life, how making a decision around treatment can be super difficult and taking an integrated approach with both Western and Ea...
2021-07-201h 02Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksLauren Gilley - Mom of Resilient Ruby, Stave IV Hepatoblastoma SurvivorI’m so thankful to have Lauren Gilley on the episode today to share her experience and story as a first time mom to Ruby who recently completed treatment and is in remission from stage 4 Hebatoblastoma! Lauren talks about how they first discovered Ruby’s diagnosis, how even during chemo Ruby was hitting milestones like walking, gaining weight, and starting to talk and how absolutely resilient Ruby was throughout the whole process. Lauren also opens up about trying to find other parents with kids that have or had this type of cancer since it’s so rare, how re...
2021-07-131h 10Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksMatt Ode - Stage 3C Testicular Cancer Survivor & Keynote Motivational SpeakerOn this week’s episode Maddy is talking to Matt Ode, Stage 3C Testicular Cancer Survivor and now keynote motivational speaker and cancer advocate. At 24 years old, Matt was a personal trainer and super healthy, but one day he started throwing up blood and discovered after a long line of tests that he had testicular cancer that had spread throughout his body. Matt opens up about how his body reacted to chemo, how as a man It can be difficult to open up about emotions, how his faith helped him persevere throughout his cancer experience, his complicated su...
2021-06-3054 minThe Fleet Code
The Fleet CodeCAFS & CAFM Certification ProgramsIn this episode of The Fleet Code, we're joined by Laura Maxwell, CAFS, Product Marketing Manager at Fleetio. We'll discuss the ins and outs of NAFA's CAFS and CAFM Certification Programs for fleet managers, including why certification content is so valuable, plus tips and tricks for being successful throughout the certification process.Learn more about NAFA's Certification Programs at nafa.org.
2021-06-2818 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksChristie Finley - 3x Leukemia & Bone Marrow Transplant Survivor & Fueling Your SoulChristie Finley was diagnosed with Leukemia at 28, had 2 recurrences within 16 months, and is a bone marrow transplant survivor. She’s been in remission for almost 16 months! Christie shares all the details of how she was diagnosed, living life in the hospital for the majority of her treatments, and all of the ins and outs of what is involved in a bone marrow transplant. She shares the different side effects of all her treatments, how you have to be extremely careful after a transplant due to your extremely low immune system and how she’s been recovering both phys...
2021-06-221h 55Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksRachel Engstrom - Author of Wife, Widow, Now What?, Finding Perspective & Discovering The Gold NuggetsThis week’s guest is Rachel Engstrom, author of Wife, Widow, Now What, certified health coach, blood cancer advocate, and social worker. Rachel opens up about about being her late husband’s caregiver as he battled Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and what inspired her to write her book Wife, Widow, Now What? Rachel talks about how she felt as the wife both during and after her husband’s experience with Leukemia, how she dealt with the loss, raising money for LLS and details on what her book includes. Her book not only tells her story, but it’s also a t...
2021-05-2557 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksPeyton Adams - Ovarian Cancer, Not Being Taken Seriously Because of Your Age & Advocating for Women's HealthOn this week’s episode Maddy talks to Peyton Adams about her story with ovarian cancer. Peyton was just finishing college and about to start a new job in Arizona when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She talks about how weight loss was a big symptom and how that led to body image challenges, not being taken seriously by doctors because of her age, being misdiagnosed and doing chemo for no reason, and why she kept her diagnosis private until after her final surgery. Peyton is super passionate about spreading awareness around advocating for our health as...
2021-05-1856 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksRachael Johnson - Stage IV Hodgkins Lymphoma, Listening To Your Body & Life As You Thought You Knew It This week's guest is Rachael Johnson, a Stage IV Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor, health and fitness coach, podcast host of Life As You Thought You Knew It and soon to be published author! At only 19 years old Rachael was diagnosed with Lymphoma during the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss how It was doing treatment and appointments during Covid, how she accepted that she had cancer before treatment started, the staging process of cancer, how she was able to feel less isolated throughout treatment, what led her to becoming a health and fitness coach and so much more!  Rachael reminds us...
2021-05-111h 03ALLGOODBRO? With Sean Weir
ALLGOODBRO? With Sean WeirBetting On Yourself- Gambling Harm. W/ John Bradshaw & Anthony Varenica- CAFS BallaratOn today's episode i sat down with John and Anthony from CAFS Ballarat. We spoke about the Gabling/Sportsbetting industry and how it is costing Australian's not only Billions of dollars every year but is destroying relationships, families & individuals. We discuss how you can seek help for yourself, or anyone are concerned about. If you are concerned about someone, or are looking for help- you can contact CAFS on  5337 3333 or go to www.cafs.org.au If you are outside of Victoria, you can contact Gamblers help on 1800 858 858 or go to...
2021-04-2844 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksShannon Cury - Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Biggest Life Lessons After Cancer & Unrealistic ExpectationsThis week’s guest is Shannon Cury, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, writer and comedian. At the time of the interview Shannon was waiting to get her follow up scan after chemo to see whether to not she would need to do radiation, but she is officially NED (no evidence of disease) now! Shannon explains the whirlwind she went through to discover her diagnosis, how her mass was so large that it broke her sternum, and gives us advice for some super common chemo side effects. She also speaks to how much cancer has taught her about herself, realizing wh...
2021-04-2748 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksMadison Pollack - Hodgkins Lymphoma, Integrative Health Coach & Finding Your PurposeWe're changing things up on this week's episode of Cancer Actually F***ing Sucks! Brandi Benson from the previous episode is interviewing host Madison Pollack! Maddy dives deeper into her experience with Hodgkins Lymphoma, how she was diagnosed in the first place, her chemo routine, getting her port in and side effects. They also discuss life after cancer, and how that can be even harder than when you're in treatment. Brandi asks Maddy about what's changed in her life since having cancer, what type of legacy she wants to leave behind, her life motto and more. Maddy also discusses...
2021-04-201h 01Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksBrandi Benson - Ewing Sarcoma Survivor, US Veteran, Author, Public Speaker & Founder of Resume-AdvantageThis week I'm speaking with Brandi Benson, a Ewing Sarcoma survivor, US Veteran, Author of The Enemy Inside Me, Public Speaker and Founder of Resume-Advantage! Brandi was just 24 years old and fighting for our country in Iraq when she was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, and her prognosis was not a positive one. Listen in to hear how she was misdiagnosed at first, dealing with depression and how finding a support system through your journey can be the most helpful thing in the world. Brandi also opens up about starting her company, Resume-Advantage, which helps veterans to find jobs after...
2021-04-1352 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksLauren Tarpley - Breast Cancer Patient, Loss of Control & Racial Disparities in America's Healthcare SystemThis week's guest will have you laughing the entire time! Lauren Tarpley is a current HER2+ Breast Cancer patient and at the time of recording with her, she had just finished chemo and was waiting to start immunotherapy and have a double mastectomy. We talk about how there are so many different types of breast cancer and endless choices to make with the disease, the "Previvor Movement," how cancer running in her family influenced her decisions, racial disparities in the American healthcare system and so much more.  Lauren is hilarious and honest, and really opens up about c...
2021-03-301h 34Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksSamantha Martin - Cervical Cancer, Importance of Women's Health & Advocating For Regular Check UpsOn this week of Cancer Actually F***ing Sucks, Maddy is talking to Samantha Martin. Sam was diagnosed with cervical cancer at just 26 years old in 2020 and has been NED since November 2020. She was diagnosed after a routine check up and explains how important It is for women to advocate for their health and go to their gynecologist regularly. She also opens up about what It was like getting a hysterectomy at such a young age, deciding between freezing eggs or not, external and internal radiation, digestive issues during treatment and how dealing with depression and PTSD after treatment...
2021-03-2345 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksChantal Firouz - Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma & Transformation CoachWe’re talking to Chantal Firouz this week and we’re so excited!! Chantal was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in August 2020 and just recently finished chemo treatment a few weeks ago. She opens up about how she discovered the cancer, continuing to be active and move her body throughout treatment, how much more powerful she feels now than before cancer and cultivating a stronger relationship with herself throughout this experience. Chantal is also studying to be an NLP coach and is currently a practicing transformation coach, helping others to get rid of those limiting beliefs that we all...
2021-03-091h 01Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksKelly Pyle - Hodgkins Lymphoma & Cold Capping, How Hair is Part of Our Identity & Ways To Support Cancer PatientsEpisode 30 is out now!!! We can't believe we've already had 30 incredible guests on this show! This week you're hearing from Kelly Pyle, a fellow Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor. Kelly has had no evidence of disease since May 2020! She highlights how cold capping saved both her hair, confidence and identity throughout treatment and afterwards, and why our hair is more than "just hair." We chat about the logistics of cold capping, the company she used for It and why Paige and Maddy weren't able to. Kelly also talks to us about how her relationships and support system...
2021-03-0244 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksVanessa Pettijohn - 2 Time Rhabodmyosarcoma & Limb Loss Survivor. Cancer As A Teenager & How It's Shaped Her CareerWe’re speaking with Vanessa Pettjohn this week, a two time Rhabdomyosarcoma survivor, limb loss survivor and  a licensed clinical social worker providing emotional support to patients at an outpatient cancer center. Vanessa opens up about her experience getting diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer at just 15 years old, the recurrence she had at 17, losing her arm to the disease and how she recovered both physically and mentally. She also talks about how this experience has led her to the career she has now, being let down by the healthcare system after her amputation, getting her independence bac...
2021-02-2348 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksElodie Hekimian Brogan - Ovarian Cancer at 16 Years Old, Soon to Be Author & Helping Other Teens Through CancerWe're speaking with 17 year old Elodie on this week's episode who was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer at just 16. Elodie has had no evidence of disease since May 2020 and she speaks with us about how she discovered the 2.5 pound tumor inside her, trying to do school and be a "normal" teenager while also being forced to think about her mortality, and how she went to TikTok to find support and other people that she could relate to. She also shares with us the inside scoop on the book she is writing and how the fact that there were no materials...
2021-02-1653 minKeys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop Leaders
Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop Leaders266 : Building Physical Resilience W/ Dr. David Dahl DPT, CAFSThe health of our bodies plays a huge role in determining the quality of our life both at work in the shop and outside of work. When we are pursuing our health holistically we are making an investment that pays us back immeasurably. The question is, how do you begin to approach caring for our physical health in a way that equips us to thrive? Today we are going to explore this subject with special guest Dr. David Dahl! Dr. David Dahl DPT, CAFS is the owner and operator of Linchpin Performance based in Louisville, KY.  Dave ha...
2021-02-1652 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksAnaelli Castro - 2 Time Rhabdomyosarcoma Survivor & The Importance of ConnectionIn this week's episode of Cancer Actually F***ing Sucks we're speaking with Anaelli Castro, a two time Rhabdomyosarcoma survivor, a rare form of sarcoma. Anaelli was diagnosed at 17 and then again 13 years later. We talk about feeling emotionally numb and in survival mode during chemo and radiation treatment, the depression and anxiety that comes after and how she was able to get out of It. She explains how important It is to ask for help and find support wherever you can with other people you can relate to.  Anaelli opens up about wanting to find her p...
2021-02-0943 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksStacy Davis - Oncology Registered Dietician & Culinary Expert on Food & Nutrition During Chemo TreatmentThis week we're speaking with Stacy Davis, a registered dietician who has been in the field for over 15 years! As a health coach and someone who is struggling with her own health issues, Maddy and Paige have tons of questions for Stacy and if you geek out on nutrition like we do, you'll love this episode!  Stacy gives us so much info on how to both gain weight and maintain weight during chemo while still staying as healthy as you can with easy food choices and tips. She gives us her top 3 tips for someone that was j...
2021-02-0250 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksNick & Angie Giallourakis - Co-Founders of Elephants & Tea Magazine; Brother & Mother to 4 time cancer survivorWe are so excited about this week's guests Nick & Angie Giallourakis. This son and mother duo are the co-founders of Elephants & Tea Magazine - a publication dedicated to sharing real, honest stories of the AYA cancer community. They talk about how seeing Steven, Angie's son and Nick's brother, go through not only the physical side effects, but also mental side effects of cancer, such as PTSD and anxiety, pushed them to want to make a difference in the adolescent and young adult cancer space and help other patients and survivors find comfort in others' stories.  They give u...
2021-01-2550 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksNina Luker - Stage IV Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Scanxiety, & Dealing with Survivors' GuiltWe are so thrilled to have Nina on this week's episode. At the time of recording, she was three days away from her three month scan (It came back clear and she's still in remission)! We talk about how those three months after treatment are some of the hardest any cancer survivor has to go through. We get deep into talking about scanxiety, how our minds play tricks on us from the fear that we have once chemo is over, and survivors guilt and how that affects cancer patients during treatment. Nina opens up about her experience being diagnosed...
2021-01-1957 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksSimran Jatar - Childhood Ewing Sarcoma SurvivorThis week's guest is Simran Jatar, a childhood Ewing Sarcoma survivor and current med student studying to become a pediatric oncologist! Simran was diagnosed with a super rare form of sarcoma in her right heel bone at just 8 years old. After 14 rounds of chemo, 21 blood transfusions and radiation she has been in remission for 14 years. Simran opens up about how having cancer at such a young age made her grow up very quickly in the process and how it was difficult to relate to other kids going back to school. She is now hugely involved in the cancer community...
2021-01-1157 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksBethany Hart - Small Cell Cervical Cancer & Founder of The Hallie Strong FoundationWe're back and starting 2021 off with Bethany Hart! Bethany was diagnosed with a rare form of cervical cancer 4 years ago and has had no evidence of disease since March of 2017. Bethany opens up about being diagnosed while pregnant with her first child and how she dealt with the loss of her daughter, how important It is for women to be on top of their health, PTSD after treatment and adopting her first son! She also chats with us about her foundation Hallie Strong that she started alongside her husband Kevin. The Hallie Strong Foundation provides free care packages of...
2021-01-0445 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksPaige & Maddy Life Updates - How food affects everyone's body differently, residual health issues, Paige getting married and more!Paige and Maddy are giving some life updates on this bonus episode of Cancer Actually F***ing Sucks! Maddy shares how her health coaching career is going, her recommendations for eating clean, the moment she knew nutrition was her path after cancer, and how food affects everyone's bodies in different ways. Paige shares with us some residual health issues she's been dealing with since chemo, not being able to gain weight, and battling an all or nothing mentality with food after cancer.  Paige is also getting married!!! She shares how her wedding plans have changed because of C...
2020-12-1854 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksSummer Germann - Founder & Creator of Brave Gowns: Custom Children's Hospital GownsWe are so excited about this week's guest! Summer Germann created Brave Gowns 10 years after losing her little brother to a medical error from fighting childhood leukemia. She knew that the hospital gowns that children patients were provided with could be so much better - more comfortable, practical, allow kids to have more privacy, and way more fun! Brave Gowns give patients hope, happiness, and laughter during what can be a difficult and dark time in the hospital.  In this episode Summer talks about being an older sister while her little brother Mac fought a rare form o...
2020-12-1450 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksKayla Szampruch - Wellness Coach & Director of Academics at The Gerson InstituteThis week we're talking to Kayla Szampruch, a health and wellness coach, soon-to-be Naturopath, and the Director of Academics at The Gerson Institute. We chat with Kayla about the different types of nutritional therapy that the Gerson Institute offers their patients who are looking for a nontraditional approach to recovering from cancer. She explains the details of the Gerson therapy, how it's an individualized holistic approach, examples of the success cases that she's seen over the last 10 years working there, and gives us some of the scientific details as to why the Gerson therapy works to cure some cancer...
2020-12-0743 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksSorabh Gupta - Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaThis week we're chatting with Sorabh Gupta, a Leukemia survivor who was diagnosed with cancer in the middle of his college career. Sorabh chats with Paige and Maddy about dealing with cancer as a college student, having to go through all the intense treatments necessary for Leukemia, including chemo for three years, tons of spinal taps, and having to get a hip replacement at 18 years old because of the side effects. However, even through all this physical turmoil, Sorabh shares with us how cancer has positively affected his life too and what he took away from the experience. Take...
2020-11-3040 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksStacie-Rae Weir - Founder of the A.R.T Areola Restorative TattooStacie-Rae Weir is a woman of many talents and we're so excited to have her on the show! She talks to us about how her mother's fight with breast cancer led her to ultimately have a prophylactic mastectomy, which in turn caused her to create the A.R.T to help other people going through breast cancer to be able to have access to high quality, realistic, 3D nipple tattoos after mastectomies. Stacie-Rae is also a Reiki healer and explains how she brings in reiki, intention setting, and trauma release into her tattooing process with her clients. She is...
2020-11-1637 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksPasha Chaney - Squamous Cell Carcinoma & Author of 'Through The Scars'In this week's episode we're sitting down with Pasha Chaney to talk about her experience with Squamous Cell Carcinoma and writing her book, Through The Scars during her treatment in order to help other young adults not feel so alone in their cancer journey. Pasha reminds us what's truly important life, how to take a step back from our busy lives and remember all the things we need to be grateful for, why setting boundaries for ourselves is so important and how loneliness is more complicated than people realize. You can purchase her book and follow her at the...
2020-11-0939 minTrainer Talks
Trainer TalksEpisode #3 - Gary Gray - Functional Movement - 3D MAPS & CAFSIn this episode, Gary & Jason discuss Gary's influene in the Health & Fitness Industry, the 3D MAPS Functional Movement Assessment and the CAFS Corrective Exercise program.      Gray Institute® is the world’s foremost authority of Applied Functional Science®. Gray Institute® exists to influence the lives of others through movement. Whether you are a movement practitioner or consumer, you will be able to take your knowledge to the next level with Gray Institute!           https://www.grayinstitute.com/ 
2020-11-021h 02Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksZoya Ibrahim - Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma & Hormone HealthZoya Ibrahim recently celebrated her 5 year cancerversary from Papaillary Thyroid Carcinoma! In this episode, Zoya dives into how she was diagnosed, the surgery and iodine radiation treatment she experienced, what the thyroid actually does for your body, how our body can force us to deal with the anxieties after a cancer diagnoses even if our mind doesn't want to, pulling the Cancer Card and so much more. Zoya has become so knowledgeable about hormone health since her diagnosis and teaches us all about different supplements ways to balance our hormones.  *Please keep in mind that any medical r...
2020-11-0247 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksBeach Helterbrand - Germinoma Brain CancerIn today's episode, we speak with Beach Helterbrand, who was diagnosed with a rare Germinoma tumor in his brain at 24 years old.  Beach talks us through how he found out he had the tumor, his multiple brain surgeries, whole brain and spine radiation, the side effects of all of the treatments, and what he's doing now 6 years free of disease! Beach's story is so inspiring and his love for the outdoors is palpable as he explains that before he was diagnosed he was living in a cabin in the woods in Montana with no running water or central heat. W...
2020-10-2642 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksCassie Morales - Four Time Lymphoma Survivor | CAR T Cell TherapyThis week we're speaking with Cassie Morales about her fight against BOTH Hodgkins & Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. After four recurrences across a two year span, she has finally had no evidence of disease for 13 months!! She is so inspiring and reminds us that our bodies and minds are stronger than we think they are. Cassie talks through all the treatments she had to undergo, switching doctors during the process, how she kept herself moving even during hospitalization, stem cell transplant, and CAR T cell therapy which ultimately saved her life. We are so excited to be able to share her story!
2020-10-191h 05Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksMark Garza - Founder of Flatwater FoundationThis week we're speaking with Mark Garza, the founder of Flatwater Foundation! Flatwater is an incredible organization based in Austin, TX that offers access to therapy for people going through cancer, their families, and their caregivers! Listen to hear how Mark's experience with losing his father to prostate cancer helped him realize how important mental health is for everyone that is going through a cancer diagnosis. Mark's work with the foundation has helped hundreds of families "find their flatwater."  To get in touch with Flatwater and Mark himself, you can contact them at the email addresses below: ...
2020-10-1245 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksJulie Stagno - Stage 2B Breast CancerWe're speaking with Julie Stagno on this week's episode! Julie is a marriage and family therapist as well as a breast cancer survivor and has had no evidence of disease for five years! Her and Madison discuss how breast cancer affects all things feminine and the ways she dealt with that, how being a therapist herself helped her be more mindful of her emotions through her experience, two things she wished she knew when she was first diagnosed and so much more! Julie is such a positive breath of fresh air and this conversation will bring you back to...
2020-10-0539 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksDr. Tobi Schmidt - Immune Health & Inflammation ExpertWe're getting all the scientific facts in this week's episode! We're chatting with Dr. Tobi Schmidt this week and covering how to keep your immune system up and inflammation down, how inflammation starts in the body and how it can turn into cancer, Dr. Schmidt's incredible work in immunotherapy and how she applies it to fighting cancer cells, and so much more! Tobi is brilliant and provides us with the science behind what's happening in our bodies and why it's so incredibly important to stay healthy!  Tobi offers courses on gut health , inflammation and disease, and immune h...
2020-09-2848 minAngie Creates
Angie Creates#49 [訓練2.0] 3D Maps、 CAFS 、NKT 神經動能療法是什麼？李思翰訪談下集本集是訓練2.0系列，帶你複習好奇槓鈴訪談的訓練知識精選單集，夏天的尾聲一起在進化吧！ Sign-李思翰畢業於陽明物理治療系．他是NKT神經動能療法亞洲區負責人之一，也是GRAY Institute 格雷學院3Dmaps 動態分析以及CAFS 應用功能性科學課程的講師．思翰除了在各大健身房擔任動作評估、動作訓練優化講師外，也在台北的誠星物理治療所擔任治療師，並且擅長於建力、健美、自行車、CrossFit、鐵人三項等項目的神經動作優化訓練,擁有多方面領域的授課經驗。 ＊本集是思翰訪談的第二部分，想知道思翰物理治療及講師之路，請聆聽上集EP13唷！思翰在本集分享：主題一、NKT（Neuralkineptik therapy) 神經動能療法課程 NKT是什麼、讀書會的討論內容 神經路徑、動作控制跟代償間的關係 如何用肌力測試、治療性定位找出動作控制的弱環節 大眾對NKT常見迷思、NKT適合誰、上NKT前需要什麼基礎嗎？ 疤痕、視覺、呼吸、咬牙、憋尿、情緒對動作控制的影響 主題二、Gray Institute 3D map 及  CAFS課程主題 簡介3D map  及 CAFS 3D map 及 CAFS 的差異 3D map 及  CAFS適合什麼樣的學員、可以如何應用 主題三、綜合性課程與執業時使用方法 3D核心下肢,功能性肌動導向分解強化課程內容 思翰在執業評估時如何綜合運用各種評估與矯正方式 評估:整體->區域 強化:區域->整體 建議分類各系統的優點並加以挑選應用 Follow 安吉💌 訂閱我的電子報: https://mit886.substack.com/我的IG @angieeecreates我的Threads @angieeecreates我的網站 https://angiecreates.io/了解更多： 思翰FB：https://www.facebook.com/lisign NKT FB粉專： Neurokinetic Therapy Asia 神經動能療法-亞洲  ★ Support this podcast ★
2020-09-2540 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksJeanette Carbajal - Healing Cancer Mindset MentorThis week's guest is Jeanette Carbajal, a disease mindset mentor and certified cancer coach! She works with C-Suite executives to connect them to their unique healing roadmap so they can feel secure in their journey after cancer and/or disease. She works with cancer patients from start of diagnosis and beyond through survivorship, and provides so many amazing pieces of advice for us on this episode! Jeanette explains how to handle the identity shifts that come with cancer, how she helps her clients feel less isolated during Covid, her top 3 tips for what not to do and say to...
2020-09-2144 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksKristin Dillon - Triple Negative Breast CancerThis week we're talking to Kristin Dillion as she walks us through her experience navigating breast cancer treatment. She beautifully explains how she did her due diligence in researching doctors and different modalities as well as the integrative approach she took with both holistic and traditional therapies to beat cancer. We touch on the process of doing cold caps, a double mastectomy, and so much more in this episode! Kristin has had no evidence of disease since January 2020! To find out more information on Kristin and her story, check out her blog! https://concrete-daisy.blogspot.com/
2020-09-1456 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksMaddy & Paige - Beauty Products During and After ChemoThis week Madison and Paige talk through all the products they used that helped them to feel beautiful during and after chemo treatment. Check out which products helped their hair grow faster, the skincare products they love, and how they dealt with some of the physical changes that happen during treatment. Products we loved listed below: Neoxen system 2 Xfusion hair fibers Thrive casuemetics - mascara, eyeliner, setting powder Celmd Prose Titanium nano straightener Free makeup classes Revitalash Nutrafol women supplements
2020-09-0742 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksJason Dudey - Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma | Bone Marrow TransplantJason Dudey is an Event Producer and former comedian who has been battling Non Hodgkins Large Grade B Cell Follicular Lymphoma for the past three years. After a recurrence and a bone marrow transplant he is finally cancer free!! In this episode, Jason hilariously walks us through his story, what a bone marrow transplant entails, how caretakers need more support, and some amazing organizations that helped him through his experience. We promise you will be laughing for the entire hour of this interview! 
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Cancer Actually F**king SucksCharlette James - Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma Breast CancerThis week we're talking to Charlette James, a breast cancer survivor - or Conqueror as she likes to call it! Charlette has been free of disease for 7 years and is now a Holistic Health Coach with an incredible passion for  helping cancer conquerors thrive in their body, mindset and environment after diagnoses. On this episode, she explains how her faith and close relationship with God guided her through her experience with cancer, finding her purpose, and being your own health advocate. Her story and the work she does is so inspiring and uplifting!  You can contact Charlette on...
2020-08-241h 01Cancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksRob Johnson - MelanomaThis episode we talk to Rob Johnson who has battled Melanoma for the past nine years and was first diagnosed when he was only 22. With 4 recurrences, 2 brain surgeries, and years of immunotherapy treatment he still finds the light through it all and educates us on how he was able to stay positive through it. He has now been cancer free for 1 year and 4 months!! Take a listen to his incredible story and outlook on life. 
2020-08-1740 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksKali Freehling - Non-Hodgkins LymphomaIn this week's episode we're talking to Kali Freehling, an Austin based music ticketing manager and Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor! Six years ago, at only 22 years old, she was diagnosed with this disease. In this episode she shares her story beautifully, covering everything from freezing her eggs to what radiation treatment entails.  Even though cancer actually f***ing sucks, she found the beauty in this experience as well!
2020-08-1039 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksFrancesca LoPiccolo - OsteosarcomaIn this episode of Cancer Actually F***ing Sucks, Madison speaks with Francesca LoPiccolo, an osteosarcoma survivor and fellow integrative nutrition health coach. At just 15, Francesca was diagnosed with this horrible disease, listen in to hear her story and how she's thriving now! 
2020-08-0327 minCancer Actually F**king Sucks
Cancer Actually F**king SucksWelcome to Cancer Actually F**king Sucks - Madison and Paige - Hodgkins LymphomaWelcome to the first episode of Cancer Actually F***ing Sucks! In this episode Madison and Paige will be talking through their diagnoses, treatments and side effects, and why they've decided to create this podcast.
2020-07-3146 minTalking Air Filtration
Talking Air FiltrationNAFA's Clean Air Award with Will Denton, CAFS, NCTI, NCTIIWill Denton, CAFS, NCTI, NCTII walks NAFA's Tony Veroeven through the Clean Air Award and its judging criteria. The Clean Air Award is a program designed to recognize facilities with applied best practices in air filtration. It's one of the most underused yet valuable member benefits the National Air Filtration Association offers!   Watch an interview with one of last year's Clean Air Awards, mentioned in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKOgm...  Visit https://www.nafahq.org/nafa-programs/... for more information!
2020-07-1016 minAngie Creates
Angie Creates#14. 3D Maps、 CAFS 、NKT 神經動能療法是什麼？李思翰訪談下集Sign-李思翰畢業於陽明物理治療系．他是NKT神經動能療法亞洲區負責人之一，也是GRAY Institute 格雷學院3Dmaps 動態分析以及CAFS 應用功能性科學課程的講師．思翰除了在各大健身房擔任動作評估、動作訓練優化講師外，也在台北的誠星物理治療所擔任治療師，並且擅長於建力、健美、自行車、CrossFit、鐵人三項等項目的神經動作優化訓練,擁有多方面領域的授課經驗。 ＊本集是思翰訪談的第二部分，想知道思翰物理治療及講師之路，請聆聽上集EP13唷！ 思翰在本集分享： 主題一、NKT（Neuralkineptik therapy) 神經動能療法課程 NKT是什麼、讀書會的討論內容 神經路徑、動作控制跟代償間的關係 如何用肌力測試、治療性定位找出動作控制的弱環節 大眾對NKT常見迷思、NKT適合誰、上NKT前需要什麼基礎嗎？ 疤痕、視覺、呼吸、咬牙、憋尿、情緒對動作控制的影響 主題二、Gray Institute 3D map 及  CAFS課程主題 簡介3D map  及 CAFS 3D map 及 CAFS 的差異 3D map 及  CAFS適合什麼樣的學員、可以如何應用 主題三、綜合性課程與執業時使用方法 3D核心下肢,功能性肌動導向分解強化課程內容 思翰在執業評估時如何綜合運用各種評估與矯正方式 評估:整體->區域 強化:區域->整體 建議分類各系統的優點並加以挑選應用 Follow 安吉💌 訂閱我的電子報: https://mit886.substack.com/我的IG @angieeecreates我的Threads @angieeecreates我的網站 https://angiecreates.io/了解更多： 思翰FB：https://www.facebook.com/lisign NKT FB粉專： Neurokinetic Therapy Asia 神經動能療法-亞洲  ★ Support this podcast ★
2020-02-1639 minIAQ Radio
IAQ RadioEPISODE359 - Alan C. Veeck, CAFS - NCTII Executive DirectorThis week on IAQ Radio we welcome a respected industry veteran Mr. Alan Veeck, CAFS, NCTII. Al is Executive Director of the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) which is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is a 1969 graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, with a degree in Business Adm. He began his 3rd career in the air filtration business in 1985 with Tidewater Air Filter as Vice President of Sales. While with Tidewater, Al was elected President of the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) in 1999. He also served and worked on the committee that wrote the first book on air...
2015-03-061h 04Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Radio
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) RadioEPISODE359 - Alan C. Veeck, CAFS - NCTII Executive DirectorThis week on IAQ Radio we welcome a respected industry veteran Mr. Alan Veeck, CAFS, NCTII. Al is Executive Director of the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) which is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is a 1969 graduate of Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, with a degree in Business Adm. He began his 3rd career in the air filtration business in 1985 with Tidewater Air Filter as Vice President of Sales. While with Tidewater, Al was elected President of the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) in 1999. He also served and worked on the committee that wrote the first book on air...
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