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My Breastie SaysWe Got This (Literally): Gifts, Grit & Living Fully with Stage 4 Chris and Jenni are joined by Elissa Kalver, founder of WeGotThis.org—a genius, heart-filled platform that works like a gift registry, but for people navigating cancer (because no one actually needs 30 blankets). Elissa shares how and why she created We Got This: it takes the guesswork out of support— for patients who are overwhelmed and loved ones who want to help but don’t know how.
The conversation also goes deeper, as Elissa opens up about living fully with stage 4 cancer, redefining support, and finding meaning, connection, and joy even in the hardest seasons. This episode is equal pa...
2025-12-241h 01
The Parenting Experience with Tata#7. Living Life Fully: Lessons from Cancer with Elissa KalverEpisode #7: In this episode, Tatiana and Elissa discuss the challenges and triumphs of parenting while navigating a cancer diagnosis. Elissa shares her personal journey with metastatic breast cancer, the impact on her motherhood, and the importance of community support. They explore the balance between self-care and parenting, the significance of open communication with children, and how to find joy in everyday moments. Elisa also introduces her nonprofit initiative, which provides a unique gift registry for cancer patients, emphasizing the need for connection and support during difficult times. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the multifaceted experience of navigating cancer...
2025-12-101h 16
The WECAN PodcastWe Got This with Elissa Kalver: How to Gift and Take Care of Cancer PatientsIn today's episode, Elissa Kalver shares her journey with stage IV breast cancer, caregiving and how it inspired her to create We Got This, a nonprofit gift registry platform supporting cancer patients and caregivers through personalised gifts, financial support, and community resources. This year, the platform has grown to over 12,000 users and now offers custom care products, financial assistance, and a filtered resource directory for diverse patient needs. Elissa also highlights honest communication, caregiver self-care, and meaningful morale-boosting support—like the LEGO Flower Bouquet. Looking ahead, We Got This is building momentum for their Giving Tuesday fundraiser featuring their ch...
2025-12-0332 minThe WECAN PodcastWe Got This with Elissa Kalver: How to Gift and Take Care of Cancer PatientsIn today's episode, Elissa Kalver shares her journey with stage IV breast cancer, caregiving and how it inspired her to create We Got This, a nonprofit gift registry platform supporting cancer patients and caregivers through personalised gifts, financial support, and community resources. This year, the platform has grown to over 12,000 users and now offers custom care products, financial assistance, and a filtered resource directory for diverse patient needs. Elissa also highlights honest communication, caregiver self-care, and meaningful morale-boosting support—like the LEGO Flower Bouquet. Looking ahead, We Got This is building momentum for their Giving Tuesday fundraiser featuring their ch...
2025-12-0332 min
Live Like It MattersEp. 11 - Billye BreinnesenIn this episode of Live as It Matters, I sit down with one of my best friends, photographer, creative, and all-around light-bringer, Billye Breinnesen, the heart behind Billye Donya Photography. Billye naturally thrives behind the camera, pouring her talent into capturing raw, meaningful moments for others. But today, I coaxed her in front of the mic and right outside her comfort zone and straight into my world of content, conversation, and connection. What We Dive Into: Billye’s journey from hobby photographer to building her own brand, Billye Donya Photography. How creativity and courage collide—and what...
2025-11-2637 min
Health Bite250. Living With Purpose Isn’t Optional: Redefining Survivorship With Stage 4 Cancer with Elissa KalverLeave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link.What happens when life drops you into your worst nightmare, a stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, before your daughter’s first birthday? What if, instead of collapsing into fear, you choose purpose, advocacy, and a mission bigger than yourself? Imagine facing a terminal diagnosis and still building a movement that helps thousands of cancer patients and their loved ones feel supported, connected, and empowered. All of this happens while redefining what it means to truly live like it matters. In this episode, Elissa Kalve...
2025-11-2446 min
Live Like It MattersEp. 10 – Dr. Matt HershcovitchIn this week’s episode of Live Like It Matters, I sit down with Dr. Matt Hershcovitch, a double board-certified otolaryngologist who made a major shift in how he practices medicine — all in the name of better care and a happier life.We talk about what sparked that change, including how the pandemic pushed him to reimagine his entire approach and ultimately create SoCal Breathe Free, a practice built around actual time with patients, thoughtful care, and humanity over hustle.Dr. H and I dig into some of the biggest challenges in our healthcar...
2025-11-1947 minLive Like It MattersEp. 9 – Arielle WoronaIn this week’s episode of Live Like It Matters, join host Elissa Kalver as she engages in a fun and insightful conversation with her friend, Arielle Worona. Arielle shares her journey from a secure television executive job to launching her own media agency and discussing the challenges and rewards of betting on herself. They reminisce about life's unexpected paths including Arielle’s stint in a band where she met her husband, and a childhood injury that almost led to leg amputation. Together, they reflect on the importance of chasing dreams, the empowerment of entrepreneurial risks, and the love and...
2025-11-0532 minLive Like It MattersEp. 8 – Julia JohnsIn this week’s special episode of Live Like It Matters, Elissa Kalver sits down with her friend Julia Johns — a standup comedian, writer, and breast cancer survivor whom she met through the cancer community. Julia shares her remarkable journey from being a teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio, to moving to New York to pursue her dream in comedy. Along the way, she transformed her breast cancer experience into a one-woman show, A Tale of Two Titties, using humor to process pain and connect with others. Together, Elissa and Julia explore:
2025-10-2931 minLive Like It MattersEp. 7 - The Caregiver Experience with My Husband, Eric KalverIn this heartfelt episode of Live Like It Matters, I sit down with my husband, Eric Kalver — my partner in life, love, and every twist that comes with living with Stage IV breast cancer.Together, we open up about what it’s really like to navigate marriage, parenthood, and the uncertainty of a terminal diagnosis. Eric shares honestly about the emotional weight of being a caregiver — the parts that are beautiful, the parts that are brutal, and everything in between.We talk about how we’ve learned to communicate, find humor in the hard mome...
2025-10-2341 minLive Like It MattersEp. 6 - Living with Metastatic Breast CancerIn this powerful episode of Live Like It Matters, host Elissa Kalver sits down with three incredible metastatic breast cancer thrivers. Her friends— Megan O’Neil, Keriann Engle, and Shayna Welsh — for an open, honest conversation about what it’s really like to live with a terminal disease that requires lifelong treatment.Together, they talk about navigating life with stage IV cancer, the emotional and physical realities, the resilience it takes to keep going, and the unique challenges that come with knowing there may never be a finish line.They also dive into how Breast Ca...
2025-10-151h 17
Never Miss A MondayBreast Cancer Awareness Roundtable with Samantha Harris & Elissa Kalver| Survivor Stories & Advocacy RightsIn this personal and empowering episode of Never Miss a Monday, host Stacey Garcia honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month by bringing back guests Samantha Harris and Elissa Kalver. Samantha, an Emmy-winning TV host, and two-time breast cancer survivor, shares her journey and mission to empower others to take control of their health. Elissa, diagnosed with stage four metastatic breast cancer at 34, discusses her incredible story of turning her battle into action by launching WeGotThis.org and her experience of living life with terminal cancer. The episode delves into the importance of early detection, self-advocacy, mental health, and the critical...
2025-10-131h 08
The Space BetweenParenting Through Cancer: Lessons I Learned as a Mom and Survivor with Amri KibblerAs a mom of two, entrepreneur, community builder, and cancer thriver, Amri Kibbler opens up about the “in-between” seasons: when you’re not who you were, and not yet who you’re becoming. In this solo episode, she shares how she told her children about her diagnosis, what she wishes she’d done differently (including hiding a temporary ostomy), and the practical systems, scripts, and community resources that helped her family cope. Amri lays out a tender, tactical guide for mothers, caregivers, and anyone navigating cancer alongside real life.In this episode, you’ll learn:Ho...
2025-10-0925 minLive Like It MattersEp. 5 - Dena DNAIn episode 5 of Live Like It Matters, host Elissa Kalver sits down with Dena Goldberg—better known as Dena DNA—a certified genetic counselor, speaker, and educator who’s on a mission to make genetics understandable and empowering for everyone.As the founder of Malibu Genetics and DenaDNA.com, Dena specializes in helping people uncover and navigate their inherited cancer risks. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Elissa and Dena dive into the role of genes like BRCA1 and BRCA2, how genetic testing can save lives, and what it really means when someone says “cancer runs in...
2025-10-0850 minLive Like It MattersEp. 4 - LuciusEpisode 4 of Live Like It Matters features host Elissa Kalver in conversation with Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe of Lucius. Known for their bold harmonies, evocative lyrics, and fearless artistic vision, Holly and Jess bring their music—and their hearts—to this deeply personal conversation about creativity, purpose, and connection.Together, they explore how music can be a source of healing, empowerment, and community, especially during life’s storms. Holly and Jess share stories from their journey in the music world, how they sustain each other as collaborators and friends, and how they channel their art toward...
2025-10-0247 minLive Like It MattersEp. 3 – Taylor CoffmanIn episode 3 of Live Like It Matters features host Elissa Kalver in conversation with her friend, actress, writer, speaker, and patient advocate Taylor Coffman. Together, they dive into the highs and lows of living with severe illnesses—Elissa with stage IV breast cancer and Taylor with a rare medical condition.Taylor lives with atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), a rare and complex disease that can cause devastating complications if undiagnosed. Awareness is critical, as aHUS often leads to issues like anemia, low platelets, kidney damage, or even organ failure—but thanks to available treatment, there is also real...
2025-09-2437 min
Girl, Take the Lead!253. We Got This: Thriving Through Cancer, Grief, and Community with ElissaIn this heartfelt episode of Girl, Take the Lead!, I sit down with Elissa Kalver, Millennial author of We Got This, stage 4 metastatic breast cancer thriver, nonprofit founder, and advocate for re-imagining how we support one another through life’s hardest challenges.Elissa shares how her diagnosis just before her daughter’s first birthday reshaped her perspective on life, grief, and community — and how it led to her mission of normalizing support through her groundbreaking nonprofit registry, WeGotThis.org.Timestamps:00:28 – Elissa’s diagnosis and redefining survival02:26 – Her book We Got This and wha...
2025-09-2446 minLive Like It MattersEp. 2 – GloZell GreenIn Episode 2 of Live Like It Matters, host Elissa Kalver is joined by comedian, actor, and internet personality GloZell Green. From surprise encounters with NBA legends (and their bodyguards) to getting banned from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, GloZell shares outrageous stories with her signature humor and charisma. She also opens up about the viral Cinnamon Challenge video that catapulted her to internet fame with over 60 million views. This episode is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, fueled by GloZell’s charisma, honesty, and undeniable charm. You don’t want to miss it.GloZell GreenEmail...
2025-09-1744 minLive Like It MattersEp. 1 – Grace HelbigIn the debut episode of Live Like It Matters, host Elissa Kalver sits down with her friend, comedian, podcaster, and internet legend Grace Helbig. The conversation kicks off with the chaos of Elissa’s birthday week (yes, she celebrated with a book launch at the Magic Castle AND recorded a marathon of back-to-back podcasts), before Grace shares her hilarious adventure as a judge at the world’s ugliest dog competition. From there, things take a meaningful turn as Grace opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis, the realities of treatment, and how humor has helped her breathe (and laugh) throu...
2025-09-1044 minLive Like It MattersLive Like It MattersWhere storytelling meets spontaneity. No script. No rules. Just raw, honest, and often ridiculous conversations about life, loss, healing, and hope. These are the messy, magical moments that make life worth showing up for, even when it’s hard. Elissa sits down with friends, specialists, fellow cancer thrivers, and sometimes whoever happens to wander in on recording day. With no script, expect raw laughter, real tears, and unexpectedly deep conversations. Every episode is a reminder that authenticity is messy, beautiful, and worth sharing.Where storytelling meets spontaneity. No script. No rules. Just raw, honest, and often ridiculous co...
2025-09-1001 min
Catching Zzz's: A Better Sleep Council podcastRest, Resilience, and Recovery: Sleep's Role in Cancer Wellness with Dr. Kristi Graves, Elissa Kalver, & Mary Helen RogersWelcome back to Catching Zzz's, the podcast where we explore the science stories and strategies that help us live and sleep better. Today, we're talking about something that touches so many lives: breast cancer. But this conversation isn't about fear. It's about strength, community, and the ways we can thrive together. I'm joined by two inspiring women. First, Dr. Kristi Graves, a professor and researcher at Georgetown University, who studies cancer survivorship and health disparities. We are also joined by Elissa Kalver, who was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in 2021 and is red...
2025-09-0938 minNever Miss A MondayBEST OF: Elissa Kalver - The One Where We Discuss Thriving with Metastatic Cancer and How Together, We’ve Got ThisIn this episode of 'Never Miss a Monday,' Stacey Garcia welcomes Elissa Kalver, a courageous woman diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer at just 34 years old. Discover Elissa’s inspirational journey from her diagnosis to launching her nonprofit, We Got This.org—a cancer gift registry. Elissa shares heartfelt stories about her life, treatments, the unwavering support from her husband, and her insights on thriving despite cancer. This episode is a must-watch for anyone in the health and wellness space, especially those battling cancer or supporting loved ones through it. Dive deep into authentic conversations about living, thriving, and...
2025-08-181h 04
Good GriefWe Got This: Building Hope in the Face of Stage IV CancerIn this Good Grief episode, Dr. Christine Malone welcomes Elissa Kalver, founder of the world’s first nonprofit cancer gift registry We Got This, Stage IV metastatic breast cancer thriver, Good Morning America guest, and upcoming author of We Got This. Elissa shares her journey from the shock of diagnosis to finding unexpected sources of support, and how her own needs inspired the creation of a registry that brings practical help and comfort to others facing cancer. She opens up about experiencing grief not just in loss, but in illness, identity shifts, and altered life plans—while still finding ways...
2025-08-1738 minThe Space BetweenNot Just Surviving—Thriving with Stage IV Cancer as a Parent with Elissa KalverWhat happens when a terminal diagnosis meets the heart of motherhood, advocacy, and resilience?Elissa Kalver, founder of WeGotThis.org and author of We Got This: How I Learned to Thrive with Terminal Cancer, shares how living with metastatic breast cancer has redefined her life, her parenting, and her purpose. Diagnosed just before her daughter’s first birthday, Elissa opens up about navigating treatment while raising a toddler, launching a nonprofit, and embracing the messy, beautiful reality of living fully in the face of uncertainty.In this episode, you’ll learn:The emotional impa...
2025-08-1447 min
Worthy for Thirty: Where stories of leaders doing good while doing well are told!The Courageous Leader's Playbook: Essential Insights for Founders and ExecutivesAre you a founder navigating the choppy waters of startup growth or a senior executive at the helm of a well-established company? In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to lead with courage and clarity is more critical than ever. WeGotThis.org’s Founder (show friend and supporter) Elissa Kalver and I recently sat down with Ryan Berman (part of my ‘Worthy for Thirty is in LA’ series), founder of Courageous, a consultancy that helps Fortune 500 companies unlock their "courageous quotient," to extract vital lessons for leaders like you.Check out and pre-order Ryan’s upcomi...
2025-08-1451 min
Worthy for Thirty: Where stories of leaders doing good while doing well are told!Building a Mission-Driven Brand: Lessons from Thousand Founder Gloria HwangIn a highly thought-provoking and insightful episode, Gloria Hwang, founder and CEO of Thousand, a company revolutionizing urban mobility with stylish helmets, lights, and bags, shares her inspiring journey from non-profit work to building a successful for-profit venture with a powerful mission. For entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and C-suite professionals, her story offers salient takeaways on purpose-driven business, community building, and strategic growth.It was great to record in person with show guest and supporter, Elissa Kalver, Founder, WeGotThis.org. The first non-profit gift registry for cancer patients, thrivers, and their loved ones. (Check out their new revamped...
2025-07-3038 min
Worthy for Thirty: Where stories of leaders doing good while doing well are told!Healing, Hugs, and Hope: Inside WeGotThis & Hugimals' Journey of Compassion and ConnectionHello Everyone!Super excited for this episode drop.I highly suggest listening and digging in to discover actionable strategies for anxiety relief and powerful insights on transforming personal challenges into community support. You'll learn how to harness your own experiences for positive impact and find genuine connection in the process.—Guests:Elissa Kalver was invited back to share significant updates on We Got This, including a revamped website, vital resources, and her new book, offering a unique perspective on thriving with cancer.I wanted to invite Marina Kh...
2025-06-1843 min
The Boobie Docs: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Breast Cancer, Breast Health, & BeyondWE GOT THIS: How I Learned to Thrive with Terminal Cancer with Elissa KalverIt was an honor speaking with my friend, Elissa Kalver, metastatic breast cancer thriver, CEO of WeGotThis.org, a registry for cancer thrivers & author of her NEW book, We Got This: How I Learned to Thrive with Terminal Cancer. Elissa opens up about her diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer at age 34 shortly before her daughter's first birthday, & how she's turned her diagnosis into purpose & power. We discuss explaining cancer to your children & why she's redefining what thriving with cancer looks like!Not only is today book launch day, but it's also Elissa's 38th birthday, & birthdays...
2025-06-0540 minNever Miss A MondayEp. 16 Elissa Kalver - The One Where We Discuss Thriving with Metastatic Cancer and How Together, We’ve Got ThisIn this episode of 'Never Miss a Monday,' Stacey Garcia welcomes Elissa Kalver, a courageous woman diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer at just 34 years old. Discover Elissa’s inspirational journey from her diagnosis to launching her nonprofit, We Got This.org—a cancer gift registry. Elissa shares heartfelt stories about her life, treatments, the unwavering support from her husband, and her insights on thriving despite cancer. This episode is a must-watch for anyone in the health and wellness space, especially those battling cancer or supporting loved ones through it. Dive deep into authentic conversations about living, thriving, and...
2025-05-261h 06
Daily Influence456. The Power of “We”: Building Community and Hope with Elissa KalverIn this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, we welcome Elissa Kalver, founder and CEO of WeGotThis.org, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that no one faces cancer alone. Diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2021, Elissa turned her personal challenge into a powerful movement, creating the first nonprofit gift registry for cancer patients. She shares the story behind her mission, the impact of small acts of kindness, and how a simple gift bag led to a life-changing journey of advocacy and empowerment. Elissa also opens up about the lessons she’s learned in building a nonprofit, the importance of...
2025-04-2421 min
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2025-04-0235 min
From Problems to Possibilities: Entrepreneurial Leadership in ActionBelieve Them, Include Them, Fund ThemAccording to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor’s 2023/24 Women’s Entrepreneurship Report, startup activity among women has risen steadily over the past 25 years, even as they face headwinds related to cultural perceptions of women in business and limited access to capital.
One of the effects of this activity is women entrepreneurs who are taking problems affecting women in healthcare and creating business solutions to address them.
In this episode, four entrepreneurial leaders in the women’s health innovation space, taking problems in women’s healthcare and leading the way to possibilities.
Elissa Kalver Founder and CEO of We...
2025-03-3139 min
The Gratitudeology™ Podcast with Jamie HessElissa Kalver | I Have Cancer. And I’m Living my Best Life. “Hi, I’m Elissa. I have cancer. And I’m living my best life.” This is what greets you when you click on Elissa Kalver’s personal website. When Elissa was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer in 2021, she felt was given a choice: she could let the cancer beat her, or she could redefine what cancer looks like and truly LIVE.Before her diagnosis, she had all the trappings of success: A beautiful daughter and an amazing husband. A home in one of the most famous cities in the world. She had been a coll...
2025-03-031h 03
Living Our Breast LivesTogether, We Got This with MBC Thriver - Elissa Kalver!Join Wren Morrobel, founder of the Living Our Breast Lives podcast, and Elissa Kalver, founder and CEO of the first-ever cancer registry nonprofit, WeGotThis.org, as they discuss the non profit's dedication to building a community of giving and receiving that helps cancer thrivers and supporters live their breast lives!Elissa Kalver — AYA (adolescent and young adult) patient advocate, wife, mom, and stage four metastatic breast cancer thriver—is on a mission to foster community and shine a light on the gaps in care and awareness faced by those newly diagnosed with cancer.
2025-02-011h 10
The Exit WhispererBONUS - Eric Tash / Elissa Kalver (WeGotThis.org)I was recently a guest on the Worthy for Thirty podcast with Eric Tash! We talked about my journey as an entrepreneur, how I'm helping other women entrepreneurs successfully sell their businesses, and how I'm trying to make a real difference in the world.
I want to share one of Eric's conversations with Elissa Kalver, Founder & CEO, WeGotThis.org. WeGotThis.org is the first non-profit gift registry for cancer patients and their loved ones. Elissa's story is a fascinating exploration of strength, resilience, and the power of community. Elissa founded WeGotThis.org after her own diagnosis with stage IV metastatic bre...
2025-01-2240 min
Worthy for Thirty: Where stories of leaders doing good while doing well are told!Ep. 54: Carmen VanderHeiden Brodie, Co-Founder and VP of Clinical Operations of RemoveryHello, and Happy New Year!January 1st is here and 2025 is ahead of us! Why not start the year with a heart and stomach full of inspiration?What are your new year’s goals?I’m elated to introduce you to Carmen VanderHeiden Brodie, Co-Founder and CEO, Removery. Thanks to her agency counterpart, Vayner Media’s, Casey Madsen, a connection was formed and an episode recording happened. Appreciate you following the show and supporting what we do, Casey!* Removery's Mission: The world's largest pure-play tattoo removal company, aiming to normalize tattoo remova...
2025-01-0138 min
Lost in JerseyBridging Business and Philanthropy: Eric Tash's Entrepreneurial JourneyIn this episode, we meet Eric Tash, podcast host and producer of Worthy for Thirty, where stories of leaders doing good while doing well are told. Eric chats with us about the thriving network of entrepreneurs he's encountered, revealing the unique atmosphere that fosters creativity and innovation in these vibrant communities.Meet Elissa Kalver who turned her battle with stage four metastatic breast cancer into an opportunity to offer support in challenging times. By establishing WeGotThis.org, the first gift registry specifically designed for cancer patients, she exemplifies resilience and ingenuity. Alongside tales of other inspiring entrepreneurs...
2024-12-0332 min
Worthy for Thirty: Where stories of leaders doing good while doing well are told!Ep. 52: Elissa Kalver, WeGotThis.orgA somber yet powerful message as we head into Thanksgiving.Elissa's story is a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to find strength and purpose in the face of adversity. By leaning in and truly listening to her experience, we can gain invaluable insights into resilience, perseverance, and the transformative power of community. Understanding her journey not only sheds light on the challenges faced by cancer thrivers but also illuminates the extraordinary ways in which individuals can redefine success, embrace life, and inspire others to do the same. Learning from Elissa's story empowers us to cultivate...
2024-11-2739 min
Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast)🌟❤️🔥 Start Truly LIVING, Claim Creativity & Redefine Success w/ Elissa Kalver✨ Do you ever feel like life is passing you by or that your dreams are just out of reach? What if the secret to living a truly fulfilling life lies in embracing your creativity, no matter your circumstances? Today’s guest, Elissa Kalver, is here to inspire you to do just that. Elissa is a stage four metastatic breast cancer thriver, storyteller, and founder of WeGotThis.org, a nonprofit supporting cancer thrivers and their loved ones. She's sharing her journey of turning pain into purpose and redefining success on her own terms and why it's impo...
2024-10-2339 min
Mutha LifeEPISODE 8: Elissa Kalver: Fuck Cancer. We Got This.TW: Cancer This week, we hang out in the closet with Elissa Kalver. She's a force of nature: a dynamic Mutha who has had many careers, ultimately focusing her high octane energy on the nonprofit she founded, WeGotThis.org, the first-ever nonprofit gift registry for cancer patients. Elissa's drive to squeeze everything out of life is palpable, and while I am certain her metastatic breast cancer diagnosis has propelled her to do more than she ever imagined, I genuinely believe this is who she has always been - a woman who loves a goal. Loves to do...
2024-10-161h 00
Test Those Breasts ™️Episode 72: Elissa Kalver's Story of Courage, Innovation, and Community ImpactSend us a textWhat does it take to rise above the challenges of a HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer diagnosis? Join us as I sit down with Elissa Kalver , a phenomenal survivor who was unexpectedly diagnosed just before her daughter's first birthday. From a life brimming with sports, adventures, and a thriving career in financial services and gym ownership, Elissa takes us through her journey of shock and resilience. Navigating the turbulent waters of cancer while maintaining a strong family dynamic can be overwhelming. Elissa opens up about the crucial role...
2024-09-2433 min
INTERLUDE: Cancer Stories with Dr. Teplinsky164. Elissa Kalver (We Got This Founder & Metastatic Breast Cancer Thriver)On today’s episode, I am speaking with Elissa Kalver. Elissa was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 34 one year after giving birth to her daughter. During treatment, she had the idea to create We Got This, the first gift registry to bridge the needs of cancer patients and their supporters. Elissa calls herself a cancer thriver and believes that even during treatment and difficult times, it’s possible to live your best life. Elissa shares her story today. She talks about her treatments, decisions she has had to make to focus on quality of life and...
2024-05-1700 min
Thrive State Podcast165. Cancers Sucks, but You Got This with Elissa KalverEmbark on a journey to discover the peak performance secrets that will unlock your Thrive State with Dr. Kien Vuu and Elissa Kalver. Join us as we dive deep into the transformative strategies and profound insights that will propel you towards optimal health, longevity, and performance. Get ready to uncover the hidden potential within you and elevate every aspect of your life. Don't miss out on this empowering conversation—it's time to thrive like never before! Episode Highlights: Meet Dr. Kien Vuu and Elissa Kalver: Get Ready for an Enlightening Chat! Overcoming Adversity: Discover You...
2024-04-2250 min
Business Made PersonalThe Time I Redefined Life with Cancer: Elissa KalverIn this episode, we connect with a dear friend of ours Elissa Kalver, who shares her experiences with cancer, the creation of her non-profit initiative to support cancer survivors, and her reflections on growth and future plans.
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2024-03-2733 min
The Support Report with b-presentTransforming Cancer Support and the Birth of We Got This with Breast Cancer Thriver Elissa KalverIn this episode of The Support Report with b-present, hosts Justin Peters and Chiara Riga chat with Elissa Kalver, a cancer thriver and the visionary behind the nonprofit We Got This. Diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) at age 34, Elissa experience is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of community support.
Discover how facing cancer head-on led her to create the first-ever nonprofit gift registry for cancer patients, bridging the gap between wanting to help and knowing how to. Elissa shares the challenges of navigating life and treatment, the overwhelming support from friends and family, and her...
2024-02-0929 min
Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast)The Difference Between Being Alive & LIVING +The Power of WE w/ Elissa Kalver of We Got ThisToday’s guest is Elissa Kalver, founder and creator of We Got This, an online platform whose goal is to support people going through cancer as well as a support for their loved ones. Elissa was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer in July of 2021. Elissa hopes to inspire, empower and lift cancer patients spirits through their lives. She has a lot of tips and tricks to seeing the beauty in bad situations and is so true to heart.
From this conversation you’ll learn:
-The difference betw...
2022-09-0756 min
The "Don't Call it a Journey" PodcastFacing a Stage 4 Diagnosis: Using Hardship to Create Change"Nothing can dim the light that shines from within." -Maya Angelou
In this episode I interview Elissa Kalver, a stage 4 breast cancer thriver. We discuss her shocking diagnosis and how she has taken her personal hardship to create a nonprofit organization to help others fighting cancer.
Follow Elissa @elissakalver to continue to be inspired by her!
To learn more about the nonprofit organization follow @wegotthis_org or visit www.wegotthis.org to read more and make a donation! Let's help Elissa hit her 100k fundraising goal to get this organization up and running!
2022-01-1755 min
Only One In The RoomPRESENTING- BEHIND THE BOOTY: Behind The Breast Cancer Battle with Jessica Coulthard & Elissa Kalver Part TwoImagine fighting breast cancer and not only processing your own emotions but having to negotiate the reactions of others as well. Would you hide yourself away or work through the ups and downs of cancer treatment with your family and friends at your side? Host Kelly Nishimoto, Founder of Cute Booty Lounge, is back today with Jessica Coulthard & Elissa Kalver to conclude their eye-opening conversation on living with breast cancer and sharing that experience with others. This second part to the premiere episode of Behind the Booty reveals the raw truth of losing your breasts, ho...
2021-11-0426 minOnly One In The RoomPRESENTING- BEHIND THE BOOTY: Cancer Awareness Month: Behind The Battle with Jessica Coulthard & Elissa Kalver Part OneWhat would you do if you were diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of forty...would you hide away and tell no one, living out your diagnosis alone with just those close to you? Or would you live it out loud by leaning into the process to help all of us better understand the nuances of what having breast cancer is really like?Host Kelly Nishimoto, Founder of Cute Booty Lounge and host of the brand new Behind The Booty podcast brings on Jessica Coulthard & Elissa Kalver to share their authentic and raw experiences living with...
2021-10-2831 min