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The Unexpected Detour ❤️"Divine Detour: How Kwame Terra Built bEHR Health for the Black Community"Kwame Terra is truly one awesome person.I genuinely enjoyed my interview with him and walked away feeling inspired, informed, and full of hope.During our conversation, I learned how bEHR Health came to be—and the deep, personal motivation behind his movement. Like so many of us, Kwame had a vision and a plan, but God revealed something greater.What began as a personal passion transformed into a divine calling: to build a health organization that empowers and uplifts the Black community. Through bEHR, he's not just promoting wellness—he’s creating a moveme...2025-07-2151 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️🎙️ The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer — Today’s Episode Topic: Understanding Breast ReconstructionIn this powerful conversation, the ladies opened up about their personal journeys with breast reconstruction—discussing how the procedure is performed and breaking down the two main types of reconstruction.Whether you're considering this step or simply seeking to understand the options, today's episode offers heartfelt insight, honest experiences, and valuable education.💗 There's always something new to learn when it comes to breast reconstruction—because knowledge truly is power.#TheResilienceOfBlackWomen #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastReconstruction #TheUnexpectedDetour❤️2025-07-111h 42
The Unexpected Detour ❤️"Faith, Family, and Fighting Forward: Sonet’s Breast Cancer JourneySonet Teruel was my guest today on The Unexpected Detour ❤️.She is a devoted wife, mother, and nurse who was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. In this heartfelt episode, Sonet shares her powerful journey — and how her husband, her father, and her unwavering faith in God, along with continuous prayer, helped her navigate every step of the way.She is truly a beacon of hope, and her beauty radiates through her warm and compassionate spirit. 🌸Tune in, be inspired, and let her story remind you that healing is possible — even in the most unexpected detours.2025-07-1038 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️“Rethinking Possible: The Courage to Begin Again with Rebecca Galli”In this powerful episode of The Unexpected Detour ❤️, host Frances sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and advocate Rebecca Faye Smith Galli, whose life was transformed by unexpected heartbreak, loss, and paralysis.From the devastating death of her brother and daughter to navigating life in a wheelchair after a sudden illness, Rebecca’s journey is a masterclass in resilience. She shares how her faith, determination, and belief in “rethinking what’s possible” helped her reclaim joy and purpose—even when life didn’t go as planned.Rebecca opens up about:Losing everything and learning to start againBecoming paralyzed overnight due to transvers...2025-07-0934 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Don’t Focus On “Why Me?” | Kijuan M. Amey's Powerful Story of Faith, Blindness, and PurposeIn this unforgettable episode of The Unexpected Detour ❤️, host Frances Hammond sits down with Kijuan M. Amey—an Army veteran, drummer, entrepreneur, and author of the inspiring book Don’t Focus On “Why Me?”.After a life-changing motorcycle accident left him blind, Kijuan could have given up. Instead, he leaned into his faith, found a new rhythm, and turned his detour into a divine assignment.🔥 This interview dives deep into:How Kijuan’s accident reshaped his lifeThe role of faith and perseverance in his healingThe message behind his bookWh...2025-06-191h 07
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer EP 9Tonight’s Conversation Recap – The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast CancerIn this heartfelt discussion, we reflected on the recent passing of Ananda Lewis and explored the question: Would early detection through mammograms have changed her diagnosis?We opened up about our own cancer journeys and the emotional weight that comes with hearing the word cancer.We also discussed the options available after mastectomy, including different types of implants, and emphasized a sobering truth — that even the healthiest individuals can be impacted by this disease.This conversation was raw, real, and a...2025-06-131h 23
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Tally Koren: Healing Through Music, Love, and PositivityIn this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Tally Koren — a singer, songwriter, spiritual healer, and caregiver whose life and music are deeply rooted in compassion, resilience, and love. Tally opens up about her late husband Doug's courageous battle with cancer and how caregiving shaped her path as an artist and healer.Tally also shares the emotional journey of caring for her mother, who is living with Alzheimer's in Israel. Despite the distance between the UK and Israel, Tally makes regular visits to bring moments of peace and joy into her mother’s life. Even in silence, her...2025-05-3152 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer Episode 8Tonight on The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer…We didn’t hold back.We opened up about the silent battles—the side effects that disrupt our lives and challenge our identities.From hair loss to autoimmune issues, we spoke our truth—raw, real, and unapologetically powerful.Because when Black women speak, the world should listen.Presented by The Unexpected Detour ❤️2025-05-161h 26
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Sally McQuallen – Reaching for BeautifulIn this episode of The Unexpected Detour ❤️, I had the privilege of speaking with the incredible Sally McQuallen. Sally is not only a wife, mother of three, and an accomplished author, but also an LCSW and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.Her memoir, Reaching for Beautiful: A Memoir of Loving and Losing a Wild Child, tells the powerful story of her journey after the heartbreaking loss of her oldest son, Christopher, nine years ago. Sally's composure and transparency as she shares the love and grief of losing a child are a testament to a moth...2025-05-1558 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Interview with Tony Stewart, author of Carrying The Tiger, A MemoirToday, I had the honor of interviewing Tony Stewart, author of Carrying The Tiger: A Memoir.
Tony’s powerful memoir shares his deeply personal journey as the devoted caregiver to his beloved wife, Lynn, who courageously battled Stage IV metastatic cancer for six years.
In our conversation, Tony opens up about the challenges, heartache, and unwavering love that defined their path. His story is a moving testament to what it truly means to walk beside someone every step of the way—through sickness, uncertainty, and the unexpected turns life can take.
Join us for this heartfelt episode of The Unexpected Deto...2025-05-0857 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer Episode 7The resilience of Black women confronting breast cancer is an inspiring testament to strength, courage, and perseverance. Despite facing unique challenges, including disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, Black women continue to demonstrate remarkable fortitude in their fight against this disease. Cultural, social, and familial support systems play a crucial role in empowering these women to navigate their journey with breast cancer. Community resources, advocacy groups, and faith-based organizations often provide essential support, fostering an environment of solidarity and hope. Additionally, many Black women draw upon a rich legacy of resilience and activism, advocating for equitable healthcare and increased...2025-04-1858 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Weight of the Word: Finding My Voice After Breast Cancer FatigueThere was a time when the constant mention of breast cancer became a heavy weight, and I was simply fed up with discussing it. The very word felt exhausting, and I grew weary of the well-meaning conversations, longing only to leave it all behind and reclaim my life.
Then, a lifeline appeared in the form of a group of incredible women who profoundly changed my perspective and my heart. Now, fueled by their strength and my own journey, I advocate fiercely for awareness of this disease, driven by a deep desire to offer hope and understanding to others.2025-04-1210 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer Episode 6 Dedicated Memory of Angie Money“Resilience is knowing that you are the only one that has the power and the responsibility to pick yourself up.”-Mary HollowayIn this episode the ladies and discussed our uncertainty of Breast Cancer in the future. We talked about unknown factors that we didn't know were associated with breast cancer. We took time to remember our sister Angie Money who lost her fight to breast cancer on February 23,2025 at the age of forty. To learn more about Angie Money on IG @neighborhood_hope_dealerCheck out her Podcast P.U.S.S.Y Talk podcast#weareresilientwomen #angiemoney #pussytalkpodcast2025-03-1441 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer Episode 5Today's discussion covered the probability that toxic products, foods you eat and products we use daily may be a contributing factor of Breast Cancer. We covered birth control, hair care products, plastic bottles, synthetic materials such as clothes, bed linens and what's in the food and drinks we consume. Reading labels is important and knowing the terminology of the words on the products can save one's life. The ladies discussed the toxicity of breast cancer treatment. We encourage all to do your research, ask questions, and seek three opinions at least three opinions. Check out the app Think Dirty...2025-02-211h 53
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Tamika Baker- The Pink Breastie SistaI had the pleasure of catching up with Tamika Baker, one of the ladies who's a part of The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer.She is one of the most transparent women I have met during my journey. She was diagnosed with Stage 2 TNBC (Triple Negative Breast Cancer). She had a double mastectomy and goes into details about the procedure. She left me in awe as I listened to her story. Her story will be an inspiration to anyone who might be going through breast cancer and was diagnosed with TNBC.Tamika has...2025-02-081h 01
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Sound of My VoiceThe voice that I disliked will be the legacy left behind.2025-01-2812 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer Series: Episode 4In episode 4 of The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer the women were transparent about personal issues. We covered how they dealt with their diagnosis mentally. How do they see themselves physically when they look in the mirror? Then we discussed intimacy which these women were open and honest. #mindbodyandspirit#intimacy #physical #mentally#transparent2025-01-101h 19
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer Episode 3The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer is a project that explores the strength and determination of Black women in their fight against breast cancer. It highlights their unique challenges, such as disparities in access to healthcare and clinical trials, and celebrates their resilience in overcoming these obstacles.The project aims to raise awareness of breast cancer in the Black community and empower women to take control of their health. It also seeks to inspire hope and support for those affected by the disease.STAY TUNED FOR A NEW EPISODE TONIGHT #theunexpecteddetour❤️ #tellyourstory #theresilienceofblackwomenandbreastcancer#differentstages #differen...2024-12-2136 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Bill C.Potts - A Beacon of LightTwo years ago, I had the esteemed privilege of interviewing Bill C. Potts. the author of "Up For The Fight". This is a book about his journey with cancer. Not one type of cancer, but five types of cancer.
I wanted to catch up with him and find out how he's doing, and I was excited to hear that he has used his story to encourage others. Have a listen but if you haven't listened to my interview Bill C. Potts "Up For The Fight" Aug 22,2022 I encourage you to listen. #motivationalspeaker #BillCPotts #Author #UpForTheFight #Cancer Coach...2024-12-1236 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer Series Episode 2A Podcast Powered by The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Resilience of Black Women Confronting Breast Cancer is more than a conversation—it's a community.Each episode, we hold space for Black women to share their deeply personal journeys through diagnosis, treatment, survival, and everything in between. You'll meet fresh faces, hear new stories, and dive into meaningful discussions around the challenges and disparities we face.This season, we’re bringing fresh voices and new objectives to the forefront—because our experiences deserve to be heard and our healing deserves support.🎧 New episodes drop every se...2024-11-161h 17
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Resilience of Black Women and Breast Cancer Episode 1We as Black women have long been the least likely to talk openly about breast cancer, too often silenced by stigma, shame, or fear of rejection.But today, that changes.We’re beginning a new chapter—one where we break the cycle of silence by being inclusive, transparent, and unapologetically open about our journeys with breast cancer.Meet Angie, Zainab, Latisha, Tifanie, and Zakiarh.Each of these incredible women brings a unique story—different stages, different treatments, and different approaches to survival.Yet one thing unites them: their courage to speak up and su...2024-10-111h 10
The Unexpected Detour ❤️To Be TransparentBeing transparent means letting it - all of it - pass through us. Converse to letting go, it means never holding on in the first place. When we can learn to do this, we remove the obstacles of ego that we ourselves create in our lives.
Being transparent isn’t just about physical clarity; it’s about openness, honesty, and vulnerability.
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The Unexpected Detour ❤️Thank YouWe're so grateful for the voices who joined us this Black History Month. A special thanks to Steven Lewis, Octavia SoulSista Cohen, Andrea C, Dwayne Graham, Eric Benson, Danielle Atherton-Bonner, Kimberly Policano, Selena Cherry and Ranelle Wilson for sharing their powerful detours.
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The Unexpected Detour ❤️Ranelle Wilson - The Art of ContouringThe special guest today is Ranelle Wilson, who is a up and coming body sculptor. She graduated with a bachelor’s
degree and started a job in the medical field. She, like most of the younger generation that I have interviewed, prefers to work for themselves and that was exactly what she does as a body sculptor.
Ranelle technique is non-invasive body sculpting using wood to help fight cellulite. As a client I can honestly say I walked
away after each session wanting more. What makes her different is that she explains what she is doing and why, she also of...2024-02-2250 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Selena Cherry- The Aroma is BreathtakingMy special guest today is Selena Cherry, she's a mother grandmother, she works a full-time job and is a solopreneur. She
and I met her at church, I would love to go to church and see her outside. She had that biggest smile and would hug you as you came through the door. It was later that I found out she was on a
ministry called the SMILE ministry.
Selena loves candles and the scents but
would suffer from migraine. It was then she decided to create her own candles.
Selena and I were in an...2024-02-1838 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Kimberly Policano- Second ChancesToday I had the pleasure of speaking with Kimberly Policano. Kim and I met and worked when she was eighteen years
old. Although she may have left, we reconnected in 2005.
Kim was diagnosed with diabetes at
the age of twenty-five, but as time went by,
she her kidneys would no longer function properly. Determined to keep living, she went on kidney dialysis for seven years
when she would receive her new kidney. She was on her way back to normalcy and a detour hit she never expected. She was dealing with an
old wound on her left...2024-02-1750 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Danielle Atheron-Bonner “Mrs. Makes It Happen”I had the pleasure of interviewing Danielle Atheron-Bonner who hails from The Bronx, NY.She is a force to be reckoned with and a powerhouse of a woman.I met her while attending church with my mother and my mother who always spoke highly of her. Danielle is a wife, a mother and a woman who is her own boss. She is a teacher; she is licensed to sell real estate in three states and currently works on her license in a fourth state. She not only sells real-estate she also owns a few real estate properties.While speaking...2024-02-1152 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Eric Benson-It's Time To LiveToday's guest is Eric Benson who I've known all his life because he is my cousin. Eric grew up in the Bronx in the streets selling drugs not to his liking, but it was a way of survival. As Eric got older, he became very good at what he did being a hustler until that fateful day when he killed someone. At the time of the killing, he was a young father of a son.
The next time I heard about Eric, he was sentenced to life in prison for murder. He served 27 years and 6 months behind bars, but...2024-02-1052 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Dwyane Graham - A Life Transformed"When we learn from experience, the scars of sin can lead us to restoration and a renewed intimacy with God."
Charles Stanley
Dwayne Graham is my special guest on this episode of The Unexpected Detour.
Dwayne is a husband, father, Reverend, author, coach and motivational speaker. He journey began in a home where both parents when visible and active in he and his siblings’ lives. Life was turned upside down when his father transitioned. As he saw his mom struggling to take care of four children, he had to do something to help. At the age of fifteen he so...2024-02-0741 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Andrea C- Educator and BusinesswomanI had the pleasure of interviewing Andrea C. I have known Andrea from a young age from her grandma who was a good friend of mine.Andrea is a wife, a mother of two awesome children along with her fur baby, Seven.I invited her to share her story as a teacher and businesswoman.She never ceased to teach others who are willing to be "COACHABLE".She and I were both in an MLM as time went by and she saw the bigger picture. She took the knowledge from the MLM and along with her...2024-02-0524 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Octavia SoulSista Cohen -Advocate and Artist"Octavia Cohen Founder/
Lead Designer Copper Cohens
Shade of Blue: Alopecia Awareness
Octavia SoulSista Cohen is an Alopecia Advocate who I met on Facebook. Not only is she an advocate for alopecia she's a jewelry designer, a writer and model.
My first encounter with her I remember was during the time she created a calendar for Alopecia Awareness month and she asked me to send her a picture of myself in blue. To my surprise I made the cut and my picture was in the calendar. Thank you OctaviaThen I found...2024-02-0329 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Steven Lewis From Corporate to EntrepreneurI have known Steven Lewis for over 18 years. We met at work he was a call center representative, and I was one of the supervisors. Steven was laid back down to earth for whom many of his coworkers confided in him about life.Steven got married, had children, and authored a book about raising his two sons. He also has a daughter and as I mentioned to him it's time to write a book about raising a daughter. That should be interesting.Moving right along I remember that he was always making videos on his phone. The videos were motivational an...2024-02-0228 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Karis Meier- With God All Things Are PossibleKaris Meier is the author of Suffering Redeemed Walking with Jesus.
Karis is a loving wife, mother of four amazing children ranging from ages from 3-13. This is her story of how she contracted a parasite, was unable to have children but God stepped and change it all around in HIS.
If you have ever been at a place and ask GOD "Why ME?"
Although Karis may still ask the question "WHY ME?" she never wavered when it came to her trust in "GOD."
The book is in...2023-12-2126 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️But GOD- Angie Denise JesseAngie Denise Jesse and I have men friends for over twenty years. Shortly after I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, I received a message from Angie to contact her. After contacting her she informed me that she was also diagnosed with this illness.It wasn't until tonight the I learned the full extent of her journey. I invite you to listen to how she dealt with her journey. . It's her relationship with GOD that has kept her. AS she said," If you don't know HIM you need to!"
2023-12-2133 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️The Study of Crystals with Somer Thomas -Part 1“Crystals are silent healers, gently working in the background to restore balance and harmony to our lives.”
Tonight's guest Somer Thomas is not just an RN but is licensed to talk about crystals. She is the owner of Divinity Moon.
After attending Somer's live this past Saturday I was truly intrigued as she explained how crystals are helpful mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Her study of crystals is NOT to replace God so please listen carefully.
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The Unexpected Detour ❤️The ProcessFor one month I went through the process of trying to deal with my breast cancer diagnosis after 6 years of being in remission.
While reading an article I stumbled across the word Toxic Positivity. My curiosity got a hold of me and as I looked up the definition I saw me in the description.
"Toxic positivity happens when people believe that negative thoughts about anything should be avoided."
The book I was referring to is When God Becomes Enough" by Dwayne Graham
This is a 40 day devotional that will help you find peace within. When God Becomes Enough: Devotional messages...2023-11-0818 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️My Body Your Body TransparencyWe listen to the voice of God but how often do we listen to our bodies. Today there was no holding back or sugar coating my truth. The fight is over and i no longer have to wrestle with the voice with my heads. Peace and Blessing.
Thank you to all those who have known my past and I am now set FREE2023-09-0420 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️The Lie Told Around the WorldI wanted to discuss the lie told where all concerned citizens prayed for the well being of Carlee Russell. I am happy that she's safe but I feel she owes an apology to Hoover, Alabama the local authorities and the world.
The question we all want to know is WHY. The hoax that you did has made you the joke. I hope she stops hiding behind her attorney and makes her apology PUBLIC. I want an apology from her.
"One can be absolutely truthful and sincere even though admittedly the most outrageous liar. Fiction and invention are of the very...2023-07-2610 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Nicole Lane And Her DetourNicole Lane has faced many detours in her life but what I admire about her is she never gave up. Listen to her journey with Chiara how she dealt with it and her daily struggle with the many challenges she faces daily. The point of this show was to let others know that you can do anything you put your mind to even when you are faced with "THE UNEXPECTED DETOUR."
She has a desert book, a custom-made jewelry collection and podcast.
Please she the links below regarding her business.
The Recipe Book
Precious Desserts
author Nicole Lane
https...2023-03-3032 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️Why I Talk about Breast Cancer?I don't want anyone to think I have abandoned the reason why I began my Podcast because I didn't. At times when I tell my story painful and depressing memories I chose the forget resurface. I can't bring awareness to Breast Cancer it I hide all aspects of my journey. I have learned to be transparent about MYSELF.2023-03-2416 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️It's TimeIf you haven't heard of THE UNEXPECTED DETOUR ❤️ I apologize. Because of my lack of showing my face while doing my Podcast I have decided to come out of my comfort zone and put a face to the voice. If you have a detour that you wish to discuss I can be contacted at theunexpecteddetour17@gmail.com Don't forget to like follow and share2023-02-2201 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Torment and TortureWe’re not discussing this but theirs is NO race card to play in this beating. The five officers who are all BLACK just gave people something to talk about when it comes to black-on-black shootings and beatings. DAMN SHAME.
Where are the Activists now who show up for everything else? They better show up for Tyre Nicholas ‘family. PERIOD
Where’s The Black Lives Matter People???????
The “Scorpion” police squad stands for Street Crimes Operation to Restore Peace in Our Neighborhood. These members of the squad did nothing to restore peace but cause the...2023-02-0210 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️She and The MirrorMy infatuation with a mirror was something that would aways capture my attention. This was not just any mirror but one that hung on the wall in my mother's bedroom. Daily I would look in the mirror from a young child until my adulthood. When I began to wear makeup, I would do that in the bathroom mirror. One would have thought I would check my makeup in the wall mirror since it was almost the size of the wall. I remember my mother telling me that I was the vainest person she ever knew. Wow to her my...2022-12-1112 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️It's Stage 2BIn this episode I will be discussing my Stage of breast cancer my protocol of treatment.
If you would to be a guest on my podcast email me at theunexpecetddetour@gmail.com2022-10-2919 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Only You Can Tell Your Own StoryIt's time you tell your story because only you are the author of your life.2022-10-0311 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Bill C Potts Author of Up For The FightBill C Potts Interview
Today’s guest is Bill C Potts, a husband to Kim and three now adult children who have traveled with him on his journey along with his loving fur baby Pippa. He’s an IRONMAN triathlete, author, motivational speaker, creative business leader and five-time cancer survivor who is humble and transparent about his journey with thyroid cancer lymphoma three times and prostate cancer.
How many of you have been a journey and when you think that life has knocked you down God reaches down and tells you that "Your Work Is NOT...2022-08-2431 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️She Reclaimed Her POWER.The Merriam Dictionary has four definitions of power, but I am only going to point out two that I can relate to:
1.possession of control, authority, or influence over others.
2.the ability to act or produce an effect It's in your power to change things
It's been two months since I have Podcasted or blogged, I began reflecting on the word POWER.
Throughout those two months I noticed that I began to surround my personal space with toxic people that I had given access to my power without realizing the toxic energy they were bringing with them toxicity that affected...2022-08-2303 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Most Powerful Weapon"Watch your thoughts for they become your words Watch your words for they become actions Watch your actions for they become habits Watch your habits for they become your character Watch your character for it becomes your destiny." Lao Tzu
Words can either heal us or break us.
We use them to build one another up or tear each other down.
The words that we so easily use roll off the tongue attacking from all angles.
They fly here and there, never caring who they will hit and how they'll make a person feel.
We use words to get the...2022-08-1409 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Stepping Out of My Comfort ZoneI am your host Frances Hammond who has decided to step out of her comfort zone. Yes, could you believe that I was shy as a little girl who carried that shyness into her adult life. So here I am so you can put a face behind the voice and give a brief summary about my cancer journey and other journeys of have Unexpectedly travelled on. I invite you to be a guest on The Unexpected Detour, where in Life detours are INEVITABLE. Contact me at theunexpeceteddetour17@gmail.com. 2022-05-2908 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Stepping Out of My Comfort ZoneI am your host Frances Hammond who has decided to step out of her comfort zone. Yes, could you believe that I was shy as a little girl who carried that shyness into her adult life. So here I am so you can put a face behind the voice and give a brief summary about my cancer journey and other journeys of have Unexpectedly travelled on. I invite you to be a guest on The Unexpected Detour, where in Life detours are INEVITABLE. Contact me at theunexpeceteddetour17@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://a...2022-05-2908 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Is Obedience Better Than Sacrifice?“Whatever truth we feel compelled to withhold, no matter how unthinkable it is to imagine ourselves telling it, not to is a way of spiritually holding our breath. You can only do it for so long.”Mark Nepo
Since my healing began, I returned to a place where I found peace. The place where I could have my private conversations with the One who knew me best. He never left me, but I left Him. At times I would hear His voice whispering in my ear not to do something but out of hurt and anger I beca...2022-05-2324 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Healing from Within"There's a beginning and an end to everything. Each one is born into this world with a purpose in life. One will never know their purpose until they experience life. Those experiences are stored away in the abyss of the mind and heart." FLH
I don't know about you, but I have indeed experienced my share of difficulties. Deciding to be transparent about myself is liberating. Don't judge me because many will not know the feeling of being liberated from your past discretion. Opening to be vulnerable is something that has caused me heartache and heartbreak. We repress so much...2022-05-1417 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Just A TalkI decided to just talk since I was unprepared with a particular topic. Interested in being a guest please contact me at theunexpecteddetour17@gmail.com2022-05-0106 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Triggers"Be sure you positively identify your target before you pull the trigger. "Tom Flynn On Sunday March 27,2022 we witnessed The Slap that Shocked the WORLD. If you missed it by now you have seen Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 94th Oscars. We all looked on in shock, I am sure we all wondered what was going through Will Smith's mind to make him do such a thing on national television and in the presence of his peers. While watching I noticed that Will laughed at Chris's joke but then Jada gives him the side eye. That's when...2022-04-1110 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Take A Page Out of HistoryAfrican Americans who complain about how tough life is don't take advantage of the opportunities that are readily available. If you only knew your history and all the accomplishments of African Americans who came before us, you'd no longer sit around and complain but would take a page out of history and rebuild the integrity of our heritage.
I was browsing thru Amazon Prime, and I came across a documentary titled "Uncle Tom.". My first thought was why would anyone make a documentary with a title about Black people who kiss ass? My reluctant self said No Way my inquisitive s...2022-03-2113 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️It's The New Generation“The fact is no one can achieve success by themselves. They say successful people read that's a fact and they learn from others that's another fact, but life comes with one manual. The learned behaviors and the people who are in our circle are our instructors. “Frances Hammond
When I was a child cartoons were something I would look forward to every Saturday morning. Today the new generation has no idea who characters like Tom and Jerry, Popeye the Sailor, Betty Bop, Top Cat, Magilla Gorilla, The Flintstones, The Jetsons and of course Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner, and Will...2022-03-0413 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Missing PiecesIt Black History Month and so many hidden gems are now being told. Why? Because of the omissions of the contributions of Black people we were cheated of the many important facts about history. Listen instead of buying the up to date sneakers and video games spend time with your children and teach them about the contributions that Black people made to the world. What would the world look like if we all knew about the contributions different cultures made to made America what it is today. Reading is fundamental and KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.2022-02-2112 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Let Me Reintroduce MyselfLet Me Reintroduce MyselfMany have not heard of The Unexpected Detour podcast well let me reintroduce myself.I am Frances Hammond, your host of the podcast as well as a blogger with the exact same title.In 2017 I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Triple Positive breast cancer and hearing news was a nightmare. I had just turned 60, had negative mammograms for twenty years, then cancer. Talking about the body going numb at the time that was me. It was back then that I would begin to write down the procedures and treatment I would have to deal w...2022-02-1109 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Let Me Reintroduce MyselfLet Me Reintroduce Myself
Many have not heard of The Unexpected Detour podcast well let me reintroduce myself.
I am Frances Hammond, your host of the podcast as well as a blogger with the exact same title.
In 2017 I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Triple Positive breast cancer and hearing news was a nightmare. I had just turned 60, had negative mammograms for twenty years, then cancer. Talking about the body going numb at the time that was me. It was back then that I would begin to write down the procedures and treatment I would have to deal with eighteen treatments a...2022-02-1109 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Separation Anxiety“Separation anxiety is a universal phenomenon; indeed, it is such an intimate and familiar emotion that we almost have to make a special effort to realize that it is a concern which accompanies every instant of our everyday lives.” – Jean-Michel Quinodoz
Separation Anxiety is a form of mental health issues. Whether we want to accept it or not we all have or will deal with separation anxiety sometime in our life. The question is how will we manage it? If we pay close attention to our own behavioral patterns, you’ll see that you have experienced separation anxiety...2022-01-1607 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️New Year 2022 with S.O.S (same old shit)Welcome to The Unexpected Detour
Where Detours in Life are Inevitable
I am your Host Frances Hammond
Happy New Year to all my listeners and sponsors.
I have been on many Unexpected DETOURS in my life but now I share one with everyone. COVID 19,the Delta and Omicron variant is now a detour that either have or may encounter. Many roadblocks have kept us from living a normal and productive life. Question is will we ever experience normal living ?2022-01-0312 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️What The Heck?Living in New York has become a city that's acquired more homelessness than before. More crime than I could ever imagine and the perpetrators not giving a damn about another person's life.
A mayor who feels he can impose unnecessary mandates which makes me question how much jurisdiction he has over NYC none the less private business.
We have been forced to get a vaccine against our own free will, not respecting one's religion or medical history. The scare tactic they use ,take the vaccine or you can get Coivd and die. Really? So this is how we get people...2022-01-0109 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️Funding Where Does the Money Really GOI learned that funding is allocated by the number of new cases, mortality years and lost of life. Out of sixty-four types of cancer breast cancer was at the top followed by childhood cancer, leukemia, and lung cancer. At the bottom of the were cancers that affect internal organs like the liver, colon, pancreas, stomach, and the brain.2021-12-1614 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️Shock and NumbLife is not promised to us for only God knows the date of our departure. So learn to love better learn to tell those you love how much you love them every day. Don't take life for granted but live each day to the fullest. Peace and blessings always2021-11-1610 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Time To Take Care of YOUAs Breast Cancer Awareness comes to and end please schedule your yearly mammograms. If you're over the age of 40 and have not gotten one then you should do so asap. Those approaching the age of 40 be sure to get a mammogram. Yearly mammograms just like yearly Pap smears are FREE so there is no reason to not get one. The BRCA gene is heredity therefore some men can get breast cancer. Lets be proactive by knowing your families history regarding health issues. In closing I will not forget my journey but would like to focus on other issues and THE...2021-11-0307 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️The Tell Tale Signs That Cause ConcernThere are many contributing factors that lead to breast cancer. We leave in a world of I will make the appointment tomorrow. Tomorrow may be to late so make your MAMMOGRAM appointment today and save the boobs.2021-10-1612 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️It's Breast Cancer MonthI often wondered if the email I received before my diagnosis was a warning. I wouldn't think a the movie a Christmas Carol and Scrooge and the ghost of the Future. Was it a warning had I abused my body with smoking drinking and being over weight. I will never know but I thank God for seeing me through and the opportunity to share my journey with the world
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The Unexpected Detour ❤️Conversation with Rachel Massey ColesSeptember is Alopecia month and my guest is my sister and friend Rachel Massey Coles. If your dealing with aleopica have a listen and learn how to walk in your BALDNESS UNASHAMED.2021-09-1522 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Dreams Deferred is RevisedI would often reflect on the what ifs. If I could only have done things better. I am sure you have all been there now and again wondering had you done the things as you dreamed how would life have turned out?Unbeknownst to me that very dream would be revived through an unexpected illness.2021-09-0110 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Pity Party 🎉Every one loves an good party but please don't invite them to your PITY PARTY 😢2021-08-1509 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Parents It Takes a VillageBeing a parent never came with a manual. We learn from trial and error. What worked for us may still work but nowadays it seems like some parents don't care. Parents we have tom work on our parenting skills in order to raise our children to be responsible adults2021-07-1615 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️When God Knocks AnswerWHEN you ask God for something we never know when it will happen so be prepared to answer the CALL.2021-07-0112 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️A Double Standard CauseThey say BLACK LIVES MATTER my question is do they really? Is this organization around to bring awareness to the cause “ALL” black lives or maybe its only when a white person has killed a black person? While crime is consistently on the rise in our own neighborhoods it seems to me that those black lives DON’T matter.2021-06-1610 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Makes Me Want to HollerJust when you think the tooth is removed and the problem solved the pain returns and makes you HOLLER in your sleep2021-05-3107 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️When Fear Runs RampantFear became inevitable as the death tolls rose and daily and we wondered would we or our family members would be next. Fear of hugging family members, not being able to say goodbye to your loved ones as they lay dying. Visiting the elderly but only seeing them behind glass. Humans were meant interact with other humans not caged like animals which our lives been reduce too. Or those incarcerated and the visit were behind glass. Damn2021-05-1610 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️The Analog ClockWhat does the Analog Clock have to do with Breast Cancer. Go figure it wasn't until the pity party I figured it out for myself.2021-05-0207 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Do Things Happen For a ReasonFor me I am a thinker and try to analyze why things happen and the reason. The more I searched for answers the more perplexed I became. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks! I know why things happen because I created the situation, and the outcome would be based on my decision and choices.2021-04-1019 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Learning To Accept RejectionRejection is another one of those Detours we deal with in life. Meeting family members as an adult and they disown you can cut deep and emotionally damaged. Well sit back and listen to my story on rejection and perhaps you can relate.2021-03-2108 min
Not-so Bloody MaryMary Tudor Minicast One: Margaret Pole and Frances Brandon/GreyWe discuss Margaret Pole, one of our favourite women of the Tudor time period, and Frances Brandon, mother of Lady Jane Grey.2021-03-141h 15
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Selective HearingThere are those times in life when we hear what we choose to hear. That was me again when it came to the removal of my lymph node. I hear it was removed for testing but that's not what was said. I began to think many times I choose to hear what i wanted to hear because the truth is too painful. In this episode I come to terms that my selective hearings was at work.2021-03-0704 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️Talking about Breast Cancer with Special guest Theresa MetcalfeTheresa Metcalfe is a wife,a mom,an author and two time BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR. She is the founder of Phoenix Survivor Network a non for profit organization. https://www.phoenixsurvivornetwork.org/ Book:The Pink Phoenix: A Strong and Fearless Win Over Cancer...Twice! Theresa D. Metcalfe
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The Unexpected Detour ❤️Use Caution When taking SupplementsWhen going thru chemotherapy treatment it's important to check with your oncologist. Please make sure you eat food and ask the doctor questions.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/frances-hammond/message2021-02-2608 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️All About the HairGoodness gracious the hair has left the body. Yes that's the cutural shock I was faced with while on chemotherapy. You never will understand the feeling of the pain I experienced as the hair vanished from the scalp.2021-02-0412 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️Being TransparentTransparency is the key when telling your journey. Speaking for myself my story and not being unashamed of what you have gone through can help some who may or is going through Breast Cancer2021-01-2522 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️When Reality Sets InThe thought of cancer is very trumatic within itself but accepting that this is no cure; is a bitter pill to swallow.2020-12-3007 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️Do They Realize Cancer Needs a CUREAs a cancer survivor I still have daily struggles with the side effects. It's time to find a CURE for the other illnesses just as quickly as they have done for Covid19.2020-12-1415 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️ReflectionsSitting here reflecting on the tramatic hair loss journey. I thought I was prepared but to my surprise I wasn't.2020-11-0104 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️BittersweetProverbs 18:21 Life and Death are in the power of the tongue. Too many times I found me reciting this versus over and over in my mind. I wanted to live, and I was going to speak life into me. Life is so fragile, be thankful for every day of living.
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The Unexpected Detour ❤️Celebration of Pink WarriorsIt's October and it's no ordinary October. The month it PINK and in October we celebrate our WARRIORS PINK WARRIORS.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/frances-hammond/message2020-10-1012 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️Just ThinkingJust wanted to add some thoughts on cancer. Why some talk about the disease and some don't2020-09-1923 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️The Diagnosis and My Prescription for TreatmentThe day came and it was time to face my new reality. The Diagnosis,the stage and the treatment.2020-05-1111 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️Total ConfusionHave you been in a place where so much is going on that life is topsy turvy. That's how August 2017 was for me. Between what option I would choose to treat my Breast Cancer. Then I had to deal with the closing of a home. My plate was full.2020-02-2412 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️God Created My Support TeamIt's amazing how God sent people to me to support me while dealing with processing the diagnosis. It was important to share my journey hoping to touch someone's Life.2020-02-1505 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️Fear of the UnknownWhat do you do when the wait seems like forever? You sweat you swear you pray or do you worry? Listen to what happens when I grew fearful of the unknown.2020-01-3010 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️Bewildered by The TalkWhen the GYN tells you the you have nothing to worry about because they have better treatment for Breast Cancer. What????2020-01-2308 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Mind and the ThoughtsWhen the mind is a whirlwind of thoughts what do you do? Second mammogram and ultrasound were done and what a day that was to keep hearing not one but two people say They can Treat That Hear. Really what could they be treating?2020-01-1705 min
The Unexpected Detour ❤️The Beginning of my JourneyCan you believe I ,me! was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. I was in complete shock and my constant question I continue to ask God was ,Why Me?" I know I spoke that into the atmosphere but I didn't mean it.😭 All I could do was Trust HIM as He said if you believe ME, lean on my word and TRUST." I will never leave or forsake you."2020-01-1604 minThe Unexpected Detour ❤️The Unexpected Detour ❤️Created for self education ,teach others and provide comfort .
After my personal experience with Breast Cancer I felt compelled to tell my journey.
For the words Breast Cancer came as a shock to me. As I read more I realized there different variations of the disease.
While traveling on my journey I decided that women need to know more about this disease.
With deep passion I wanted to be able to educate other women so they would not be ashamed of Breast Cancer but become a voice behind their journey. Although Breast Cancer did not define who I am because...2020-01-1500 min
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