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Encounter Faith PodcastWhat to Expect at VBS 2025 - No One Does VBS Like Good Shepherd!VBS 2025 at Good Shepherd will be the best week EVER! Host Ross Cochran was joined by several of the leaders that are making VBS happen at Good Shepherd.Jenn Anderson leads our Children's Ministry and Elisabeth Lectka has served kids and students for most of our ministry career. Allie Reader leads our early childhood ministry alongside Justin Rauh who leaders our elementary ministry. Debbie Balis serves at the admin for Children's Ministry, including VBS! SHOW NOTESCheck out all that you need to know about VBS 2025! Save your spot at VBS 2025 fo...
2025-06-1838 min
Wine Time Fridays Podcast233 - Sunkissed Sips: Orange You Glad There's Orange Wine?In this weeks episode, Shelley and Phil taste through two Orange wines, in honor of Sunday's Orange Wine Day, that they picked up at Pilgrim's Market. And there is some exciting news on this episode that involves Pilgrim's Market! you'll have to listen to find out! But pick up that Orange Wine first!#HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #NuttyNotesWines this episode:2023 Côté Mas Orange ($17 at Pilgrim's Market)2021 Gérard Bertrand Orange Gold ($28 at Pilgrim's Market)A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: CDA Gourmet, Terraza Waterfront Grill
2024-10-0433 minEncounter Faith PodcastEncouraging Parents & Practical Tips on Child Discipleship - Children's Minister Jenn AndersonJenn Anderson has been involved with children's ministry for over 18 years and currently serves as the Children's minister at Good Shepherd church. Jenn joins host Ross Cochran to discuss why parents may not feel equipped to disciple their kids, what first steps they can take, and how the rest of the church can come alongside them in that journey.SHOW NOTESThe Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the ri...
2024-09-2531 minWine Time Fridays Podcast228 - Poppin' Bottles of Finger Lakes Wines with the CochransIn todays episode, Shelley and Phil sit down with great friends, Heidi and Chris Cochran, all the way from Little Falls, New York and taste through three wines from the Finger Lakes Region of New York, in honor of Finger Lakes Wine Month. But wait, we're still technically in the middle of Washington Wine month, too (at lease until tomorrow), so we two more friends of the podcast showing up in the middle, pouring a wine from Washington! You'll have to tune in to find out! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #FluffyMarshmallows #BigOrgan #CoachCoch #SpitAndHammered #FillOfPhil #PhilNextDoor #EasterEgg W...
2024-08-311h 12Wine Time Fridays Podcast225 - Washington Wines & More with the Perry's: A 3D Toast to Wine, Design and FriendshipIn todays episode, we have to work through some issues, mainly Phil forgetting to hit 'record' when we started the episode with our guests, Rich and Jenn Perry from 3D Kitchens by Design! But once we got started again, we DO have a party with them while tasting through 5 wines as we honor the 2nd week of the 2nd Washington Wine Month! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTIme! #Cheersing #HitRecordNextTime!Wines this episode:NV Mazarini Prosecco ($16 at Safeway) 🥰2020 Chevalier de la Crée ($44 at Seasons of CDA) 🤩2021 Bella Glos Pinot Noir (around $45) 🥰2019 Narratif Cabernet Franc (around $45 and sold out) 🤩2019...
2024-08-0941 minWine Time Fridays Podcast223 - Sip into Summer: Albariño Day CelebrationGet ready to sip into the sunshine with us as we celebrate the upcoming Albariño Day and Week! In this episode, we're shining the spotlight on two stunning Washington Albariños from the Yakima Valley, both from the fabulous 2022 vintage and both from long time friends of our podcast. Join us as we dive into the crisp, citrusy world of this Spanish superstar grape, perfectly suited for warm summer days and nights. So grab a glass, get cozy and let's raise a toast to Albariño - the perfect companion for your Wine Time Fridays! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing
2024-07-2633 min
It's Murder, Y'allEp 05 - Black & Missing in Alabama (Pt. 1)Felicia (Martin) Cochran was 26 years old when she disappeared from Pell City, Alabama on June 11, 1992. It’s important to note that her date of disappearance is wrong on The Charley Project and Doe Network websites, which is disappointing. Felicia is a black woman, 5’3, 135 pounds. She has pierced ears and may wear eyeglasses. If she is alive, she would be 58 years old.
If you have any information about the disappearance of Felicia
Cochran, you can contact the Pell City Police Department at 205-884-3334.
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2023-09-3038 min
What Are You Listening To?Chris Cochran of Hacker Valley Media (and Jenn!) talk Songs That Get Us Through LifeChris Cochran of Hacker Valley Media joins Jenn Tully to talk through a group of four songs that at one time or another (and maybe still) help us get through difficult times in life.1. Juke Box Hero - Foreigner2. We Don't Talk About Bruno - Cast of Encanto3. Let's Go Crazy - Prince 4. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters - Elton Johnhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/7uorEC9vO4NQ9143TX3wRF?si=9bfeb6a8a90a46c2
2023-09-0426 min
In Good CompaniesTrends with Benefits: Talent Acquisition in Today’s EconomyFull-length episodes from In Good Companies are almost back! To prepare, we’re previewing Season Three with extras from some of our favorite conversations. In this bonus episode, you’ll meet Jennifer McNorton, Senior Director of Talent Attraction at Indeed, one of the most popular job sites in the world. Jenn is in charge of sourcing and recruiting for leadership positions at Indeed. But she doesn’t just manage hiring at a top tech company–from her vantage point, she sees talent acquisition trends across the economy. So on this bonus episode, we explore th...
2023-03-1416 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Unspoken Cancer Truths: The Year in ReviewI can’t believe we are at the end of 2021! It has been another amazing year of Unspoken Cancer Truths™, and I’m so glad you’ve joined me along the way. In this episode, I’m recapping a snippet of each episode, sharing some of the MOST powerful lessons I’ve learned from the amazing guests who’ve shared their stories this year on the podcast—a year end reminder that we are not alone in our experiences touched by cancer. Join me for a Coffee Chat here: https://fitnessdesignsolutions.as.me/CoffeeChat Follow me on Instagram...
2021-12-2922 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 80: Recapture Your Well-BeingAre you prioritizing self-care and your well-being this holiday season? If you’re like me, you’ve probably been spending quite a bit of time on Zoom calls and meetings—so, I did a little research on “Zooming” and the impact it has on overall wellness. Want to know what I found out? In this episode, I’m diving deeper into the long-term effects of video conferencing, why you might not even realize you’re struggling with it, and how to create a plan to recapture your well-being (in-person and online!). I’m exploring: Why holding too m...
2021-12-1517 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 79: Normalizing the Conversation on Grief and Loss with Lesleigh J. TolinLoss can occur in so many ways, and how we process the accompanying grief is an important step that is often overlooked. That’s why I am so excited to bring you my chat with psychotherapist and grief recovery specialist, Lesleigh J. Tolin, in today’s episode. She is passionate about her work teaching an evidence-based program that helps individuals feel alive again after loss. In this episode, Lesleigh shares the transformative process of the Grief Recovery Method, her advice to help uplift someone experiencing loss, and the honorable & honest process of creating an end-of-life plan. We’r...
2021-12-0133 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™The Retreat My Soul NeededDid you know that depression and anxiety are a common long term side effect of cancer treatment? If you’ve been feeling down, you’re not alone! I’ve been feeling the same way. So when I had the opportunity to be a participant at a Casting For Recovery retreat for women who’ve received a breast cancer diagnosis, I jumped in knowing it was exactly what my soul needed. Want to know more? In this episode, I’m sharing everything you want to know about Casting for Recovery, and why I think you should apply for it RIGHT NOW!
2021-11-1717 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Viki Zarkin on Being the Only OneIn the year between two routine mammograms, an aggressive form of breast cancer had spread everywhere in author Viki Zarkin’s body. The prognosis was bad, but Viki KNEW that she would never give up. Now, 11 years later, she has an amazing story of self-advocacy and resilience to tell. In this episode, Viki shares why her cancer journey has been vastly different, and how she brought her experiences together in her book “I Am the One” to help others who might be in similar situations. We’re exploring: Why the old Viki die...
2021-11-0332 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Putting Your Choices First with Belinda GillIt is so common for life to turn into a whirlwind of appointments and treatments after a cancer diagnosis. For my guest Belinda Gill, she felt lucky that her ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) diagnosis and treatment moved along SO quickly (thanks to her perceptive doctors!), and she joins the podcast today to talk about her journey so far. In this episode, Belinda dives into the difficulty of making quick life-changing health decisions, prioritizing what she wants for her survivorship, and why it's CRUCIAL to be prepared for the common physical and psychosocial challenges of cancer (because they are...
2021-10-2059 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Health Awareness Month, EVERY MonthYou might be surprised to know that I'm not a fan of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (although I do appreciate the support!), but, I am an advocate for being health aware EVERY month, and I'm passionate about empowering people on their cancer journeys. Tune in to this episode to hear why it’s so important to shine a light on the challenges cancer survivors face in order to be more open to understanding & improving their quality of life—especially as the number of people in survivorship continues to grow. I’m exploring: What doc...
2021-10-0614 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™EP74: Lymphedema: an unexplained mystery indeed!I describe higher education as a little like a marathon! You finish it and feel elated but wow I am never doing that again and yet here I am working on my second masters in public health (and I have completed 3 marathons too ;)) In this week’s episode of Unspoken Cancer Truths I am hopping on my soapbox. Having read over 30 articles and completing extensive research this quarter I am sharing my findings on Lymphedema in the hope that anyone accepting pain or dealing with financial worries can get on the path to solutions. I am...
2021-09-2223 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Switching Up the Standard of Care with Stacey TinianovDid you know that you have choices when it comes to treating your cancer? You CAN be in charge of your health and have the personalized care you want! My guest this week, Stacey Tinianov, is a mom, caregiver, and stage 1B breast cancer survivor. When she received her diagnosis at only 40 years old, she knew the standard of care was not for her, and she has a message to share for anyone else who feels the same. In this episode, Stacey dives into the challenge of rejecting a standard of care, what treatment path she chose instead, and...
2021-09-0846 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Make the Choices that Reclaim Your PowerNo one chooses the cancer journey for themselves, so it’s up to us to make the experience the best we can. Have you thought about what choices you can make to empower yourself and live more fully in the world? In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on the universal laws of choice, letting go of the things that no longer serve you, and why making choices (and sacrifices) will help create a better quality of life as you navigate through survivorship. I’m exploring: The many ups and downs of the treatmen...
2021-08-2514 min
Guides Gone WildEmphasize Organic Fun (and Don't Worry About the 'Game Plan'): Sabra Davison, Little BellasToday my guest is Sabra Davison, one of the founding powerhouse trio of women behind Little Bellas. Little Bellas should sound familiar to you by now if you’ve joined me for a pod or two before - it’s an organization creating opportunities for girls to build life skills and confidence through mountain biking fun.As Sabra and her sister Lea started getting serious about mountain bike racing in college, they also started noticing what an anomaly it was to see more than a few women involved in most races. One fateful day...
2021-08-1250 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Be Proactive With Your Family Cancer History with Ilana FeuchterAre you aware of your family's cancer history? Did you know genetic testing for cancer markers can save your life? I’m diving into these questions with Patient Insights & Advocacy Advisor at the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Ilana Feuchter. As a stage 2C ovarian cancer survivor, Ilana is dedicated—both personally and professionally—to raising awareness of genetic testing and self-advocacy. In this episode, she’s sharing her journey with BRCA1, what steps she took to be proactive about her cancer risks (and what they revealed), and the importance of knowing your family cancer history in order to be the BEST...
2021-08-1148 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Overcoming Communication ChallengesThis week, I’m shedding some light on one of the MOST common Unspoken Cancer Truths: overcoming communication barriers when talking about cancer. Have you experienced this before? In this episode, I’m diving deeper into why communicating about cancer can be so difficult, my TOP TIPS to take action against unproductive conversations (and be a better responder!), and the BEST past episodes to check out to learn more about communicating effectively. I’m exploring: What it means to have the courage to KNOW yourself Why I think survivorship is the trickiest phase of a cancer journe...
2021-07-2814 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™How to Think Critically Before Taking AdviceThere are so many research studies out there about the cancer journey, and it can be really tricky to navigate the plentiful information. How can you be sure that you are following advice that is factual and unbiased? In this episode, I’m sharing my BEST tips to better understand research articles and studies, how to dig deeper into the sources referenced, and the importance of using critical thinking skills before taking ANY advice from a study or article. Listen now to hear more about: My #1 strategy to critique a research study, report, or article How I de...
2021-07-1423 min
Ducks on the PondPassion Projects, Side Hustles and Big Business - How to be SuccessfulAre you struggling to grow your business or side hustle? Or are you even finding it hard to take the first step, to turn your idea into a reality?It has never been easier to set up your own business. And for rural women, this is a huge opportunity (given our logistical challenges!). There also seems to be growing interest in brands which use the name or reputation of specific regions in their marketing. So how can you capitalise on this?In this episode, hear from:Amanda Cochran, from the Grampians Goods Co on how she turned...
2021-06-3033 minUnspoken Cancer Truths™Caregivers Honoring Caregivers with Dr. Erika MichalskiIf you’ve ever been a caregiver, you know how hard it can be to juggle the many support roles you take on for your loved one, along with taking care of yourself (and living your life!). My guest this week, Dr. Erika Michalski, became a caregiver for her husband Dan when he was diagnosed with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma at age 28. In this episode, Erika shares how she’s encouraging caregivers to support other caregivers, what it means to TRULY experience your joy and laughter, and why remaining authentic through Dan’s cancer journey was the MOST important thing...
2021-06-301h 00
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ditch Negativity and Try Something NewHave you ever felt scared to try something new? I've been there, too! Whether it's a new hobby, exercise routine, or an invitation, finding opportunities to venture out of your comfort zone can not only be positive, but may even turn into something you LOVE! In this episode, I'm sharing about the (sometimes unexpected) ways I've benefited from trying something new, and then I’m switching gears to dive deeper into a term I’ve heard a lot lately—toxic positivity. I'm exploring: How I took action on something new (and the surprises I learned along the way...
2021-06-1618 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Transcend Your Trauma with Sue BoweThe survivorship journey presents its own unique challenges—although your cancer treatments may be done, there are many mental and emotional health aspects of living through cancer that still need to be addressed. This is the speciality area of Trauma Alchemist Sue Bowe. She’s passionate about helping people use their trauma as a catalyst for growth and positive changes to move forward with their lives. In this episode, Sue dives into the stigmas around addressing emotional health, her unique approach to healing trauma, and the POWER of transcending through the adversities you’ve experienced on your cancer journey. ...
2021-06-0953 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Connecting with the Cancer Community with Myra PersckyHave you ever thought about joining a cancer support group? Connecting with people who are going through similar experiences is so incredibly important for any cancer journey. Not only can you get advice and encouragement, but you can meet amazing people— like I did with my guest this week, thyroid and triple positive breast cancer survivor thriver Myra Perscky. In this episode, she’s sharing her health and cancer journey, why she is her own #1 health advocate, and the MANY ways she has benefited from the positive connections in cancer support communities. We’re exploring: Why Myra st...
2021-06-0252 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™It’s Never Too Late for Love with Larry IndivigliaNo matter where you are in your life, it’s never too late to find unconditional love. In this episode, author, speaker, and colorectal cancer survivor Larry Indiviglia is joining me to share his inspiring love story with his late girlfriend Gayle, which he captured in his book “126 Days, 11 Minutes: Our Love Story.” Together through Gayle’s battle with stage IV cancer, their two stories intertwined into a journey of finding love despite adversity, and living life on their own terms beyond the shadow of cancer. We’re exploring: What it meant for Larry and Gayle to take a c...
2021-05-1939 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Challenge Your Body SafelyHave you ever wondered if you can start a safe yet challenging exercise regimen on your cancer journey? The answer is YES, but, there is a lot to know and consider before you get started. In this episode, I’m sharing stories, personal experiences, and my BEST advice for safely exploring the edges of your exercise comfort zone, so you can create a sustainable routine for your new normal. I’m exploring: What you NEED to tell your doctor before starting any exercise regimen How to create good days from your bad days (and learn from EVERY...
2021-05-1230 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Thriving Beyond Cancer with Athena Scalise WaittMore and more people with cancer are living (and thriving!) beyond treatment. How can healthcare providers better meet their needs in a post-treatment world? I’m diving into this question with triple-negative breast cancer survivor thriver and mom of two, Athena Scalise Waitt. In this episode, she’s opening up about the ways she took control of her cancer & wellness journey, the unspoken side-effects of cancer treatments, and we’ll dive into why there’s still so much more to be done for survivorship care. We’re exploring: Why Athena believes an earlier stroke was connected to her brea...
2021-05-051h 04
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Optimism, Survivorship, and Self-Advocacy with Kelley LennonA special podcast guest is returning for this episode to give us an update about her cancer journey—and I’m so excited to chat with her again. Kelley Lennon is a 37 year cancer survivor whose journey has taken her through 3 cancer diagnoses and treatments (Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 17, palate cancer 30 years later, and metastatic lung cancer soon after.) She was even asked to share her inspiring story of survivorship for Stand Up to Cancer’s #10Years10Stories feature in 2018. In this episode, Kelley opens up about her continuing health journey, why she shares her cancer story, and we’ll dive...
2021-04-281h 07
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Why We Share Our StoriesThe main goal of the Unspoken Cancer Truths podcast is to provide a space where those impacted by cancer can come to share their stories, and connect with others who share similar experiences. I’ve found that giving meaning to your cancer journey by talking about it can help you to process your experiences in a way that makes sense to YOU — regardless of what other people think of your story. In this episode, I’m sharing why I’m open about my cancer journey, 2 unspoken cancer truths, and the importance of sharing stories to let someone listening know that the...
2021-04-2121 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Living Life on Purpose with Andrea CampbellYour life’s focus and purpose can change quickly after a cancer diagnosis. Reevaluating what matters (and what doesn't) was most important for my guest this week, Andrea Campbell — a speaker, transformational coach, and author of “The Beautiful Journey: Finding Purpose Through Cancer” — after she was diagnosed with not only breast cancer, but also uterine cancer. Andrea's passionate about sharing her cancer journey to empower people to believe in themselves and live their lives on purpose. In this episode, she opens up about the intentional ways she is living her life out loud, and why she wants to inspire others to...
2021-04-1456 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Finding Silver Linings During COVID-19 w/ Laura MorrowYour busy life doesn’t always stop when you are diagnosed with cancer. This is true for this week’s guest, Laura Morrow — breast cancer survivor, nutritional therapy practitioner, and owner of Simply AIP, a subscription food service for women following the Autoimmune Protocol — who was in the middle of big life changes (as well as the start of a pandemic!) when she was diagnosed with stage 0 ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). On this episode, Laura opens up about her cancer journey and having an autoimmune disease, the silver linings (and challenges) of navigating surgery & recovery during a pandemic, and the...
2021-03-2452 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Navigating Healthcare in a Pandemic w/ Dana HutsonWhat are the short and long-term effects of the pandemic on cancer screenings, diagnoses, and treatments? We’re diving into this question this week with returning guest, Dana Hutson. As a consultant, facilitator, and advocate at Cancer Champions, she helps families gain clarity in the confusion of a cancer diagnosis and navigate the healthcare system with confidence. On this episode, Dana is sharing some of the challenges (and silver linings!) of COVID on cancer & healthcare, bringing awareness to advanced directives, as well as her BEST advice for navigating COVID restrictions so you can be an empowered advocate for yourself an...
2021-03-1740 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Exercise and Positivity after Breast Cancer w/ Sherri WagliardoWith the discovery of three tumors in the one year between her annual mammograms, Sherri Wagliardo’s story is a reminder that no one is prepared for a cancer diagnosis. Sherri, a VP of sales for S3 Staffing and mom of two, is talking with me this week about her journey with breast cancer (stage 1 lobular carcinoma.) Cancer free since December 30, 2019, she’s looking back on her diagnosis & mastectomy and sharing the most important steps she took to achieve full mobility during recovery to find her new normal — all with her spin of positivity. We’re diving into:...
2021-03-1043 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Childhood Leukemia: A Mother’s Journey w/ Sharon Bryant BaumgartenSharon Bryant Baumgarten will never forget the exact moment she received the life-changing news that her 9 year old son, David, had leukemia. The whirlwind diagnosis took their family on a journey through the struggles of cancer and its treatments, especially on a young child. In this episode, Sharon — a retired educator, mother of two, and now a grandmother — is sharing her experiences as the mother of a survivor of high-risk Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL). She shares with us how the cancer journey inspired her son David (and their family) to live life fully, the power of community and philanthropy, as w...
2021-03-0348 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Barbara Caplan-Bennett on Losing Her Nose to Save Her LifeThe physical manifestations of cancer are unique to every journey, and some are more outwardly obvious than others. Our guest this week, Barbara Caplan-Bennett — a published author of several essays, articles, and novels including “Noseworthy”, a memoir about her journey as a melanoma cancer survivor — knows first-hand the impact a skin cancer diagnosis can have on your appearance. In this episode, she gets honest about her diagnoses, recoveries, and the transformative personal sacrifice she made to save her life. Barbara’s experiences will have you amazed at her ability to find the humor and inspiration to use her cancer journey to...
2021-02-241h 06
M-PowerSurviving is Just the Beginning with Jenn CochranIf someone told you today that your time is limited - what would you change? In today’s powerful episode, I invite TedX speaker, author, movement specialist, and cancer survivor, Jenn Cochran, to share her moving story of not only surviving cancer but what life can look like after treatment. We get into important issues like self-advocacy, prioritizing your health, and how to better support others with cancer from the time of initial diagnosis through to treatment and beyond. Join us as Jenn gets real about life as a cancer survivor and how important it is for women to sl...
2021-02-2447 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Paula Shepherd Gets Real w/ Her BRCA+ JourneySometimes you don’t have to actually have HAD cancer to really understand some unspoken cancer truths, like what it’s like to be thrown into menopause at a young age or what that first look at yourself post-mastectomy and reconstruction surgery feels like. This week’s guest, Paula Shepherd, a mom of 4 and business confidence & leadership coach, shares with us her own journey and experience of discovering that she was BRCA2+ in her 30s, what that meant for her, and her choice to undergo a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy and partial hysterectomy by age 37. We’re diving into:...
2021-02-1757 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Advocate for Your Health with Jodie LinI always say "surviving is JUST the beginning" when it comes to a cancer diagnosis because there are many stages of recovery, and the journey doesn't end when the treatments are over. Our guest on this week’s episode, Jodie Lin, is a two-time breast cancer survivor thriver whose cancer journey led her to become a certified health and wellness coach and holistic cancer coach. She helps people transform their lives by achieving a healthy balance in their diet and exercise habits. Join us to hear more about Jodie’s experiences with her cancer diagnoses, doctors, and road to recov...
2021-02-1044 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Get Organized and Defeat the Stress of Physical and Mental Clutter with Kerry ThomasFrom closets to email inboxes, clutter is everywhere. Let’s start the year reinvigorated by getting organized! This week's episode features declutter expert and life coach Kerry Thomas, who helps overwhelmed people organize their environments for productivity and peace of mind, and her TED Talk “From Clutter to Clarity” has over 800,000 views on YouTube! She’ll be sharing her work that focuses on the different types of internal and external “clutter” (up to 15 types!) and what you can do to break the cycle of stress they cause. Kerry’s favorite organizing tips and tricks will help you start small and enjoy that...
2021-01-2749 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™How to Manage Costs and Save Money on Your Cancer JourneyIt is no secret that the costs of cancer treatments can be confusing and overwhelming. We put trust in our doctors and medical providers to make the best decisions for us, but are they always right for our budget? In this episode, we dive into improving the financial well-being of your cancer journey in a world where medical price gouging has become an accepted aspect of business. I’ll be sharing the financial side of my cancer journey and what steps you can take to be an informed patient with a firm grasp on the resources available to you to...
2021-01-2028 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Meditation and Mindfulness for Stress and Chronic Pain with Camille KennardWhether you or a loved one are on a cancer journey or not, between constant social media and technology influences and an extended pandemic, anxiety and stress are super common today. If you’ve felt that way, you aren’t alone! That’s why I’m so excited to share this interview with you today with my guest, Camille Kennard. Camille is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a certified health and wellness coach, and the founder of Flourish Health and Wellness Coaching. She’s a self-care specialist who is passionate about helping stressed out, busy people make themselves a priority a...
2021-01-1349 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™How to Set Achievable and Aligned Goals in 2021As we enter into 2021, there’s a ton of focus on resolutions, making changes, and planning with some pretty discouraging statistics going around about how many people ACTUALLY achieve the resolutions they set for themselves at the beginning of a year, am I right? So on today’s episode, I’m sharing what I found when I dug into the ACTUAL study that gave us these numbers, why you shouldn’t let that number discourage you, and what you can take away from it so that you can create goals (not resolutions!) this year that are achievable in a big way...
2021-01-0618 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™A Year of Unspoken Cancer TruthsAs we prepare to say goodbye to 2020, I want to share with you a look back at some of the most inspiring interviews we had this year on the show and my favorite takeaways from them. If you’re on your own cancer journey or know someone who is, you’re going to love this episode as we wrap up the year! Catch up on these amazing 2020 interviews: http://unspokencancertruths.com Continue the conversation in my free private Facebook group, Surviving is JUST the Beginning: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SurvivingisJUSTtheBeginning/
2020-12-3019 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Keeping Fitness Joyful with Michelle Stravitz (Fitness in Survivorship, Part 4 of 5)All month I’ve been talking with survivors who are making fitness fun to bring you this series on Fitness in Survivorship, because whether you were a super athlete or totally sedentary before your diagnosis, fitness looks different during and after your cancer treatments (which can feel SO frustrating!) But I’m here to help you flip the idea of exercise from something daunting to something fun that you want to come back to again and again, Today I’m joined by triple negative breast cancer survivor and founder of 2Unstoppable, Michelle Stravitz. 2Unstoppable is an organization whose...
2020-12-2346 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Making Friends with Everything in Your Life with Denise Manos (Fitness in Survivorship, Part 3 of 5)Exercise — whether you are a cancer survivor or not — doesn’t have to look like working out in a gym, and I believe that it doesn’t have to feel daunting and gets to be fun. As we continue our Fitness in Survivorship series this week, I am so happy to introduce my guest today, Denise Manos. Join us for today’s episode as she shares her journey with metastatic breast cancer, her favorite activities for fitness, her exuberance for life, and her openness for exploring the often taboo topics of end of life planning (from palliative care to celebratio...
2020-12-1644 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Fly Fishing for Survivorship Support with Wendy Gawlik (Fitness in Survivorship, Part 2 of 5)If you’ve felt that disconnect when getting moving again after your cancer treatment — your heart wants you to be where you were before, your head has reservations about getting started, but your body is like, “Hey! Kinda been through some stuff over here!” — and feeling frustrated that exercise doesn’t look like you thought it would, then you’re going to love this month’s series on fitness in survivorship. Over the next 4 weeks I’m going to introduce you to some great options to get moving again that you may not have even considered, and flipping the idea of exercise f...
2020-12-0950 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Pickleball for All with Helen M. White (Fitness in Survivorship, Part 1 of 5)If you’ve felt that disconnect when getting moving again after your cancer treatment — your heart wants you to be where you were before, your head has reservations about getting started, but your body is like, “Hey! Kinda been through some stuff over here!” — and feeling frustrated that exercise doesn’t look like you thought it would, then you’re going to love this month’s series on fitness in survivorship. Over the next 5 weeks I’m going to introduce you to some great options to get moving again that you may not have even considered, and flipping the idea of exercise f...
2020-12-0254 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™When Your Arm Can Predict the Weather (More Lymphedema Facts and my Favorite Tips for Managing It!)If your arm can predict the weather within a 48 hour window, then you know the struggles around this condition that isn’t talked about nearly enough: lymphedema. Last week I broke down what the heck a lymphatic system is, what lymphedema is, who may be at risk for developing it, and some facts and fiction around this little understood topic. But if you or a loved one are suffering from lymphedema, I wanted to bring you even more because I’m SUPER passionate about this topic. So this week I’m diving into some actionable steps you can start taking...
2020-11-1821 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Lymphedema - The Facts vs Fiction of this Unspoken Cancer TruthThere are many things about cancer survivorship that we don’t get prepared for during diagnosis and treatment, and these are the things I created this podcast to shine a light on! One of the common ones that isn’t talked nearly enough about in the US is lymphedema, and that’s what I’m diving into on today’s episode. Join me as I explore the research around lymphedema, why it’s so important to think about during and after cancer treatment, and answering the most common questions about lymphedema. I’m diving into: The massive dispar...
2020-11-1124 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Health Screenings - How to Navigate the “Choose Your Own Adventure” RecommendationsWe’ve all heard that we should be getting regular checkups; but the recommendations out there for WHAT to get and WHEN are often confusing, inconsistent, and sometimes even hard to find! No matter where you are on your cancer journey (and even if you have never had cancer!), whether you have a family history of cancer or not, and even when you feel you are healthy and fit, you NEED to be making preventative care a priority. On today’s episode, I’m decoding the recommended schedule for checkups and screenings and why there’s no excuse not to get m...
2020-11-0423 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Mental Health Challenges in Survivorship (October Survivorship Panel - Part 4)For our final episode in this series, the panel and I are talking about one of the biggest and most impactful survivorship challenges we face, but that is rarely talked about: the mental health side of survivorship and the gap that exists between treatment and reentry into everyday life. Our goal with this series is for you to feel less alone as you listen! Today, we’re talking all about challenges with depression, anxiety, PTSD, fear of recurrence, and struggles returning to work. Let’s dive in! You’ll hear: The thing that’s missing among all the...
2020-10-2847 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Chemo Brain - Managing Cognitive Challenges After Cancer (October Survivorship Panel - Part 3)You know that thing in the kitchen? That’s cold? And you put food in it? Oh yeah...the refrigerator! If you’ve found words like this escaping you as you journey through survivorship, you’re going to love this episode. Today I’m joined again by my panel of 4 amazing breast cancer survivors to continue the conversation about what survivorship REALLY looks like and we’re diving into another thing we found no one warned us about (or even often took seriously!): brain fog, chemo brain or memory challenges. Let’s dive in! We’re diving into: Wha...
2020-10-2142 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Body Image and Chronic Pain After Breast Cancer (October Survivorship Panel - Part 2)Breast cancer comes in many different “flavors,” but we often face similar options when it comes to surgery and can relate to each other in how we navigate a changing body image as well as chronic pain during survivorship (often these are things no one tells you about when you’re going through treatment!) In today’s episode I’m joined again by my panel of 4 amazing breast cancer survivors to continue the conversation about what survivorship REALLY looks like and we’re diving into the things no one warns you about around surgical options, body image, and chronic pain after s...
2020-10-1446 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Breast Cancer’s Effects on Our Relationships and Family (October Survivorship Panel - Part 1)October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. I believe that we should be shining a light on not only breast cancer as a diagnosis, but also what we face AFTER a cancer diagnosis. That’s why I’ve brought together a panel of 4 other amazing breast cancer survivors to share with you the many flavors of breast cancer (and why knowing specifically what type someone has is important!), as well as the many challenges of survivorship such as its effects on our relationships, mental health, and more. Join us on this epis...
2020-10-0732 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Sex and Reconnecting with Your Body After Cancer with Tara GaleanoNo one prepares you for this when you are diagnosed with cancer, and virtually no one talks about it afterwards during survivorship: what it’s like to feel sexual, have sex, and just rediscover your own body after cancer. But we’re talking about it today because it’s so important! On today’s episode I’m talking with Tara Galeano, a licensed professional counselor and AASECT certified sex therapist who has helped women (including many cancer survivors!) for over 20 years to get their sexy back. Join us as Tara answers questions from other cancer survivors about intimacy, sex, and reconn...
2020-09-3049 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™The Language of CancerWhen you hear the word “cancer,” what words do you think of? Do you find yourself avoiding the actual word? Have you heard words people use around cancer and cringe? The more I talk with people about their stories, the more complexity seems to come up around the words we choose when talking about cancer. So on today’s episode, I’m digging into the language we use around cancer, where they come from, and which ones we need to quit using. You’ll hear more about: What Richard Nixon has to do with some common words arou...
2020-09-2316 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™New Love, New Diagnosis, New Journey with Chad AndrusWhen you’re “young and healthy,” a cancer diagnosis is often a massive shock, and it presents its own unique benefits and challenges as we go through it. I’m excited to share with you this conversation with Chad Andrus, a sports broadcaster who was diagnosed with lymphoma just 2 months after getting married as a young adult and is now 12 years in remission. He shares with us the story of his cancer journey, his biggest lessons, struggles, and reliefs during and after it, and what it was like for him and his wife to experience this journey together at such a y...
2020-09-1645 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Manning Up to Cancer with Trevor MaxwellCancer may not discriminate, but that doesn’t mean everyone’s journey is the same, and it can look very different for a man than for a woman. Today I’m joined by Trevor Maxwell, a husband and father who has been living with stage IV colon cancer since being diagnosed in March of 2018 at the age of 41. He is the founder of Man Up to Cancer, a purpose-driven company that inspires men to avoid isolation during their cancer journeys. In today’s episode we’re exploring: Struggles that men often face when advocating for themselv...
2020-09-0247 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Choosing Joy with Bonnie McVeeWe all get a choice. We don’t get to choose cancer, but we get to choose how we look at our journeys. On today’s episode I’m excited to talk with breast cancer survivor and life coach, Bonnie McVee, who really took her diagnosis and chose joy and is an inspiration to others to do the same. Today she’s sharing with us her own cancer journey, how she learned to move from a mindset of victimhood to one of joy, what it was like to learn to surrender as well as to ask and receive help, and so m...
2020-08-1944 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Breast Cancer as a Young MomToday I’m joined by a fellow breast cancer survivor as she shares with us her story which began with a routine mammogram — at age 35 and just months after the birth of her second child — recommended earlier than average by her doctor, even though her only family history was a grandmother diagnosed at 90. We’re diving into her journey with her “tiny tumor” — an invasive lobular carcinoma — as well as mastectomies, vulnerability, and the lessons she has learned along the way. In today’s episode, we’re exploring: * How Katie very quickly found clarity around her decision...
2020-08-0532 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Self Care as a Caretaker with Jennifer DowningIt doesn’t take a personal diagnosis of cancer to forever change someone’s life; the journey and story of a caregiver to a close family member with cancer is one that is important to tell as well. Today I’m joined by Jennifer Downing, who shares with us her own journey through her sister’s cancer journey and loss, and how it’s shaped how she moves through her life moving forward. In today’s episode, we explore: The shocking discovery of her sister’s rare form of ovarian cancer at age 37 Supporting someone through remiss...
2020-07-2247 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Scaling Mountains To Rebuild Her Life by Kate ZickelIt’s not as simple as diagnosis, treatment plan, and recovery for us; survival is just the beginning. Cancer touches your life forever. Forever changing your relationships, your motivations, your passions, your priorities... everything. In today’s episode I’m joined by Kate Zickel, who was diagnosed with breast cancer (the first in her family) in 2017 at just 29 years old. She’s sharing her story and perspective on what “new normal” really means to a cancer survivor, how she found her strength to climb a literal mountain and rebuild her life in remission, and the positive changes she has seen in her...
2020-07-0841 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 27: Cindy Ballentine on Laughing in the Face of FearLife can be messy and beautiful all at once and even in the face of cancer you still have choices you can make and things you can control. Today I’m joined by Cindy Ballentine, who chose to meet the challenges of her breast cancer journey with laughter and humor. In this episode, she shares with us her cancer experience over the last 50 years starting with her father’s Hodgkin’s lymphoma, through losing her uncle, aunt, and later her mother to cancer, and finally her own shocking breast cancer diagnosis in 2017. Cindy spent 20 years as a professional opera singer...
2020-06-2437 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 26: Jessica Walker on Optimism When You’re a Statistical OutlierToday I’m joined by Jessica Walker, a 29-year-old entrepreneur living in NYC with her husband Tommy. He has been fighting esophageal cancer for the past two years and is currently on a successful immunotherapy clinical trial. Jessica created a planner called ‘The Better Book’ last year to help Tommy stay organized during his treatment. She has since self-published, and the planner is now being used by thousands of people across the country. In it, she lays out a guide to help process and organize the immense amount of information you will receive from diagnosis to treatment to survival and ho...
2020-06-1046 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 25: Linda Graziano on Hope, Joy, and Perspective in the Face of HardshipsSince the age of 8, starting with noticing a lump on her little sister's neck while playing, Linda Graziano has experienced various types of cancer within her immediate family including her parents and 4 of her 6 siblings. Today, she is in the running to be Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 2020 Woman of the Year. She is here with her personal stories on how relentless cancer can be and to share with us her positive, steadfast perspective on cancer and cancer research. As we listen, we will hear more about her contribution to raising funds and awareness for cancer research and come to...
2020-05-2734 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 24: Dane David on the insurance physical that saved his lifeWelcome to season 2 of the podcast! The Cancer Cliff Notes™ podcast is now Unspoken Cancer Truths™! My guest this week is Dane David. Dane is the owner of an insurance agency, and today he shares his story about how a routine physical in 2016 to apply for life insurance through his own company led to his diagnosis of prostate cancer. Join us for this episode as he dives into the enlightening lessons he learned during this time about the importance of screenings and sharing a cancer diagnosis with your family.
2020-05-1334 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 23: Giving back after Breast Cancer with Theresa GoudieMy guest this week is the fabulous Theresa Goudie. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Theresa has lived in Reston, Virginia since 2004 where she has worked in various sales roles in the dental industry and is currently a Clinical Development Manager for the world’s largest dental company, Dentsply Sirona. She was diagnosed in December 2016 with invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 3, stage 2B, HER2+ breast cancer. After 18 consecutive weeks of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy and implant reconstruction, she is now giving back to other women through her work as a mentor with Survivors Offering Support and helped start and serves as Vice Ch...
2019-10-1837 min
The Savvy Speaks Empowerment Podcast w/ Ms. Lisa L. NoblesBe More Than Your Cancer DiagnosisJoin me and my guest Jennifer Cochran as she shares a conversation for cancer patients, survivors, the friends and families of those who are fighting through the journey. Jennifer explains details about the topic of "You are More Than Your Diagnosis!" This episode promises to be filled with useful information when dealing with elements of cancer. from discovering you have the disease to dealing with the body pain that is associated as a result of having cancer. This is a segment that you do not want to miss.
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2019-10-151h 42
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 22: Educating individuals to be their own health advocate with Tanja ThompsonMy guest today is Tanja Thompson. She was born and raised in Fort Wayne, a small town in the mid-west. Upon graduating from high school, she went to work at a nursing home, while her friends went to work at Dana and Harvester the largest car manufacturing plants in the mid-west. This was not her path – she knew her ticket out of poverty was to get an education, so she enlisted in the Air Force for the educational benefits. Tanja is a 2x breast cancer survivor and helps individuals in being their own health advocate in educating them about tr...
2019-10-1042 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 21: Creating an organization to support young women affected by breast cancer with Maimah KarmoI am pleased to introduce my guest this week Maimah Karmo. She is the Founder/CEO of the Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) and a thirteen-year survivor of breast cancer. On February 28, 2006, at 4:45 p.m., Maimah was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She had no family history and was 32-years old. While undergoing her second round of chemotherapy, she made a promise to God that if she survived, she would create an organization to educate, empower, advocate for and support young women affected by breast cancer. After her second treatment, Tigerlily Foundation was born. Tigerlily is a national organization, with hundreds...
2019-10-0231 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 20: The need to see those aging in a safe and beautiful environment with Debi Jo WheatleyWelcome to episode 20 of the Cancer Cliff Notes with Jenn Cochran. My guest this week is Debijo Wheatley. Debijo Works as an interior designer by transforming furnishings or complete renovations, She is also passionate about using her design expertise to help seniors age in place safely with beauty and function. 30 years prior, Debijo worked as a nurse in orthopedics and oncology, and the need to see those aging in a safe and beautiful environment became her mission. She was happily married for almost 27 years. Today she is here to talk about her journey helping to care for her husband...
2019-09-2547 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 19: The value of engaging a private advocate with Dana HutsonMy guest today is Dana Hutson. She is the Founder of Cancer Champions, LLC helping individuals and families gain clarity in the confusion of a cancer diagnosis. She compassionately consults, educates and facilitates for individuals and their loved ones as they navigate a complicated healthcare system empowering them to make life-altering decisions with confidence. Prior to founding Cancer Champions Dana amassed a wealth of oncology expertise over a 25 year career within the BioPharma industry. She combines her unique knowledge of the healthcare system with her compassion for people experiencing a disruptive diagnosis to provide private medical navigation and educational...
2019-09-1841 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 18: Transforming the ways that well-being is experienced with Dr Suzie CarmackMy guest this week is Dr. Suzie Carmack. She is a well-being promotion researcher, strategist, author and scholar, Dr. Carmack is transforming the ways that well-being is experienced in healthcare, workplace, and education settings. She is the author of three books including Genius Breaks and The Well Being Ultimatum. She is an international speaker who has delivered over 150 customized keynote talks and tailored training workshops and she has personally coached over 1000 leaders to optimize their well-being. She teaches in the graduate healthcare management program at the American University, and trains the future well-being coaches of tomorrow to become board-certified...
2019-07-1047 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 17: Being positive and open about what happens after breast cancer with Charlotte SchaffWelcome to Episode 17 of the Cancer Cliff Notes, I am Jenn Cochran. My guest this week is Charlotte Shaff. She is a work at home mom and Public Relations business owner from Phoenix, Arizona. She is the mother of two boys, and the wife of a physician assistant. She and her husband are Arizona Cardinals season ticket holders and devotees of weekly date nights. Charlotte is heavily involved in her children’s school PTO and serves on a nonprofit board which focuses on bringing #LoveUp moments to foster children. In 2018, with the gentle nagging of her husband, sh...
2019-06-2647 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 16: Be the Architect of your Confidence with Carole StizzaThis week my guest is Carole Stizza. She became a certified Business, Life and Leadership Coach after coming through a full recovery of stage 3 uterine cancer. The scare of the unknown of such a diagnosis refocused her in a way that rocked her world and she left behind the idea of a corporate position for the freedom of self-employment so she could be present for her family, life, and the fun adventures that show up on a daily basis. Life is, indeed, short and we are called to make the most of it. Carole's goal is to live up...
2019-06-1249 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 15: The Four D's with Mary DeeWelcome to Episode 15 of the Cancer Cliff Notes Podcast. I am Jenn Cochran. My guest this week is Mary Dee. She is a breast cancer survivor who has faced some crazy adversity. From that radical adversity she created the 4 D’s they are: Delightful – Find joy in the simple things Desire – Get clear on what you want and don’t want Delicious – savor every moment possible Determination – dust yourself off and try again. She is here to shine her light in the darkness and I am thrilled to have her here with me to share...
2019-06-0541 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 14: The three C's with Robyn McTagueWelcome to episode 14. My guest today is Robyn McTague. She is a Master Holistic Healer, creator of A Life of Choice coaching. She is a teacher, numerologist, motivational map practitioner, speaker and best-selling author. She combines her knowledge of psychology, conflict resolution and other techniques with metaphysics and energy, resulting in a unique approach. She assists both adults and children to shift vibration and perspective, creating a life of freedom and choice. Her 3 C’s for life are Clarity, Comprehension and Creation. She has experienced breast cancer and Hepatitis C, and many challenges in her life and has been ab...
2019-05-2938 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 13: Being a Transformational Leader and Healer for Healers with Marlo NikkilaMy guest today, Marlo Nikkila, is a Transformational Leader and Healer for Healers. She primarily hosts Peaceful Magic Retreats from her own retreat sanctuary with her hubby in Hood River Oregon. She guides healers around the world to elevate their personal healing practices through the potency of true surrender, allowing them to dissolve their stress and resistance, while playing with energy. This allows them to do their life’s work with more peace and magic. It’s the same peaceful magic practice she used through her own Breast Cancer experience, and it is that magic she is here to shar...
2019-05-2244 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep.12: The American Cancer Society and Running Your Own RaceThank you to Shiri Rozenburg from the American Cancer Society for joining me today. In addition to my interview with Shiri, I talk about a topic that has come up over and over again with my guests. It is the idea that we all are here to run our own race. Whatever race you may be running right now. If I had a nickel for every person that asked me about my diet, my exercise routine, or shared their disdain for the pharmaceutical industry I could have paid all my copays and still bought some fun shoes. However you...
2019-05-1524 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 11: Being a14-year triple negative breast cancer survivor Susan ReierMy guest this week is Susan Reier. She is a veteran turned civilian who spent the bulk of her career in government service. She is an avid volunteer in her church and local elementary school, she is a crafter, quilter, and knitter. She is also a 14-year triple negative breast cancer survivor.
2019-05-0638 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 10: The wild ride that is a Cancer journey with Kristina KotlusWelcome to episode 10 of the Cancer Cliff Notes. My guest this week is Kristina Kotlus. She is a brain cancer survivor, mother, homeschooler, and business owner, in addition to having her first book coming out this year! She teaches writing classes, volunteers with her church, and enjoys driving her minivan like an over-scheduled Uber Driver for her kids. You can find her on facebook, twitter, and instagram, and she will even come to you if the coffee is good. I am happy to say she is her with me to share her story and this wild ride that is...
2019-04-2940 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 09: Cancer Doesn't Check ID's with Valerie TurnbullMy guest today is Valerie Turnbull a 36 year old mom of 3 boys!!! She is a melanoma survivor, diagnosed at age 27. She works in healthcare and through her journey has learned a lot about how patients prefer to be communicated with. She also is an advocate spreading awareness about Melanoma. One of her life lessons is cancer doesn’t check I.Ds. That is so true.
2019-04-2234 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 08: What equality means for patients and caregivers with Gemma BlezardToday my guest is a 35-year-old, two-time breast cancer survivor, blogger and woman in tech. Diagnosed at 29 when her daughter was just 18 months old, she is a single mother to a now seven-year-old who’s is more like her every day, which her mum would say is her just desserts! I am excited to have Gemma Emmet share her story, give a glimpse into what healthcare in the United Kingdom looks like and explore what equality means to her for patients and caregivers.
2019-04-0540 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 07: Beating Stage IV Cancer without traditional protocols with Elaine GibsonElaine Gibson is an extraordinary woman, cited as one of the world’s top ten natural cancer survivors by Extreme Health Radio (#4), having beaten Stage IV Cancer without traditional protocols, Elaine shares her hard-won lessons for living a clean, healthy, and natural lifestyle. Once she began making healthy changes, she lost 28 pounds and dropped 4-5 sizes. Today Elaine, the founder of Renewed Living, is a published author, sought-after motivational speaker, workshop facilitator, private coach, and a green juicing, loving grandmother.
2019-03-2940 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 06: Being an Entrepreneur, Stylist, full time Mum and conquering Cancer with Andrea Levy ItkinWelcome to episode 6, my guest this week is an Entrepreneur and Ruby Ribbon stylist by day (and night) as well as a wife and full time mother to a 15-year-old daughter and 18-year-old son, Andrea Levy Itkin also conquered cancer. Having been monitored for a goiter, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto's disease for almost six years, Andrea was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2015. With the support of her family and a calming, re-assuring endocrinologist and surgeon, she was treated in September 2015, and has been cancer free for almost three and a half years.
2019-03-2333 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 05: Remove self-imposed obstacles and say yes to your wild, audacious dreams with Elena SonninoElena Sonnino is a sought-after guide for getting out of your own way and living fully in the now. Her work as a life coach, yoga teacher, and speaker is an invitation to unearth, attune to, and embody the inner strength and wisdom that each of carries with us everywhere we go. She inspires individuals and groups to remove self-imposed obstacles, find steadiness in the now, and say yes to their wild, audacious dreams.
2019-03-1542 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 04: Brought back from the brink of disaster with Kelly LennonKelly Lennon is a wife of twenty plus years, a mother of an eleven year old boy, a devout Catholic and a scientist. She is also a 35 year cancer survivor, diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in high school, with palate cancer thirty years later, and most recently with metastatic lung cancer. She has had many doctors and nurses, tests, surgeries, and scans. She has experienced treatments working and treatments failing. Most recently she was brought back from what she describes as the brink of disaster by cutting edge immunotherapy. Here is her story.
2019-03-0945 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 03: Diane Haworth bringring consciousness to chaosWelcome to episode 3 of the Cancer Cliff Notes podcast. This week my guest is Diane Haworth. She is a Certified High Performance Coach, spiritual teacher, public speaker and Amazon bestselling author who teaches clients how to bring consciousness to chaos so they can live a life of less panic and more peace. Today we are going to be talking about her experience as a caregiver.
2019-03-0144 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 02: Meet Vickie Vo and Get 3 Tips to Get Moving TodayWelcome to the Cancer Cliff Notes™ Podcast with Jenn Cochran. In this week's episode Jenn talks with guest Vickie Vo. She is a breast cancer survivor and fellow yogi. Then stayed tuned for 3 tips to get moving today.
2018-12-1446 min
Unspoken Cancer Truths™Ep. 01: Introducing Jenn and Meet Maid Brigade AngelsThe cancer journey is unique for everyone. In the beginning we are all diagnosed, often barraged with treatment plans/options, a parade of appointments, family, friends, neighbors all want to support us and check in regularly. Then treatment is over. We emerge on the other side. Life gets a little lonelier and we are no longer the same. Our body has been through surgeries, chemo, radiation, hormone therapies, etc. It is time to figure out our new normal and there is no one-size fits all manual. The Cancer Cliff Notes Podcast is here to help you and...
2018-12-0751 min
The Craft Beer PodcastSheBrew Beer Festival Jenn McPoland and Shannon Scott - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 25SheBrew Beer Festival Jenn McPoland and Shannon Scott - Portland Beer Podcast Episode 25 Episode 25 of the Portland Beer Podcast is here! In this episode of the Portland Beer Podcast Host Steven Shomler and Co-Host Amanda Martin-Tully visits with Jenn McPoland and Shannon Scott talking about the SheBrew Beer Festival happening March 4th, 2017. iTunes – You can subscribe to the Portland Beer Podcast on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-beer-podcast/id1122710910?mt=2 More Info about SheBrew Beer Festival When – Saturday March 4th from Noon – 8 PM Tickets - $20 includes event admission, a commemorative SheBrew tasting glass, and 10 tasting tickets to sample local...
2017-02-2733 min