Kristen Dahlgren - Podcast Details

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Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNEW: Pajama Party Cancer Research Kristen Joins Saranne IIAt the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual meeting in Chicago, Saranne brings a fresh and heartfelt “pajama party” edition to Beating Cancer Daily, joined by patient advocate and former NBC correspondent Kristen Dahlgren. Both cancer survivors, Saranne and Kristen, reflect on the power of community, milestones on their journeys, and the groundswell of scientific momentum in cancer research, with a special focus on immunology and cancer vaccines. Amid friendship and laughter, they highlight the coalition-building among scientists, lawmakers, and advocates working to accelerate real hope for those facing cancer today. Their candid conversation covers the em...2025-05-0722 min

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNEW: Celebrating 365! Saranne Joined By Jacqui, Missy, & KristenOn this momentous occasion, Saranne joins forces with an extraordinary group of regulars to celebrate the 365th episode of Beating Cancer Daily. Together with Jacqui Bryan, Missy Hall, and Kristen Dahlgren, they reflect on a year of inspiring and educational episodes dedicated to supporting cancer patients and survivors. Each guest brings a unique perspective, from functional medicine expertise to the healing power of comedy and insights into groundbreaking cancer vaccine research. This celebratory gathering is a testament to their collective journey and unwavering commitment to creating a supportive community for those affected by cancer....2025-03-031h 01

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNEW: Reporters Cancer Wisdom: Kristen Dahlgren Joins SaranneToday on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes Kristen Dahlgren, a seasoned journalist and cancer survivor, for a compelling discussion about navigating the complexities of health insurance while battling cancer. As they share personal anecdotes and strategic tips, Saranne and Kristen reveal how their journalism backgrounds equipped them to tackle insurance challenges. Through humor and real-world advice, they provide valuable insights for listeners facing similar hurdles in their cancer journeys.Kristen Dahlgren is widely recognized for her work with the Today Show and NBC Nightly News. As the founder and CEO of the Cancer Vaccine...2025-02-1941 min

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNew: Going off the Cancer Grid: Kristen Dahlgren Joins Saranne In this episode of Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne explores the concept of "going off the grid" and the importance of taking breaks, even for those dealing with cancer. She shares her concerns about disconnecting and how people might worry, especially given her Stage IV cancer diagnosis. Saranne welcomes back Kristen Dahlgren, a dear friend and fellow cancer survivor who recently took a much-needed break from technology and responsibilities.Kristen Dahlgren, a former NBC correspondent and current CEO of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition, is no stranger to the challenges of balancing health, work, a...2025-02-1229 min

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNEW: Throwing Out Cancer Trash: Kristen Dahlgren Joins Saranne On Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne is joined by Kristen Dahlgren, renowned for her work on the Today Show and NBC Nightly News. Currently, Kristen is the CEO of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition. The discussion begins on a light-hearted note before Saranne surprises Kristen with an engaging exercise based on an article about life-changing decluttering.Kristen Dahlgren, a familiar face from her illustrious journalism career, brings her expertise and personal insights as a cancer survivor and advocate. Having transitioned to lead the Cancer Vaccine Coalition, Kristen shares her unique perspective on managing life p...2025-02-0528 min

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNEW: How to Pause Cancer: Kristen Dahlgren Joins SaranneToday on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes Kristen Dahlgren to discuss the transformative concept of "pausing," especially for individuals navigating the cancer journey. Sharing her recent learnings from the HOW Institute for Society's renowned event, Saranne is eager to introduce Kristen, the leader of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition, cancer survivor, and former NBC News correspondent. Together, they explore how the power of pausing—grounded in four core principles—can profoundly impact physical, emotional, and leadership aspects of life, particularly during and after cancer treatment.Kristen Dahlgren is spearheading the Cancer Vaccine Coalition, which is focu...2025-01-2227 min

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNEW: Creating Fun Moments: Kristen Dahlgren Joins SaranneToday on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes Kristen Dahlgren, a former NBC and Today Show correspondent, who left her influential media career to establish the Cancer Vaccine Coalition following her diagnosis. Their discussion revolves around the significance of creating joyful and meaningful family experiences, especially in the face of cancer. Saranne shares heartfelt moments from Boris Fabricant, who ensures he creates "core memories" with his daughters daily, prompting Kristen to reflect on her efforts to make lasting memories with her daughter and father, who is navigating late-stage cancer. The episode is filled with personal anecdotes, emphasizing the importance of...2024-12-0434 min

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNEW: Organizing Cancer Sundays with SaranneToday, on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne discusses the power of organization and its importance for cancer patients. Inspired by a photograph she found on verydemotivational.com, Saranne delves into how staying organized can significantly improve the quality of life for those battling or surviving cancer. She reflects on her pledge with Kristen Dahlgren to enhance her discipline and shares valuable tips from an article in Good Housekeeping by Erica Ellen Sansone. These tips are particularly helpful for managing the chaotic lifestyle that often accompanies cancer treatment and survivorship. "Being organized is for people who are t...2024-11-1123 min

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNEW: Cancer Self Care Wake Up Call: Kristen Dahlgren Joins SaranneToday on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne is joined by Kristen Dahlgren, an inspiring breast cancer survivor, and former correspondent for the Today Show and NBC Nightly News. They explore the often-overlooked reality of post-cancer invincibility syndrome and discuss practical self-care necessities. Kristen shares her recent struggles with balancing advocacy work, family responsibilities, and personal health, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's immune system and taking necessary breaks, even when passion and purpose demand constant action. Kristen Dahlgren is a breast cancer survivor, former correspondent for the Today show, and NBC Nightly News. She is c...2024-11-0620 min

Living Ageless and BoldBreast Cancer Awareness: The Future of Cancer Vaccines with Kristen DahlgrenKristen Dahlgren is a seasoned journalist with over 30 years of experience, known for her work on NBC's The Today Show and NBC Nightly News. As a medical correspondent, she covered a story that ultimately saved her life and has since become a passionate advocate for breast cancer awareness.In this episode, Kristen joins Christina Daves to discuss her personal breast cancer diagnosis, the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, and her current mission with the Cancer Vaccine Coalition to make cancer vaccines available to anyone who wants them. They delve into advancements...2024-10-2337 min

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNEW: 3 Harvard Happiness Techniques - Kristen Dahlgren Joins SaranneToday on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne is joined by Kristen Dahlgren, a celebrated breast cancer survivor, Founder of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition, and well-known correspondent from NBC Nightly News and the Today Show. Together, they unpack an article by Harvard professor Arthur Brooks focusing on three transformative morning habits rooted in ancient wisdom that aim to boost happiness. Saranne and Kristen discuss the practicality of awakening before sunrise, engaging in rigorous pre-dawn workouts, and nurturing the soul through various means like meditation and journaling, examining their potential impact on daily happiness. Kristen Dahlgren spent decades r...2024-10-2322 min

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNEW: Fried Chemo Brain: Kristen Dahlgren Joins SaranneToday on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne is joined by Kristen Dahlgren, a former NBC and Today show correspondent and leader of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition. Kristen shares her personal and professional journey amidst a challenging battle with Stage IV cancer, discussing her struggles with "chemo brain" and her inspiring role leading the Cancer Vaccine Coalition. From recording under pillows in a Virginia hotel room to recounting recent events like meeting Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, Kristen’s story is one of resilience and hope. Together, Saranne and Kristen shed light on the cognitive effects of chemotherapy, the humor fo...2024-10-1631 min

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNEW: Cancer Traveling Ready: Cancer Vaccine Advocate Kristen Dahlgren Joins SaranneToday, Saranne welcomes Kristen Dahlgren, the former Today Show correspondent and now the dynamic founder and CEO of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition. Together, they explore the practical aspects and challenges of traveling with cancer. Kristen shares her insights on maintaining health and well-being while traversing the globe, touching everything from packing strategies to navigating airport security with medical needs. Their conversation is filled with humor and heartfelt advice, aiming to empower cancer survivors and patients to embrace their wanderlust safely. Kristen Dahlgren has built a remarkable career as an NBC correspondent, covering significant global events l...2024-10-0229 min

Believe in Progress: an AACR Foundation Podcast032: From Storytelling to Saving Lives - Kristen Dahlgren’s Mission to Accelerate a Breast Cancer VaccineIn this episode of the Believe in Progress Podcast, host Mitch Stoller, Chief Philanthropic Officer at the AACR, sits down with Kristen Dahlgren, a former NBC journalist, breast cancer survivor, and dedicated advocate for cancer research. Kristen is now at the forefront of the Cancer Vaccine Coalition, working tirelessly to advance the development of a breast cancer vaccine. Her journey from telling powerful stories at NBC's Today Show and Nightly News to becoming a leader in cancer advocacy is nothing short of inspiring.Kristen shares her personal story of being diagnosed with breast cancer...2024-10-0244 min

SHE MDThe Cancer Vaccine: New Vaccines Could Stop Breast Cancer in Its Tracks with Kristen Dahlgren & Dr. Kiran DhillonIn this episode of the SHE MD podcast, Kristen Dahlgren and Dr. Kiran Dhillon join us to discuss groundbreaking vaccines being developed to prevent and treat breast cancer. Did you know that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? The first vaccines being developed are targeting the most aggressive forms of the disease, offering hope to those who need it now. Kristen and Dr. Dhillon share their involvement with the Cancer Vaccine Coalition and highlight the progress in targeting aggressive cancers such as ductal, lobular, and inflammatory breast cancers. They explain the challenges...2024-10-0158 min

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNEW: Hair Today Gone Tomorrow: Cancer Vaccine Advocate Kristen Dahlgren Joins SaranneToday, Saranne welcomes Kristen Dahlgren, a dedicated cancer vaccine advocate, to share her unique journey of finding solace and strength through writing amidst her battle with Stage IV cancer. Kristen opens up about the importance of capturing reflections during a cancer experience and how these moments, intertwined with humor and creativity, helped not only her but also her daughter, CeCe, who is actively involved in advocacy through the Cancer Vaccine Coalition. Together, they delve into ways to involve children in this journey, making them active participants in the fight against cancer. Kristen Dahlgren, a seasoned j...2024-09-2535 min

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNew: Cancer Famous: Former NBC Correspondent and Cancer Vaccine Advocate Kristen Dahlgren Joins SaranneToday on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes Kristen Dahlgren, a former NBC correspondent and Today's Show medical reporter renowned for her advocacy of cancer vaccines following her breast cancer diagnosis. The episode sees an insightful discussion on the deeply personal choice of revealing a cancer diagnosis publicly, the responsibilities tied to being a medical advocate, and the balance between maintaining control over one's narrative and the unintended repercussions of newfound fame. Kristen Dahlgren is a distinguished journalist who transformed her personal battle with breast cancer into a global mission for cancer vaccine advocacy. Finding her o...2024-09-1835 min

Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer SurvivorNEW: Cancer Vaccine Pajama Party: Former NBC Reporter Joins SaranneBeating Cancer Daily is the #1 ranked Cancer Survivor Podcast in 2024, helping listeners daily in 73 countries with over 260+ episodes.Special Episode: “Cancer Vaccine Pajama Party"Recorded in their hotel room while attending The American Association for Cancer Research Conference in San Diego. Former NBC Medical Reporter Kristen Dahlgren (The Pink Eraser Project Founder) joins Beating Cancer Daily Podcast Host and ComedyCures Founder Saranne Rothberg (both survivors and advocates).260+ original episodes!Helping listeners on 6 continents! Today is super fu...2024-04-2235 min

The Boobie Docs: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Breast Cancer, Breast Health, & BeyondERASING BREAST CANCER: VAX FACTS WITH THE PINK ERASER PROJECT💉It is my incredible honor to introduce you to my friends at the Pink Eraser Project, a newly launched nonprofit to help accelerate the development of the breast cancer vaccine, which thanks to their support & top cancer researchers around the country, could be a reality in the next 5 to 10 years. (Yes you read that right!!) 🤯I joined by cofounder, Kristen Dahlgren, an Emmy nominated NBC reporter & medical correspondent for nearly 3 decades, who recently stepped down from her role to launch the Pink Eraser project, which as a breast cancer thriver, is a project so dear to heart.🎀K...2024-02-1453 min

Into AmericaJazmine Sullivan’s Fight Against Breast CancerBET’s Album of the Year winner Jazmine Sullivan is one of the biggest names in R&B music, but her world stopped back in 2019 when she found out her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Sullivan turned from singing, to taking care of her mom. And over time, she started learning about the racial disparities with disease, like the fact that Black women in the US are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women.Since then, Sullivan has been using her platform to start conversations about health with her fans; and she’s partnering...2021-10-2120 min

Pawfee Podcats"Pitties & Pibbles" with NathanThis episode fueled by the violet vanilla and maple leaf cookie lattes from Classic Bean at Fairlawn Plaza ("It tastes like purple!"). Gremi interviews Nathan Dahlgren, part-time Animal Care Technician at HHHS. This is his second job, and he does it because he LOVES dogs and wants to make their lives better! (When we say we have the most amazing team of people who are passionate about helping animals, we mean it.) Nathan gives us insight into his day-to-day job, the two amazing "pibbles" he's adopted from HHHS, funny experiences with our canine residents, and what he's...2020-09-1730 min

Artists of New EnglandEpisode 68-Peter CardPeter Card Born in New Hampshire, Peter grew up with a love of nature, the beauty of the New England landscape and the wonders of science. He received his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and then studied as a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard University with Nobel Laureate Robert Woodward. After a successful thirty plus year career as a pharmaceutical executive in nuclear medicine, Peter’s life-long interest in photographing nature evolved into a love of oil painting. He spent years studying the painting techniques of the old masters in the studio of Leah Kristen Dahlgren, and then studied studio and pl...2020-02-2444 min

GudstjänstenTacksamhet som grundPå tacksägelsedagen leder prästen Lars Segerstedt ett samtal om tacksamhet. Estradpoet Ingela Wall och musiker Per Grimell medverkar i gudstjänsten. Från Umeå. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Du kan lyssna på eller ladda ner samtalet i gudstjänsten separat. På Tacksägelsedagen inleder prästen Lars Segerstedt gudstjänsten med en beskrivning av sjukhuskyrkans andaktsrum - ett stilla rum, mitt i sjukhusets vimmel. I denna miljö som präglas av livets skörhet - går det att sjunga lovsång och med tacksamheten som grund leva vid...2019-10-1315 min

BrainwavesMass shootings and gun deaths: what science says about an American epidemicWho is a mass shooter? How are the media doing in reporting on mass shootings? What are some of the ways to get guns out of the hands of people experiencing personal crises? In this episode of the Brainwaves podcast, we talk to Beverly Kingston with the University of Colorado Boulder’s Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence; Malcolm Graham, the brother of a shooting victim; Liz Skewes, journalism department chair at CU Boulder’s College of Media, Communication and Information; and Sara Brandspigel at the Colorado School of Public Health’s Program for Injury Prevention, Education & Research. Credit...2019-09-1100 min