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She Speaks StoriesEpisode 226: Stories of Loneliness with Kristina KotlusIn this new episode Katie and Julia continue to chat with guests, aka their new best friends, about times of loneliness. Kristina Kotlus joins them today to talk about her story when she discovered she had brain cancer and her journey of finding an, as she calls it “ an ‘Even If’ faith”. During this time filled with challenges (and so many blessings) she learned that “God is in the business of redemption.” and how okay it is to hold that feeling of loneliness and thankfulness at the same time. When life really gives you lemons, Kristina saw how important it was to be...2025-03-0754 min
American Medicine Today - RadioKRISTINA KOTLUS – “I QUIT” – SURVIVING BRAIN CANCER 1 7 23BRAIN CANCER AFFECTS THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS EVERY YEAR BUT IS THE DIAGNOSIS TRULY A DEATH SENTENCE? JOINING US TO SHARE HER STORY IS KRISTINA KOTLUS, BRAIN CANCER SURVIVOR AND AUTHOR OF: “I QUIT.” A MEMOIR OF HER JOURNEY BATTLING A CANCER DIAGNOSIS NOT JUST ONCE BUT TWICE.2023-01-0710 minAmerican Medicine Today - RadioKRISTINA KOTLUS – “I QUIT” – SURVIVING BRAIN CANCER 10 8 22BRAIN CANCER AFFECTS THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS EVERY YEAR BUT IS THE DIAGNOSIS TRULY A DEATH SENTENCE? JOINING US TO SHARE HER STORY IS KRISTINA KOTLUS, BRAIN CANCER SURVIVOR AND AUTHOR OF: “I QUIT.” A MEMOIR OF HER JOURNEY BATTLING A CANCER DIAGNOSIS NOT JUST ONCE BUT TWICE.2022-10-0810 minAmerican Medicine Today - RadioKRISTINA KOTLUS – “I QUIT” (BRAIN CANCER SURVIVOR) 5 7 22MAY IS BRAIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AND WE’RE JOINED BY KRISTINA KOTLUS, BRAIN CANCER SURVIVOR AND AUTHOR OF: “I QUIT.” A MEMOIR OF HER JOURNEY BATTLING A CANCER DIAGNOSIS NOT JUST ONCE BUT TWICE.2022-05-0710 min
The Chapel Springs Church Podcast#10: We Are Chapel Springs with Kristina KotlusCheck out Kristina's book here!2021-03-1857 min
Jesus Calling: Stories of FaithGrowing Our Faith Through Hard Times: Karen Ehman & Kristina KotlusThough times of pain and difficulty are hard to weather, they are often the seasons of life that bring the greatest spiritual reward, because it is often when we are desperate for healing and relief that we cry out to God, and those are the times that we can see great improvement by clinging to Him. Throughout her marriage, author and speaker Karen Ehman has been surprised by the difference in expectations and reality, and she’s learned that by looking for God in the little moments and continuing to show up in prayer, you can tackle any problem with yo...2021-03-0425 min
Jesus Calling: Stories of FaithGrowing Our Faith Through Hard Times: Karen Ehman & Kristina KotlusThough times of pain and difficulty are hard to weather, they are often the seasons of life that bring the greatest spiritual reward, because it is often when we are desperate for healing and relief that we cry out to God, and those are the times that we can see great improvement by clinging to Him. Throughout her marriage, author and speaker Karen Ehman has been surprised by the difference in expectations and reality, and she’s learned that by looking for God in the little moments and continuing to show up in prayer, you can tackle any problem wi...2021-03-0425 min
Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeHelpNikki Le is an immigrant, single mom, and hairstylist- but an incident where she helped a young girl who was being bullied made her realize how much power there was in beauty. She's a local business mogul in the community where I live, running a salon, a school, and a business consulting group that helps other salons to achieve the most they can. Join us as Nikki reminds us that there's hope in the fact that if you're struggling, you just have to reach out- there are people just waiting to help.
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Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeOverlookedJoey Mitolo was a happy, healthy, normal (for a homeschooler) kid- until a Juvenile Diabetes diagnosis changed his family's world. Joey and his mom, Jennifer, join us to talk about what they learned as they rallied around each other to find a new normal, a new balance, and a new sense of purpose from what could have been a devastating blow. Joey, who is now in his teens, shares his perspectives on how he's come to terms with his condition, and how God is working Joey's life and diagnosis for good. Join us as Joey and Jen share how...2021-01-2028 min
Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeAdvocateJamie Wissinger is a podcast host, and epilepsy educator who teaches women impacted by epilepsy to pursue their dreams. She’s overcome so much due to her diagnosis, including losing jobs, almost losing custody of a child, and more- but through it all, she’s learned that she could be her own advocate and fight the stigma surrounding seizures. Join us today as Jamie explains how you may feel like you’re in the darkest hole, if you lean into your faith and trust, there is a lesson and hope for the f...2021-01-1324 min
Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeFocusNicole Dash is a mom to four, serial entrepreneur, Realtor, writer, and podcaster living in Northern Virginia. Driving back from a Real Estate Conference, Nicole realized that she could not keep stretching herself so thin and was going to have to give up a project that she had loved- Play, Work, or Dash- in order to be her best self and focus on what matters most. Join us as Nicole shares how you can’t let something that feels like failure deter you from the belief that something better is coming.
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Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeRedemptionTonda Solomon is an author and speaker who is passionate about communicating the sufficiency of Christ. After the affair that rocked their marriage, she and her husband, Keith, learned much about themselves as they have allowed their faith to quiet their fears. Now 17 years redeemed in their marriage, Tonda joins us today to tell you how God is a God of hope and when we lean into His word, great things are possible.
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LinkedIn.com/Tonda Solomon2020-11-1129 min
What TBI & Non-Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors Have In Common w Kristina KotlusKristina Kotlus is the author of "I Quit: Facing Cancer with Faith, Family & Friends" (Morgan James Publishing, 2020) and the host of the "Y'all Should Be Friends" podcast. Kristina is a two-time cancer survivor—she was first diagnosed with brain cancer at age 28 and "relapsed" four years later when it had metastasized to her spine. She has a degree in Comparative Religion from George Mason University by way of Holy Cross College. Her writing has been published in numerous magazines and newspapers, as well as on her own website, PwcMoms. Kristina was recognized as Blogger of the Year in Northern Virginia, 40 Un...2020-11-0929 min
Faces of TBIWhat TBI & Non-Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors Have In Common w Kristina KotlusSend us a text Kristina Kotlus is the author of "I Quit: Facing Cancer with Faith, Family & Friends" (Morgan James Publishing, 2020) and the host of the "Y'all Should Be Friends" podcast. Kristina is a two-time cancer survivor—she was first diagnosed with brain cancer at age 28 and "relapsed" four years later when it had metastasized to her spine. She has a degree in Comparative Religion from George Mason University by way of Holy Cross College. Her writing has been published in numerous magazines and newspapers, as well as on her own website, PwcMoms. Kristina was recognized as Blogger of...2020-11-0928 min
Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeNot Looking BackWhen Kristin was involved in a jet ski accident that left her friend dead and her in critical condition, doctors initially thought she wouldn’t live. Working out four hours a day, five days a week, she was able to finally move her toes. Today, however, Kristin is a hand cycling marathoner, author, engaged to the love of her life, and has a TV series coming out based on one of her books. She had to overcome a lot of struggle to get to where she is today, but her story is proof that you can climb back into ha...2020-11-0421 min
Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeBorrowed HopeVictoria Mininger is a wife, mom to four girls, and the CEO and Integrator of Bear Creek Outdoor Living. However, six years ago she found herself being swallowed by depression as she lived for others without caring for herself. As she details in her upcoming book, “Daring To Fight - When Grit, Grace & Faith Take Depression Head On,” when Victoria began to fight for herself with God on her side, she learned that hope begins in the dark.
www.victoriamininger.com2020-10-2822 min
Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeAccepted and LovedEmily Bernath is the author of the Broken Lenses devotional series and an advocate for sexual assault survivors after experiencing assault herself. Emily was able to shed her feelings of worthlessness, and disgust with her own body and realize that God saw her and her body as a temple for His holiness. That journey helped Emily to realize that God loves us unconditionally and that hope comes from knowing we can’t break that love He has for his children.
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Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeHello/GoodbyeOctober 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness day, and we are honored that Leah Zapata is joining us to share the story of her son, Solomon, and how his eight days on Earth have taught her about finding strength and hope in Christ. Join us as Leah tells the story of the sweet baby boy that she knew she wouldn’t be able to keep, but that God used in a mighty way in a short time.
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Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeBeginning to SoarCarylee Carrington is a talented Children’s author and program host for her show, “Read with Carylee.” She grew up in church, immigrated to the US, and threw herself into being a dutiful military wife and mother, but in the process of serving others, she lost herself. When she realized she wasn’t in the place where God was calling her, she had to make a change. Join us as Carylee shares how as everything fell apart, it started falling into place and she learned that you have to hold on to hope as you pursue your goals and your pur...2020-10-0730 min
Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeI PromisedLesley went through the pain of watching her best friend die from Ovarian Cancer and realized that she needed to make serious changes in her own life, or she was going to end up in the same place. Join us as she talks about how she found hope in the despair of loss and physical pain, inspired by a promise to her friend, to set healthy boundaries and be happier at 55 than she’s ever been.
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Email: Lesley@mPoweredEducator.com2020-09-3029 min
Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeBounce BackElaine left an abusive marriage and worked hard to finish school and support herself to get her dream job as an engineer. On top of the world with a new marriage and a new job, she was then hit with a recession, and as she recovered from one, another. Join us to learn how Elaine found hope because every time she got knocked down, she knew she could bounce back and get up again.2020-09-2328 min
Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeCheerleaderShanel is an award-winning coach, business consultant, mom, and more- she’s the behind the scenes person behind so many others’ success. But it’s exhausting being a cheerleader sometimes! Join us while Shanel shares insight about being “best supporting actress in a drama or comedy” and how she found that hope can come in some of the smallest packages.
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Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeFully TrustingCami Ford is the mother of a child who was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Hearing the words that your child has cancer has to be one of the darkest moments of your life, but Cami was able to find hope, even on the days she was afraid, when she turned the weight of her child’s diagnosis over to God and leaned on the promises of his word.
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Y'all Should be Friends- Stories of HopeOvercomerOn the night of her first TedX talk, Danielle received a petition for divorce. Faced with failing at something she’d tried so hard to do, Danielle found hope through reminders that she loved herself. She then started a podcast and book based on her experiences to encourage others who are “Suddenly Single.” Join us to learn how Danielle found that even on the worst days, there’s no reason not to hope.
Website: https://www.suddenlysingleshow.com/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielleDailyTV
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The Good Word with Tisha LewisThe Good Word: Cancer survivor, author and blogger Kristina Schnack KotlusKristina Schnack Kotlus joins us on The Good Word podcast! Kristina is a two-time brain cancer survivor, Christian author and blogger, living in Prince William County, Virginia. She is a homeschooling mother of three who is on a mission to help others choose joy and faith in the midst of trouble. Her testimony of trusting God in the midst of cancer and hardship is inspiring. Kristina's new book "I Quit: Facing Cancer with Faith, Family & Friends" (Morgan James Faith Publishing, 2020) shares her incredible story and helps readers to embrace faith and choose joy.
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BreakawayKristina Schnack Kotlus “I Quit: Facing Cancer with Faith, Family and Friends”Kevin Krueger spoke with Kristina Schnack Kotlus. She’s a two time cancer survivor and author of the book “I Quit: Facing Cancer with Faith, Family and Friends”.2020-05-0413 min
Flushing It OutEpisode 38 Full Flush - Kristina Kotlus (Bonus Episode)Samantha and Kristina continue their conversation in this week's Full Flush bonus episode. Kristina continues to educate us on different types of brain cancer, how rare hers was, and how she was able to have a special connection to children going through the same thing. The conversation gets into how so many times we can look perfectly fine on the outside, but be so broken and/or hurting on the inside. So, listen in! 2020-03-2737 minFlushing It OutEpisode 38 Pit Stop - Kristina Kotlus: I Quit. Facing Cancer With Faith, Family, and FriendsThis week, Samantha sits down with Kristina Kotlus, creator of the blog, "PWC Moms," and author of the book, "I Quit. Facing Cancer with Faith, Family, and Friends (and Sarcasm. There's a lot of that, too.)" In this episode, there's plenty of sarcasm to go around, but there's also a lot of serious talk about Kristina's experience with brain cancer... twice. She gives great insight on what it's like to go through cancer and how to be a good friend to somebody who is going through cancer or has gone through cancer. She talks about not being a competitor in th...2020-03-2547 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