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CupArise Podcast - Breast Cancer AwarenessGratitude in Dark Moments - A Survivor’s Story with Eden A. OnwukaIn this inspiring and transforming episode with Eden A. Onwuka (MBA), a John Maxwell Certified Relationship and Mindset Coach, fondly called ‘The Sage’, there is a valuable lesson for everyone! With delicate depth, she shares on the power of gratitude in dark times, and the potent force of affirmations for different facets of life. Highlights include:Familiarity with the normal look, appearance and feel of your breast helps you notice any change and promptly report it to your doctor.Developing emotional mastery by having a frank and uplifting inner dialogue with yourself, taking...
2021-04-1358 min
CupArise Podcast - Breast Cancer AwarenessIgniting the Strength in Community – A Survivor’s Story with Olanrewaju Temitayo LasisiIn this inspiring episode, I have a heartfelt chat with Olanrewaju Temitayo Lasisi, an entrepreneur, as she shares on her experiences, during and after her cancer treatment, and on how she summoned up the courage to navigate the process. There is no manual for going through the cancer journey, especially as a single parent. Her story shows the strength of community and its important role in supporting recovery.You will learn:It is crucial to prioritise your health screening appointments, either annual screening, cancer screening, or other health checks available where you live.No act of...
2021-03-3048 min
CupArise Podcast - Breast Cancer AwarenessFaith and Medicine with Dr Jonathan OloyedeIn this episode, I chat with Dr Jonathan Oloyede, a medical doctor and leader of City Chapel, UK, as he expounds on the role of faith in medicine. This topic attracts varying opinions and the perceived mutually exclusive choice, between seeking medical help and faith-based healing, has been cited as a barrier to the early detection of breast cancer. Highlights of our conversation include: “Medicine [often times] has to do with our physical well-being while faith has to do with our spiritual well-being. We are not to exclude both worlds in a way that they don't...
2021-03-1630 min
CupArise Podcast - Breast Cancer AwarenessThe Power of A Mind Shift - A Survivor's Story with Dr Ukpong NwankwoIn this inspiring episode, Dr Ukpong Nwankwo, a physician, healthcare advocate and breast cancer survivor, shares on the fears she experienced, as well as the impact of perspective during her cancer journey, and beyond.You will learn:· The influence of your perspective and the benefits of the right focus.· The effect of thoughts on life’s outcomes – “If you have quality thoughts you will have quality results”.· Keys to sustaining the motivation to maintain a healthy lifestyle. · Importance of prioritising...
2021-03-0233 min
CupArise Podcast - Breast Cancer AwarenessBirthing Purpose Through Pain - A Survivor's Story with Flo AderojuIn this episode:I sit down with Flo Aderoju for a heartfelt chat about her breast cancer journey. Flo shares her story, from the stark emotions she experienced the moment she received the diagnosis, to the highs and lows of the days and months that followed, and how she got through these periods. Truly, she has birthed purpose through her pain – using her experience, she supports breast cancer patients and survivors through the work of her charity, The Pink Smile (details below). · We discuss her unwavering decision to promptly sta...
2021-02-1542 min
CupArise Podcast - Breast Cancer AwarenessFacts and Myths on Breast Cancer with Dr Dayo KukuIn this informative and insightful episode, Dr Dayo Kuku (also known as Dr K) discusses facts and debunks myths about breast cancer. With the growing prevalence of social media, it has become easier to access health information and there is a potential for misconceptions to spread rapidly. It is therefore important to learn the facts about breast cancer from a medical expert and access only reliable resources. As an experienced GP and cancer survivor herself, she shares helpful and practical wisdom. This will inspire you to make informed decisions about your breast health.You...
2021-01-2933 min
CupArise Podcast - Breast Cancer AwarenessBreast Health in Black CommunitiesAs part of our mission to enhance breast cancer awareness in black communities, we have created this platform to highlight facts about breast cancer, and encourage open discussions about the disease. In this episode you will learn about:· Evidence on breast cancer in low-income countries and the challenges of late detection of the disease. · The need to acknowledge the cultural differences between black communities and take this into account in addressing the barriers to early detection.· Barriers to early detection inc...
2021-01-1917 min
CupArise Podcast - Breast Cancer AwarenessIntroducing the CupArise PodcastThis episode is an introduction to the CupArise Podcast. CupArise is a breast cancer project which is on a mission to change the narrative of breast cancer in black communities by enhancing awareness campaigns on breast cancer and supporting linkage to care. This platform aims to share relatable and empowering perspectives on breast cancer for black women and their loved ones either living in their home countries or in the diaspora. In this trailer, I share on my motivation for starting the breast cancer project which aims to address some of the barriers to early detection...
2020-12-1103 min