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Life Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonThanksgiving 2022This episode originally aired Fall of 2020 but it all still holds true today!Happy Thanksgiving!Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2022-11-2425 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonSacred Energy with Dina TibbsI've long been interested in energy work and learning to use it to heal and bring peace into the world. In this episode we're talking about awakening the feminine, balancing it with the masculine, the soul, and how our energy allows us to "walk in the world". We talk about the Mother archetype, her role in different phases of life, and various leadership qualities of women. We talk about why it's imperative to have fun in life. And finally, delve into the "dark night of the soul" as a means to something...Show notes at re...
2022-11-1058 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonAging, Telomeres, and Cancer with Dr. Corey Jones-WeinertThe connection between aging, telomeres, and cancer isn't always clear. What are telomeres? What is their role in aging? What is their role in cancer development? And what can you do about it? Corey Jones-Weinert, PhD answers all these questions and more! Show notes at reginatopelson.com.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2022-10-271h 01Life Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonFeeding Your Immune System with Dr. Karthik VaranasiDr. Karthik Varanasi is a post-doctoral researcher at the Salk Institute in San Diego, California and he joins me on this episode to discuss normal cell metabolism (how normal cells use nutrients to make energy), cancer metabolism and the million-dollar question of how to make normal cells behave one way while making cancer cells do something else, especially when they are both competing for the same nutrients. It's a fascinating conversation about diet and the role of fatty acids (fats) in cancer growth or suppression.Don't forget to rate and review the podcast!S...
2022-10-1354 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonThe Hallmarks of a Life Well-Lived Part 3 - SleepAre you one of those people that believes you're better off with less sleep?Think you're more productive on 4 or 5 hours of sleep than you are on 7 or 8 hours of sleep?In this episode, we explore why sleep is so important to your well-being. We'll look at the things you can do to avoid having a sleepless night and what to do to have a good night of sleep. Tune in to find out what I think is the most fascinating thing about sleep... Show notes at reginatopelson.com/podcastsSho...
2022-09-2223 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonUp for the Fight with Bill PottsIf you've had cancer once, you know once is more than enough. My guest on this episode is a five-time survivor... and he's written to tell about his multiple walks on this path. There's so much in this episode - fitness, nutrition, purpose, passion, money, (almost) giving up and gearing up. There was laughter and a few tears too. And lots of life lessons.In his varied life experiences, we talk about challenging your medical team to be more creative with treatment options, doing an Ironman event, resisting toxic positivity while not alienating your friends, and having...
2022-09-0857 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonThe Hallmarks of a Life Well-Lived Part 2 - ExercisePhysical activity is the second hallmark of a life well-lived because it promotes well-being. Exercise is good for all your 11 body systems including cardiovascular, respiratory, integumentary (skin), endocrine (diabetes), and can protect you from developing cancer, which can affect any body system. Discussed are the benefits of physical activity, how exercise can promote weight loss when diet alone isn't enough, how to prevent injury, and how to know if you're exercising at maximum capacity. Show notes at https://reginatopelson.com/podcasts.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2022-08-2523 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonHallmarks of a Life Well-Lived - NutritionWhat are the hallmarks of a life well-lived? Today we're exploring one of the hallmarks of a life well-lived, nutrition. In this episode, we explore some compelling data on why diet modification is important for the prevention and treatment of chronic illness and discuss how to meet your nutrition needs on a plant-based diet. Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2022-08-1130 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonCannabis for Cancer Care Part 2In this episode we continue our exploration of cannabis for cancer care. Specifically we address the safety of using cannabis with traditional therapies, the ingredients in cannabis products, the types of symptoms cannabis can and is used to help with, and some recipes so you can make your own edibles (cookies and brownies)! Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2022-07-2858 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonCannabis for Cancer Care Part 1If you're like me, you probably have some preconceived notions about cannabis. Maybe you've even tried it and the experience wasn't so great. I was hesitant to do a show about cannabis and then I thought, "Why not? Maybe I'll learn something." And I did...In part one we explore:How to find a knowledgeable and reputable person to consult if you are interested in trying it. Hint: the bud grower is not that person. The different administration routes of cannabis. No, it's not just for getting high.The difference between evidence-based practice and pra...
2022-07-141h 01Life Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonTaking a (short) break.Thank you for being a loyal and valued listener of the Life Well-Lived Podcast. After over two years of podcasting, I'm taking a short break. I'll be right back here on the second Thursday of July with brand new (and maybe controversial) content for your auditory pleasure!In the meantime, feel free to listen to some oldies (but goodies) - episodes you haven't heard in a while and check out my YouTube channel full of news segments and long-form video (if you're into that). I'll meet you right back here in July! Show note...
2022-06-2301 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonLeaving a LegacyHave you ever thought about the legacy you are leaving? I think about this all the time, and you know what they say, the things you think about you bring about. So all that thinking brought me to the concept of an ethical will. I hope you enjoy learning about this topic as much as I enjoyed recording it for you!Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2022-06-0926 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonCreating Spaces You LoveThe spaces we live and work in are so meaningful to us. They can help us be more productive or suck the energy right out of us. I've been thinking about the elements that go into designing a space I love for a few years. Longer than the pandemic has been around. And no matter what else is or isn't in the room, the one thing I know I love is a room with a lot of light. So I hope after listening to this episode, you give your spaces some thought and find out what brings you joy...
2022-05-2636 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonMaking Cancer Meaningful with Michelle HoglanAdversity can be a great teacher if you're open to it. An illness (of any kind, but especially cancer) is the motherload of epiphanies and lessons learned. But for many survivors, it turns into something more... a desire to lessen the suffering of others. Michelle Hoglan talks about how a FaceBook page to update family and friends on her progress became a business and an opportunity to serve the breast cancer community at large. Show notes at https://reginatopelson.comShow notes at reginatopelson.com
2022-05-1242 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonTalking About Difficult Things with Sharon Delaney McCloudWe're talking about difficult things today - illness, grief, loss, death, and dying. And, what it means for the living.Experiencing our own illness is frought with all kinds of emotions, but watching a loved one suffer and pass is complicated by the fact that we aren't taught how to process or talk about it. In addition to being a cancer survivor, my guest on this episode, Sharon Delaney McCloud is a bereaved parent, and we're talking about it.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2022-04-2844 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonThree Ways Humor Can Help You Beat Cancer with Olivia ClarkeOlivia Clarke started Humor Beats Cancer when she was diagnosed with breast cancer because she believed in the healing power of laughter. Humor Beats Cancer allows cancer patients, survivors, and caretakers to share the funny stories of what goes on during cancer treatment and recovery through writing prompts, open mic nights, and comedy events. The funds raised by HBC go to sending care packages to cancer patients and grants to support patients going through treatment.Learn more via the show notes at www.reginatopelson.comShow notes at reginatopelson.com
2022-04-1435 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonBeing Your Own Best Advocate with Dani TropsaToday we're talking about how to advocate for yourself when you feel like something isn't quite right, or when you have concerns about your health. When it comes to diagnosing cancer, especially breast cancer, many times the patient finds it themselves unless they have reason to be under long-term screening care, like a family history.Dani Tropsa is one such survivor who found her own breast cancer by following up on a feeling that something wasn't right when she felt pain after an exercise class. She advocates for patients to engage in self-care and has since made m...
2022-03-2447 min
Handle with CARE: Cancer & BeyondLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonChris and Carrie chat with Registered Dietician and cancer survivor, Regina Topelson. She is the owner of Life Well-Lived and creator of the Wings of Hope program for Breast Cancer survivors. Visit www.Regina Topelson.com to learn more. #breastcancer #hwcarepodcast #nutrition #wellness #cancersurvivor
2022-03-2340 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonThe Upside to Cancer with Theresa DrescherCan you imagine an upside to cancer?My guest, Theresa Drescher, author of The Upside to Everything Even Breast Cancer thinks there is. It's not that the process was enjoyable or that anyone is happy to do it, it's that you can use the experience as a transformative process to emerge more self-reliant and self-aware, without the pain and anger, if you let cancer be your teacher. In this conversation, we're talking about triggers - for sadness, madness, purpose, and even joy. We're talking about what it means to truly know thyself and how an e...
2022-03-1041 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonPhysical Rehabilitation with Amanda GrilliPhysical therapy can dramatically improve a survivor's quality of life. And it can be helpful at any stage of treatment or recovery. But many survivors are not aware of its benefits or do not have access to physical rehabilitation as part of their care.In this episode physical therapist, Amanda Grili explains how rehab can enhance your quality of life and what you can do for self-care if there are no therapists near you. Show notes at reginatopelson.com/podcasts.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2022-02-2437 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonGiving Back with Carrie MadridA cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming enough when you are the one going through it, but all the more so when you are privy to the struggles others are having going through it too.For Carrie Madrid, it was the knowledge that people had to choose between their copayment for treatment or paying rent or putting food on the table that made her want to help those around her in any way she could. This led to the start of The Care Project and subsequently led to a social club, a book, and a podcast. I...
2022-02-101h 05Life Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonCelebrate Your Femininity with Jen RozenbaumPart of the cancer treatment experience for many of us is the loss of our femininity. It can come from losing your female body parts, being sent into artificial menopause, or losing your hair, eyelashes, and all the things that make you feel beautiful and well,... like you!No one knows this quite like Jen Rozenbaum. Not only is she a cancer survivor, who's lost more than one female body part, she's also a boudoir photographer. As she has evolved, so has her work, and so have her clients. This episode is not just about b...
2022-01-2742 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonA Naturopathic Approach to Cancer Care with Dr. Lori BouchardWhat does a naturopathic approach to cancer care look like? Dr. Lori Bouchard shares her wisdom on healing through a naturopathic lens. She shares what she has learned through years of practice, which resulted in her writing two books about cancer. In this episode we're talking about the differences (and similarities) between Eastern and Western medicine, supplements, self-care and how lifestyle plays a role, why you need to be your own hero, and how to get better sleep. Show notes at www.reginatopelson.com/podcastsShow notes at reginatopelson.com
2022-01-1341 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonMaking the Holidays Meaningful with Melissa RosenIn this episode, I'm talking to two-time cancer survivor, Melissa Rosen, about how a cancer diagnosis can affect you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. And how complete healing includes doing so in all four areas. That couldn't be more appropriate than during the holidays.The holidays can be stressful for so many reasons. Family relationships and interactions can be a challenge. And making the holidays meaningful when you're not feeling up to doing things the usual way can put pressure on you in ways you hadn't expected. Show notes at www.reginatopelson.comSh...
2021-12-2355 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonReconstructing Life After Breast Cancer with Kim HarmsFor my guest Kim Harms, relationships played a big role in reconstructing her life after breast cancer. The relationships with her husband, three boys, parents and inlaws, friends, and community were instrumental in her recovery process. We talked all about how to talk to your children about a cancer diagnosis, how to grow with your partner/spouse through the process, and how it can be a source of personal growth for you personally. We talked about Kim's newly released book, Life Reconstructed: Navigating the World of Mastectomies and Breast Reconstruction. There are so many choices to be...
2021-12-0955 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonLife Lessons from Koby Gruenwald and Brody HuberThis Thanksgiving episode is a little different in that I couldn't interview my guests, though I have thought of them often this year. This episode is about the life lessons I learned from two boys who had a lot in common though they didn't know each other. Koby Gruenwald and Brody Huber had more in common than having a dog, love of music, and a sense of humor. They shared the same birthday! And unfortunately, the same diagnosis. I wanted to share their stories in the hope that we could all take something from the le...
2021-11-2523 min
The Boob ReportEP 011 - Living With PurposeEpisode Synopsis: Became a nutritionist to help her kids eat healthier, it became a great resource for her when she received her diagnosis She did have a private practice while she also worked at a local hospital, she ended up closing the practice while going through treatment. And then opened it up again a year into treatment. Restarted under Life Well Lived to have a fuller life and while being aware of what is on your plate to also enjoy your food. Wanted to focus on how we live our lives, how we take care of ourselves, trying...
2021-11-1938 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonClean Skincare Secrets with Brandy SearcyYour skin is your largest organ and first line of defense against microbes. It also has its own microbiome separate from the microbiome in your digestive tract. In this episode we are talking about antioxidants and how they can help protect your skin, endocrine disruptors and how they can cause malfunction of systems, and how your skincare can effect your microbiome. Brandy also explains her three steps to nourishing and having your best skin and why it's so important to have clean products free from synthetic ingredients which can be toxins.And so much more!
2021-11-1147 min
Holistic Wellness | Exploring the Science & Metaphysics Of HealthEpisode 25: Defining a Life Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonRegina Topelson shares
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2021-11-0346 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonMen Get Breast Cancer Too with Bill HarrisI always knew that men were one percent of diagnosed breast cancer cases each year, but I had never met one. And then there was Bill Harris. He opened my eyes to the struggles men face as they navigate a breast cancer diagnosis and I'm the wiser for it. Because of Bill I can do more to help both women and men. If you think it's hard as a woman going through this with all the resources, hoopla of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and pink-everything, think how lonely and isolating it is for men who most people a...
2021-10-281h 18Life Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonWinning the Day with Tim R. TinninTim could never understand why women love shoes so much and why we have so many pairs until his wife Angie explained to him that we could look like a virtual train wreck but putting on a pair of cute shoes made us feel better. Unfortunately, Tim lost Angie too soon, but her spirit lives on in the Red Slipper Warrior Project that Tim created in her name. And in Angiepalooza, concerts dedicated to raising money to serve women and girls going through cancer treatment.On October 22nd, Angiepalooza will have country music sensation, Phil V...
2021-10-1443 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonGetting Strong After Cancer with Sherri Silverman GoldsteinThere are things along our journey that teach us what who we are and what we need. For Sherri it was a moment of physical weakness that made her realize that she needed to regain the physical strength she had before her cancer diagnosis. What I love about Sherri and this episode is that she is an example that when you want to accomplish something and put your mind to it, anything is achievable. Who would've ever thought that a cancer survivor could also be a bodybuilder? But she did it! And I'd be lying if I s...
2021-09-2322 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonRegaining Strength After IllnessRecovering from an illness is hard work. In this episode I'm talking with Korin Sutton about being plant-based, being a vegan athlete, and how our habits, before and after the illness, can shape the recovery process. Of course we tackle the age-old question of where vegans get protein and how much is enough. Show notes at www.lifewell-lived.com/podcasts. Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2021-09-0952 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonBeing a Caregiver with Stephanie SafferIf you're a cancer survivor you know what it means to walk the walk, but there are loved ones walking with us, beside us, who see the experience from a different perspective - the caregivers. They are often forgotten, they bear the brunt of the hard emotions, and they feel fear and anxiety from the other side. In this episode we explore balancing being a partner and caretaker, attraction and intimacy, finding humor and joy, and learning to communicate.Not to be missed!Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2021-08-2639 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonFood Rules vs Food ValuesBeing in lock down and unable to travel has obscured the importance of paying attention to your food values. Two recent trips brought my food values front and center for me. I'm not a fan of food rules. I think people can get in trouble and develop disordered eating with food rules. "I eat this, not that. I can only eat this if..." mentality can really turn into a runaway train very quickly.I advocate instead to think about what makes you feel good. What doesn't cause you to worry or have anxiety while you're e...
2021-08-1239 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonMaking Fearless Food Decisions with Cathy LemanMany cancer survivors use food as a coping mechanism and something to control when everything else is out of control. But doing so only leads to fear, anxiety, and stress when trying to figure out what to eat. Many of us eat three times a day and feeling stress and anxiety when you're eating can steal your joy. In this episode, Registered Dietitian Cathy Leman gives us better ways to approach eating. We debunk the myths around soy, discuss the benefits of a plant-based diet, and answer the question of whether sugar causes cancer. We also...
2021-07-2256 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonRiding for Research with Bernie GehrisBernie Gehris is a father of three who lost his son to cancer. He learned about the Courage Classic benefiting Children's Hospital of Colorado from their family's pediatrician and has been riding it ever since! Through the 30+ years since the ride began, a dedicated team has arisen to fundraise specifically for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Now he has even more motivation to ride!Physical activity can be therapeutic and it certainly has been for myself, Bernie, and countless others. If you're interested in learning more about the Courage Classic go to couragetours.com to f...
2021-07-0841 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonHealing Through Art with Nerissa BallandYou don't have to be a professional artist to reap the benefits of tapping into your creativity. Programs exist all over the country helping people cope with illness through art therapy. Nerissa Balland is no stranger to cancer, having first witnessed her grandmother go through breast cancer and then herself becoming a cancer patient later in life. She was finally able to use her formal art training background to heal herself. In addition to art therapy, Nerissa had a cancer coach who inspired her to become trained in Neurolinguistic Programming, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavioral T...
2021-06-241h 09Life Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonWrite Your Life with April StearnsThis month I'm devoting the episodes to creativity. One of the silver linings of cancer is that many people find themselves rediscovering their passions. Writing, even if it's just for yourself, or to share your thoughts and stories with family and friends can be cathartic and healing. Others find their release and joy in painting, drawing, or creating other art. April gives some great prompts to start you thinking if the stories don't flow automatically. And at first, you may feel that you don't have much to say, but give yourself time and the words will come. Co...
2021-06-1049 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonThe AntiCancer Lifestyle with Meg Hirshberg and Nancy KaneThe Anti Cancer Lifestyle started out as a book written by Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, MD. It was one of the first books I read on my road to recovery. In this episode I speak with Meg Hirshberg and Nancy Kane, who founded and developed a program around the Anti Cancer Lifestyle Dr. Servan-Schreiber wrote about. How we live our lives can't guarantee that we will never get sick but it does impact our ability to stay well as long as possible. We talk about things related to living an anti cancer lifestyle, what makes this program important, and...
2021-05-2754 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonAdvocating for Young Women with Courtney ShihabuddinYoung women represent 20% of breast cancer cases diagnosed each year. Yet the resources allocated to research and finding new therapies is lacking. Courtney Shihabuddin has dedicated herself to using her platform and her voice to advocating for young women to raise awareness and affect positive change.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2021-05-1355 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonLessons Learned from a Year of PodcastingOne of my favorite things to do is to interview people. I love hearing stories about their lives and learning from their experiences. This past year I started a podcast thinking I was going to be bringing cancer survivors' stories to life, but I've learned so much from their stories it has brought me so much joy that I feel like I have benefited more than what effort I have put in (and it was a lot of effort).To that point, it was one of my lessons learned this year, who benefits more, you or the...
2021-04-2244 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonFirst Anniversary Episode!Oh my goodness what a year it has been! As much as it dragged on in some ways, it also flew by in others. In the blink of an eye, my podcast turns one year old! To pay homage to all the beautiful ideas my guests brought to the show, I decided to compile the ones that stood out the most to me. In this episode, you'll hear some of my favorite moments including one that made me laugh with abandon. Just as laughter should be. Happy first birthday Life Well-Lived Podcast and many, many more!Show...
2021-04-0823 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonEstate Planning with Stephanie FreemanOne thing no one ever wants to think about is getting their legal affairs in order - creating wills, power of attorneys, medical directives, and the like. We want to live our lives, be healthy, and not think that anything bad could ever happen. Regardless, we should all have wills and advanced medical directives because anything can happen at any moment, not just some crazy illness out of left field. And that is definitely NOT the time to think about "legal stuff".Wills are not just for boat loads of money and minks either. They're for indicating who...
2021-03-2546 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonComplementary Healing Practices with Sandy PriesterReiki and Healing Touch are two complementary healing therapies that are non-invasive yet buttress you mentally, emotionally, and physically. They balance your energy and help you sleep better. They allow you to relax and handle stress with calm and ease. These therapies are not meant to be used instead of medical treatment, but they are great to use with traditional Western treatments to make you more resilient. One of the conditions both therapies seem to have a great effect on is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Consistent practice of Reiki and Healing Touch helps reduce the severity of PTSD...
2021-03-1148 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonFighting Pretty with Kara SkaflestadKara Skaflestad is on a mission to help women going through cancer treatment feel as good about themselves as they can. Kara sends care packages containing a scarf, socks, makeup, and pink boxing gloves (among other things) to remind women they are just that, women going through a rough patch, not cancer patients. Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2021-02-2555 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonBring Your Sexy Back with Dana DonofreeShow notes at reginatopelson.com
2021-02-1136 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonFinding your strength and living to tell about it with Lianne SafferLife is definitely made up of good times and challenging times. No one knows this better than Lianne Saffer. Author of the newly released book, Please, Don't Send Me Flowers, she writes about her difficult first marriage plagued by emotional abuse, the challenges of telling her family she was in love with a woman, and her experience as a cancer patient and now cancer survivor. She also talks about finding her strength as a runner and fitness instructor and the energy one finds in deep, mutual love. She talks about the joys of family and community. And to not f...
2021-01-2852 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonGoing After Your BHAGs with Devora PetersonDevora Peterson didn't know that learning to mountain bike would help her overcome cancer, but it did. Her Big Hairy Audacious Goal related to biking helped her focus her energy on something she could control and off of her cancer. In this first episode of 2021, Devora shares her strategy to stay fit and encourages you to take on your own BHAGs (big hairy audacious goals)!Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2021-01-1455 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonCelebrating Holiday Traditions with Malena PerdomoCelebrating the holidays can be difficult in good years, but especially challenging after experiencing a loss. This year, 2020, has been particularly challenging as many families have lost loved ones to Coronavirus as well as the usual culprits - heart disease, cancer, diabetes, flu, etc. And in the fact that we are urged to stay home and not gather with family or friends. One way to keep your loved ones close is to keep your traditions alive. In so doing, you keep your loved ones alive too. This year I endured a hard loss when my grandmother passed away. T...
2020-12-2445 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonNo One Else Knows Like the Ones Who've Been ThereAs a cancer patient and survivor, lots of people want to give you advice - and they want the best for you! But no one knows what you're going through like someone who's already been there. Today I talk with fellow dietitian, Susan Buckley, about five of my six pillars to whole health living - diet, sleep, stress, exercise, and environmental toxins - and how each one contributes to well-being before and after a cancer diagnosis. The sixth pillar is relationships. And though this episode isn't about relationships with others, one of the most important relationships you have in...
2020-12-101h 00Life Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonFeeling Grateful for the Important Things in LifeThis year has presented many challenges, but there is still so much to be grateful for. In this episode, I share the things I'm grateful for including my favorite cancer-fighting foods. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "The first wealth is health." I believe this to be true and work each day to live and eat healthy in a way that supports and promotes good health. During my treatments, one of my favorite books to read was Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach. More than just daily affirmations, it is a book of explorations into living more wholly. I reference this...
2020-11-2625 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonLifelines to Cancer Survival with Mark Roby, PA-C, NDA cancer diagnosis is difficult no matter what kind it is, but even more so when your doctor tells you they have nothing for you. That was the experience Mark Roby had to work through to survive. In his book, Lifelines to Cancer Survival: A New Approach to Personalized Care, he outlines the things one must do to increase one's chances of survival. No surprise, his approach is an all-encompassing one, ranging from being your own scientific researcher to nutrition and stress reduction. We discuss new cancer screening techniques and therapies (that aren't so new) that are still not...
2020-11-121h 05Life Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonEmbracing and Evolving Along the Cancer Journey with Shari FoxShari C. Fox is a daughter, sister, auntie, friend, physician, and competitive ballroom dancer! The first time this doctor-turned-patient was diagnosed with cancer there was loss, sadness, discomfort, and loneliness. It was also a time of strength, determination, focus, physical activity, and renewed spiritual connection. It wasn't until a second diagnosis that looking at the body on a deeper level started to take hold, especially, the impact of diet, emotional responses, and psychological health.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2020-10-2243 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonFinding Resilience Through Faith with Rabbi Jamie ArnoldIt's important to be resilient to weather life's storms. Faith is one aspect of cultivating resilience. Our rituals can bolster our faith and in turn, our capacity to be resilient. Rabbi Jamie helps us understand how small daily, weekly, or annual rituals help us stay connected to faith, to a higher power, to other, and how those rituals can transform us as well.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2020-10-081h 04Life Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonAin't Nobody Got Time for Cancer with Nadine ShaperaMy guest today, Nadine Shapera, didn't think she had time to deal with cancer. She was a busy mom and business owner. She had also recently learned her second sister had been diagnosed with breast cancer and she had just had prophylactic surgery to remove her own breasts due to family history. What she didn't know was that her ultimate test was yet to come... an episode you truly don't want to miss.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2020-09-2429 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonFinding the Right Medical Team with Scherri WoodardScherri Woodard was diagnosed with breast cancer and had gone through 10 months of treatment without knowing what kind of cancer she had. When she finally found out, it was like being diagnosed all over again. Your medical team is there to educate and support you in the crucial decisions you have to make. Your relationship with your medical team should give you confidence that you are making the right decisions about your care. In this episode, Scherri shares her story and lessons learned and what to do if you aren't comfortable with your medical team. Show notes a...
2020-09-1034 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonCancer and Hair Care with Angie Defrancis-CoxLosing your hair during cancer treatment can be traumatic, but working with what comes back can be a challenge too. In this episode, we talk about embracing what you've got and continue our discussion of clean beauty, especially as it relates to hair care.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2020-08-2727 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonClean Beauty with Salty Girl BeautyIt's hard to feel beautiful on an average day sometimes, even more so while going through cancer treatments and losing your hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, and everything society tells you makes you beautiful. My guests on the podcast this week are the founders of Salty Girl Beauty and they're sisters too! In this episode we explore what it means to be beautiful, why what you put on your body is as important as what you put in your body, how to practice self-care, living life with a purpose, and finding beauty in unexpected places. Show notes at reginatopelson.c...
2020-08-1356 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonRelationship Remedies with Tracey CoatesTracey Coates is a family law attorney who's been helping couples in the D.C. area get divorced for 15 years. In this episode we talk about lessons learned about relationships, marriage (and how to have a good one - it's not what you think! Well... maybe it is.), and what to do if divorce is right for you.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2020-07-2331 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonStaying Resilient with Dalia Topelson RitvoDalia Topelson Ritvo shares her story of resilience. Her story begins with cancer stealing the lives of her grandfather, aunt, and mother. When she was diagnosed at 31 years old on her birthday, she thought her time had come too. But she chose a different path. Embracing all that cancer had to teach her, she found a new perspective on life. Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2020-07-0941 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonThe anticancer lifestyle with Dr. Dev PaulIn this episode we take a deep dive into emerging and integrative cancer therapies and how mindset, diet, exercise, and sleep contribute to survival.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2020-06-2542 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonLearning to meditate using the Sahaja Yoga method with Oleg KotliarskyOleg Kotliarsky has been meditating for 30 years using the Sahaja Yoga method. He was my teacher when I was learning how to meditate on my healing journey. Meditation has many scientifically proven benefits for health and is one of the best self-care techniques available to decrease stress and anxiety. Go to www.lifewell-lived.com/007 for show notes and links. New episodes drop every second and fourth Thursday, so remember to subscribe, review, and share so you never miss an episode and your loved ones benefit too! Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2020-06-1155 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonNavigating Financial Resources Associated With Cancer With Nancy's ListAs Nancy Novack sat in her infusion center getting treatment for Stage 4 Ovarian cancer she began talking to other patients and saw there was incredible need for financial resources to alleviate stress related to cancer treatment. She used her resourcefulness to create Nancy's List to help patients navigate the dicey waters of cancer. The information on Nancy's List is particularly relevant now during COVID-19. Nancy's List replaces helplessness and hopelessness with dignity and humanity.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2020-05-2824 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonThe Connection Between Alcohol and CancerRecorded during the Coronavirus outbreak and shelter-at-home orders, in this episode we connect the data on increased alcohol consumption with cancer risk. Young mothers are the new modern alcoholic, as well as a growing segment of the population diagnosed with breast cancer. My guest is a recovering alcoholic and ovarian cancer survivor who has a wealth of knowledge on recovering from both. These are adult topics and there is some adult language, so please use earphones if there are little ears listening. Show notes can be found at www.lifewell-lived.com/005. New episodes are released every second and fourth...
2020-05-1446 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonPaying it Forward with Gail NussbaumMy guest, Gail Nussbaum, talks about paying it forward to better the lives of coworkers going through cancer and children going through cancer. Show notes and links can be found at www.lifewell-lived.com/004. New episodes come out every second and fourth Thursday each month.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2020-04-2325 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonRestoring health and fitness with Jason ButlerIn this episode we explore all things fitness - how much is enough, when you should exercise, and how to find the right fitness expert to help you restore health.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2020-04-1227 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonReignite Your Passion and Get Behind a Cause with Dafna Michaelson JenetIn this episode we talk with Colorado House of Representatives Dafna Michaelson Jenet about being driven to solve problems and finding meaning in working for a cause.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2020-04-0829 minLife Well-Lived with Regina TopelsonWelcome to the Life Well-Lived Podcast!Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Life Well-Lived podcast! In this episode I share my story and the tools I used to help me heal.Show notes at reginatopelson.com
2020-04-0724 min