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Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysA Conversation with Cancer Thriver Marji KeithAnother cancer thriver, Marji Keith, joins the podcast today to talk about her journey, and how she not only overcame cancer but also how that motivated her to help others. Marji Keith wears a few hats - she's a Cancer Terrain Advocate, positive psychology coach (ICF-certified), and health coach who focuses on the metabolic approach to cancer. After beating cancer herself over eight years ago, she helps people flip the script from just managing disease to actually building real wellness - creating a body where cancer and other lifestyle diseases just can't thrive. ...
2025-04-1336 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysRank Choice Voting, with Mike FeinsteinThe Life is a Ride podcast takes a detour---normally we are focused on our health, but today's episode is on the health of our nation. The two-party system isn't working in the United States. Our guest today is rank choice voting expert and former Mayor of Santa Monica and co-founder of the California Green Party Mike Feinstein. Tune in! For more info on Mike go to X/Twitter at @mikefeinstein and more info regarding rank choice voting can be found at https://fairvote.org/
********Chris Joseph is a dad, environmental consultant, cancer patient advocate...
2024-09-0141 min
Radical Remission Project ”Stories That Heal” PodcastChris Joseph - Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer Thriver and Author of Life is a RideChris Joseph was diagnosed with Stage 3 pancreatic cancer in October 2016. He is also a dad, environmental consultant, cancer patient advocate, book author, television producer, podcaster and founder of two music record companies and a complementary non-profit helping New Orleans musicians, and a lover of all things outdoors. Chris’ first book was “Life is a Ride: My Unconventional Journey of Cancer Recovery” (2020) and he is currently in the throes of writing his next book.
To connect with Chris email him at chrisjoseph@mac.com or visit his website: www.lifeisaridebook.com or social media: Facebook or Instagram
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2024-01-3148 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysA Talk with Seven Year, 4th Stage Breast Cancer Thriver Willow StarJoin me in this fascinating conversation with seven year, fourth stage breast cancer thriver Willow Star. Willow talks about her amazing journey of healing, and how and why she became a cancer coach. And listen for some actionable tips we can all use to get healthier! Willow can be found at: https://www.meetwillowstar.com/
********Chris Joseph is a dad, environmental consultant, cancer patient advocate, best selling author, thought leader, public speaker, and founder of two music record companies and a complementary 501(c)(3) non-profit helping New Orleans artists and musicians. He...
2023-12-1159 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysHow Modern Living Is Creating an Epidemic of Chronic Illness in Kids: Interview With Beth LambertPlease listen to a fascinating and illuminating discussion with author, educator and former healthcare consultant, Beth Lambert. Beth has monitored and documented the escalating rates of childhood chronic conditions for over a decade. Her first book, A Compromised Generation, provides a thorough analysis of the origins of this modern health crisis and documents how modifications to environmental and lifestyle factors can profoundly influence health outcomes, including full disease reversal. Beth is also the co-author of Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Enc...
2023-12-0639 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysInterview with Steve Searles and Chris Erskine, Authors of "The Bears Know"A great interview with Steve Searles and Chris Erskine, authors of the new book "What the Bears Know: How I Found Truth and Magic in America's Most Misunderstood Creatures." Some of you may know Steve from his groundbreaking work with bears (and people) in the mountain town of Mammoth Lakes, California. And some of you know Chris Erskine, a nationally renowned writer, columnist and editor for The Los Angeles Times. This is a fascinating talk and an even more fascinating book! Steve Searles is a self-taught bear expert who’s been worki...
2023-10-0534 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysA Conversation with Author/Adventurer Brad WetzlerBrad Wetzler is author of the new book Into the Soul of the World: My Journey to Healing, a wonderful memoir about his travels around the world and how that ultimately became a powerful, life-healing journey. It's a fascinating conversation! Brad Wetzler is an author, journalist, podcaster, and yoga + mindfulness teacher, and writing mentor. He writes books (and articles) and hosts a podcast about adventure healing, emotional wellness, and faith & spirituality. Brad began his writing and publishing career serving as an editor at Outside magazine, where he worked with some of Am...
2023-05-2329 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysSurviving a Cult, with "Forager" Author Michelle DowdMichelle Dowd, author of the new boo "Forager---Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult: a Memoir" joins the podcast to talk about her amazing journey. About Michelle: As a child, Michelle Dowd grew up on a mountain in the Angeles National Forest. She was born into an ultra-religious cult—or the Field as they called it—started in the 1930s by her grandfather, a mercurial, domineering, and charismatic man who convinced generations of young male followers that he would live 500 years and ascend to the heavens when doomsday came. Comfort and care are sins, Michelle is told. As a result...
2023-03-0750 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysMeditation for Your Life, with Jeff KoberActor, photographer, meditation teacher and now book author Jeff Kober joins the podcast to talk about all things meditation. Check out his new book EMBRACING BLISS: 108 Daily Meditations, found online wherever books are sold. Jeff can be reached at jeffkober.com
********Chris Joseph is a dad, environmental consultant, cancer patient advocate, best selling author, thought leader, public speaker, and founder of two music record companies and a complementary 501(c)(3) non-profit helping New Orleans artists and musicians. He's also a television producer, hobbyist songwriter, podcaster, and a lover of all things outdoors. Over the decades, C...
2022-12-0339 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional Ways49-Year Old Virgin, with Dr. Paula C. PerezDr. Paula C. Perez, author of the new book "49-Year Old Virgin: Delayed Not Denied" joins the podcast to talk about her unique story of waiting until the age of 49 to lose her virginity. It's a fascinating talk, with lessons for everyone. Dr. Paula C Perez is an author, educator, speaker, and leader committed to teaching, equipping and challenging people to live triumphantly, especially in the area of relationships. She has worked with students of all ages. Paula is a retired principal. Currently she is an adjunct professor at the State University of New York in...
2022-12-0131 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysOvercoming Addiction: The Successful Writing Afterlife with Timothy GagerTim Gager joins the podcast to talk about his vast writing career, how addiction and recovery informed his writing (pre- and post-recovery), and discusses his latest two books and a potential upcoming limited mini-series. Timothy Gager has published 18 books of fiction. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 17 nominated for the Pushcart Prize. His work also has been twice nominated for the Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio. Currently, a screenplay for his novel is under production consideration. Tim can be r...
2022-11-2926 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysPsilocybin for Mental and Emotional Health, with Nicole TreadawayMagic mushrooms for mental and emotional health? You betcha'! Nicole Treadaway joins the Life is a Ride podcast to talk about the healing and medicinal power of the plant medicine psilocybin. If you're interested in this treatment modality, please listen!About Nicole Treadaway: Nicole travels the world assisting others in connecting to and remembering the love within their own heart… she helps her clients to heal the woundings they hold there… to melt away the walls they have built… the chains they are bound with… to open up to the love which she believes is the truth we are all...
2022-11-1528 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysRestoring Your Life After Trauma, with Shuna MorelliShuna Morelli, author of the new book "Deactivate Your Survival Trances: Three Ways to Restore Your Life After Trauma" joins the podcast to talk about the work she is doing to help clients deal with and overcome trauma. BodyMind Bridge Institute Founder, Shuna Morelli is the author of three books in the BodyMind Bridge series, a professionally trained teacher, licensed massage therapist, and registered hypnotherapist with the Washington Department of Health. Shuna has developed the BodyMind Bridge System of Healing in response to the need for a more complete understanding of the effect that mind a...
2022-11-0431 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysCombining Body Work and Psychedelics for Healing the Emotional and the PhysicalLisa Parker joins the podcast to talk about how and why she created Trilome, a truly unique experience not being offered anywhere else. It is a new process of bringing balance within the physical, emotional, and spiritual by using bodywork and psychedelics together in the same session. This work is inspired by her own journey in finding healing from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, nightmares, and more. Check out this episode---Lisa is doing some pioneering work, stuff that most western medicine caregivers can't or won't do, or don't even know about. Lisa can be found at https://tr...
2022-10-2050 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysGermanic New Medicine and the Role of Trauma in Cancer, with Author Danny CarrollDanny Carroll, a thriver/survivor of several different cancers, joins the podcast to talk about the role of trauma as a cause of cancer, his skepticism about western medicine, and how he believes Germanic New Medicine helped him and why this approach can be explored by anyone who has been diagnosed with a chronic illness. Danny can be found at www.danny-carroll.com
********Chris Joseph is a dad, environmental consultant, cancer patient advocate, best selling author, thought leader, public speaker, and founder of two music record companies and a complementary 501(c)(3) non-profit helping New...
2022-09-1456 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysCancer Coaching, with Hayley DubinHayley Dubin joins the Life is a Ride podcast to talk about the role of cancer coaching in an integrative treatment plan. Hayley discusses her own cancer journey, and what prompted her to seek training to become a nutritional specialist and a cancer coach. She also offers some key tips for those who have been recently diagnosed with cancer. Hayley can be reached at revivewellness.com Her highly recommended podcast "The Cancer Liberation Project" is on all podcast platforms; the Spotify link is: https://open.spotify.com/show...
2022-09-1222 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysYoga for Health, with Bryan KestLong-time yoga teacher Bryan Kest joins Chris for an interview on the Life is a Ride Podcast. In addition to discussing how he got into yoga (when he was 15, and he's 57 now), Bryan talks about the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of yoga. He also offers practical tips and advice for first-timers who are exploring yoga and meditation. More info on Bryan can be found at poweryoga.com
********Chris Joseph is a dad, environmental consultant, cancer patient advocate, best selling author, thought leader, public speaker, and founder of two music record companies and a...
2022-08-1941 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysYoga for Trauma, with Stacy TenHoutenStacy TenHouten---yoga teacher, writer and podcaster---joins the Life is a Ride podcast to discuss her journey as a yoga student and teacher, and how it led her to teach a trauma informed yoga practice. Stacy teaches yoga with an intention of offering tools to help navigate and alleviate stress, depression and anxiety, tools that students can implement in their daily lives as a means for healing trauma and maintaining a sense of well being. More about Stacy at: https://www.stacytenhoutenyoga.comhttps://santamonicayoga.comThe book "Th...
2022-07-2241 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysThe Power of Music in Dealing with Grief, with Singer/Songwriter and Author Cidny BullensMusician, author, singer/songwriter...Cid Bullens has had quite the career over the decades. Our talk focused on the loss of Cid's daughter Jessie in the mid-90's, and the subsequent album "Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth" that emerged from Cid's grief. (Please note that there are a handful of sound issues, but they only last a couple of seconds each.) More info on Cid: https://www.facebook.com/cidnybullenscidnybullens.comtherefugeesmusic.com
********Chris Joseph is a dad, environmental consultant, cancer pa...
2022-07-1931 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysInterview with Dan Schneider from Netflix's "The Pharmacist"Dan Schneider is a pharmacist and long-time advocate whose journey to avenge the death of his son – shining a bright light on the opioid epidemic in the United State in the process – is detailed in the 2020 Netflix docuseries, “The Pharmacist.” Dan's story shows how one person, after suffering a tremendous loss, can find a modicum of healing through the act of trying to save others. Dan's story is nothing short of amazing, and I hope you watch the Netflix series either before or after listening to this interview. Says Dan: “Some people watch things happen. Some people...
2022-06-0651 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysA Conversation with Functional Nutritionist and Health Coach Kimberly KayeKimberly Kaye joins the Life is a Ride podcast to discuss overcoming a deadly illness that she was diagnosed with over 20 years ago, and how she used that experience to find a way to help others struggling with their health. Kimberly and Chris also discuss the state of the American health care system, Covid and obesity, and how Americans can find ways to improve their health and well-being. Kimberly is a certified functional medicine health coach, functional nutritionist, and trainer who works primarily with people who have complex, multi-system inflammatory conditions. She fell into this wor...
2022-05-3147 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysNancy Szakacsy of the D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome FoundationNancy Szakacsy of The D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome Foundation and author of "Hannah Was Here" joins the Life is a Ride podcast to discuss the death of her daughter Hannah from an adverse reaction to a commonly prescribed prescription drug. After Hannah tragically died from Minocycline induced D.R.E.S.S. with multiple organ failure and myocarditis in 2011, Nancy became determined to create awareness of this horrific illness and the dangers of certain medications. This episode is produced by AJ Joseph. The song "Life is a Ride" is by Paul Sanchez, Alex Mc...
2022-05-1343 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysOvercoming Alcohol Addiction with Samantha PerkinsSamantha Perkins joins the podcast to talk about overcoming alcohol addiction and how she shared her journey with others through book writing. Samantha is the best selling author of "Alive AF-One Anxious Mom’s Journey to Becoming Alcohol Free", and a contributing author of "The Epiphanies Project." Samantha uses her book and her blog (Alive AF) to highlight the role that alcohol plays aside from addiction. Samantha found that, although she was not clinically addicted and had no “rock bottom,” alcohol was having a big impact on her happiness, contentment, and overall anxiety. Samantha speaks openly a...
2022-05-0413 min
Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. KarlfeldtThere’s always PLAN B: Discover an Unconventional Journey towards Cancer Recovery with Chris JosephCancer is NOT a Death Sentence!Is this an unpopular opinion? YesBut is there truth to this? Absolutely!Take it from Chris Joseph who was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer.Prognosis for this type of cancer is not at all appealing, with 70% of patients (diagnosed with it) not lasting 1 year, and 90% don’t go past 5 years. However, these ridiculous numbers aren’t even the worst things you can hear.What’s truly terrifying about cancer are the signs and symptoms that come with it. Besides the physical issues like h...
2022-05-0439 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysSurviving the Loss of a Child (Part 2) with Psychotherapist Josie BregerEpisode 6: Josie Breger, a psychotherapist in private practice (and who also happens to be my cousin), joins the podcast to discuss the loss of her infant child 16 years ago. Josie talks about her horrible emotional pain, how she dealt with it (and continues to deal with it), and provides practical advice for others who have been in a similar situation. Josie can be reached at http://www.josiebreger.com This episode is produced by AJ Joseph; bumper music is from the song "Tears of Healing" by Paul Sanchez and Chris Joseph.
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2022-04-1628 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysSurviving the Loss of a Child (Part 1) with Book Author Barbara LegereEpisode 5: New book author Barbara Legere joins the Happy Ending podcast. Barbara's new book is titled "Keven’s Choice: A Mother’s Journey Through Her Son’s Mental Illness, Addiction and Suicide". Barbara talks with Chris about her journey with Keven, the lessons she's learned, the messages she hopes that readers of the book learn, and also offers advice to other parents who may be embarking on a similar journey. This episode is produced by AJ Joseph; bumper music is from the song "Tears of Healing" by Paul Sanchez and Chris Joseph.
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2022-04-1518 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysInterview with Brad Willis (Bhava Ram), Author of "Warrior Pose: How Yoga (Literally) Saved My Life"Episode 4: Chris interviews Brad Willis, author of "Warrior Pose: How Yoga (Literally) Saved My Life". Brad was diagnosed with terminal/4th stage throat cancer over 20 years ago. Through yoga, meditation, dietary changes, love, connection and purpose, Brad found a way to not just survive but thrive in his life. Brad's book can be found at: Warrior Pose: How Yoga (Literally) Saved My Life https://www.amazon.com/dp/1937856690/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_H2NTMHBFN8NW96F3NT04 My book: Life i...
2022-03-1220 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysInterview with 4th Stage Melanoma Survivor/Thriver Bailey O'BrienEpisode 3: Bailey O'Brien was diagnosed with 4th Stage melanoma cancer back in her college days. Eleven years in remission, Bailey joins the Happy Endings Podcast to talk about her journey, and the alternative treatments she used (and still uses) to regain her health and live a thriving life. Bailey can be found at: https://www.baileyobrien.com/ The "Alternative Cancer Treatments and Clinic Reviews Facebook page can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1083255155142750 My book, "Life is a Ride: My Unconventional Journey of Cancer Recovery" can...
2022-03-1119 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysInterview with Dr. Larry PayneEpisode 2: Internationally-renowned yoga teacher and author Dr. Larry Payne talks with the Happy Endings podcast about how he used yoga to cure his back problems. Larry is also the author of "Yoga for Dummies" and is the founder of the Yoga Therapy program at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Larry can be found at www.samata.comTo read more from Chris Joseph, go to https://linktr.ee/chrisjoseph_author ***This episode is not intended as a substitute for health, wellness, or medical advice. The listener should consult with a hea...
2022-03-0315 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysInterview with Pancreatic Cancer Survivor/Thriver Stephanie McCarthyEpisode 1: Join the Happy Endings podcast for our interview with Stephanie McCarthy, who has thrived after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer over 5.5 years ago. Stephanie shares her secrets on how she hasn't just survived, but has continued to thrive and live life to the fullest. ***This episode is not intended as a substitute for health, wellness, or medical advice. The listener should consult with a healing or medical professional in matters relating to their health and well-being, particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require immediate diagnosis or medical attention. Further, while this podcast is...
2022-02-2521 min
Life is a Ride---Overcoming Huge Challenges in Unconventional WaysWelcome to My New Podcast!Welcome to my new podcast! I'll be interviewing individuals from all walks of life who have overcome a great challenge, and did so in ways that may have not been conventional. For those of you who don't know me, I'm Chris Joseph---author of Life is a Ride: My Unconventional Journey of Cancer Recovery.********
Chris Joseph is a dad, environmental consultant, cancer patient
advocate, best selling author, thought leader, public speaker, and
founder of two music record companies and a complementary 501(c)(3)
non-profit helping New Orleans artists and musicians. He's also a
television producer, hobbyist songwriter, podcaster, and a lover of a...
2022-02-2400 min