Becoming Resilient Podcast

Black women diagnosed with breast cancer have a 40% higher mortality rate than white women.  Despite this fact, diagnostic and educational tools often overlook how breast cancer symptoms look and feel on dark skin.

In this episode I’ll share how a Canadian black woman is advocating for change to the age of breast cancer screening be lowered from age 50 to 40.  You’re invited to join Love & Nudes on World Cancer Day and be one of the first people to experience The Stage Zero Collection – tactile breast cancers screening bras for Black women. They will be unveiling this new collection and have you join our movement through the signing of our change.org petition on  https://www.change.org/Stage0Collection

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Welcome 2023! I don’t know what the year will bring but I know like every other year we will face challenges and there will be a lot of reasons for us to want to quit. Don’t get me wrong I’ve faced many moments when I’ve felt I’ve had enough but if you love and trust God I want to share three reasons you why you can’t give up.  Face this year with faith!  You’ll make it.

We all know how deeply personal, talking about one’s health concerns are. In this episode we continue to speak with my guest, my beloved husband, Wayne Russell.  He is sharing some of his intimate challenges and I really hope you hear his heart.  Again I ask you to share with another man regardless of his health status.  Why? To encourage them to know that their emotional, mental and physical health are all integrated and they need to know that they can speak openly about their concerns, pain or frustrations without judgement.  No one needs to struggle alone.  The day this episode airs, November 14, 2022 a popular black male celebrity has passed.  While we may never know how deep his pain was, it’s obvious it was overwhelming.  So when I tell you mental health is extremely important and we need to check in each other, especially those who appear to be strong. We don’t have to know details but we can let them know we care.  I’m deeply thankful for my husband sharing on this episode.

Thank you for listening and be sure to leave a comment or share the YouTube episode and subscribe.  I appreciate you for listening in.  Be encouraged.

Here are some links that may be of help if you need further information on this topic:  

https://pcstoronto.ca/recently-diagnosed/truenth/ Prostate Cancer Support Toronto

https://pcstoronto.ca/ https://wellspring.ca/ Wellspring Cancer Support

Cancer does not have any respect for who you are or what time of life you’re in.  It’s a disease and like other diseases it does not make an appointment to show up in your life.  Such was the case for my guest on today’s broadcast my amazing husband Wayne Russell.  Some of you know him as Rev. Wayne Russell.  He is a husband, brother, father, friend, pastor, coach, counsellor and I could go on because he means so much to so many.  He opens up to what ends up going in to a part 2.  I have an ask of you.  Would you share it, especially with someone who needs to hear from the perspective of another man if they have been diagnosed with this issue.  Listen in and be sure to leave a comment or share the YouTube episode and subscribe.  I appreciate you for listening in.  Be encouraged.

Here are some links that may be of help if you need further information on this topic:

https://pcstoronto.ca/recently-diagnosed/truenth/ Prostate Cancer Support Toronto

https://pcstoronto.ca/ https://wellspring.ca/ Wellspring Cancer Support

Movember, a play on the month November where awareness is given to men’s health. This used to be a topic I skipped over but not as more and more family, friends and acquaintences have come face to face with health issues particularly around prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health challenges.  In this episode we’re bringing awareness to what the prostate is and why we must talk about it, especially in my community where we are from African descent. Oh and by the way once again:” are more likely than White or Asian men to have a range of genetic changes that increase their risk of getting the disease.”

(https://ca.movember.com/story/why-black-men-are-at-higher-risk-of-prostate-cancer#)

So let’s educate ourselves and support our men! Don’t forget to drop a note or email me at [email protected].  Available on podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Anchor) and YouTube channel (Patricia Russell). Like, subscribe,share and leave a review.

October is recognized as breast cancer awareness month. While there are flag raising events (which I’ve been a part of), gala’s to fund raise and educational events many are asking after all this time is there no cure found yet? While there is no one size fits all cure or treatment please note that often scientific trials often arise that we can participate in. Did you know that many have helped to prolong people’s lives? Listen in on the conversation about how you might be part of finding the cure to breast cancer.

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If you’ve heard it once it’s worth hearing again.  Have you heard that before? Well here you go in this episode you’ll get 10 tips to help you cope on your journey through treatment.  You can apply these to any challenge you’re going through adn if you have others please drop a note or email me at [email protected].  

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I choose joy is what you will hear from my sisterfriend Shireen Spencer and on this episode I’m getting her perspective on how she navigated her cancer journey.  The diagnosis may have the same title but our journey’s are different.  Shireen chose to purpose her pain and as a result you can Listen to her new single at: https://apple.co/3zxNkXN or purchase and read one of her books with her most recent titled Prayers for you: 365 days of Heartfelt Prayers and Meditations https://word-alive-press-bookstore.myshopify.com/collections/shireen-spencer

Listen to her new single at: https://apple.co/3zxNkXN

Connect with Shireen at: https://connect3withshireen.com/

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I am a Foodie! That’s right, I have an international palette.  Some flavours I enjoy more than others.  That said, we know that everything is not beneficial to our ongoing health. So going through cancer treatment there are some things that are more beneficial for you such as water and others you should run from.  In this conversation with Maggie Millwood, Holistic Nutritionist & Natural Health Educator we’ll get some insight on some of a better diet during and after cancer. Grab a notepad you’ll learn something I’m sure.

Maggie can be reached at Perfect Health Solutions, Holistic Nutrition & Wellness Services

The YES, YOU CAN! Holistic Nutrition Cancer Specialist bringing hope to women seeking natural health solutions through diagnosis, recovery and remission.

Website: https://wwww.perfecthealthsolutions.ca

Phone:  text or call 416-580-9909

IG: www.instagram.com/theperfectnutritionist

FB: www.facebook.com/theperfectnutritionist

YouTube: Maggie's Perfect Health Solutions - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLXY_Js8mMrX_zX_RRcFPA

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiemillwood/

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NOTE: THIS IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. SPEAK WITH YOUR MD REGARDING ANY RECOMMENDATIONS THEY MAY HAVE.

We all know how important exercise is for our health on the regular but when going through cancer I’m going to suggest to you that it is an extra added benefit. Moving your body in dance, walking, stretching is part of your healing protocol that you don’t want to ignore.  Let’s talk about 10 benefits of exercise during and after your treatment.  There is no lmiit.  Remember, consult with your doctor before doing any major hurdles but please move your body. You can thank me later.

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